Iran in the middle of war - Ali Larijani
Iran's National security council chief Ali Larijani said that "we are in the middle of a war", with "these incidents being directed from outside".
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Situation in Iran: protests continue overnight in Tehran and other cities
Fierce clashes have continued between security forces and protesters overnight in Tehran and other cities.
Iran to deploy IRGC troops to disperse protests, US media reports
According to The New York Times, this is due to the inability of civilian authorities to establish contact with protest leaders
Iran to purchase all land for Rasht-Astara railway by April
Tehran is seriously commited to implement the Rasht-Astara railway project
State Duma deputies invited to Washington
A delegation of Russian State Duma deputies may visit Washington in January, according to US Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna.
OPEC+ countries to reduce oil production ceiling in January
OPEC+ member states adhering to voluntary production cuts will lower their combined maximum permissible oil output starting in January, with a reduction of 148,000 barrels per day.
Orthodox Christians worldwide celebrate Nativity of Christ
On January 7, Orthodox Christians around the world celebrate the Nativity of Christ. Heads of state and church patriarchs congratulated Orthodox Christians on the holiday.
Russia's security to be ensured after New START Treaty expires, Russian Foreign Ministry says
All scenarios are possible, and the country's security will be ensured in any case, the Russian Foreign Ministry reports
Ilham Aliyev: Armenia and Azerbaijan establish trade relations
Azerbaijan and Armenia have already established trade relations, which are developing successfully, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said at a meeting with a U.S. delegation in Baku.
Iran launches government support program to support population
Iran has launched a 15-point comprehensive government support program aimed at ensuring food security, improving living conditions, and strengthening economic stability amid ongoing pressure, the Iranian presidential administration said.
Akkuyu NPP first power unit to be launched in 2026
The first power unit of the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant is 95% complete, Türkiye's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar said on Kanal 7.
Türkiye achieves best export performance in history
Türkiye achieved the largest export performance in its history, with total goods, services exports estimated at $396 billion in 2025, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced.
U.S. launches military strikes on Venezuela
Explosions were heard and plumes of smoke are rising in the Venezuelan capital Caracas. U.S. President Donald Trump ordered strikes on sites inside Venezuela, including military facilities, U.S. officials told CBS.
Protests in Iran escalate into unrest
Iranian media reports increase in violence during protest gatherings that began late last year following the devaluation of the rial. Such incidents have been recorded in a number of cities across the country.
Russian Foreign Ministry evaluates situation with Iran's nuclear program
The Ministry noted that the progress is feasible
Azerbaijan, Armenia work actively to strengthen peace
Hajiyev emphasized that some in Congress are introducing completely unnecessary legislation that sows discrimination
Protests in Iran: What is happening and what we know so far
Protests have been ongoing across Iran since late December, with clashes with security forces in various regions and resulting in approximately ten fatalities. What sparked these demonstrations, and how are they unfolding?
Azerbaijan increases number of flights via Armenia fivefold
In the first 11 months of last year, Azerbaijani airlines paid Armenia almost 400,000 euros, while in 2023, the figure was 90,000 euros.
Ilham Aliyev: wars are thing of past for Azerbaijan
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has addressed the people of Azerbaijan on the occasion of the Day of Solidarity of World Azerbaijanis and the New Year.
Happy New Year 2026!
Information and analytical agency Vestnik Kavkaza congratulates our dear readers on the arrival of 2026 and wishes for all your dreams to come true in the new year.
