The United Kingdom is preparing to deploy a fleet of RAF Typhoon fighter jets based in Qatar as part of a multinational mission aimed at keeping the Strait of Hormuz open after the war triggered by US-Israeli attacks on Iran comes to an end. According to the British press, this proposal was at the center...
A law that has been in force in the United States for decades allows the president to conduct war for 60 days without congressional approval. After that, however, it limits the options for continuing the conflict. According to the American press, Donald Trump may seek ways to bypass these restrictions. In the Iran war, which...
U.S. Central Command announced that 31 ships were instructed to change course as part of a naval blockade against Iran. It was stated that most of the vessels were oil tankers. The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), which oversees American military operations in the Middle East, claimed that 31 ships have so far been turned back...
The U.S. Department of Defense announced that Secretary of the Navy John Phelan has stepped down, and that Under Secretary Hung Cao will serve in the role on an acting basis. The Pentagon confirmed that Secretary of the Navy John Phelan has left his position. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell stated in a social media post...
Another response has come from Russia regarding NATO’s uncontrolled expansion of its nuclear capacity. Grushko emphasized that Moscow will take this situation into account in its nuclear deterrence strategy. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Aleksandr Grushko stated that NATO’s unchecked increase in nuclear capacity poses a serious threat to Moscow and that this will be directly...
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards announced that they had seized two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz following the extension of the ceasefire. Meanwhile, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that two cargo ships were fired upon in separate incidents in the strait early Wednesday. The naval forces of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated...
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that efforts are underway to strengthen trade relations with Cuba and to explore new investment opportunities. In her statement, Sheinbaum highlighted the challenges faced by the Cuban people and emphasized that humanitarian aid would continue. Recalling that the Cuban government has taken steps to open more sectors of its economy...
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed in a post on his social media platform that “Iran has repeatedly violated the temporary ceasefire agreement.” Speaking later to the U.S. media, Trump said there is little time left to reach a deal with Iran but added that “the negotiations will result in a great agreement.” Trump stated that...
Pakistan announced that it has received the second tranche, amounting to $1 billion, of a $3 billion fund provided by the Saudi Ministry of Finance to strengthen its foreign exchange reserves. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) shared a statement on its account on the social media platform owned by the U.S.-based company X. The...
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz opposed a possible U.S. military intervention in Cuba, stating that there is no sufficient justification for such an operation. Speaking at a press conference in Hanover, Merz said: “There is no clear reason to invade Cuba. Despite all the challenges it faces in its domestic politics under a communist regime, Cuba...