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Kerman; a museum illustrating various periods of Iran history
Located in the southeast of Iran, Kerman province is bounded by the provinces of Fars on the west, Yazd on the north, South Khorasan on the northeast, Sistan and Baluchestan on the east, and Hormozgan on the south. It includes the southern part of...

European countries ask Iran to limit its nuclear program by the end of summer
0 France, the United Kingdom, and Germany will activate the process of reinstating the United Nations sanctions against Iran starting from August 29, in case Tehran does not make progress in limiting its nuclear program. The announcement was made...

As democracy in Georgia collapses, Russia, China and Iran see an opening
(CNN) — A decade ago, Georgia was the poster child of post-Soviet countries on their way to democracy and freedom. The government was taking steps to fight corruption. Civil society was blossoming. The economy was growing. American businesses were...

Greek Shipping Companies Linked to Sanctioned Iranian Oil Smuggling Network
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on Thursday imposed sanctions on a network led by Kurdish Iraqi-British businessman Salim Ahmed Said, unveiling a long-running oil smuggling operation that disguised...

Hagerty discusses Iran threat, crypto regulation reform
NASHVILLE, TN—Today, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and former U.S. Ambassador to Japan, joined Varney & Co. on Fox Business to discuss the national security implications of Iran’s...

‘Deeply disappointed’: An Iranian Canadian dissident reflects on the brief Israel-Iran war
It has been three weeks since a ceasefire on June 24 paused the brief war between Israel and Iran. As a recap of what happened: the Israel Defense Forces launched surprise air strikes on Iran’s nuclear bomb-making facilities and other targets. The...

Indian Embassy in Iran Urges Citizens to Avoid Non-Essential Travel
The Indian Embassy in Iran has issued a travel advisory urging citizens to avoid non-essential travel amid escalating regional tensions following military strikes between Israel, Iran, and the US. Return options remain open via flights and...

Diversification, innovation key to energy security
A cargo ship unloads imported crude oil in Qingdao, Shandong province, in March. YU FANGPING/FOR CHINA DAILY China's long-term energy security strategy is robust enough to withstand even extreme scenarios, such as the potential shutdown of the...

UN Council Authorizes Continuing Vigilance of Attacks by Yemen's Houthis on Red Sea Shipping
The UN Security Council on Tuesday authorized continued reporting on attacks on ships in the Red Sea by Yemen’s Houthi militias, who have defied its previous demands to immediately halt all such attacks. The vote in the 15-member council was 12-0...

Indian embassy flags exit routes for citizens in Iran
The Indian Embassy in Iran has issued an advisory urging Indian nationals to avoid all non-essential travel to the country, citing heightened security risks. The advisory, released on Wednesday, follows a surge in hostilities between Iran, Israel,...

At Pittsburgh summit, Trump turns AI evangelist in push for U.S. tech and energy dominance
Open this photo in gallery:U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit, at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday.Nathan Howard/Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump took a few...

OP-ED: Why Is Trump’s Energy Supremacy Important?
Rejiggered Supply Chains Make Iran’s Strait-Closure Threats Meaningless Michael McKenna | July 14, 2025 (The Washington Times) — In 1973, OPEC imposed a complete oil embargo against the United States in direct response to America’s support for...

UN Council approves ongoing surveillance of Houthi threats to Red Sea shipping
United Nations: The UN Security Council Tuesday authorised continued reporting on attacks on ships in the Red Sea by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, who have defied its previous demands to immediately halt all such attacks. The vote in the 15-member...

Civilians bore brunt of Israeli aggression against Iran: Red Crescent
Iranian civilians, rather than combatants, suffered the most casualties during Israel’s aggression against the country, according to the head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS). “The greatest harm has been inflicted on civilians. Among the...

Calls grow in Iran for restricting Germany’s trade activity in Hormuz Strait
Calls have grown in Iran for the government to reduce its trade dealings with Germany and to restrict its cargo transport activity in the Persian Gulf after Berlin offered unconditional support for Israel’s recent aggression against Iranian...
Netanyahu: Iran Accelerated Uranium Enrichment After Hezbollah's Collapse
TDT | Manama Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that Iran has accelerated its uranium enrichment efforts following what he described as the collapse of Hezbollah and its affiliated militias. In...

Iraq moves to ward off US sanctions over Iran oil smuggling
An oil tanker in the Persian Gulf near Bushehr in southern Iran on 29 April 2024. [Getty] Iraqi officials are trying to stop the US from slapping sanctions on its critical oil sector over suspicions that Iran is smuggling crude through the...

World News | India Advises Citizens to Avoid Non-essential Travel to Iran
New Delhi [India], July 16 (ANI): The Indian Embassy in Iran issued a travel advisory on Wednesday, urging Indian nationals to avoid non-essential travel to Iran. The advisory comes amid rising security concerns in the region over the past several...

Anzali Port: Iran’s gateway to Caspian & beyond
TEHRAN- Anzali Port, officially known as Bandar-e Anzali, is one of Iran’s most important maritime hubs on the southern coast of the Caspian Sea. Its strategic location in Gilan Province, near the city of Bandar-e Anzali and approximately 330...

Fuel prices hit new peaks, sending consumers reeling
Listen to article ISLAMABAD: The government on Tuesday hiked the prices of petroleum products by up to Rs11 per litre for the second half of July 2025 in a regressive step that would exacerbate the economic hardships faced by the common man. This...