Trump says ongoing discussions with Tehran could “lead to something very positive for all”; Iran Guards have said Washington faces a choice between an “impossible” military operation and a “bad deal”.
Intelligence agencies have assessed that if Trump declares victory and the US draws down its forces in the region, Iran would likely view it as a win, says a source.
Commodity prices forecast to rise 16pc in 2026, driven by soaring energy and fertiliser prices and record-high prices of several key metals, according to WB report.
Routes have been designated under Transit of Goods through Territory of Pakistan Order 2026; media reports say thousands of containers destined for Iran are awaiting clearance at Pakistani ports.
“Two Israeli enemy strikes, on a truck and a motorbike, in the town of Yohmor al-Shaqeef in the Nabatieh district killed four people,” a ministry statement said.
A US naval blockade of Iranian ports is likely to squeeze Iran's oil output in the coming weeks but claims it will throw the Islamic republic into economic free fall remain premature, analysts say.
On the possibility of another round of talks, foreign ministry spokesperson says, "Whenever we conclude that necessary and logical groundwork is in place to use diplomacy for realising national interests ... we will take action".
Murals and banners have long been a defining feature of Iran’s urban landscape, with paintings in Tehran mirroring the state’s political messaging and foreign policy.
