Putin congratulates Mojtaba Khamenei on becoming Iran’s new supreme leader
Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a congratulatory telegram to Mojtaba Khamenei on his appointment as Iran’s Supreme Leader, the Kremlin said Monday, Anadolu reports. “Now, when Iran is confronting armed aggression, your work in this high office will undoubtedly require great courage and dedication. I am confident that you will honorably continue your father’s work […]
Shipping firm Maersk suspends vessel crossings in Strait of Hormuz
Danish shipping company Maersk on Sunday announced that it is suspending vessel crossings in the Strait of Hormuz after reports that it had been closed following US and Israeli attacks on Iran, Anadolu reports. “The safety of our crews, vessels and customers’ cargo remains our key priority. We are suspending all vessel crossings in the […]
Lawyers ask police to investigate Elbit Systems UK for alleged war crimes complicity
A London-based law firms urged the Metropolitan Police to investigate the potential complicity of Elbit Systems UK directors in atrocities in the Gaza Strip, Anadolu reports. The Public Interest Law Centre (PILC), with the support of Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT), submitted a detailed complaint Thursday to the Metropolitan Police Counter Terrorism Command. The complaint […]
Over 50,000 Israeli soldiers hold foreign citizenship: Report | IwPost
More than 50,000 Israeli military personnel hold at least one additional foreign nationality, according to figures published Saturday by daily Yedioth Ahronoth based on official army data, Anadolu reports. The newspaper said the information was released in response to a freedom of information request filed by the transparency advocacy group Hatzlacha. Army data show that […]
Iran signed nearly $590M secret missile deal with Russia in Dec. to rebuild air defense system: Report | IwPost
Iran signed a secret missile agreement worth approximately €500 million (approximately $589 million) with Russia in order to rebuild its air defense system, the Financial Times claimed in a report published on Sunday, Anadolu reports. An agreement was signed between Iran and Russia in Moscow in Dec. 2025, according to information obtained by the newspaper. […]
International airlines suspend flights to Tel Aviv amid regional tensions | IwPost
Civil aviation is facing increasing disruption as international airlines rapidly adjust or suspend flights to Tel Aviv. This comes amid rising regional tensions and fears that military conflict in the Middle East could escalate, directly affecting travel bookings and air traffic. Several governments have also raised travel warnings for their citizens, citing the possibility of […]
The Rise and Fall of Turkey’s Democrat Party: The Cold War and Illiberalism, 1945–60: 73 | IwPost
Turkish politics was fundamentally altered by the rule of the Democrat Party (DP) between 1950-1960. It has been often viewed as highly controversial party that ended with its leaders being toppled by a military coup in 1960. The Turkish memory of the DP rule and Prime Minister Adnan Menderes is polarised with some seeing them […]
How to negotiate from a position of strength when there is perceived weakness | IwPost
Iran once again finds itself around the negotiating table with the Unted States. Its resolve is still strong, believing righteousness and time remain on its side, but it has been weakened, that much it cannot deny. I come from a dealmaking world, where asserting leverage is crucial for getting a favourable agreement but how can […]
Russia urges dialogue on Iran nuclear issue, dismisses threats | IwPost
Russia has called for resolving the Iranian nuclear issue through dialogue, warning that threats and pressure tactics will not advance negotiations. Speaking in Moscow on Wednesday, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Moscow believes that acceptable solutions can only be achieved through “dialogue based on equality and respect”. “There is no reasonable alternative to this […]
EuroPal and the Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign address unfinished business | IwPost
In September 2025, the Scottish Parliament made history by endorsing a comprehensive package of Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) against Israel – the first national parliament to do so. Yet, as the May 2026 elections approach, there are growing fears that this landmark victory is being allowed to fade into a ‘symbolic’ gesture rather than […]
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