The Caspian Sea: Iran’s Hidden Lifeline in a Blockaded War
In the shadow of escalating tensions across West Asia, one inland body of water has quietly emerged as an enabler of prolonged conflict: the Caspian Sea. As the United States…
Iran Faces a Stark Choice Between Vulnerability and Deterrence
In the heart of a volatile region Iran stands alone against forces that have shown time and again they will stop at nothing to weaken or destroy it. The Islamic…
Japan Supports Pakistan Role in U.S.–Iran Dialogue Push
Today, I held a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Sharif of Pakistan. From my side, I expressed respect for the mediation efforts by Prime Minister Sharif and other Pakistani officials…
Russia is ready to take in Iran’s enriched uranium as part of any peace deal, the Kremlin says.
Russia has confirmed its readiness to store or process Iran’s enriched uranium as part of a potential peace deal, according to the Kremlin as of early 2026. State nuclear firm…
UK and France to Co-Host Summit on Securing Global Trade Routes
The ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz is deeply damaging. Getting global shipping moving is vital to ease cost of living pressures. The UK has convened more than 40…
Russia will not extend Easter truce unless Zelenskyy agrees to terms: Kremlin
Russia will not extend a truce with Ukraine over Orthodox Easter unless Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accepts its terms, the Kremlin said in an interview aired Sunday. – “Sustainable peace…
China says to boost Taiwan exchanges as opposition leader ends visit
China will implement a series of measures to enhance exchanges with Taiwan, Beijing said on Sunday on the final day of a rare visit by an opposition party delegation from…
Erdoğan, Macron Discuss Ceasefire, Regional Stability and Bilateral Ties
President Erdogan spoke by phone with President Emmanuel Macron of France. The leaders discussed the Türkiye-France bilateral relations, as well as regional and global matters. President Erdoğan said that it…
Qatar Sends 14th Letter to UN Over Iranian Attack on Its Territory
Qatar Sends 14th Identical Letter to UN, Security Council Regarding Latest Developments of Iranian Attack on Its Territories New York | April 11, 2026 The State of Qatar has sent…
Macron, Saudi Crown Prince Discuss Middle East Crisis and Ceasefire
I just held a discussion with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, on the situation in the Middle East. I reiterated my support for the ceasefire, which…