China called on the United States to halt attacks on peaceful nuclear facilities, emphasizing that such actions undermine the global nuclear order. China urged the United States to stop targeting civilian nuclear facilities. The statement reportedly came after Beijing submitted its report under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson...
Masoud Pezeshkian, the President of Iran, emphasized that war is not a solution and called for diplomacy. Pezeshkian made notable statements regarding regional and international tensions. According to Iran’s official news agency IRNA, he stated that war does not benefit any party and pointed to diplomatic solutions. Speaking during a visit to Iran’s Ministry of...
In Bulgaria, the Progressive Bulgaria Coalition founded by former President Rumen Radev finished first in the general election by a large margin. According to unofficial results, with more than 90% of the votes counted, Radev’s Progressive Bulgaria Coalition received 45% of the vote, securing 135 seats in the 240-seat parliament. Speaking to the press at...
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said in a statement published on Telegram that the navy is “ready to inflict new and painful defeats on enemies.” Khamenei made a striking statement regarding Iran’s naval forces, emphasizing that the country’s navy is fully prepared to confront adversaries. Meanwhile, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) announced that it...
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko stated that NATO considers the Baltic-Scandinavian region to be the most likely area of conflict with Russia. Speaking to Sputnik, Grushko said: “The North Atlantic Alliance is currently actively working on ways to increase its combat potential, as well as expand its presence in key geographical areas and across...
U.S. President Donald Trump said that the military option could be put back on the table if no agreement is reached with Iran. Trump also noted that the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz is ongoing. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on his way back to Washington after visiting the state of Arizona,...
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that “with the start of the ceasefire in Lebanon, the passage of all commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz is fully open for the remainder of the ceasefire.” With this statement, the critical waterway has reopened to the world after about a month and a half. Oil prices...
Tom Barrack, the U.S. Ambassador to Ankara and Special Envoy for Syria, said, “Netanyahu clearly stated that everything changed after October 7. He does not care about borders, he does not care about lines, he does not care about the 1967 border, the 1974 border, or the December 8 line.” Ambassador Barrack made the remarks...
Pope Leo XIV sharply criticized leaders who use religion to justify wars. His remarks came after a controversial AI-generated image shared by Donald Trump sparked debate. Pope Leo XIV said the world is being dragged toward destruction due to the war policies of “a handful of tyrants.” The Pope’s statements followed a now-deleted AI-generated image...
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated that military operations could resume if Iran refuses an agreement, emphasizing that the blockade would continue “as long as necessary” and that Tehran’s military movements are being closely monitored. Hegseth signaled that both military and economic pressure on Iran will persist. He noted that if Iran does not...