China and Russia, the influential powers in the SCO, have abandoned their reservations in their relations with Iran in recent years and established a more comprehensive relationship.

In Afghanistan, there are crucial mineral deposits, and the estimated value of those are 3 trillion dollars.

According to the publications by Iranian research institutes, a Taliban-led administration will pose a danger to Iran's national interests in the medium and long term.

India and Iran have witnessed setbacks in their bilateral ties; a mere reflection of their unwavering desire to remain engaged despite prevalent pressures.

As the “maximum pressure” campaign continues, the release of the Iranian assets does not seem to be possible in the near future.

A new situation is evolving for Iran as thousands of Afghan Hazara Shias are dying from safeguarding the Iranian interests in Syria, but the situation will become redundant in their homeland after the Taliban takes control of Afghanistan.

Zarif’s denunciation was a rare move by a member of the Iranian executive branch. It can be considered a tactical response by Tehran, which is displeased with New Delhi's growing closeness with Washington’s line against Iran.

Notwithstanding their strong position against Iran, the US views Indian investment in Chabahar as a positive sign because it counters China.

The Chabahar Port project was portrayed as a symbol of India’s increasing strategic position in its relations with Iran as it was touted to be India’s gateway to Afghanistan and Central Asia.

Reaching to a multilateral, regional or bilateral mechanism to address terrorism and conflicts has to be the only mechanism to be used against cross-border counter-terrorism efforts.