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Middle East Region

Iranian army claims drone strikes on US-linked sites in Jordan, Kuwait, Bahrain

The Iranian Army says it has carried out drone strikes on locations housing US military equipment in Jordan and Kuwait, as well as an aluminium smelting facility in Bahrain it described as supporting US military industry.

03 Apr 2026-17:07
Iran criticises France over ‘double standards’ on regional conflicts

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has lashed out at French authorities for what he described as “Orwellian doublespeak” and silence over alleged US and Israeli violations of international law in Palestine, Lebanon and Iran.

26 Mar 2026-12:30
Asian markets open higher and oil retreats after US, Israel seek to ease concerns

Shares across Asia have opened mostly higher on Friday after a volatile day of trade in Wall Street overnight.

20 Mar 2026-09:18
Azerbaijan warns Middle East crisis threatens regional stability - PHOTO

Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov has stressed the urgency of addressing the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, warning that its consequences extend beyond individual countries, posing broader regional and global risks and endangering civilian lives and infrastructure.

19 Mar 2026-12:10
Israel and US push Iran war toward regime collapse phase

Editor's note: Vladimir Yankelevich is an Israeli expert, former Soviet naval officer, and Captain 1st Rank. He was born in 1946 in Baku and graduated from the Higher Naval School in Leningrad. He served in the Pacific Fleet for 27 years. From 1985 to 1991, he was the director of a military factory in Vladivostok. After his demobilization in 1992, he founded the Jewish community in the city, and in 1995, he established and led the Jewish Religious and Cultural Community Center. In 2006, he repatriated to Israel. The article reflects the personal opinion of the author and may not coincide with the views of News.Az.

19 Mar 2026-11:32
India extends visas for foreigners, waives overstay fees amid Middle East tensions

India will offer a one-month visa extension and waive overstay penalties for foreign nationals stuck in the country due to travel disruptions from the ongoing Middle East conflict.

13 Mar 2026-22:56
Iran will hold no talks with US following strikes, says Larijani

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Larijani has stated that the Islamic Republic will hold no negotiations with the United States after Washington and Tel Aviv launched strikes against the country.

02 Mar 2026-13:00
IMF improves economic growth forecast for region, including Azerbaijan

30 Jul 2025-11:32
New partnership between Russia and Iran: Survival tactics or long-term strategy?

By Samir Muradov

The signing of a strategic agreement between Moscow and Tehran has become a significant event with the potential to reshape the balance of power not only in the Middle East region but also on the global stage.

18 Jan 2025-03:20
Oil prices up 2% on Middle East supply fears

Oil prices rose on Thursday on investor concern that a widening Middle East conflict could disrupt crude oil flows from the region, though a stronger global supply outlook kept a lid on gains, News.Az reports citing Reuters .

03 Oct 2024-17:16