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Escalation

Senior Iranian, Emirati officials hold first high-level contact since outbreak of war

Senior Iranian and Emirati officials have exchanged views on ways to de-escalate tensions in West Asia in what appears to be the first high-level contact between the two sides since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran in late February.

16 Apr 2026-11:45
A clean victory: Azerbaijan is the only one that won the war unconditionally

Today, security has become the most pressing issue in the world. This is because security itself has become scarce. The world is engulfed in conflicts. The war in Ukraine, now entering its fourth year, and the 40-day war in the Middle East are increasingly viewed by analysts as steps towards a third world war. Looking at current developments, such forecasts no longer seem distant. This is no longer a scenario from apocalyptic cinema, but a situation in which approaching the brink could at any moment become irreversible.

10 Apr 2026-09:20
China signals military escalation with 40-day airspace shutdown near Taiwan

The Chinese government recently announced an unusual 40-day air exclusion zone off the coast of Shanghai without explanation.

09 Apr 2026-16:41
France reiterates firm opposition to attacks on infrastructure in Iran

Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot on Tuesday reiterated France's opposition to any attacks on civilian and energy infrastructure in Iran amid US threats, warning against stepping into a "vicious cycle."

07 Apr 2026-12:58
Why a school in Chernihiv became a target in Russia’s drone campaign

Russian drones struck a school in Ukraine’s Chernihiv region in the latest escalation involving unmanned aerial attacks on civilian infrastructure.

06 Apr 2026-12:43
Portugal to open embassy in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and his Portuguese counterpart, Paulo Rangel, have held a phone call to discuss the current state of cooperation between Azerbaijan and Portugal, its future development, as well as regional and international security issues.

01 Apr 2026-19:15
What is driving the current US-Iran tensions

Tensions between United States and Iran have intensified due to a combination of military, political, and strategic factors. At the core of the confrontation lies a long standing rivalry shaped by regional influence, nuclear ambitions, and competing security doctrines.

31 Mar 2026-17:30
Iranian nuclear scientist Mohammad Reza Kia and spouse killed in strike - PHOTO

An Iranian nuclear scientist and his spouse have been killed in a recent strike, according to reports from Iranian media.

28 Mar 2026-21:34
Middle East conflict enters decisive phase as markets brace for escalation risk

The ongoing confrontation involving the United States, Israel and Iran is approaching what analysts describe as a critical decision window, with the coming days expected to determine whether tensions ease through limited diplomacy or escalate into a broader regional conflict.

28 Mar 2026-19:46
US to deploy 1,000 troops from 82nd Airborne to Middle East

The United States military is preparing to deploy at least 1,000 troops from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East in the coming days, according to three people familiar with the plans who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive military matters.

26 Mar 2026-11:01