Pakistan Announces Immediate US–Iran Ceasefire, Invites Talks in Islamabad
With the greatest humility, I am pleased to announce that the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America, along with their allies, have agreed to an immediate…
New Zealand PM says Trump’s threats to attack Iranian civilian infrastructure ‘unhelpful’
US President Donald Trump’s recent threats against Iranian civilian infrastructure are “unhelpful”, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said. – “Unhelpful because more military action’s not necessary,” Luxon was quoted…
Trump is About to Declare a War on the Entire West Asian Region
With today’s reported ultimatum by Donald Trump to Iran, giving a strict 8pm EST deadline and threatening strikes on energy infrastructure if no deal is reached, the situation looks far…
Threats against civilian infrastructure ‘must not become new norm’: ICRC chief
ICRD President Mirjana Spoljaric has warned that “deliberate threats” against civilian and nuclear sites “must not become the new norm in warfare”. – “Any war fought without limits is incompatible…
Egypt’s FM discusses regional de-escalation with US envoy, Iranian counterpart
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held separate calls to discuss proposals for regional de-escalation with US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and regional counterparts, including Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, the…
Our Invisible Connection to the Universe
The Earth is not just a rock drifting through empty space. It is densely filled with invisible matter and energies that reach far beyond what our instruments can currently detect.…
At 77, NATO Reinvents the Meaning of Collective Security
Today marks the 77th anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Leaders across member states and partner nations are marking the occasion with quiet ceremonies and familiar statements of unity.…
Repeated Strikes Near Bushehr Raise Global Nuclear Safety Concerns
The IAEA has been informed by Iran that a projectile struck close to the premises of the Bushehr NPP this morning, the fourth such incident in recent weeks. Iran also…
The Stepped Leadership Pyramid in Military Command
Military organizations have traditionally depicted the chain of command as a clean triangular structure. The commander sits at the apex, with subordinate leaders forming straight, unbroken lines downward to the…
Escalation Without Results Raises Questions Over US Strategy
The current approach of the Trump administration toward Iran reflects a striking absence of clear, achievable objectives that could justify the scale of escalation. There is no credible pathway to…