Iran’s Raisi seals 21 deals on Africa trip, attends drone exhibit in Kenya

Iran is seeking stronger ties to sub-Saharan Africa but faces competition from the Gulf and China.

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi (C) inspects an honor guard upon his arrival for a state visit at the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport in Harare, Zimbabwe, on July 13, 2023. - JEKESAI NJIKIZANA/AFP via Getty Images

July 14, 2023

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi returned from his African tour on Friday with numerous cooperation deals as Iran seek…