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    Spotlight | Iran
    IRISL plays crucial role in Damas-Tehran economic rapprochement

    The ship Artabaz, owned by the Iranian charterer Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL), which was hit by Israeli air strikes in Latakia on 6 December.
    The ship Artabaz, owned by the Iranian charterer Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL), which was hit by Israeli air strikes in Latakia on 6 December. © Martin Witte/Alamy Stock Photo

    Economic cooperation between Syria and Iran is growing stronger, and cargo carrier Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) is the driving force behind the two countries' maritime trade. This increased economic partnership comes in the face not only of US sanctions, but of the recent Israeli strikes, which targeted IRISL cargo.

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    Iraq
    Lahur Talabani rouses his troops as he continues to battle with his cousin for leadership of the PUK

    Lahur Sheikh Jangi Talabani, co-chair of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK).
    Lahur Sheikh Jangi Talabani, co-chair of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK). © Reuters/Zohra Bensemra

    By proclaiming himself sole president of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, Bafel Talabani thought he would be able to force his cousin into exile and retain control of his Sulaymaniya stronghold. Unfortunately for him, Lahur Talabani still has support in political and security circles and does not intend to let go of the reins of power so easily.

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