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BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 19. Iran and the countries of Central Asia have intensified their economic dialogue in recent weeks, with particular emphasis on trade, transport, energy, and new investment opportunities. A series of meetings involving government officials and sector-specific agencies has demonstrated Tehran’s and the Central Asian countries’ interest in expanding practical economic cooperation, including…

Iran denies launching missiles at the UAE, suggesting the incident was a ‘false flag operation’. The United Arab Emirates has imposed an indefinite trade embargo on Iran after accusing Iranian forces of firing two ballistic missiles at the country, an allegation Tehran denies. In a statement early on Wednesday, the UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs…

The United Arab Emirates has suspended all trade, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran until further notice, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced Tuesday. Afra Al Hameli, Director of the Strategic Communications Department at the ministry, said the decision was taken amid regional developments that pose a threat to peace and security in…

Containers are constantly moving through the Port of Haifa, with ships docking, cargo being unloaded and vessels setting sail. But beyond its role as a major Mediterranean gateway, Haifa could take on a much larger strategic importance if plans for the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor, or IMEC, become reality. The ambitious project aims to establish…

Amid trade embargoes, asset freezes and attacks on ships as part of a naval blockade, Washington has announced a plan to enact a new wave of restrictions on Iran, targeting its economy. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said last Thursday that the United States was planning to inflict more economic damage on Tehran as early as…

Tehran last week hosted one of Tajikistan’s most serious economic delegations ever, bringing together the country’s energy and transport ministers and the deputy foreign minister and a group of Tajik businessmen. The composition of the delegation suggested that Dushanbe is seeking to redefine its economic relationship with Tehran by placing energy, transportation, logistics, investment and…

Eight Israeli airstrikes hit the Abu al-Duhur military airbase in northwestern Syria early Tuesday, targeting the runway and storage facilities. No casualties were reported in the strikes, according to the military source and a civilian living near the base, Reuters reported. The Israeli military did not immediately comment on the reported strikes, while Syria’s Defense…

0 US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: The war in the Middle East is putting growing pressure on Iran’s economy and the Strait of Hormuz, even as Oman and Tehran continue efforts to establish arrangements for maritime navigation. The latest developments come as Washington considers tougher economic measures against Iran and tensions around the strategic waterway remain…