U.S. sanctions on Iranian gas, disputes with the Kurdistan Regional Government, and rival political factions threaten to derail energy projects.
‘Deep State approach to India’s…’: Brahma Chellaney blasts Trump’s travel ban for sparing Pakistan, targeting Myanmar
Trump signed a sweeping proclamation banning nationals from 12 countries — including Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Iran, Somalia, and Yemen — from entering the United States
Israel strikes Yemen’s Hodeidah Port after Houthi attack on Israeli airport
The Israeli military said it carried out airstrikes against Yemen’s Hodeidah Port on Monday, a day after the Iran-aligned Houthis fired a missile that struck near Israel’s main airport.
Iran’s Khamenei rejects US zero uranium enrichment demand as ‘100% against’ its interests
Iran opposes US demands to halt uranium enrichment, with Khamenei asserting Iran’s capability to produce nuclear fuel and its nuclear program as a matter of national pride.
Iran, hit by high inflation and threatened by Trump, seeks comfort in gold; imports triple in a year
Many Iranians reportedly keep their savings in gold and US dollars at home, avoiding banks due to fears of financial instability or government confiscation. The country itself has used gold transactio …
‘What business do you have in this?’: Iran Rejects U.S. Nuclear Deal Demand, Stands Firm on Uranium Enrichment Rights
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei firmly rejected a U.S. demand to halt uranium enrichment, calling it against Iran’s interests. The U.S. presented a new nuclear deal proposal via Oman …
WW3 soon? Iran rejects Trump’s nuke deal, vows to keep enriching uranium: ‘None of your business’
Tensions flare as Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei rejected a key demand in the latest U.S. nuclear deal proposal, vowing that Tehran will not abandon its uranium enrichment. The Trump …
Bracing for attack on nuclear sites, Iran said to rebuild air defenses Israel hit last year
Surface-to-air systems and radars being relocated and diversified, with some deployed closer to key nuke facilities, Financial Times reports The post Bracing for attack on nuclear sites, Iran said to …
Trump Says US Won’t Agree to Any Uranium Enrichment by Iran
The US won’t allow any uranium enrichment as part of a potential nuclear deal with Iran, President Donald Trump said. Most Read from BloombergWhere the Wild Children’s Museums AreBillionaire Steve …
Venezuela and Iran deepen trade ties to circumvent sanctions at Caracas forum
By bne intellinews Venezuela and Iran moved to reinforce their bilateral cooperation during a business forum held in Caracas on June 2, with senior officials from both sanctions-hit nations advancing …