US Maintains Strategic Military Posture UNITED States President Donald Trump has declared that American military forces will remain stationed in and around Iran until a final agreement is fully implemented. In a statement posted on his platform, Truth Social, Trump said US naval, air, and ground forces—alongside additional weapons and ammunition—would not be withdrawn until […]
UN Delays Strait of Hormuz Vote Amid Escalating Tensions AS the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran entered its 35th day, global diplomatic efforts showed signs of strain, with the United Nations postponing a critical vote on securing the Strait of Hormuz. The delay reflected deep divisions among global powers over how to […]
Oil, Conflict and Power: Analysing Trump’s Position on Iran A Controversial Declaration STATEMENTS by Donald Trump indicating an intention to secure control over Iran’s oil resources have triggered widespread debate across diplomatic, legal, and economic circles. The remarks, made in the context of escalating tensions, have been interpreted by critics as unusually direct, raising concerns […]
Rising Tensions in the Middle East: Oil, Power, and the Fragile Path to Peace A Region on Edge THE Middle East is once again at the centre of global uncertainty as tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel intensify. What began as a series of military exchanges has evolved into a complex geopolitical standoff, […]
Military Takes Unusual Disciplinary Action THE Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has suspended a reserve battalion operating in the West Bank following its involvement in the assault and detention of a CNN reporting team, in what officials describe as a serious breach of military conduct. The decision, announced Monday by Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, orders […]
U.S. Weighs Next Phase in Iran Conflict DONALD Trump is facing mounting pressure as he considers next steps in the escalating conflict with Iran, with military planners outlining options that could significantly intensify the war but carry high risks and uncertain outcomes. While the current campaign has relied largely on airstrikes, defence officials have reportedly […]
Iran Issues Warning to Regional Hospitality Sector IRAN has issued a strong warning to hotel operators across parts of the Gulf, cautioning against accommodating United States military personnel amid rising regional tensions. According to reports carried by local media, officials linked to the Iranian armed forces said facilities hosting U.S. troops could be considered potential […]
UN Chief Urges End to War THE United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, called for an immediate end to hostilities between the United States, Israel, and Iran, warning that the conflict risks spiralling into a broader regional catastrophe. He emphasised that continued escalation threatens civilian lives, global stability, and already fragile diplomatic frameworks. Guterres urged all […]
WAR AT A CROSSROADS: DIPLOMACY, ESCALATION AND GLOBAL FALLOUT A Conflict Spiralling Beyond Control NEARLY a month into the US–Israel–Iran war, the conflict has evolved from a regional confrontation into a global crisis with far-reaching political, economic, and humanitarian implications. Appeals from international bodies, including the United Nations, have intensified, with Secretary-General António Guterres warning […]
IRAN has formally rejected a United States-backed ceasefire framework aimed at ending the ongoing Middle East conflict, signalling deepening divisions between the two sides and raising fresh doubts over the prospects for a negotiated settlement. According to Iranian state television, which cited a senior but unidentified government official, Tehran dismissed a 15-point proposal conveyed by […]