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Pentagon denies pressuring Vatican over pope's Iran remarks
world1 day ago

Pentagon denies pressuring Vatican over pope's Iran remarks

The Pentagon and the Vatican denied reports that a US official berated Vatican envoy Cardinal Christophe Pierre in January over Pope Leo XIV’s criticism of US policy on Iran, saying the meeting with Elbridge Colby was respectful and cordial. The pope’s comments on Iran and US diplomacy remain a point of tension, and gossip of a potential papal visit to the U.S. in 2026 was disputed, with the Vatican noting the pope will not go to the United States that year; he is scheduled to visit Lampedusa on July 4.

via Euronews.com|
#iran#pentagon#pope-leo-xiv
Gulf Allies Push Trump for a Prolonged Iran Campaign, Privately
world11 days ago

Gulf Allies Push Trump for a Prolonged Iran Campaign, Privately

Gulf states led by Saudi Arabia and the UAE privately press President Trump to extend the war against Iran until Tehran's leadership is decisively weakened, arguing Iran hasn't yet been subdued; while some allies push for tougher measures (including a possible ground invasion), others prefer diplomacy, reflecting divisions over objectives and the risk of regional spillover as Washington weighs its next moves.

via Yahoo|
#gulf-allies#iran#middle-east
Trump’s ‘end soon’ refrain clashes with ongoing Iran war
world11 days ago

Trump’s ‘end soon’ refrain clashes with ongoing Iran war

As the U.S. enters the fifth week of the Iran conflict with about 50,000 troops deployed and no clear end in sight, the article catalogs 12 Trump statements claiming the war would end soon or had been won, even as White House officials say core objectives are being met and hostilities persist. The piece highlights a tension between optimistic rhetoric and ongoing military action.

via Axios|
#iran#middle-east#timeline
GCC at a Crossroads: War Risks, Economic Strains, and Iran
middle-east11 days ago

GCC at a Crossroads: War Risks, Economic Strains, and Iran

GCC states have largely avoided joining the Iran war despite being heavily targeted, weighing the risk of escalation against economic vulnerabilities, labor dependence, and regional security shifts. While the U.S. and Israel push for Gulf involvement, internal tensions, shifting security alignments, and the cost to oil-dependent economies are keeping Gulf rulers cautious, with possibilities of new security pacts or closer Israel ties still on the table.

via Responsible Statecraft|
#gcc#iran-war#middle-east
China Navigates a Volatile U.S. Order
world12 days ago

China Navigates a Volatile U.S. Order

Beijing expects a weaker but more volatile United States to reshape global markets, and responds with caution and diplomacy rather than entanglement: it avoids direct involvement in Iran, seeks to preserve energy and trade flows, and pursues strategic autonomy while adjusting growth plans to a less predictable global environment, favoring stability over a widened role in a more chaotic order.

via Foreign Affairs|
#china#energy-security#global-order
Pakistan positions itself as broker in US-Iran talks amid regional tensions
world14 days ago

Pakistan positions itself as broker in US-Iran talks amid regional tensions

Pakistan is positioning itself as a go-between in nascent US-Iran peace talks, relaying a US 15-point peace plan to Tehran and offering to host negotiations as Washington signals openness to diplomacy; the move could boost Islamabad’s regional clout and help ease its energy- and security-driven pressures, but it risks backfiring if the US is merely buying time for a possible strike or if Iran distrusts Pakistan, all while Islamabad navigates a delicate balance with Saudi Arabia, anti-American sentiment at home, and cross-border militancy.

via Financial Times|
#iran#middle-east-diplomacy#pakistan-politics
Iran’s hardline leadership tightens grip as war reshapes regime
world15 days ago

Iran’s hardline leadership tightens grip as war reshapes regime

Following the death of Ayatollah Khamenei, Mojtaba Khamenei is poised to become supreme leader, while the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps consolidates power, replacing wounded or killed figures and expanding its influence across security, politics and the economy. President Masoud Pezeshkian manages day-to-day governance, but real authority over military and diplomacy remains with the guards and hardline circles. The ongoing US‑Israel war has pushed Iran toward a more hawkish posture at home and abroad, complicating any diplomacy over the nuclear deal.

via Financial Times|
#iran#iranian-politics#islamic-revolutionary-guard-corps
Trump's Iran Gamble Could Drag the War On and Increase Costs
world16 days ago

Trump's Iran Gamble Could Drag the War On and Increase Costs

An analysis argues that US-Israeli decapitation tactics, paired with ongoing negotiations with Iran, will slow talks and prolong conflict, driving up economic and oil-related costs for the United States. With Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s successor Mojtaba consolidating power, any settlement will require more concessions, making a quick, credible deal unlikely and trapping Trump in a longer, costlier standoff.

via The Bulwark|
#diplomacy#geopolitics#iran
Pakistan Emerges as Surprise Mediator in US-Iran Standoff
world18 days ago

Pakistan Emerges as Surprise Mediator in US-Iran Standoff

Pakistan is positioning itself as a lead mediator in the US–Iran conflict, leveraging Army Chief Asim Munir’s Tehran ties and a warm relationship with Trump to host discussions as early as this week. The push comes amid broader regional diplomacy, with talks noted between Islamabad and Tehran and engagement from Turkey and others. Iran denies direct US negotiations and, analysts say, any de‑escalation remains uncertain and early in the messaging stage.

via Financial Times|
#iran#mediation#pakistan
Denmark’s Frederiksen rides Greenland row to bolster re-election bid
world18 days ago

Denmark’s Frederiksen rides Greenland row to bolster re-election bid

Frederiksen’s firm stance against Donald Trump’s threats to take over Greenland has boosted her standing in Denmark’s elections, helping the Social Democrats regain momentum even as polls point to their worst result in 120 years in a highly fragmented parliament. The outcome is likely to hinge on coalition talks, with a weak center-right and Lars Løkke Rasmussen’s Moderates potentially acting as kingmakers as the government faces pressure from internal issues like wealth tax proposals and debates over immigration.

via Financial Times|
#denmark-election#greenland#mette-frederiksen
Trump backs Orbán again as Hungary heads to the polls
world19 days ago

Trump backs Orbán again as Hungary heads to the polls

President Trump reiterates his 'complete and total endorsement' of Viktor Orbán ahead of Hungary's elections, with Vice President JD Vance reportedly planning an April visit to Budapest to show support; Trump praises Orbán's immigration and border policies and says the U.S. and Hungary will work together on energy, while Brussels remains at odds with Orbán over Ukraine funding and other policy clashes.

via politico.eu|
#hungary-elections#jd-vance#trump