Iran's Pezeshkian says barter trade helps economy withstand sanctions
President Masoud Pezeshkian has defended his administration's economic performance under longstanding Western sanctions and severe wartime conditions,...
Iran has readied missiles capable of striking U.S.-related positions, responding to President Trump's escalating threats of military action if Tehran does not agree to his terms for a new nuclear agreement.
Iran's armed forces have prepared missiles capable of targeting U.S.-related positions, in response to ongoing threats of military action from U.S. President Donald Trump, The Tehran Times reports.
Trump has insisted on a new nuclear agreement on his terms, warning that he would bomb Iran if they do not comply.
Many of these missiles are stored in underground facilities across Iran, designed to withstand airstrikes.
Since taking office in January, Trump has demanded Iran dismantle its nuclear program, sever ties with Resistance groups, and limit its missile and drone capabilities.
Iran has refused to negotiate under these conditions, stating they are ready to respond decisively to any aggression.
U.S. President Donald Trump said there was an "all-day negotiation" on Tuesday with Iran, characterising the talks positively while also threatening to hit Iran "really hard" if a deal was not reached.
Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, two key maritime chokepoints in the region, decreased significantly from the previous day, according to shipping data.
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President Masoud Pezeshkian has defended his administration's economic performance under longstanding Western sanctions and severe wartime conditions, saying barter trade with neighbouring countries has expanded to help Iran cope with financial restrictions, according to his office.
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