Israel’s economy shrank sharply in the second quarter as the brief but intense conflict with Iran brought large parts of the country to a standstill. Gross domestic product fell 3.5% on an annualized, …
Israel’s Economy Unexpectedly Shrinks as Iran War Takes Toll
Israel’s economy slumped in the second quarter as the country’s 12-day war with Iran imposed a total shutdown on many businesses.
Israel says struck Houthi ‘energy infrastructure site’ in Yemen
Israel’s military said Sunday it struck an “energy infrastructure site” in Yemen used by the Houthi rebels, the latest action against the Iran-backed group which has launched attacks at Israel …
Turmoil for millions of Afghans expelled from Iran amid Israel war tensions
Women particularly face shattered futures, as many lose access to education and readjust to Taliban restrictions in a strained homeland.
Drought, dams and diplomacy: Afghanistan’s water crisis goes regional
Over four decades of war, Afghanistan wielded limited control over five major river basins that flow across its borders into downstream neighbouring nations. Iran and Afghanistan have no formal …
Iraq defends Iran security deal in meeting with US chargé d’affaires
Iraq’s National Security Advisor Qassem al-Araji met with US Chargé d’Affaires Steven Fagin to discuss a new border security agreement Baghdad signed with Tehran that Washington has opposed.
Trump sanctions 18 entities over aiding Iran in generating revenue
The U.S. has dropped a heavy hand on Iran by sanctioning 18 entities and individuals that are part of a network helping the country evade sanctions and funnel …
Iraq security deal with Iran sparks tension with US
A security agreement between Iran and Iraq has faced backlash from Washington, which for years has opposed Tehran’s close ties with Baghdad.The deal comes as Ali Larijani, head of Iran’s Supreme …
Iran turns to China for missile boost: Report
Last month, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visited China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit, highlighting Tehran’s growing ties with Beijing. Around that time, reports from …
Plan Devised for Hike in Iran’s Oil Output
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian attended a joint meeting of the National Development Fund’s Board of Trustees and Minister of Oil Mohsen Paknejad on Wednesday, focusing on the timeline for a plan …