Resit Kemal As / Editor-in-Chief, World of Global International politics is often described as a game of chess, but the picture we are facing today looks far more like a boxing ring. In one corner stands a figure tightening his gloves once again: Donald Trump. Across from him is not a single opponent, but...
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...
China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that diplomatic contacts are continuing to reduce tensions in the Middle East. The Beijing administration stated that it is in communication with all parties regarding the Strait of Hormuz crisis. The statement came after U.S. President Donald Trump called on China to take a more active role in reopening...
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has authorized certain transactions involving the import of Venezuelan-origin oil and petrochemical products into the United States under a new general license. According to a statement from the U.S. Treasury Department, the United States has permitted certain activities involving Venezuelan-origin oil. These activities include transactions with the Venezuelan state-owned...
The European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas claimed that the United States wants to divide Europe. Speaking to the U.S. media, Kallas criticized Washington’s stance toward Brussels. “I think it is very important for everyone to understand this. The United States has clearly shown that it wants to divide...
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...
Following U.S. President Donald Trump stating that he could talk with Iran, Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Tehran is not seeking a ceasefire and stressed the need to retaliate against the enemy. In a statement shared on social media, Ghalibaf said Iran would not pursue a ceasefire and emphasized that a strong response...
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Vladimir Putin has already presented his proposals regarding a resolution to the Iran crisis to U.S. President Donald Trump, adding that Russia is ready to help reduce tensions in the Middle East. Speaking at a press briefing today, Kremlin spokesperson Peskov responded to questions about current international developments. Asked...