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BMI: New US tariffs set to reshape economic landscape across Middle East
The recently announced US tariffs threaten to redefine economic trajectories across the Middle East and North Africa region, with varying impacts likely across oil exporters and importers.
Iranian MP warns Trump is bluffing with threats against Tehran
Abolfazl Zohrehvand, a member of the National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of Iran's 12th Parliament, has said that US President Donald Trump is using threats as a method to advance his goals regarding the country.
Iran unveils jet-powered Jas 313 drone for reconnaissance and bombing missions
Iran has introduced a new reconnaissance and bomber drone called "Jas 313," equipped with jet engines, as the latest addition to its unmanned aerial vehicle fleet.
Trump's tariff formula revealed and its shockingly simple
Trump's controversial tariffs seem based on a straightforward calculation: taking each nation's trade surplus with the US and dividing it by that country's total US exports to determine the tariff percentage.
US imposes 17% tariffs on Israeli goods while Iran faces only 10%
US President Donald Trump announced a comprehensive new trade policy on April 2 that reveals a striking disparity in tariff rates between Israel and Iran.
Trump considers Iran offer for indirect nuclear talks amid military buildup
The Trump administration is "seriously considering" an Iranian proposal for indirect nuclear talks mediated by Oman.
Russia rushes Iran partnership treaty ratification ahead of US military build-up against Tehran
Russia expedites defence pact with Iran ahead of US military manoeuvres in the Indian Ocean.
US deploys six B-2 bombers to Indian Ocean ahead of Iran standoff
Newly analysed satellite images show the deployment of at least six nuclear-capable B-2 bombers to Camp Thunder Bay on Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean.
Tehran-Baku ties in focus as Iranian presidential envoy visits ahead of high-level state visit
Iranian official Mehdi Sanaei has held talks with Azerbaijan's top leadership, including President Ilham Aliyev in Baku, ahead of a visit by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in April, IntelliNews has learned.
Russia offers to mediate US-Iran dialogue on nuclear programme
Russia has expressed willingness to facilitate constructive dialogue between the United States and Iran regarding the latter's nuclear programme
Iran may develop nuclear weapons if attacked, warns Leader's advisor
Iran could be forced to develop nuclear weapons if the US or Israel launches military strikes against the country, a senior advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader has warned.
Iran's Supreme Leader warns of firm response to any US aggression
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned that Iran would deliver a "firm and decisive counterblow" to any American aggression
Tether breaks record, surpasses dollar in Tehran crypto market
Tether cryptocurrency has reached a new record high of IRR 1.04mn, surpassing Ferdowsi Street's hard dollar exchange rate on March 30 as people dump the rial further weakening the national currency.
Trump threatens Iran with bombing if nuclear deal not reached
US President Donald Trump has threatened Iran with military action and economic sanctions if Tehran does not reach an agreement with Washington over its nuclear programme.
Iran rejects direct talks with US in response to Trump’s letter, President Pezeshkian says
Iran rejected the prospect of direct negotiations with the United States in its response to President Donald Trump’s recent letter, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on March 30.
Panama revokes 128 ship registrations in crackdown on Russia and Iran’s shadow fleet carrying oil
Panama has intensified its crackdown on sanctioned vessels by revoking the registration of 128 ships, a move primarily targeting the "shadow fleet" facilitating oil exports from Russia and Iran.
Iranian officials divided over their approach to Trump
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of Iran's Parliament, has warned that negotiations conducted under threat are a prelude to war.
Belarus’ president gives citizenship to Iranians, Lebanese and Syrians in surprise move
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has signed a decree accepting 311 for citizenship, including Iranians, Lebanese and Syrians among dozens of other nationaities.
Iran is ready for indirect talks with US, says official
Chairman of Iran's Strategic Council on Foreign Relations comments after news of the US military build-up at the Diego Garcia military base in the Indian Ocean.
Israeli academic calls on government to back Azeri independence from Iran
An influential lecturer in Israel is stirring the pot between Tehran and Baku in his latest editorial in Israeli media.