Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian Monday met with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, on a rare visit to Baku, marking the latest sign of a thaw in relations between the neighbouring countries.
Tensions between the two have run high for years,…
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Europe leads global defence spending rise, awakening to security deficit | Military News
Europe led a record international rise in defence spending last year, according to a report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
European expenses rose in real terms by 17 percent to $693m, spearheading a global rise…
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Music Festival Cut Short In Solidarity With Bandar Abbas Port Tragedy
Organizers announced the decision in an official statement, expressing grief over Saturday’s incident.
Governor Mohammad Ashouri Taziani declared three days of public mourning in Hormozgan province.
“The festival, which was set to feature…
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Any Agreement in Talks Depends on U.S. Compliance With Iran’s Framework
Why it matters:
Baqaei’s remarks highlight Iran’s firm stance on its talks with the United States. These remarks also emphasize respect for Iran’s principled positions in these talks.
The big picture:
As Iran prepares for…
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Karabakh is an inseparable part of Azerbaijan, Iran’s president says in Baku
The Iranian president said that Nagorno-Karabakh is an inseparable part of Azerbaijan’s territory during a meeting with his counterpart, supporting the country’s rights over the disputed region as the two nations attempt to mend ties.
“We believe…
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Assad cousin appears to announce formation of ‘elite’ fighter force – Middle East Monitor
A surprise announcement has been posted on a Facebook page in the name of controversial Syrian businessman Rami Makhlouf about the formation of an “elite” force of 150,000 fighters intended to isolate the Syrian…
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Houthis attack Israel airbase for second time in 24 hours – Middle East Monitor
Yemen’s Ansar Allah (Houthi) group announced yesterday that they had targeted the Israeli Nevatim Airbase with a hypersonic ballistic missile, saying the operation “successfully achieved its goal.”
Yahya Saree,…
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Aref says Iran, Kyrgyzstan trade volume could increase
Iran’s First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref made the remarks in a meeting with the Minister of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sydykov Bakyt Tolomushevich, where he also said that “The free trade agreement between Iran and Eurasian…
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Iran, Kyrgyzstan trade volume enhancement feasible: Aref
Iran’s First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref made the remarks in a meeting with the Minister of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sydykov Bakyt Tolomushevich, where he also said that “The free trade agreement between Iran and Eurasian…
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Iran Port Explosion Death Toll Rises To 46 As Fire Continues To Burn
Welcome back to The Farda Briefing, an RFE/RL newsletter that tracks the key issues in Iran and explains why they matter.
I’m RFE/RL correspondent Kian Sharifi. In this edition, I’m looking at how Iran is seeking to reassure China that, even with…
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