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Iran

February 9, 2026

Iran launches smart irrigation drive across 10,000 hectares

Iran is rolling out 110 pilot smart irrigation projects spanning around 10,000 hectares as part of a nationwide drive to enhance water productivity.

Modern Irrigation in Iran
January 27, 2026

Iran reaffirms commitment to deepening bilateral ties with Nigeria

Iran’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Mahdavi Raja, has reaffirmed Tehran’s commitment to deepening bilateral relations with Nigeria

Mahdavi Raja
January 23, 2026

5,000 killed in Iran protests, activists say

A further 9,787 deaths are still under investigation.

Protests in Iran
January 21, 2026

Iran’s security forces killed 4,500 people during protests, HRANA says

At least 4,500 people have been killed in Iran since the outbreak of protests at the end of December, activists said on Wednesday, as new figures emerged from the U

Body bags
January 16, 2026

China urges U.S. to abandon use of force against Iran

The Chinese envoy added that no country has the power to dictate another’s future and that no action that defies international law can be tolerated.

Sun Lei, the charge d’affaires of China’s permanent mission to the United Nations
January 14, 2026

U.S. suspends visa processing for Nigeria, Somalia, Yemen, 72 other countries indefinitely

The U.S. noted that indefinite pause to visa processing for the countries would take effect from January 21.

U.S. Visa
January 13, 2026

Keep protesting, occupy govt institutions; help is coming,Trump assures Iranian protesters

The American president said “Save the names of the killers and abusers. They will pay a big price.”

Protesting Iranians
January 12, 2026

China urges non-interference in Iran amid protests

She expressed hope that the Iranian government and its people would overcome the current challenges and maintain national stability.

Protests in Iran
January 12, 2026

Iran’s security agents killed 544 protesters amid brutal crackdown on protesters: Report

Human Rights Activists News Agency said it recorded “the deaths of 544 people during the protests have been confirmed, and dozens of additional cases remain under review”.

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January 12, 2026

Gold jumps as Iran tensions, Fed concerns drive safe-haven demand

The price of one industry-standard troy ounce of gold rose to nearly $4,600 early on Monday before easing back.

Gold CFDs