Iran
Iran’s Supreme Leader accuses US of seeking submission from Iranian nation
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on August 24 that the United States’ hostility towards Iran over the past 45 years stems from its desire to force the Iranian nation and government into submission.
Iran-Switzerland talks spark speculation over US message on nuclear negotiations
Discussion between secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani and Swiss Assistant State Secretary Gabriel Lochinger potentially signal new nuclear talks.
Belarus and Iran pledge enhanced ties in high-level talks
Belarusian and Iranian leaders have pledged to deepen bilateral cooperation and accelerate the implementation of agreements between the two heavily sanctioned countries.
Iran's President Pezeshkian says ‘Breakthrough agreements’ reached in all areas of discussion with Armenia
Iran's President Pezeshkian announces "breakthrough agreements" with Armenia, targeting $1bn bilateral trade initially and $3bn in trade in bid to attract Yerevan.
Iran's First Vice President arrives in Kyrgyzstan for Eurasian Economic Union summit
Iran's First Vice President arrives in Kyrgyzstan for Eurasian Economic Union summit as Islamic Republic expands regional economic partnerships through observer membership.
Does Donald Trump deserve a Nobel Peace Prize?
After the White House dubbed Donald Trump the "president for peace", bne IntelliNews contributors assess how much substance there is behind the international diplomatic triumphs claimed by his administration.
Gulf region sees temperatures spike above 52°C (125.6°F) as electricity grids buckle
Iraq forecasts seven provinces to exceed 52°C on Friday as extreme summer heat continues with temperatures reaching half the boiling point across southern regions.
Iranian official's visit to Beirut highlights tensions over Hezbollah
Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, arrived in Beirut on August 13 for the second leg of his regional tour, aimed at engaging with Lebanese political leaders.
Iranian president faces criticism over nuclear talks remarks
Iranian President Pezeshkian faces domestic backlash over nuclear talks proposal as hardliners denounce diplomacy with Washington following attacks on atomic facilities.
Iran revives Mark 1 Dacia Logan as Pars ‘Nova’ in relaunch
Move over Vauxhall, Iran's former GM plant has nabbed the Nova moniker for a rehashed Dacia sedan from the early 2000s!
Iran restarts production of Peugeot 207 sedan after five-year hiatus
Iran Khodro, Iran’s largest carmaker, has announced the resumption of production of the Peugeot 207 sedan after a five-year hiatus. But, will anyone buy it?
INTERVIEW: Azerbaijan looks to substantial peace dividends from Armenia deal
Azerbaijan’s ambassador to the UK Elin Suleymanov outlines the benefits to Azerbaijan, Armenia and the broader region from the August 8 Washington summit.
COMMENT: Moscow's strategic defeat, Washington's noisy triumph in the South Caucasus
With the historic Washington deal, the US is seizing from Russia the role of main mediator in the Armenian-Azerbaijani process.
Iran says next round of talks with US and Europe not yet scheduled
Iran’s foreign minister says no date set for US or EU talks, confirms IAEA meeting, warns on foreign presence in Caucasus, and condemns Gaza occupation.
Armenia, Azerbaijan sign US-brokered peace deal, agree to open ‘Trump Route’ transit corridor
Agreement commits the two countries to formally end hostilities and reopen transport links severed during decades of conflict over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region.
Trump confirms Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal to be signed at White House summit
US president announced he will host a "historic peace summit" with the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan that is expected to open up new Middle Corridor route.
TEHRAN BLOG: Iran finds itself encircled by strategic corridors designed to bypass its borders
Iran is fast running out of friends as a new Trump-rebranded plan looks to finally cut across Armenia's southern border with the Islamic Republic.
China wakes to the importance of moving closer to Israel
China is increasingly engaging with Israel, especially in areas such as science, high technology, and innovation. Bilateral trade between the two nations reached $16.27bn in 2024, with Israeli exports exceeding Chinese imports for the first time.
Iran executes two men for espionage and terrorism in high-profile national security cases
Iran executed two men on August 6, following convictions in separate cases involving espionage and terrorism.
ASIA BLOG: Why Iran is not a part of South Asia – and why it matters
According to the US State Department Iran remains a state sponsor of terrorism, facilitating a wide range of terrorist and militant groups across the Middle East