US increases production of Patriot missile systems and Tomahawk missiles
The US has announced an increase in the production of long-range precision missiles, including Patriot air defense missiles and Tomahawk cruise missiles.
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Shipping in Bosphorus completely halted
Türkiye reported a complete halt to shipping in the Bosphorus Strait due to an engine failure on a cargo ship.
Azerbaijan and Georgia discuss food security cooperation
Delegates from Azerbaijan and Georgia discussed enhancing food security, boosting trade volume, and achieving mutual recognition of quality control systems.
Israel ready to resume large-scale operation against Iran - General Staff
According to Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is on heightened alert and may resume military action against Iran.
Aluminum to be sent in transit through Azerbaijan to Armenia for the first time
The list of goods transiting Azerbaijan to Armenia will be expanded, with a cargo of aluminum to be shipped via this route tomorrow.
Iran-US peace plan includes provisions on uranium and lifting of financial sanctions - media
According to Al Arabiya, Tehran and Washington have included provisions on Iranian uranium and lifting the freeze on Iranian accounts in their peace agreement.
Landslide in Georgia partially restricts traffic toward Turkish border
On Wednesday, a landslide took place near the Sarpi border crossing, resulting in a temporary closure of traffic in the area.
KLM extends flight cancellations to Middle East
KLM has extended flight restrictions to the Middle East. Specifically, the airline will not operate flights to Dubai until the end of June.
Georgia raises refinancing rate for first time in two years
The National Bank of Georgia has hiked the monetary policy or refinancing rate from 8% to 8.25% per annum, the Monetary Policy Committee said in a press release.
Russia sends over 325 tons of humanitarian aid to Iran via Azerbaijan
Russia has delivered more than 325 metric tons of humanitarian aid, including medicines, to Iran during hostilities involving the Islamic Republic and actions by the United States and Israel, President of the Iranian Red Crescent Society Pir Hossein Kolivand said.
Grain and fertilizers shipped from Azerbaijan to Armenia
Today, another cargo shipment from Russia to Armenia has been carried out by transiting through the territory of Azerbaijan.
Iran wants only fair and comprehensive agreement with US - Araghchi
Iran will only accept “a fair and comprehensive agreement” in its negotiations with the United States on ending the war in the Middle East, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said at the meeting with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing.
Hamas talks reach deadlock: Board of Peace wont hold Israel to truce terms
The U.S.-led Board of Peace tasked with overseeing the postwar management of Gaza does not intend to hold Israel to the terms of the October 2025 Gaza ceasefire if Hamas does not accept the international panel’s framework for the terror group’s disarmament, The Times of Israel reported.
Global aviation crisis signals more serious disruptions ahead - Dmitriev
The global aviation crisis caused by rising fuel prices and escalating tensions on the energy market is a precursor to more serious disruptions in other sectors, Russian Presidential Special Representative for Investment and Economic Cooperation with Foreign Countries and CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund Kirill Dmitriev said.
US aims to agree on memorandum of understanding with Iran
The United States expects to reach agreement with Iran on a memorandum of understanding, U.S. Secretary of State and Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs Marco Rubio said.
Lavrov and Rubio discuss Iran and Ukraine - State Department
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed bilateral relations, Ukraine, and Iran during a phone call, the U.S. State Department said.
US submits draft UNSC resolution on Strait of Hormuz navigation
The United States has submitted to the UN Security Council a draft resolution on protecting freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, under the pretext of combating an alleged threat emanating from Iran.
Global oil reserves drop by record 200 million barrels
Global oil reserves fell by 200 mln barrels in April due to lower supply amid the conflict in Iran, marking the largest decline since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Financial Times reported, citing data from S&P Global Energy.
Israel says military air power ready for deployment toward Iran
Israel's new air force commander Omer Tischler said the military is prepared to deploy its full air power eastward toward Iran if necessary, amid heightened regional tensions.
US trying to contact Iran via multiple intermediaries - report
The United States has stepped up its efforts to establish contact with Iran, using a number of third countries as intermediaries, not just Pakistan, the Tasnim news agency reported, citing a source.
