Tariq Saeedi As I follow the latest developments in this conflict, two Israeli strikes stand out for their deliberate focus on Iran’s economic and maritime foundations. One targeted facilities connected to the South Pars natural gas field in the Persian Gulf — the world’s largest such reservoir and the source of roughly 70 percent of Iran’s domestic gas production. The … [Read more...]
War on Iran – Part Ten – A Composite Conflict Without a Clean Termination Point
Tariq Saeedi As I step back and look at the broader picture after nearly three weeks of fighting, one truth stands out: this is not a conventional war with clear lines between opposing forces. It is a composite conflict, layered with multiple battles playing out simultaneously—military, economic, informational, and ideological. Not every participant is firing shots; some … [Read more...]
Iranian Ambassador to Turkmenistan Conducts Briefing for Media
On 16 March 2026, Ali Mojtaba Rouzbehani, the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Turkmenistan, held a press briefing for local and international media outlets in Ashgabat. Speaking in Farsi with consecutive Russian translation, the Ambassador addressed regional security and the growing partnership between Tehran and Ashgabat. Ambassador Rouzbehani praised the ties … [Read more...]
War on Iran – Part Nine – Role of AI in Iran War
Tariq Saeedi As I review the unfolding events of the past two weeks, one dimension of this conflict stands out with quiet but unmistakable clarity: the central role of artificial intelligence in shaping how strikes are selected, prioritized, and executed. Operation Epic Fury, which began on February 28, 2026, saw more than 5,500 strikes in eleven days — roughly 1,000 of … [Read more...]
War on Iran – Part Five – A Catalogue of Strategic Missteps
Tariq Saeedi As the conflict enters its second week, the initial U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran—intended to neutralize threats from its nuclear program and leadership—have evolved into a broader confrontation. While the operation has achieved some tactical aims, such as the elimination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and damage to key military sites, it has also … [Read more...]
War on Iran – Part Two – Debris of Expectations
Tariq Saeedi As I reflect on the events unfolding since the strikes began on 28 February 2026, the conflict with Iran is now entering its third day, a point that feels like the early midpoint in what was anticipated to be a swift operation. The initial decapitation of Iran's leadership, including the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been followed by extensive … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan condemns Israel’s strikes on Doha
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan issued the following Statement: “Turkmenistan condemns strikes by the State of Israel on a residential area in Doha and considers such actions as an encroachment on the sovereignty of the State of Qatar and a gross violation of international law. The use of force or the threat of its use as a means of resolving any … [Read more...]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan expressed concern over the escalation of tension in the Middle East
Information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan to the media: In connection with the Israeli missile strikes on settlements and facilities in Iran, carried out on June 13, 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan make the following statement: The Turkmen side expresses concern about the current escalation of tension in the Middle … [Read more...]
Holocaust Remembrance Day Observed in Ashgabat
The diplomatic community and the Jewish community in Ashgabat gathered on 28 January 2025 to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day in a solemn ceremony organized jointly by the United Nations Mission in Turkmenistan and the Embassy of Israel. The event, which marked 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, began with the lighting … [Read more...]
Embassy of Israel presents support material to organizations for elderly and disabled persons in Turkmenistan
The embassy of Israel has presented some support material and gifts to the organizations for the disabled and elderly people in Turkmenistan. Ambassador Ismail Khaldi of Israel visited on 30 August 2024 the Society of the blind and deaf of Turkmenistan, Rehabilitation center for disabled people of Turkmenistan and the Center for the elderly in Ashgabat. The … [Read more...]
Israel Embassy in Turkmenistan shared dates with orphans
The Embassy of Israel in Turkmenistan shared dates to Ashgabat's Döwletliler köşgi Palace (Orphans Palace) in honor of the holy month of Ramadan. ///nCa, 26 March 2024 … [Read more...]
10th anniversary of establishment of embassy of Israel in Turkmenistan marked in ceremony held on 20 July 2023 in Ashgabat
Ambassador Ismail Khaldi of Israel hosted a reception on 20 July 2023 to mark the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the embassy of Israel in Turkmenistan. It was held at the premises of the embassy in Ashgabat. Here is the text of the speech of Ambassador Khaldi: Excellencies, your Excellency deputy foreign minister Myatiev, Salam, shalom thank you for … [Read more...]
Israeli Foreign Minister to visit Turkmenistan
Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen will fly from Azerbaijan to Turkmenistan on Wednesday night (19 April), becoming the first Israeli minister to visit the Central Asian state in the last three decades, The Times of Israel reports. During the visit, Minister Cohen will inaugurate the Israeli Embassy in Ashgabat. On Thursday, 20 April, the head of the Israeli chief … [Read more...]
Visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Israel to Turkmenistan – Cohen met with President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and his Turkmen counterpart – Israeli Embassy opened in Ashgabat
nCa Report President of Turkmenistan and Israeli FM discussed the state of Turkmen-Israeli relations On Thursday, 20 April, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Israel Eli Cohen, TDH reports. The current visit of the head of the Israeli Foreign Ministry to Turkmenistan is considered as a significant stage in the further … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and the State of Israel develop cooperation in the field of healthcare
On April 26, 2021, the meeting of the Minister of Healthcare and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan Nurmuhammet Amannepesov with the Minister of Health of the State of Israel Yuli Edelstein took place via videoconferencing. In the framework of the meeting, the ceremony of signing the Cooperation Programme between the Ministry of Healthcare and Medical Industry of … [Read more...]
Ambassador of Israel in Turkmenistan hosts farewell reception on completion of his tenure
Ambassador Moshe Kamhi of Israel and spouse hosted a reception on Wednesday on the completion of his tenure in Turkmenistan. The ambassador that he was grateful to the government of Turkmenistan, particularly the president, the foreign minister, and the ministry of foreign affairs for his successful work in Turkmenistan. He thanked the diplomatic corps for the fraternal … [Read more...]
Посол Израиля в Туркменистане провел прощальный прием по случаю завершения своей дипмиссии
Посол Израиля Моше Камхи и его супруга провели в среду прием, посвященный завершению его пребывания в Туркменистане. Посол выразил признательность правительству Туркменистана, в частности президенту, министру иностранных дел и внешнеполитическому ведомству за успешную деятельность в Туркменистане. Он поблагодарил дипломатический корпус за братскую атмосферу, которая … [Read more...]
Trump Unveils “Warsaw Plan”
General Mirza Aslam Beg, Former COAS Pakistan friendscolumn@hotmail.com President Trump is building-up his strategic naval forces, in the Gulf Region, NOT to fight the ‘naval superiority battle’ of the deep seas, but to apply “Shock and Awe” therapy on the Iranians, suffering from decades of “Monetary Terrorism” and “Social Engineering” - an act of war, imposed over … [Read more...]
Израильский урок для Центральной Азии: Используйте интернет с умом и с прибылью
nCa Комментарий Ашгабат, 39 июня 2011 (nCa --- Несмотря на политическое восприятие, израильская экономическая модель обладает рядом свойств, достойных изучения в Центральной Азии. Например, использование Интернета для получения финансовой прибыли. В недавнем докладе AFP говорится, что израильские компании, работающие в секторе информационных технологий, уступают только … [Read more...]
Israel lesson for Central Asia: Use Internet wisely, profitably
nCa Commentary Ashgabat, 29 June 2011 (nCa) --- Political perceptions aside, Israeli economic model offers several features worth studying for Central Asia. One of them is the use of Internet for financial advantage. A recent AFP report shows that Israeli start-ups in the IT sector are second only to the Silicon Valley. Compared to the general population, a … [Read more...]