Washington's competition in Central Asia; The strategic importance of Iran in regional equations

Washington's competition in Central Asia; The strategic importance of Iran in regional equations

The US Secretary of State's trip to Samarkand to participate in the "C5+1" meeting (five Central Asian countries plus the US) takes place in the context of competition between the major powers for mineral resources and strategic transit routes; Washington's moves to strengthen its presence in this region, along with Russia's established role and China's economic position, emphasize the importance of Iran as a way for Central Asian countries to access open waters.

Irna Jahan