
Iran is developing Iran Zamin and Raz, domestic satellite-mapping platforms using Earth-observation data and AI to support research, agriculture, environmental monitoring, and reduce dependence on foreign geospatial services.

Trump’s claimed 4.8-million-ton Russian diesel deal cannot ease the US fuel crisis, as Russian refinery strikes, domestic demand and uncertain deliveries cast doubt on its scale and timing.
The batteries could be used in critical infrastructure, including electricity grids, telecommunications networks, power plants and industrial facilities.
Tabriz’s Armenian Christian heritage extends beyond commerce, encompassing churches, schools, neighborhoods and theatre, revealing centuries of cultural exchange and Armenian participation in the city’s urban life.
Tabriz preserves a remarkable network of historic houses and palaces, revealing its royal, commercial, political, and cultural history through courtyards, decorative arts, and adaptive reuse.