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Iran's foot in the Afghan wars

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There is a danger of a massacre within Afghanistan, where the Shia Muslims are at risk from the Sunni Taliban, and of a regional war arising from Iranian action. The US and Iran should cooperate on this issue. The US was once an indirect backer of the Taliban. Iran accuses the US of backing genocide and plans action against the Taliban. Iran sees the US as motivated by the desire to open a route for petroleum and gas to the sea through Pakistan from Central Asia, without using Iran. This view of continued US support for the Taliban does not fit in with US strikes on camps in Afghanistan.

Editorial, United States, Petroleum industry, Political aspects, Afghan foreign relations, Afghanistan, Military policy, United States foreign relations, Iran, Iranian foreign relations

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On the crest of a wave

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Turkey may be accepted as a candidate to join the European Union, and and agreement may also be reached on a petroleum pipeline through Turkey. The US is seeking an agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia The border between Armenia and Turkey has been closed due to a dispute over land annexed by Armenia from Azerbaijan. There is still no certainty that the pipeline will be constructed but Turkey is reportedly being asked to pay for any extra costs.

Water, sewer, and utility lines, Water, Sewer, and Pipeline Construction, Oil Product Pipelines Constr, International relations, Turkey, Petroleum products pipeline construction

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Caspian pipedreams no longer

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Issues related to plans for petroleum pipelines from the Caspian Sea are examined in detail.

Economic aspects, Caspian Sea

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