Resit Kemal As / Editor-in-Chief, World of Global As strong statements echo from Washington, Europe’s cautious stance and NATO’s hesitation reveal a deeper fracture behind the scenes. At first glance, Donald Trump’s move against Iran may appear to be a conventional show of power. But upon closer inspection, it becomes clear that this...
Israel announced that it had targeted Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council. The Israeli Defense Minister claimed he was killed, but Iran has not confirmed the report. According to Reuters, Israel stated that it had targeted Ali Larijani, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council. Israeli Defense Minister Katz announced that he...
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that they are working with allies on a plan to reopen maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing that the operation will not be conducted under NATO auspices. Speaking at a briefing, Starmer said: “We are working with others to develop a credible plan that will allow us...
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi demands that Israel be “punished for its war crimes” against the Islamic Republic. The bombings of fuel depots in Tehran by Israeli authorities “violate international law and constitute ecocide,” he posted on X. Araghchi warned the attacks could leave lasting environmental damage, threatening residents’ health and contaminating soil and groundwater...
Australia and Japan announced that they have no plans to send ships to the Middle East to ensure the security of the Strait of Hormuz. Australia responded to U.S. President Donald Trump’s call for countries to send ships to the Strait of Hormuz. Australian Transport Minister Catherine King said, “We will not be sending a...
French President Emmanuel Macron stated that France is ready to host the parties in Paris in order to end the tensions between Israel and Lebanon, saying, “Everything must be done to prevent Lebanon from descending into chaos.” Macron offered to host the parties in Paris to reduce tensions between Israel and Lebanon and to initiate...
Iran’s Armed Forces rejected allegations that a missile was fired at Türkiye and emphasized that the incident should be investigated. According to Iran’s state radio and television, the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters of the Iranian Armed Forces stated: “The Iranian armed forces deny any missile launch toward friendly neighbor Türkiye.” Earlier, the Turkish Ministry of...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that even if the Iranian government does not collapse, it will have been significantly weakened following the attacks carried out together with the United States. Netanyahu also stated that attacks against Lebanon would intensify. The Israeli Prime Minister claimed that the strikes launched against Iran with the United States...
At a joint press conference with his German counterpart Johann Wadephul, Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said the war involving Iran must end as soon as possible and warned against any plans aimed at triggering a civil war in the country. Wadephul, for his part, referred to the possibility of a new refugee wave. Key...
Spain’s Second Deputy Prime Minister Yolanda Díaz said the country is not afraid of U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to cut trade ties. Following tensions between Madrid and Washington over the Iran crisis, Spain banned the use of the Rota and Morón bases for operations against Iran. Despite threats of economic sanctions, the Spanish government...