The United Kingdom has issued a firm response to former US President Donald Trump’s threats, asserting that London is not obliged to comply automatically with American demands. At the same time, UK officials described Trump as an “extremely transactional” leader, emphasising that his repeated assertions on Iran should be viewed within that context, rather than […]

Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, Iran is signalling that it still holds multiple strategic “cards” to assert pressure over its adversaries, according to Hamid Reza Azizi, a visiting fellow at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs. The comments highlight Tehran’s cautious yet firm stance as regional hostilities intensify. Historical Context and […]

Israel has prepared detailed plans to continue its military campaign against Iran for at least the next three weeks, with longer-term strategies also under consideration, a senior military spokesperson has confirmed. The announcement comes amid escalating regional tensions and ongoing airstrikes affecting multiple countries. Military Objectives Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani, spokesperson for the Israeli Defence […]