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Iran's snow cover plummets 98.6% as water crisis deepens
Satellite data shows Iran's snow cover has plummeted 98.6% compared to last year, with dam levels at record lows threatening drinking water supplies and agriculture as the country faces an intensifying water crisis.
Deals signed in Syrian gas reset
Syria’s energy pivot accelerates as Chevron and Dana Gas join Gulf partners to rehabilitate war-torn infrastructure and secure urgent fuel supplies.
Iran’s capital faces potential evacuation orders, expert warns
Tehran may require a temporary partial population evacuation if autumn rainfall fails in the next few weeks.
Tehran Friday prayers cleric demands legal action against Donald Trump
Tehran's interim Friday prayer leader urges Iran to formally complain about US President Trump after he admitted leading Israel's attack on Iran during Friday prayers sermon.
Oil tanker diverts to Iranian territorial waters in Gulf of Oman incident
Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker diverts towards Iranian waters after being approached by three boats near UAE's Khor Fakkan in suspected targeted incident, British security firm reports.
Iran's Latyan Dam drops to just 9% capacity amid water crisis
Iran's Latyan Dam falls to just 9% capacity, its lowest level in a decade, as consecutive droughts and 40-50% rainfall drops threaten water supply to eastern and northern Tehran.
Iran tests Shahed 161 drone engine at aerospace exhibition
Iran tests Shahed 161 drone engine at National Aerospace Park exhibition. Indigenous drone has 150km range, two-hour endurance, 26,000-foot ceiling and can carry two 50kg bombs plus optical payloads for reconnaissance and combat missions.
Lufthansa reviews airspace safety as it prepares to resume Tehran flights
Germany’s flagship carrier Lufthansa carried out an on-site assessment of Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and Iranian airspace as it prepares to restart flights between Frankfurt and Tehran in early 2026.
PANNIER: Booming breadbasket Kazakhstan now shipping grain to three continents
Drought-stricken countries such as Iran thankful Kazakhs are enjoying bumper crops. Improving cargo routes helping to push up shipments.
Iran announces emergency restrictions in Tehran over air pollution
Tehran governorate imposes 24-hour emergency restrictions on mining and school sports across 10 districts due to severe air pollution, whilst keeping schools and offices open on November 11.
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Iran denies alleged plan to assassinate Israel’s ambassador in Mexico
A series of conflicting statements between Washington, Tel Aviv, Tehran and Mexico City has followed allegations that Iran planned to assassinate Israel’s ambassador to Mexico, Einat Kranz-Neiger.
Water shortages reported across Iran's capital as day zero approaches
Iran's water industry spokesman says any planned water restrictions for Tehran residents will be announced in advance. Policy is to manage pressure from midnight to morning, with 10% consumption reduction target through public cooperation.
Iran’s oil sales hit seven-year high despite tougher US sanctions
Iran’s crude oil exports have climbed to their highest level in seven years in defiance of tightening US sanctions, maritime tracking service TankerTrackers said.
US President Trump says open to hearing Iran sanctions relief requests
US President Trump says he is open to hearing Iran's sanctions relief requests whilst extending national emergency status for another year. Iran's Supreme Leader says cooperation impossible whilst US supports Israel.
Day zero approaches Tehran as water reserves drop below 5%
Tehran faces water rationing from December as reservoir levels drop below 5%, with President Pezeshkian warning of possible evacuation if drought continues. City's 15mn residents threatened by decades of water mismanagement.
TEHRAN BLOG: 200 days without rain
Tehran's water crisis is about decades of chaotic urban expansion, unregulated groundwater extraction, and infrastructure so decrepit that hundreds of millions of cubic metres vanish before reaching a single tap.
Iran-US ties impossible, Supreme Leader Khamenei declares
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rules out cooperation with United States unless Washington withdraws regional military presence and support for Israel, speaking ahead of 1979 embassy takeover anniversary.
US push to pressure Iran providing fresh incentive for trans-Caspian pipeline
Turkmenistan showing interest in the idea.
The man who sank Iran's Ayandeh Bank
Ali Ansari built an empire from steel pipes to Iran's largest shopping centre before his bank collapsed with $503mn in losses, operating what regulators described as a Ponzi scheme that poisoned Iran's banking sector.
Iran's Khamenei calls Trump a 'real terrorist'
Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei tells Trump "what business is it of yours" regarding nuclear industry, calling US president's positions lies and bullying whilst rejecting claims of supporting Iranian people.