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iran Attack on Iran’s strategic agricultural corridors a battle over Eurasian geopolitics: Expert Tehran - In an era when transport corridors have become vital instruments of geopolitical influence, economic resilience, and food security, a recent attack by the US on the Aq-Tekeh Khan railway bridge in Aqqala , Golestan province, extends far beyond an act of infrastructure sabotage. It underscores the intensifying strategic competition surrounding Eurasia's transit networks. In an article titl

Jul 11 202611:43

Iran food security not to be taken hostage by Texas farmers

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Iran food security not to be taken hostage by Texas farmers Iran food security not to be taken hostage by Texas farmers Tehran – Iranian officials and agricultural experts say the country now meets approximately 85% of its food requirements through domestic production, highlighting decades of investment in agriculture as a cornerstone of Iran's strategy to strengthen food security and reduce vulnerability to external economic pressure. The discussion comes after recent remarks by U.S. Vi

Jul 7 202608:14

Food security emerging as a geopolitical flashpoint, FAO warns

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Food security emerging as a geopolitical flashpoint, FAO warns Food security emerging as a geopolitical flashpoint, FAO warns Tehran – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has warned that food security is increasingly evolving into a geopolitical challenge, with governments around the world placing greater emphasis on strengthening domestic food production and reducing dependence on imports amid rising global uncertainty. According to the FAO, geopolitical te

Jul 7 202608:11

Iran Organic Association urges non-GMO certification for agricultural imports

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Iran Organic Association urges non-GMO certification for agricultural imports Iran Organic Association urges non-GMO certification for agricultural imports Tehran – The Iran Organic Association has called on the government to require Non-GMO certification, full traceability, and rigorous safety oversight for imported agricultural commodities, arguing that food safety should remain a key consideration in future trade agreements. In a statement issued amid discussions over potential expans

Jun 26 202612:09

US import prices surge by most in 4 years

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US import prices surge by most in 4 years US import prices surge by most in 4 years WDC – The US import price index recorded its largest monthly increase in four years during 2026, with the war against Iran emerging as a key driver of inflationary pressures, according to US Labor Department data and analysis by Bloomberg. While President Donald Trump had promised gasoline prices below three dollars during his election campaign, prices in some US states exceeded five dollars following the

May 23 202612:05

Bitter taste for region as shortage of Iranian pistachios, saffron disrupts market

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Bitter taste for region as shortage of Iranian pistachios, saffron disrupts market Bitter taste for region as shortage of Iranian pistachios, saffron disrupts market Tehran - As 170 nations grapple with food inflation, now seen as a graver threat than the energy crisis, shortages of Iranian pistachios and saffron have spoiled the taste of Baklava across the Middle East, The Guardian reports. Following heightened military tensions as a result of US-Israeli military adventures in the region and

May 22 202611:23

Iran condemns US attack on Natural Resources Agency

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Iran condemns US attack on Natural Resources Agency Iran condemns US attack on Natural Resources Agency Tehran – Iran's Deputy Minister of Agriculture has condemned a US military attack on the country's Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization as a "clear violation of international humanitarian law." Reza Aflatouni, who also heads the organization, made the remarks during a meeting with ambassadors from over 10 countries and representatives of international bodies. &ldqu

May 22 202611:20

New poll: More US farmers dissatisfied with Trump ag policies

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New poll: More US farmers dissatisfied with Trump ag policies New poll: More US farmers dissatisfied with Trump ag policies Washington – More than half of American farmers are dissatisfied with current federal policies, according to a new survey that signals growing unrest within a core Republican constituency – the president's own political base. The poll, conducted by Farm Journal in partnership with Amato Advisors, surveyed 974 farmers across 44 states. The findings reveal deep

May 19 202611:20

US adventures in Strait of Hormuz pushing UK farming back to pre-industrial era: Report

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US adventures in Strait of Hormuz pushing UK farming back to pre-industrial era: Report US adventures in Strait of Hormuz pushing UK farming back to pre-industrial era: Report Tehran – The ongoing US military adventures in the Strait of Hormuz have forced British farmers to abandon chemical fertilizers in favor of seaweed, a dramatic shift that environmental experts warn could introduce severe ecological problems, according to a report. The move comes after soaring prices for imported fe

May 17 202611:55

Iran to FAO: Punish aggressors or ’no human will survive’

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Iran to FAO: Punish aggressors or ’no human will survive’ Iran to FAO: Punish aggressors or ’no human will survive’ Rome – Iran’s ambassador to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warned that failure to punish aggressors who target food security will leave "no human being alive in the future." Speaking at an emergency FAO Council session, Ali Kiani-Rad paid tribute to 168 Iranian schoolchildren martyred by US and Israeli bombs. "Solving problems without addressing thei

May 3 202609:46