Iran
US cancels Chabahar port sanctions exemption in blow to India's regional strategy
US terminates Iran Chabahar port sanctions waiver from September 29, jeopardising India's strategic trade operations and regional connectivity initiatives through the key facility.
Iran conducts evening ballistic missile test at Semnan facility
Iran conducts evening ballistic missile test at Semnan range with Sejjil-class system, residents report dramatic launch amid heightened security around military facility.
Iran unveils "Aria" combat robot with AI-driven features
Iranian officials say the unmanned ground combat vehicle (UGCV) can support infantry, secure flanks, and conduct precision targeting in diverse climates, from extreme heat to freezing conditions.
Iranian arrested for Kalashnikov shooting near Caspian Sea
Iranian authorities arrest driver who opened fire with Kalashnikov rifle during road dispute on busy Chalous highway connecting Tehran to Caspian coast.
Iranian deputy IT minister admits the local web is "unsafe"
Iranian communications deputy admits filtering policies have created unsafe, polluted internet network whilst domestic messaging platforms show significant growth.
China launches Hongqi H5 sedan in Middle Eastern markets
Luxury Chinese off-brand Rolls-Royce launches in the Iranian auto market at $42,000 massively undercutting European and Japanese sedans in the same market.
Iran cleric says disputed islands belong to Tehran, not UAE
Iran's Friday prayer leader reaffirms claim to disputed UAE islands whilst warning against Hezbollah disarmament as threat to Islamic world security.
Israeli movie actors targeted in alleged Iranian phishing campaign
Dozens of Israeli actors fall victim to an alleged Iranian phishing campaign disguised as a film casting call, prompting security warnings over identity document theft.
Iran's nuclear materials 'Under rubble of attacks', Foreign Minister claims
Iran's Araghchi says that the only nuclear site currently accessible is the Russian-controlled Bushehr nuclear power plant in his meeting with the IAEA.
Iran reaches nuclear cooperation deal with IAEA after dispute
Iran and the IAEA reach new cooperation framework after 12-month dispute over nuclear inspections following Israeli and US strikes on Iranian facilities.