Trump Rejects Iran’s Response to U.S. Proposal as Oil Prices Surge
Global oil prices climbed sharply Monday following Trump’s rejection of the Iranian terms, reflecting growing concern that shipping through the…
The Strait of Bab el-Mandeb in the Wake of the Strait of Hormuz Crisis
Yemen, a country situated in a strategic position overlooking the strait and serving as a stage for Iran’s sphere of…
Iran’s Economy Buckles Under Pressure as Millions Face Unemployment
Official data placed annual inflation in Iran at 72% in March, though prices for essential goods rose even faster, putting…
Iran-US Economic War: Global Markets Brace for Prolonged Crisis
The crisis has centered on the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically important waterways through which a…
Trump: US to Escort Ships Through Strait of Hormuz
Iran has maintained that it retains full control over the Strait of Hormuz, insisting that any vessel movement must be…
Iran Threatens “Painful” Retaliation as US Weighs Renewed Strikes
Mousavi said Iran had already demonstrated its ability to strike regional bases and warned that U.S. naval assets could face…
Why Ankara wants stability from Ethiopia to Somalia
The Horn of Africa will show whether Ankara can translate its narrative of partnership and mediation into sustained crisis management…
Iran War Costs $25 Billion, Pentagon Says
The cost of the Iran war is becoming a growing political issue in Washington, particularly with midterm elections approaching.
The Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb: Is the World Entering a New Era of Chokepoints?
The US/Israel-Iran War, in a sense, heralds a new geopolitical era that could be defined as the ‘Age of Chokepoints’,…
UAE to Exit OPEC, Shaking Global Oil Market Amid Iran War
The UAE, one of OPEC’s largest producers and among the few with significant spare capacity, has long been bound by…
The US-Israel-Iran War and Türkiye’s Defense Industry
From Türkiye’s perspective, it is fair to say that alternatives to almost all the systems used by the US and…
Trump Rejects Iran Proposal as Nuclear Dispute Stalls Ending War
Iran’s plan, according to sources familiar with the discussions, envisions a phased approach to negotiations with the US and Israel.
Is Oman Neutral? A Policy of Balance in the Shadow of War
Oman views its status as the country least affected by the conflict in the Gulf in security terms as a…
SIPRI: World Defense Budgets Rise for 11th Straight Year
Türkiye’s military budget rose by 7.2 percent to $30 billion, driven partly by its ongoing operations in Iraq, Syria and…
Washington’s Allies? Japan, Germany and South Korea
Japan, Germany and South Korea are strikingly similar in terms of their relations with the US hegemonic order.
NATO Chief Rutte Praises Türkiye’s Defense ‘Revolution’ During Ankara Visit
Highlighting Türkiye’s growing role in the defense industry, NATO’s chief noted that Turkish firms are expanding internationally.
Where Is the Israel/US–Iran War Dragging Iraq?
The war on Iran is transforming the conflict in Iraq from a momentary or periodic tension into a deeper, more…
US Signals Possible Return to Strikes on Iran as Ceasefire Deadline Looms
Trump indicated he did not intend to extend the 14-day truce, which is set to end on Wednesday. He framed…
