Iran
Turkey’s Iran “sanctions-busting” Halkbank quietly returns to eurobond market after nine-year absence
Does Trump’s return to the White House mean its troubles with US legal proceedings are over?
Iranian ambassador confirms Russia-Iran partnership treaty has entered into force
A comprehensive strategic partnership treaty between Iran and Russia has entered into force and is "binding for implementation," creating stronger ties between the two sanctioned countries.
Iran claims 800,000 Afghans left voluntarily amid deportation programme
An estimated 800,000 Afghans have left Iran from the beginning of 2025 until July 16, with over 70% departing voluntarily and self-identifying as unauthorised residents, officials claim.
Tehran faces severe water crisis amid record drought
Iran's capital, Tehran, is grappling with its most severe drought in recorded memory, with alarming statistics revealing that the dams supplying the capital hold only 14% of their capacity.
Iran to establish nationalised gold company centred in East Azerbaijan
The Governor of Iran's East Azerbaijan Province announced that a proposal to establish the National Gold Company with the province as its centre.
TEHRAN BLOG: Iranians describe life in constant fear after recent conflict
In the days when the shadow of recent events weighs heavily on people's hearts, life appears suspended and filled with anxiety.
Iran responds to Azerbaijan energy projects with Caspian Sea drilling
Iran has launched exploratory drilling operations in the Caspian Sea after years of neglecting the region due to sanctions constraints and cheaper extraction costs from southern oil fields.
Iran's Khorasan forests burn for third time as climate crisis intensifies
Wildfires have ravaged North Khorasan province's forests for the third time in recent months, burning 25 hectares of natural areas in Haver region as climate change makes such extreme events increasingly common across Iran.
Iran dismisses imminent US nuclear talks, warns against sanctions snapback
Foreign ministry spokesman refuted reports of an imminent meeting between Iranian and US representatives on the nuclear issue.
BEYOND THE BOSPORUS: Make no mistake. What we have here is an Erdogan, PKK coalition
As usual, Turkey’s wily leader is running circles around the media monkeys.