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As Iran’s leadership is targeted, the state holds - but for how long?

As Iran’s leadership is targeted, the state holds - but for how long?

The threads within Iran’s system of governance are growing thinner by the day. Beginning on 28 February, during the first days of large-scale attacks on Iran by the joint forces of the United States and Israel, the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, further accelerated the wave of targeted killings against leadership figures. However, the relative stability of the situation in Iran following Khamenei’s death, more precisely, the fact that the pillars of power did not entirely collapse, has added a somewhat different shade to perceptions about Iran’s future. Some believe that, given the abundance of alternatives for leadership positions in Iran, such operations will not significantly contribute to the plans of the United States and Israel.

Nation
Azerbaijan, South Korea step up ties as energy and security talks expand

Azerbaijan, South Korea step up ties as energy and security talks expand

Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov received a delegation led by Baek Juhyon, Special Representative of the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Korea, AzerNEWS reports, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Oil & Gas
Azerbaijan’s natural gas exports reach $1.29B in early 2026 despite trade slowdown

Azerbaijan’s natural gas exports reach $1.29B in early 2026 despite trade slowdown

In January-February 2026, Azerbaijan exported 4.381 billion cubic meters of natural gas, valued at $1.285 billion, AzerNEWS reports, citing the State Customs Committee. Compared to the same period last year, the export value fell by...

Business
Trend News Agency - leading media outlet in Iran and Central Asia, data shows

Trend News Agency - leading media outlet in Iran and Central Asia, data shows

By the close of 2025, Trend News Agency had surpassed the foremost media outlets of Central Asia and Iran, establishing itself as one of the most relevant and in‑demand sources of information from the region to the wider world. Independent data from Medialogia confirms this achievement.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Azerbaijan’s exports to Armenia exceed $4 million as trade ties expand

Azerbaijan’s exports to Armenia exceed $4 million as trade ties expand

Azerbaijan exported $4.22 million worth of goods to Armenia in February 2026, according to data from the State Customs Committee of Azerbaijan, AzerNEWS reports.

World
Senior US official resigns over Iran war, citing pressure from pro-Israel lobby

Senior US official resigns over Iran war, citing pressure from pro-Israel lobby

One of the top counterterrorism officials in the United States, Joe Kent, has resigned over his country’s war against Iran, AzerNEWS reports via Aljazeera.

Travel
Azerbaijani pilgrims currently at Medina international airport

Azerbaijani pilgrims currently at Medina international airport
Second group of Azerbaijani pilgrims to depart for Hajj this month

Second group of Azerbaijani pilgrims to depart for Hajj this month
Astana celebrates Novruz with festive events and cultural celebrations [PHOTOS]

Astana celebrates Novruz with festive events and cultural celebrations [PHOTOS]
Albania’s impeccable hospitality and exuberant architecture

Albania’s impeccable hospitality and exuberant architecture
Experience charm of autumn season at Shahdag National Park

Experience charm of autumn season at Shahdag National Park
Georgian foreign travelers arrive in Shusha

Georgian foreign travelers arrive in Shusha

Lifestyle
Azerbaijani, Uzbek artists unite for spring festivity [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijani, Uzbek artists unite for spring festivity [PHOTOS]

Novruz is one of the most ancient and cherished holidays celebrated across a wide region stretching from Central Asia to the Caucasus and the Middle East.

Culture
Nigar Aliyeva's exhibition opens at Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum [PHOTOS]

Nigar Aliyeva's exhibition opens at Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum [PHOTOS]

On March 17, the Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum hosted the opening of the solo exhibition by artist Nigar Aliyeva.

Analysis

Events
Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation holds media roundtable in Baku [PHOTOS]

Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation holds media roundtable in Baku [PHOTOS]

On 13 March, a roundtable meeting between the President of the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation, Aktoty Raimkulova, and representatives of Azerbaijani media outlets was held at the Foundation’s headquarters in Baku.

Sports
Renewed Olympic medals for Azerbaijani athletes sent to Baku

Renewed Olympic medals for Azerbaijani athletes sent to Baku

Medals won by Azerbaijani athletes at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games, which were later found to have deteriorated, have been replaced with new ones, AzerNEWS reports.

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