#DailyData from Amwaj.data | CO2 emissions (metric tons per capita) 💨 🇦🇪 UAE: 20.80 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia: 15.27 🇮🇷 Iran: 7.69 🇮🇶 Iraq: 4.90 Learn more 👉 amwaj.media/data/country/i… #CO2Emissions #ClimateChange #Iran #Iraq #SaudiArabia #UAE 🌱🌍

#Iran's highly subsidized gasoline has contributed to rampant smuggling, with an estimated $4B USD worth of fuel smuggled out annually. About a quarter of this reportedly ends up in #Pakistan, which shares a 900 km porous border with Iran. amwaj.media/media-monitor/… Amwaj.media

NEW: #Israel’s bombing of #Lebanon has elicited mixed messaging from #Iran. President #Pezeshkian says “Hezbollah cannot stand alone” while FM #Araghchi insists Hezbollah can defend itself but Iran “will not remain indifferent” Details on Amwaj.media 👇 amwaj.media/media-monitor/…

NEW: The sentencing of controversial think tank director زيد الطالقاني on defamation charges has shaken #Iraq’s political scene. This follows years of speculation over his rapid rise from obscurity to influence. amwaj.media/media-monitor/… Amwaj.media

"While Iran may believe that a core Israeli aim is to derail its engagement with the west, the Islamic Republic can ill afford to stand idly by as Hezbollah is getting pounded." Iran sources also deny Axios report Hizbullah asked Iran to attack Israel. amwaj.media/media-monitor/…

"If #Iran were to transfer ballistic missiles to #Russia, what could the motivation behind such a significant step be? The answer likely lies in the broader context of expanding military coop & Tehran’s strategic goals" amwaj.media/article/will-m… Hamidreza Azizi Amwaj.media

#DailyData from Amwaj.data | Female representation in 🇮🇷 Iran's parliament 🧕 1997: 4.89% 🧕 2000: 3.45% 🧕 2008: 2.80% 🧕 2016: 5.88% 🧕 2022: 5.59% Learn more 👉 amwaj.media/data/country/i… #Iran #GenderEquality #Parliament 📈👩‍⚖️🏛️

Article 41 of #Iraq’s current constitution, adopted in 2005, asserts freedom in personal status rights based on “religions, sects, or beliefs” But, this Article was “frozen” after its introduction amid heavy opposition. amwaj.media/media-monitor/… Amwaj.media

#Russia's president authorizes the signing of a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement with #Iran. This follows high-level visits between Tehran & Moscow. The deal will be signed during #Pezeshkian’s trip to Russia next month. amwaj.media/media-monitor/… Amwaj.media

NEW: #Pezeshkian faces backlash from hardliners in Tehran for suggesting that #Iran would lay down its arms if #Israel did the same. His team is now in damage control mode, accusing critics of misinterpretation. Full story on Amwaj.media 👇 amwaj.media/media-monitor/…

NEW: Speculation over #Iraqi PM #Sudani’s political future has reached a fever pitch after a photo op with three key governors. Observers allege that the trio could be potential allies in his bid for a 2nd term next year. amwaj.media/media-monitor/… Amwaj.media

✨Subscribe to our FREE Daily Briefing 🗞️amwaj.media/newsletter ▪ "Deep Dive: Talk of ‘laying down arms’ lands #Pezeshkian in trouble in #Tehran" ▪ “In #Iraq, speculation rises over #Sudani bid for second term" ▪ “#Iran ‘won’t be indifferent’ as #Israel pounds #Lebanon"

#Iran's highly subsidized gasoline has contributed to rampant smuggling, with an estimated $4B USD worth of fuel smuggled out annually. About a quarter of this reportedly ends up in #Pakistan, which shares a 900 km porous border with Iran. amwaj.media/media-monitor/… Amwaj.media

Despite efforts by #Pezeshkian since his election in July to promote unity among various groups & parties, he has met challenges & criticisms from hardline factions in #Iran. Read more: amwaj.media/article/inside… Amwaj.media

#Israel’s bombing of #Lebanon has elicited mixed messaging from #Iran. President #Pezeshkian says “Hezbollah cannot stand alone” while FM #Araghchi insists Hezbollah can defend itself but Iran “will not remain indifferent” amwaj.media/media-monitor/… Amwaj.media

#Iran’s #Khamenei echoes recent suggestions by other officials that #Hezbollah is bloodied but resilient enough to confront #Israel. This hints at Tehran's wait-&-see approach, partly to avoid torpedoing potential nuclear talks with west. amwaj.media/media-monitor/… Amwaj.media

"Over the past year, the #GazaWar, #Houthi maritime attacks & UK-US military intervention in #Yemen have challenged #Oman’s foreign policy. Yet, Muscat has continued to pursue its goals next door" amwaj.media/article/deep-d… Giorgio Cafiero Amwaj.media

"#Pezeshkian's foreign policy echoes his predecessors, choosing #Iraq for his 1st official trip. Amid strained ties with west & sanctions, the region, especially Iraq, are key for maintaining #Iran's influence & connections" amwaj.media/article/iran-i… Ali Al-Mamouri Amwaj.media

"As #Kurdistan Parliament polls approach, #Turkmen leaders signal that the community is resisting attempts to divide it. At stake are Turkmen autonomy, political representation & future of minority quotas in electoral system" amwaj.media/article/will-r… Amwaj.media Bekir Aydoğan

"Since Oct. 2022, various reports have claimed that #Iran is either preparing to or has delivered ballistic missiles to #Russia. However, so far, no evidence has surfaced of any such missile transfers or their use in #Ukraine." amwaj.media/media-monitor/… Amwaj.media