A bond announcement from Iran's central bank chief can be read as a sign of Tehran's economic desperation -- or a sign of its optimism about negotiations with Washington. [more]
An increase in attacks on supply convoys for Western forces in Afghanistan is leading the United States to look for alternate supply routes. (With Stratfor map)[more]
Recent statements from Israel’s military intelligence chief hint that at least a slight warming in Israeli-Iranian relations may be possible, against a backdrop of transition in U.S., Israeli and Iranian politics. [more]
Public praise from the head of Iran's judiciary for the U.S.-Iraqi Status of Forces Agreement leads to questions about the current state of U.S.-Iranian relations. [more]
"The Saudis are not unhappy to see lower oil prices squeezing Iran," says George Friedman, chief executive of the Austin, Tex. intelligence outfit Stratfor. "They just don't want prices to get low enough that it forces Iran to do something crazy."
Forbes.com November 6, 2008
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