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Russia's central bank lifts limits on foreign currency transfers abroad from December 8
Russia's central bank lifts $10,000 monthly limit on foreign currency transfers abroad for Russians and friendly-country residents from December 8
Iraq identifies attackers behind Khor Mor gas field drone strike as Iran-backed militias
Iraq identifies militia elements behind 11th drone attack on Khor Mor gas field, with $7.41mn daily losses as authorities issue arrest warrants but decline to publicly name responsible group.
Iran’s rial plunges to record low as dollar breaks 1.2mn mark
According to domestic financial outlets, the dollar traded at IRR 1,206,600, marking a 1.4% daily jump, while the UAE dirham crossed the IRR 330,000 threshold for the first time on record
Russian embassy warns tourists to avoid photography in Iran
A warning from the Russian embassy in Tehran against photography is fuelling speculation of an undisclosed incident involving tourists. While tourism officials cite standard security protocols for military sites, the timing raises questions.
COMMENT: Putin's India visit signals push for major overhaul in relations
In FY2024-25 Russia's bilateral trade with India was propelled almost entirely by New Delhi's voracious appetite for discounted Russian crude
Tehran lifts pollution emergency as air quality improves
Tehran lifts air pollution emergency as conditions improve, with schools and offices resuming normal operations Wednesday after week-long crisis that forced closures across the Iranian capital.
Iran boycotts World Cup draw after US denies visas to delegation
Iran confirms World Cup draw boycott after US denies visas to delegation members. Federation says FIFA pledged to pursue matter seriously as concerns mount over tournament participation.
Middle East choked by severe pollution as stagnant weather hits Iran, Iraq, Syria and Kuwait
A major air-pollution wave has swept across parts of the Middle East in recent days, with Iran, Iraq, Syria and Kuwait all reporting hazardous or sharply deteriorating air quality
Iran’s annual inflation climbs to 40.4% in November as food costs bite
Iran's annual inflation jumps to 40.4% in November with vegetables up 7.8% and rural areas hit hardest at 42.6%. Poorest households face 41.7% price rises as cost-control measures falter.
Tehran tops world pollution rankings as air quality reaches hazardous levels
Iran's capital Tehran ranks world's most polluted city with AQI of 233, ahead of Baghdad and Delhi. All 25 monitoring stations register critical red conditions as PM2.5 pollution affects the Iranian capital with no acceptable air quality readings.
COMMENT: Iran’s twelve-day war with Israel has pushed Tehran deeper into Moscow’s arms
Iran’s twelve-day war with Israel has pushed Tehran even closer to Moscow and led to new cooperation agreements, including increased weapons supplies and closer cooperation in the nuclear sector.
Foot-and-mouth disease outbreak threatens to destroy Iran's livestock sector
Severe foot-and-mouth disease outbreak affects multiple Iranian provinces with some farms reporting 80% cattle mortality. SAT1 strain threatens food security as vaccine shortage persists across livestock sector.
Iran-US talks back on the table?
Diplomatic activity involving Iran, Oman, Saudi Arabia and US reignites speculation about resumed Tehran-Washington dialogue. Iranian FM visits Muscat whilst President Pezeshkian sends letter to Saudi king interpreted as discreet overture.
Iran air pollution reaches hazardous levels, Danish embassy reports
Air pollution in Tehran reaches hazardous levels with an AQI of 189 recorded at the Danish embassy. Authorities also move schools online for November 25-26 and ban outdoor sports as emergency measures are implemented across the capital.
Iranian foreign minister says Cairo nuclear agreement terminated after IAEA censure
Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi announces termination of Cairo Agreement on nuclear inspections, blaming US and E3 for killing deal through provocations following Israeli attack on Iranian nuclear facilities in June.
UAE officials discuss flight routes to Iran on sidelines of airshow
Iran and UAE aviation officials discuss new flight routes and bilateral cooperation during Dubai Airshow 2025 meeting between Hossein Pourfarzaneh and Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum.
Iranian dam effectively shut down due to ongoing drought
One of the major dams feeding the Iranian capital's water has reached the dead storage level and unless significant rainfall arrives in the upper catchment this month, even limited withdrawals will soon become impossible.
Iran releases Talara tanker and 21 crew members following STS transfer
Iran releases Talara oil tanker and 21 crew members after six-day detention for fuel smuggling in Persian Gulf waters, following completion of judicial proceedings and cargo discharge.
Iran's Kharrazi urges Trump to pursue 'real negotiations' based on equality
Iran's top foreign policy adviser has called on US President Donald Trump to pursue genuine negotiations based on mutual respect, rejecting talks conducted under coercion following the cessation of dialogue after US-Israel military action.