Economy Economy 2022-01-11 Chinese projects in Iraq provoke increasing resentment among locals A recent attack on a Chinese oil services company in Dhi Qar is a manifestation of public unease over China's economic incursion. Economy 2021-11-12 Despite oil wealth, poverty fuels despair in south Iraq Iraq keeps pumping oil, but nothing seems to improve for residents of Basra, who blame the local authorities and groups loyal to Tehran for their economic troubles. Economy 2021-08-31 Iraqis question the price of Chinese economic investment Some worry that an economic agreement with China would leave Iraq in China's debt and would open the door to Iranian exploitation. Economy 2021-08-11 IRGC's Quds Force consolidates Iran's economic presence in Syria Iran is racing against time -- and Russia -- to sink its teeth deeper into Syria and expand its economic footprint there. Economy 2021-07-12 Observers warn of Iran's 'predatory' influence on Syrian economy Attempts by the Iranian regime and its proxies to milk Syria's economy will have devastating long-term effects, say economists. Economy 2021-06-25 Saudi Arabia seen as principal barrier to 'infiltration' in the Middle East The kingdom's economic power and importance in Islam make it an essential ally for any country seeking influence in the region, analysts say. Economy 2021-06-04 Iran struggles to recoup huge financial losses from Syrian conflict Faced with an economic crisis at home, the Islamic Republic has mounted a massive effort to enter the Syrian marketplace and recoup its war losses. But Moscow has outmaneuvered Tehran. Economy 2021-06-03 Drought, Iran-backed militias stymie Iraq's agricultural production Some farmers blame IRGC-backed militias of setting local crop fields on fire and then flooding the local market with imported goods in order to keep Iraq dependent on imports. Economy 2021-05-13 Illegal drug busts expose Hizbullah's priorities, undermine Lebanon A recent illegal drug bust tied to Hizbullah has cost the state of Lebanon nearly a fifth of its exports, as ongoing attempts to raise money for its fighters continue to undermine the Lebanese state. Economy 2021-04-19 Impoverished Iranians bristle at $100 billion price tag for Syria 'investments' Reports that the Iranian regime spent between $30-105 billion on military and economic spending in Syria comes at a time when Iranian citizens face an intensifying economic crisis. Previous | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Next
