Facing myriad global pressures, Iran intensifies outreach to African partners for critical needs

By: Eric Lob, Florida International University, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: December 4, 2025

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Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

By Eric Lob, Florida International University

Burkina Faso’s security minister headed to Tehran on Nov. 12, 2025, for high-level talks with Iranian officials. The visit was a fruitful one: The West African nation reopened its Iranian embassy, finalized new agreements on security cooperation and held discussions about strengthening relations in agriculture and industry.

Far from being a routine bilateral diplomatic event for both countries, the trip was part of a broader trend. …

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