Weekly Analysis
Washington is using its forces to blockade Iran. Saudi Arabia has turned to Pakistan and Turkey for its defense. Russia trades diesel and a channel to Tehran for US sanctions relief, while EU ambassadors endorse a record Russia sanctions package.
This week's sections
- Saudi Arabia turns to Pakistan and Turkey, not Washington
- Russia trades diesel and an Iran channel for sanctions relief
Reported by:afp.com · The Straits Times · Reuters · Le Monde International · TASS · The Japan Times