Iran's president's helicopter crash, Niger becoming oil major, and Russia blocking UN body monitoring North Korea sanctions discussed in this podcast.
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Iranian President Raidsi involved in helicopter crash, potentially impacting Iran's political landscape.
Niger's oil industry growth hindered by border dispute with Benin, highlighting regional cooperation challenges in West Africa.
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Iran's President's Helicopter Crash
Iran's President Raidsi was involved in a helicopter crash while returning from Azerbaijan after a dam project inauguration. Details on their condition were awaited as rescue teams searched the remote crash site amid adverse weather conditions. Raidsi, a prominent figure close to Iran's revolutionary guards and Supreme Leader, is viewed as a potential successor to the aging Khamenei.
Niger's Oil Pipeline Delay
Niger's oil industry aims to boost production through a new pipeline to the port in neighboring Benin, potentially increasing output from 20,000 to 110,000 barrels daily. However, stalled oil flow is attributed to a border dispute with Benin following sanctions post a military coup. Regional cooperation is critical for economic growth in West Africa amidst a wave of political instability.
A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi crashed on Sunday, Niger is on the verge of becoming a regional oil major, and western countries are trying to replace a UN body that monitors compliance with international sanctions on North Korea.
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