https://www.rferl.org/z/671 RFE/RL's latest news, features, commentary, and multimedia content on Uzbekistan https://www.rferl.org/Content/responsive/RFE/en-US/img/logo.png https://www.rferl.org/z/671 en Copyright 2026 - RFE/RL, Inc. 60 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:17:38 +0200 Pangea CMS – RFE/RL In light of the unprecedented market uncertainty stemming from Iran's effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the strategic importance of Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan's energy reserves has never been greater. https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-hormuz-oil-central-asia-/33713691.html https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-hormuz-oil-central-asia-/33713691.html Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:15:19 +0100 FeaturesNewsIranKazakhstanKyrgyzstanTajikistanTurkmenistan UzbekistanThe Rundown Stories Two weeks of US-Israeli air strikes have displaced millions inside Iran, raising fears in neighboring countries about a possible refugee spillover that could potentially turn into a humanitarian crisis. https://www.rferl.org/a/iranian-refugee-influx-central-asia-us-iran/33707155.html https://www.rferl.org/a/iranian-refugee-influx-central-asia-us-iran/33707155.html Sun, 15 Mar 2026 13:56:34 +0100 IranFeaturesAfghanistanArmeniaAzerbaijanIraqTajikistanTurkmenistan UzbekistanThe Rundown Stories