The United States Navy announced on Thursday that it has widened its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian ports in order to include contraband shipments, AzerNEWS reports.
Azerbaijan’s International Bank of Azerbaijan (ABB) is setting its sights on regional expansion, with Uzbekistan emerging as a key target market under its 2026–2028 strategic development plan, AzerNEWS reports.
As part of its ongoing commitment to safeguarding historical identity and architectural legacy, Azerbaijan continues to strengthen the protection of its cultural heritage through systematic review and registration of monuments across the country.