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Iran says that after the war with the US “nothing will be the same” in the region, including the management of the Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that the recent war with the United States and Israel has changed everything in the region, including the regime governing the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran insists on its right to control the passage of vessels, while Washington demands free navigation. Talks to resolve the conflict have stalled amid rising tensions.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
Politics

Ex-Prime Minister of Pakistan: US and Iranian maximalism hinders settling the Middle East conflict

Former caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar told The National in an interview that the extreme positions of Washington and Tehran are blocking a settlement of the war. He warned of the risk of renewed strikes and severe economic consequences for Pakistan, and also spoke about the role of the Mecca defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Turkey. Former caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar said in an interview with The National that the maximalist positions of Washington and Tehran are blocking the settlement of the war. He warned of the risk of renewed strikes and severe economic consequences for Pakistan, and also spoke about the role of the Mecca defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Turkey.

Aziz Karimov
5 min read
Politics

Uzbekistan summoned Iran's ambassador over posts describing Registan as “Persian heritage”

On October 24, the Foreign Ministry of Uzbekistan summoned Iran's ambassador in Tashkent and demanded the removal of publications by several embassies describing Registan as “Persian heritage.” Experts differ in their assessments: some see Tehran's caution, others hidden ambitions, but they agree that attributing Samarkand's architecture solely to Persian civilization ignores the role of the Timurids.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
Politics

Uzbekistan summoned the Iranian ambassador over publications describing Samarkand as part of Persian heritage

On October 23, the Foreign Ministry of Uzbekistan summoned Iranian ambassador Muhammad Ali Iskandari and handed him a note of protest. The reason was publications by Iranian embassies in Armenia, Zimbabwe and Bulgaria on the social network X presenting the architecture of Samarkand as Persian or Iranian-Islamic heritage following the visit of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Tashkent demanded the removal of the posts and that a recurrence be prevented.

Otabek Yusupov
3 min read
World

US issues travel warnings for 13 Middle Eastern countries amid Houthi attacks

The US State Department urged citizens to refrain from travel to 13 countries in the region, including Saudi Arabia, Iran, the UAE and Israel, citing the threat of terrorism and attacks by Yemen’s Houthis on Saudi airports. At the same time, tensions between the US and Iran are rising: Donald Trump has floated a new military operation, and intelligence reports say Iran is preparing attacks on American diplomats.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read
World

London court hears case of Iranian plot to attack Jewish sites in Manchester

At a preliminary hearing at the Old Bailey, prosecutors said Salaam Ahmadian and Rahman Salehi were preparing a terrorist attack against Manchester's Jewish community on the instructions of an agent believed to be in Iran. A bomb-making instruction file was found on one defendant's phone. Both deny the charges; the trial is set for June in Manchester.

Sevara Azamova
2 min read
Economy

Asian markets closed mixed: tech stocks clawed back part of their losses amid expensive oil

On Friday, Asian indexes showed mixed dynamics: technology companies partially recovered from their morning decline thanks to bargain-buying after a difficult week for the sector. Investors are seeking safe havens: the yen is rising along with demand for US government bonds, while Brent is approaching $115 due to the escalation of the conflict with Iran.

Sevara Azamova
3 min read
World

Lebanese President Aoun warned that regional tensions could escalate into a broad escalation

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, at a cabinet meeting in Baabda, said the challenges in the region are 'very serious' and called on politicians to exercise restraint to spare the country upheaval amid media reports of a possible US and Israeli attack on Iran. He also affirmed solidarity with Saudi Arabia and thanked Qatar for its help in the energy sector.

Sevara Azamova
2 min read
World

Putin told Witkoff that Russia is ready to help resolve the crisis around Iran

At a meeting in St. Petersburg, Vladimir Putin told US special envoy Steve Witkoff that Russia is ready to join efforts to resolve the crisis around Iran if its help is needed. The talks began with a discussion of the Ukrainian settlement and the outcome of US consultations with Kyiv and the Europeans in Norway. Witkoff thanked Putin for the release of American Stephen Hubbard.

Javlon Tursunov
2 min read
World

Trump says the US is close to ending two more wars — on Ukraine and Iran

Donald Trump, speaking to supporters in Iowa, said the conflict between Russia and Ukraine and the confrontation between the US and Iran are close to being resolved. According to him, he has already settled eight wars, and the end of the conflicts could affect oil and gasoline prices. At the same time, reports are circulating about Putin's readiness for trilateral talks on Ukraine.

Otabek Yusupov
1 min read
World

FT: Trump blocked Netanyahu's plans for new strikes on Iran

According to the Financial Times, Israel had been preparing a large-scale operation against Iran since October 10, including strikes on nuclear facilities and infrastructure, but Trump did not support it before the US Congressional midterm elections on November 3. Netanyahu continues to push for the resumption of strikes.

Sevara Azamova
2 min read