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Iran has completed construction of the 730km Chabahar–Zahedan railway, connecting its Indian Ocean port with the national rail network. Full operations are expected within two to three months, following final safety checks.

RT’s Saman Kojouri examines how the line could expand India’s access to Afghanistan and Central Asia without transiting Pakistan, strengthen connections towards Russia and support the International North–South Transport Corridor. Sanctions and cross-border infrastructure remain key challenges.

Macron says France isn’t participating in the war. Seyed Mohammad Marandi disputes that claim, accusing the French president of supporting attacks on Iran and sharing responsibility for the economic fallout.

The University of Tehran professor discusses France’s cost-of-living protests, Europe’s relationship with Washington and why he believes EU leaders will suppress dissent rather than change course.

In this episode of Moscow Mules, Chay Bowes and the crew grab the popcorn for Zelensky’s latest public meltdown over the Trump-Putin "Diesel Deal"- and trust us, the PR tears are flowing.

While Kiev goes completely dark and recruiters drag naked guys straight out of the shower, the Pentagon is busy flexing its muscles by planning the livestreamed execution of a paraplegic. Sanity has officially left the building, but Vladimir Putin’s ghost is still hard at work - because according to the British prime minister, he personally whispered Brexit into existence. Tune in!

Former Pennsylvania State Senator Bruce Marks discusses with RT Trump's decision not to enforce new Russia sanctions, arguing that Washington is seeking economic cooperation with Moscow to help resolve the Ukraine conflict.

He also warns that soaring fuel prices, the Iran war and mounting affordability concerns could spell trouble for Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections.

Gamal Abdel Nasser Jr., Chairman of Egypt's Nasser Center, speaks to RT about Israeli rhetoric surrounding the Sinai Peninsula, the ambitions of the 'Greater Israel' project, and growing threats to regional stability.

He accuses radical factions within Israel's government of provoking Egypt and warns that while Cairo seeks peace and respects its international treaties, it will defend its territory against any threat.

In an exclusive interview with RT, Vahid Ahmadi, member of Iran's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, discusses Iran's military confrontation with the US, Washington's credibility, prospects for negotiations and conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Former Ukrainian MP Vladimir Oleynik warns that worsening winter conditions in Kiev could trigger mass protests over heating, water and electricity shortages.

He discusses with RT the growing tensions between Zelensky and Kiev Mayor Klitschko, predicts public anger could spiral into violent unrest, and raises the possibility of military deserters turning against Kiev's leadership.

Former Austrian FM Karin Kneissl discusses escalating protests in France and growing unrest across Europe.

She examines falling purchasing power, public frustration over government spending, Macron’s response to demonstrations and questions surrounding billions in aid to Ukraine, warning that economic desperation could fuel months of instability.

Violent protests are shaking France as soaring energy prices, mounting public debt and fears of deindustrialisation fuel public anger across Europe.

Global Policy Institute Senior Research Fellow George Szamuely explains why the unrest could intensify, how conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East are driving economic pressure, and why he believes France is witnessing the end of the Macron era.

After seven months of blockade, counter-blockade and a failed ceasefire, the Gulf remains a vivid symbol of how wasteful, pointless, and stuck geopolitics has become. The billions of dollars spent on showy weapons deals haven’t protected the Saudis or their American patrons from material and reputational damage, but that doesn’t seem enough to inspire a change of course. What will? To discuss this, Oksana is joined by Marco Carnelos, a former Italian diplomat and CEO of MC Geopolicy.