Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has proposed a bold new military alliance, the “Abraham Alliance,” aimed at countering Iran’s influence, similar to NATO but for the Middle East. Speaking before the U.S. Congress, Netanyahu compared the proposed alliance to America’s Cold War-era security pacts and emphasized its necessity in light
The new chief of the British army, Gen Sir Roly Walker, has issued a stark warning that the UK must be ready to fight a war in three years due to escalating threats from Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea. Highlighting an “axis of upheaval,” he stressed the need to
Rep. Mike Waltz revealed on FOX News that the shooter who tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump had three encrypted overseas accounts, hinting at a possible international conspiracy. He criticized the Secret Service for failing to provide adequate protection and suggested that the attack could be linked to broader
In a controversial prisoner exchange between Sweden and Iran, a convicted Iranian torturer Hamid Noury was traded for two Swedish citizens. Noury had committed severe human rights abuses, yet Iran secured his return in exchange for releasing the Swedes falsely accused of espionage and other charges. This exchange highlights Iran’s
International oil companies operating in Kurdistan continue to smuggle over 1,000 oil tankers daily amid a pipeline shutdown since March 2023. According to Reuters investigations, this illicit trade routes crude through Iran and Turkey, generating approximately $200 million monthly despite regulatory challenges. Although Kurdistan hasn’t been able to export its
An Iranian Navy frigate, IRIS Sahand, has mysteriously capsized and sunk in its home port of Bandar Abbas. This modern warship, just 12 years old, was one of Iran’s most advanced surface combatants. Initial reports suggest the sinking may have been due to a technical failure during repairs, but speculation
Discover how Iran-backed Houthi rebels’ missile and drone attacks in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden are causing chaos for global shipping routes. Major vessels, including tankers and container ships, are being rerouted around Africa’s Cape of Good Hope to avoid conflict zones, leading to unprecedented increases in shipping
Russia’s plan to export coal to India via Iran announced during the BRICS transport ministers’ meeting at SPIEF on February 18, 2024, signals a significant geopolitical shift, challenging US influence. Russia Plans Coal Exports to India Via Iran According to ShippingNews Russia intends to ship coal via Iran to India.
According to data from UNHCR, as of mid-2023, there are 36.5 million refugees worldwide. Countries like Iran and Turkey host the most refugees due to their proximity to conflict zones. Syria, Afghanistan, Ukraine, and South Sudan have the highest number of people fleeing. The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) forecasts that