Iran
Iran's budget will cause further price pressures
The budget for 2025/26 focuses more on securing the future of Iran's political system than economic growth
IranIran’s draconian hijab bill could be softened
Implementation of the Hijab and Chastity Bill has been halted for further review
IranIran will seek further nuclear talks
The IAEA has reported that Iran has accepted increased monitoring of its uranium enrichment activities
IranFurther rolling blackouts are likely across Iran
Rolling electricity blackouts were experienced across Iran in November as demand outweighed supply
IranCyberattacks on the Middle East will continue to rise
Since October 7, 2023, state and state-sponsored cyberattacks have escalated significantly across the Middle East
Middle EastIran’s hijab bill will depend on ideological divisions
President Masoud Pezeshkian has until December 18 to sign into law the new ‘Hijab and Chastity’ bill
IranIran’s economic ties with Afghanistan will strengthen
A government minister has highlighted the difficulty of hosting at least 4 million Afghan refugees
IranIran will try to rebuild relations with Europe
The foreign minister reiterated that Iran reserves the right to respond to Israeli aggression
IranFurther rolling blackouts are possible across Iran
Rolling blackouts have stopped, according to Iran’s energy minister
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