Iran
Iran showcases new spy ship to monitor Gulf
Iran’s first signal intelligence vessel, named Zagros was integrated into the Army's Naval Combat service on January 15.
Iranian influx to Venezuela via Colombia triggers regional security fears
Iranian nationals bearing falsified passports, allegedly linked to Venezuela, have begun appearing in Colombia in significant numbers in recent weeks, triggering alarm among Latin American security officials over Tehran's influence in the region.
Iran calls nuclear talks with E3 serious, constructive
Iran held a third round of talks with the three European countries in Geneva on January 13, which the deputy foreign minister described as “serious, frank and constructive”
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Iranian carrier plans European routes as sanctions ease
Iran is preparing to resume flights to Europe after they were suspended due to the European Union's sanctions on three major Iranian airlines.
Iran releases German detainee as French hostage reveals identity
A German-Iranian woman detained in Iran for over four years has returned to Germany, her family announced on January 13.
Iran reveals underground missile base used in Israel strikes
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has unveiled an underground missile facility it says was used to launch recent attacks against Israeli military targets.
Iran faces unprecedented decline in fertility rates, experts warn
Iran is experiencing an unprecedented demographic shift as fertility rates hit a historic low of 1.6 children per woman in 2024, down from 6.5 in the 1980s
Iran may shift economic capital to Makran coast
Moving Iran's capital from Tehran is not feasible, but the country could relocate its economic centre to the Makran coastal region if proper infrastructure is developed, the head of Iran's Supreme Council of Provinces said on January 9.
Cost of repairing Syria’s power infrastructure put at $40bn by electricity minister
Production facilities, transmission points, high voltage lines and distribution networks “ruined”, he says.
Cancer centre inaugurated in Iran amid difficulties in medical imports
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian officially opened the Hashemi Rafsanjani Comprehensive Cancer Centre in Tehran on January 9 in front of top officials and medical staff.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei calls out "American miscalculations"
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has said the United States has made "miscalculations" about Iran over the past 46 years, saying his audience is those who are “intimidated” by American policies.
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala freed after Iran detention
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala has been released from detention in Iran and is returning to Italy after a three-week ordeal, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's office said on January 8.
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Turkey-Iran border dispute escalates over new fuel tax
Turkey’s recent decision to end a long-standing tax exemption on fuel for Iranian transit trucks has triggered a major backlog at the Bazargan border crossing and left some 300 trucks stranded daily in harsh winter conditions.
Starlink satellite internet has more than 30,000 users in Iran
Iran now has more than 30,000 SpaceX Starlink satellite internet subscribers amid ongoing internet restrictions, though officials warn the service is undermining the country's telecommunications economy.
Iran signals nuclear deal return path in China talks
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi signalled Tehran's readiness to resume nuclear talks, saying the country’s willingness to return to the trust-building framework that underpinned the original JCPOA agreement.
Lebanon seizes alleged Iranian cash transfer to Hezbollah from diplomat
Lebanese authorities searched an Iranian commercial aircraft at Beirut's Rafik Hariri International Airport on January 2 following intelligence about an alleged attempt to transfer funds to Hezbollah.
Iran Supreme Leader’s approval paves way for FATF compliance discussions
Iran is preparing to reassess its stance on international financial regulations as Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has authorised a review of crucial anti-money laundering legislation.
Syrian foreign ministry urges Kuwait to reopen embassy in Damascus
Syria’s new Foreign Minister, Asaad Hassan al-Shibani urged Kuwait to reopen its embassy in Damascus and reestablish diplomatic ties after Bashar al-Assad’s removal from power.
Russia seeks to expand its nuclear energy dominance with new international projects
Russia is constructing over 10 nuclear power units on foreign soil to help capitalise on burgeoning energy demands driven by artificial intelligence and developing markets, a senior Kremlin envoy has revealed