Basmati trade disrupted! What unrest in Iran and Trump’s 25% tariffs mean for India’s rice exports and prices – explained

Basmati trade disrupted! What unrest in Iran and Trump’s 25% tariffs mean for India’s rice exports and prices – explained

IREF noted that the US already imposes a 50% duty on Indian rice shipments. (AI image) Recent export data shows that India sent basmati rice worth $468.10 million, which is 5.99 lakh metric tonnes, to Iran during April to November of 2025-26. According to the Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF), Rising tensions in Iran and…

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Iran steps up warnings against protesters and threatens US troops in the region as unrest enters its second week.

Iran steps up warnings against protesters and threatens US troops in the region as unrest enters its second week.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Nationwide unrest challenging Iran’s theocracy. Protestors were seen pouring into the streets By Saturday night and Sunday morning, the country’s capital and its second-largest city had crossed the two-week mark. US-based activists said at least 203 people have been killed in violence during the protests, with fears the death toll…

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Iran unrest: To lessen the likelihood of military intervention, Tehran accuses the US and Israel of provoking protests.

Iran unrest: To lessen the likelihood of military intervention, Tehran accuses the US and Israel of provoking protests.

File photo: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (Picture Credit: AP) Iran’s foreign minister on Friday accused the United States and Israel of actively promoting the growing protest movement in the country. He ruled out the possibility of direct foreign military intervention, despite US warnings about a crackdown on protesters. , During a visit to Lebanon,…

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