Dossier
Timour Azhari
Coverage of Timour Azhari in the Nexus archive.
- Can China restrain Iran? Gulf states test Beijing's influence
Gulf Arab states are relying on China's economic leverage over Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea, testing Beijing's ability to pressure Tehran as the Iran war escalates.
- Exclusive-Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drone attacks on CIA facilities in the Gulf have prompted U.S. intelligence analysts to investigate potential Russian involvement, specifically whether Russia provided targeting information or advanced drone technology. The investigation is based on information from four people familiar with U.S. intelligence.