Iraq’s November 11 parliamentary election could determine whether Iran preserves its influence in Baghdad or faces a major setback to its regional power network.
Iran frees two French nationals from prison, Macron says
Iran has released two French nationals imprisoned there for more than three years, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday, in an apparent exchange for an Iranian student who was …
Iran carries out highest level of prisoner executions in past two decades in Oct., watchdog says
Out of the eight political prisoners Iran executed during October, Hengaw identified seven as being sentenced on charges of espionage for Israel. Iran executed “at least 241 prisoners” throughout …
Sri Lanka’s CPC reduces debt to Iran to US$130mn by June through tea barter
Sri Lanka’s state-run Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has reduced its debt to National Iranian Oil Company, to 130.6 million dollars by June 2025 down from 191 million a year earlier, a Finance Ministry …
Iranians seeking financial stability see budget poured into wars
The Iranian government remains ambitious to engage in wars, even as those efforts drain the nation of both money and hope.
Iran’s Supreme Leader says cooperation with US not possible while it backs Israel
DUBAI (Reuters) -Cooperation between Iran and the United States is not possible as long as Washington continues to support Israel and to maintain military bases and interfere in the Middle East region …
FinCEN issues new Financial Trend Analysis identifying $9B in Iranian shadow banking activity in 2024
On October 23, FinCEN released a new Financial Trend Analysis identifying approximately $9 billion in potential Iranian shadow banking activity …
Iran Rejects Direct Talks With US, Vows to Continue Nuclear Program After Trump Resumes Testing
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has firmly rejected direct negotiations with the US over Iran’s nuclear and missile programs, reiterating that Tehran will continue its uranium enrichment, …
Iran banking on Iraq vote to retain regional influence
Iraq will hold parliamentary elections on November 11, with analysts saying Iran will be watching closely as it hopes to retain influence over its neighbour after losing regional leverage during the …
Iran’s Economic Growth Slows amid Weaker Investment
Iran’s economic engine is losing momentum. According to new data from the Statistical Center of Iran, the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) shrank by 0.4% in the first quarter of the current …