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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
Foreign and domestic travel boost Azerbaijan’s tourism sector despite slight drop

Foreign and domestic travel boost Azerbaijan’s tourism sector despite slight drop

In 2025, Azerbaijan’s reciprocal tourism services turnover reached $3.53 billion, AzerNEWS reports, citing the Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA). Despite the slight decline, the tourism services sector remained in surplus, with exports valued at...

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
Starlink expands its global space internet network

Starlink expands its global space internet network

The night sky looks different now, especially, far from city lights. At first, the change is subtle. But if you watch closely, faint lines begin to move. Tiny, steady points glide across the darkness in perfect formation. Not stars—something artificial, something deliberately constructed, AzerNEWS reports, citing foreign media.

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
Culture Ministry launches nationwide cultural tour program

Culture Ministry launches nationwide cultural tour program

Starting from March, a large-scale cultural touring program covering Baku and the regions will be launched at the initiative and organized by the Azerbaijan Culture Ministry, AzerNEWS reports.

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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