Category: international relations
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US military says it will blockade Iranian ports after ceasefire talks ended without agreement
ISLAMABAD (AP) — President Donald Trump said Sunday the U.S. Navy would swiftly begin a blockade of ships entering or leaving the strategic Strait of Hormuz, after U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan ended without an agreement. U.S. Central Command announced the blockade would involve all Iranian ports, beginning on Monday at 10 a.m. EDT, or…
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A forward-looking vision for the region and world after this war
In a hypothetical world where United States and Israel are not part of the global political landscape, would it be reasonable to think the Iranian regime, with its nuclear ambitions, ballistic missiles, and networks of militias, could become a genuine partner for the Gulf states, given that nearly 80% of its attacks have targeted these…
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Iran warns US against ground invasion as regional diplomats seek an end to the war
Regional diplomats convened in Pakistan on Sunday, aiming to de-escalate a month-long conflict that has intensified with dire warnings from Iran about potential U.S. ground operations. A senior Iranian official declared that American troops venturing onto Iranian soil would face a fiery reception, underscoring the volatile nature of the ongoing hostilities. Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, the…
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How Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz
(Bloomberg) — Maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz — a vital route for exports of oil, natural gas and other commodities from the Persian Gulf — remains at a near-standstill weeks after the US and Israel launched strikes against Iran. Iran sits above the strategic waterway and has effectively closed it to all but…
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Trump administration underestimated Iran war’s impact on Strait of Hormuz
The Pentagon and National Security Council significantly underestimated Iran’s willingness to close the Strait of Hormuz in response to US military strikes while planning the ongoing operation, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. President Donald Trump’s national security team failed to fully account for the potential consequences of what some officials have described…
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As Iran war rages, Washington opens a new front in Ecuador
As the world’s attention is focused on the U.S. and Israeli war on Iran, the United States has, with little fanfare, opened another front in its expanding campaign against so-called “narco-terrorism” in the Western Hemisphere. Since this campaign began last year, U.S. military strikes on alleged drug-smuggling boats, as well as a direct military intervention…
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US issues new travel advisory to the most unlikely destination amid growing mistrust between allies
US Issues Updated Travel Advisory for Canada Amidst Rising Tensions The United States Department of State has updated its travel advisory for Canada, a move that underscores the growing unease between the two historically close allies. While Canada remains categorized as a low-risk destination where “normal precautions” are advised, the updated advisory highlights increasing environmental…
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Tshisekedi and Kagame's Unexpected Meeting in Qatar Leaves Angola Puzzled
On Thursday, the Angolan government conveyed their ‘astonishment’ regarding the meeting between the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Félix Tshisekedi, and Rwanda’s leader, Paul Kagame, held in Doha, Qatar. They stated this encounter was not part of the planned discussions for the DRC conflict mediator. As stated by the nation’s foreign minister,…
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Ruto Announces Second Summit Next Week to Address DRC Crisis in EAC-SADC Collaboration
The leaders of the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) plan to convene another meeting next week to discuss the rising tensions in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This decision comes after talks in Windhoek, Namibia, between President William Ruto and Zimbabwe’s leader Emmerson Mnangagwa.…
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Israeli Airstrikes Hit Iranian City of Rasht: Latest Developments
Israel and Iran exchanged strikes a week into their war Friday as new diplomatic efforts appeared to be underway. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi appeared headed to Geneva for meetings with the European Union’s top diplomat and counterparts from the United Kingdom, France and Germany. A plane with his usual call sign took off from…