Ukraine will promise to buy $100bn of American weapons financed by Europe in a bid to obtain US guarantees for its security after a peace settlement with Russia.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on Saturday that Iran views nuclear weapons as “unacceptable,” reaffirming the country’s longstanding position, supported by a religious fatwa, amid sensitive negotiations with the United States.

By Faiq Mahmudov

Iran and Armenia have concluded a significant arms agreement valued at $500 million, according to a source with knowledge of the matter who spoke to Iran International.This agreement, constituting approximately one-third of Armenia's defense budget for 2024, raises several critical questions: What are Iran's intentions behind this military support to Armenia? How will this impact the already delicate geopolitical balance in the South Caucasus? What are the potential consequences for regional security and the interests of other involved powers, including Russia and Western countries?