Iran’s domestically developed Simorgh transport aircraft has entered certification, with commercial operations expected between March 2027 and March 2028, officials say.

Senior Indian journalist and commentator Sanjay Kapoor says India’s attempts to balance ties with Iran, the United States, and Israel have weakened its long-term strategic commitment to Chabahar Port.

The US attack on Chabahar has underscored the Iranian port's growing importance as a regional trade hub connecting South Asia, Central Asia, and the broader Global South.

Iran positions itself as the legitimate and indispensable custodian of the Strait of Hormuz, leveraging its geographical sovereignty and historical legal frameworks to manage the world's most critical energy waterway.

The exchange of fire early Sunday once again demonstrated that the US is not only unwilling to honor its commitments but has effectively blocked any path toward a diplomatic resolution.

Under Imam Khamenei's visionary leadership, Iran transformed its construction sector from one heavily dependent on foreign expertise into a global leader in building materials production and domestic engineering, with nearly 90 percent of the country's 20 million housing units built during the post-revolution period.

Bahreini warned that attacks on rail infrastructure threaten the broader safety, security, and reliability of international rail transport.