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Confrontation

Abdullah Ağar: US exit from NATO would strengthen Türkiye’s position - INTERVIEW

At a time when wars increasingly begin not with a shot but with calculation, not with tanks but with the architecture of power, the voices of those who can read the hidden logic of global confrontation matter more than ever.

13 Apr 2026-10:32
What does the Iran–U.S. ceasefire mean for global stability?

A two week ceasefire between Iran and the United States has triggered a wave of international reactions, with governments across Europe, Asia and beyond framing it as a crucial opportunity to halt escalation and reopen diplomatic pathways.

08 Apr 2026-22:45
Gil Mihaely: Regional escalation possible as confrontation with Iran enters new stage - INTERVIEW

The confrontation between the United States, Israel, and Iran has entered a prolonged strategic phase following the initial shock of recent military operations. Analysts say the conflict reflects long-standing tensions rooted in Iran’s ideological opposition to Washington and Tel Aviv since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Current actions appear aimed at undermining Iran’s nuclear, missile, and domestic security capabilities rather than prompting immediate regime change. The next phase may involve intensified strikes, cyber operations, and pressure on regional proxy networks.

06 Mar 2026-15:07
Global economy braces for oil turbulence

The exchange of strikes between Iran and its adversaries is rapidly transforming a regional conflict into a source of global energy risk. Drone attacks on Saudi Aramco facilities in Ras Tanura, a fire at infrastructure in the Ahvaz area, and reports of an almost complete halt in tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz together paint an alarming picture for the global oil market.

03 Mar 2026-10:19
How will the Israel-US-Iran war reshape the cryptocurrency market

The escalating confrontation involving Israel, the United States, and Iran is not only reshaping geopolitical calculations across the Middle East, it is also sending shockwaves through global financial markets.

01 Mar 2026-10:35
Why Washington is quietly preparing for direct confrontation with China

Officially, Washington continues to speak the language of “strategic competition,” “responsible rivalry,” and the need to maintain dialogue with Beijing. U.S. officials regularly stress that America does not seek war with China and prefers stable, predictable relations. Yet behind this restrained diplomatic vocabulary lies a far more sobering reality: the United States is systematically preparing for the possibility of direct confrontation with the People’s Republic of China.

29 Jan 2026-11:44
Can a nuclear accident happen without a war: realistic scenarios

18 Dec 2025-20:50
Will Russian weapons help Iran if war breaks out tomorrow?

Israeli intelligence agencies, together with Western partners, report a rapid acceleration of Iran’s military modernization program amid growing expectations of a renewed confrontation with Tel Aviv. According to these assessments, Tehran now views Russia as one of the most critical strategic suppliers of advanced military technology — a shift reinforced by political circumstance, sanctions pressure, and shared geopolitical interests. Israeli media, citing intelligence sources, argue that Moscow has become not just a convenient partner, but perhaps Iran’s only realistic pathway toward full-scale rearmament under current global conditions.

02 Dec 2025-09:55
Israel–Palestine conflict: key developments over the past week

17 Nov 2025-12:00
Madagascar: Anti-French anger fuels deepening political crisis

Editor’s note: Faig Mahmudov is a journalist based in Azerbaijan. The views expressed are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect those of News.Az.

17 Oct 2025-07:34