Relations between Tehran and Baku have long had their ups and downs, but a recent series of events in late March have once again brought tensions to a boil. However, despite the mutual threat perceptions, the recurring tensions between the two countries have not gotten out of control and led to military conflict. In fact, over the past three decades, relations between Tehran and Baku have consistently followed a cycle of escalating and de-escalating tensions.
Tehran, Iran - Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi was warmly received by his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing, but the same issues that have hampered their relationship for years, mainly economic ties, pose a challenge for the agreements signed by the two. Raisi wrapped up a three-day trip to China…