26d ago
Expert View

Why conflict in Iran may boost business in the South Caucasus

The South Caucasus must be ready to take potential business opportunities presented by the conflict in Iran. That’s the opinion of Rusif Huseynov, from the Topchubashov Center think tank, who suggested that investors spooked by instability in the Middle East may shift their focus to the region.

26d ago
Middle East conflict

IAEA confirms damage to entrance buildings at Iran’s Natanz nuclear plant

Entrances to Iran's underground and previously bombed uranium-enrichment plant at Natanz have been struck as part of the U.S.-Israeli military attacks on the country, the United Nations nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEZ) confirmed on Tuesday (3 March).

27d ago
Middle East Conflict

Day three of the U.S.-Iran conflict: Further strikes and oil price surge

The U.S.-Iran crisis has entered its third day, with further strikes reported across the Middle East and the death toll rising. Oil prices have surged to levels last seen during the Covid-19 pandemic, raising fears of economic disruption and higher prices worldwide. 

27d ago
Middle East conflict

China, Russia call for talks amid rising Iran conflict

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has held talks with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov following recent military strikes carried out by the United States and Israel on targets in Iran, as tensions in the Middle East continue to rise.