Can Biden do business with Raisi?

The Biden administration should expect continuity in Iran's policies under Raisi. This may not necessarily mean that strengthening of ties with the West will be Raisi's top priority, observes......

Why did Turkey, Iran, Malaysia speak on J&K?

'None of these three countries -- Turkey, Iran or Malaysia -- ever made a hostile move against India to support the Pakistan-based terrorist elements,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar. IMAGE:......

Shooting down Ukranian jet: Event waiting to happen

In a war situation, the policy of 'what is not mine is enemy' tends to hold sway.It is high time professional militaries took air defence seriously, notes Group Captain Murli Menon (retd). IMAGE:......

Iran admits 'unintentionally' shooting down Ukraine plane

Iran on Saturday announced that its military “unintentionally” shot down the Ukrainian jetliner that crashed on Wednesday, killing all 176 aboard. The plane was shot down early......