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Tehran Signals Defiance as Supreme Leader Vows Retaliation and Strait Closure

  A man holds a picture of Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, while people attend a funeral ceremony for the Iranian military commanders who were killed in strikes, in Tehran Iran’s Supreme Leader issued his first public remarks following the deaths of senior Iranian commanders, vowing that the country will “avenge the martyrs” and maintain the closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz until what he described as “justice” is served. His comments, delivered during a nationally broadcast address, underscore a sharp escalation in rhetoric at a moment of heightened regional tension. The Supreme Leader framed the recent losses as sacrifices in the defense of Iran’s sovereignty, promising that those responsible “will face consequences.” He also reaffirmed Iran’s decision to keep the Strait closed, a move that has already disrupted global shipping routes and rattled energy markets. The strait, one of the world’s most critical chokepoints for oil transport, has long been a flas...
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Europe Backs Ukraine’s Bid for Inclusion in Trump-Putin Peace Talks

 

                Ukrainian serviceman attends a training between combat missions at a training ground in Kharkiv region.


Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy expressed deep gratitude to European leaders for their unwavering support as Kyiv pushes for a seat at the negotiating table ahead of a high-stakes summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The summit, scheduled for August 15 in Alaska, has sparked concern in Ukraine over potential territorial concessions. Trump has hinted at a deal involving “some swapping of territories,” raising alarms in Kyiv that its sovereignty could be compromised without its direct involvement.

Zelenskiy warned that any decisions made without Ukraine would be “stillborn” and unworkable. He emphasized, “The end of the war must be fair, and I am grateful to everyone who stands with Ukraine and our people today for the sake of peace in Ukraine, which is defending the vital security interests of our European nations”.

In a joint statement, leaders from Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Finland, and the European Commission affirmed that “the path to peace cannot be decided without Ukraine.” They demanded robust and credible security guarantees to ensure Ukraine’s ability to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Tensions escalated as Russian officials accused Europe of undermining Trump’s peace efforts. Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev lashed out on social media, while Kremlin spokespersons issued inflammatory remarks about Ukraine’s ties to the EU.

Meanwhile, European diplomats reportedly presented a counterproposal to Trump’s plan, though details remain undisclosed. The move underscores Europe’s determination to prevent a unilateral deal that could reshape borders without Ukrainian consent.

As the summit approaches, the geopolitical stakes remain high, with Ukraine and its allies insisting that peace must be negotiated—not imposed.


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