Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth stated that additional forces are being deployed to Iran. “We have taken control of the skies. We can sustain this war for as long as we want. We set the rules here,” he said. Key points from U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s remarks at the Pentagon briefing are as follows:...
Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif commented on the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran. Asif stated, “Zionism is a threat to humanity,” and continued: “Since the establishment of Israel on Palestinian lands, every calamity that has befallen the Islamic world and every war that has been imposed has borne the direct or indirect influence of...
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated that France is ready to provide defense support if requested by its partners and reserves the right to intervene. Following the retaliatory strikes by Iran after the U.S.–Israeli attacks, Barrot said that “if our partners request assistance, France is ready to defend them.” Speaking to BFM TV, Barrot said,...
It was stated that Russian leader Vladimir Putin is making efforts to de-escalate the tensions that erupted following the United States and Israel’s attacks on Iran and Tehran’s subsequent response. Kremlin Spokesman Dmitriy Peskov said that President Vladimir Putin is exerting every effort to reduce the escalating tensions in the Middle East caused by clashes...
It was emphasized that despite pressure from the United States and rising tensions in the Middle East, Russian oil will continue flowing to Asian markets. A source from the Indian government stated that Russian oil would keep reaching Asian markets despite U.S. pressure. Speaking to Sputnik, the Indian source underlined that tensions in the Middle...
President Erdoğan stated, “With its strong foreign policy, economy, military capacity, and strengthened internal unity, Türkiye will overcome every challenge with honor.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the “AK Party Headquarters 2026 Iftar Gathering” held at the AK Party Congress Center. “We, as a nation, wish for our neighbors what we wish...
Resit Kemal As / Editor-in-Chief, World of Global The Middle East is once again on the operating table. There are maps on the table, energy corridors, ethnic fault lines. And two prominent names stand out as the surgeons: Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu. Yet history has shown us time and again: Any power...
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney signed a 10-year, $1.9 billion uranium supply agreement during his visit to India. The deal has been interpreted as a message of a “new era of partnership” following a period of strained relations between the two countries. A notable energy agreement was concluded between Canada and India. During his visit...
Russia has announced that BRICS will not provide assistance to Iran in its conflict with the United States and Israel. The Kremlin stated that the BRICS group — which includes countries such as Iran, Russia, and China — does not have any obligation to support the Islamic Republic of Iran in the event of a...
China has called on all parties to halt military operations amid escalating tensions in the Middle East following US and Israeli strikes on Iran. As the regional crisis deepens after the killing of Iranian leader Ali Khamenei, Beijing emphasized dialogue and negotiations. Moscow, meanwhile, described the attacks as “a violation of international law.” China’s Foreign...