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Iran-us Tension

Contacts with Tehran and publications against Baku: Whose interests is Eldar Mamedov defending?

The publications of foreign policy analyst Eldar Mamedov on Azerbaijan are increasingly raising questions about his objectivity. The author regularly portrays Baku’s policies as a source of regional tension, places particular emphasis on Azerbaijan’s cooperation with Israel, and at the same time repeats arguments that largely coincide with Tehran’s official rhetoric.

10 Jun 2026-11:28
India calls on nationals to leave Iran

08 Jun 2026-12:52
Strait of Hormuz threat level remains critical: UKMTO

04 May 2026-11:14
Strait of Hormuz traffic nearly halted amid tensions

20 Apr 2026-14:55
First tankers attempt Hormuz transit amid US blockade threat

Three tankers are attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz by sailing close to the Iranian coast, marking the first vessels to try to pass through the waterway since the United States announced a blockade.

13 Apr 2026-12:34
US is preparing a major strike on Iran – the clock is ticking

A stark and highly charged statement attributed to Donald J. Trump has reignited fears of a major military escalation involving Iran and the United States.

07 Apr 2026-20:53
Saudi Arabia closes key King Fahd Causeway linking Bahrain over Iran threats

Traffic on the King Fahd Causeway, a key link between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, has been suspended indefinitely amid concerns over potential Iranian attacks.

07 Apr 2026-10:12
US pulls hundreds of troops from Qatar, Bahrain amid Iran tensions

Hundreds of American troops have been withdrawn from Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, according to unnamed Pentagon officials.

21 Feb 2026-13:04
Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures jump ahead of PCE data

US stock futures moved higher Friday morning as investors prepared for a busy day of economic releases, following the end of a three-day winning streak for the Dow and the S&P 500.

20 Feb 2026-11:59
Ten days to decide: Trump’s Iran gamble

Editor’s note: Nijat Babayev is an Azerbaijan-based journalist. The article reflects the author’s personal views and may not necessarily represent the position of News.Az.

20 Feb 2026-11:15