Day: June 29, 2024

Ongoing peace talks between Azerbaijan and Armenia could thwart the ambitions and hegemonic desires of many powers in the South Caucasus. It’s worth noting that the longstanding Garabagh conflict between Baku and Yerevan has drawn the attention of numerous countries to the region. Alongside the West, Iran, which neighbors Azerbaijan and Armenia, has also been somewhat emboldened by this conflict.

As of June 1, 2024, Azerbaijani banks held net foreign assets totaling just over 24.57 billion manats (approximately $14.45 billion), Azernews reports.

Prosecutors in Sen. Bob Menendez’s bribery trial are done presenting their case. The defense is next  The Decatur Daily

Moderate Pezeshkian makes it to Iran presidential run-off  Reuters

1. Iran’s presidential election heads to a runoff after reformist wins most votes  CNN International
2. Reformist Masoud Pezeshkian Reaches Runoff in Iran’s Presidential Election  The New York Times
3. Iran heading for runoff election after neither lead candidate scores majority  The Guardian

Saeed Jalili, anti-West candidate in Iran presidency runoff  Al-Monitor

Iran Warns Israel Against War in Lebanon Against Hezbollah: Latest Updates  The New York Times

Reformist, ultraconservative qualify for Iran runoff election | National | themountaineer.com  The Mountaineer