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US 25% tariff on Iran trade: Global shockwaves and limited direct risks for Azerbaijan

US 25% tariff on Iran trade: Global shockwaves and limited direct risks for Azerbaijan

Opposition from major economies, particularly the European Union and China, could influence how far the policy goes. The expert believes the EU has economic and legal tools at its disposal, including retaliatory tariffs and challenges to the extraterritorial nature of US measures. However, Washington has often justified such actions on national security grounds, limiting legal recourse.

Baku emerges as a pivotal hub in Washington’s Eurasian strategy

Baku emerges as a pivotal hub in Washington’s Eurasian strategy

On January 12, 2026, Azerbaijan’s Deputy Minister of Digital Development and Transport, the Honorable Sameddin F. Asadov welcomed in Baku a U. S. Delegation led by Carl B. Kress, Regional Director of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA). This emblematic bilateral meeting was held at the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport; where mutual trade, industrial and regional economic projects were discussed.

US makes first oil sale from Venezuela after Maduro’s seizure

US makes first oil sale from Venezuela after Maduro’s seizure

The US administration has announced that it carried out its first oil sale from Venezuela following the military operation and the seizure of Nicolás Maduro in early January, with the deal reportedly valued at $500 million, Azernews reports.

Azerbaijan’s top five banks report growth in assets and lending in 2025

Azerbaijan’s top five banks report growth in assets and lending in 2025

Azerbaijan’s leading banks closed 2025 with growth in key financial indicators, including assets, loan portfolios and revenues, according to their latest financial statements. While most major lenders expanded their balance sheets and lending activity, profitability trends varied across institutions.

Humanitarian worker injured in landmine explosion in Ağdərə’s Qızıloba village

Humanitarian worker injured in landmine explosion in Ağdərə’s Qızıloba village

A landmine explosion occurred in the Qızıloba village area of Ağdərə district, recently liberated from occupation, resulting in injury to a humanitarian worker, Azernews reports, citing the Azerbaijan National Agency for Mine Action (ANAMA).

Amazon rolls out cloud service for European data sovereignty

Amazon rolls out cloud service for European data sovereignty

Amazon.com Inc.’s Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced on Thursday the launch of the European Sovereign Cloud, an independent cloud infrastructure located entirely within the European Union (EU). The new cloud is designed to be physically and logically separate from other AWS regions, ensuring enhanced data sovereignty and compliance, Azernews reports, citing foreign media.

Iran at crossroads: three scenarios for future of the Islamic Republic

Iran at crossroads: three scenarios for future of the Islamic Republic

The regime that came to power in the aftermath of Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution has weathered countless challenges, such as wars, sanctions, internal unrest, and sustained international pressure. Time and again, both domestic and foreign opponents have declared that the Islamic Republic was nearing its end. Yet each time, the state survived: sometimes through brutal repression, sometimes by selectively ignoring dissent and allowing public anger to burn itself out.

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