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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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Lula Stands Firm Against Trump Tariff Pressure, Rejects “Humiliation” of Direct Talks

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks during an interview with Reuters at the Alvorada Palace, in Brasilia

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has firmly rejected the idea of initiating direct talks with U.S. President Donald Trump over newly imposed tariffs, calling such a move a “humiliation.” As the U.S. raised tariffs on Brazilian goods to 50%, Lula emphasized that he would not compromise Brazil’s sovereignty or dignity by pleading for negotiations.

“The day my intuition says Trump is ready to talk, I won’t hesitate to call him,” Lula said in an interview. “But today my intuition says he doesn’t want to talk. And I’m not going to humiliate myself.”

The tariff hike, which Trump linked to demands for halting the prosecution of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, has sparked outrage in Brasília. Lula condemned the move as an unacceptable interference in Brazil’s judicial affairs, calling Bolsonaro a “traitor to the homeland” and accusing Trump of trying to dictate terms to a sovereign nation.

Instead of bilateral talks, Lula is turning to multilateral diplomacy. He plans to consult BRICS leaders—starting with India and China—on a coordinated response to the U.S. tariffs. Lula, who currently holds the BRICS presidency, said Trump’s actions threaten global multilateralism and reflect a dangerous shift toward unilateralism.

 “Brazil deserves respect,” Lula declared during a national economic council meeting. “We cannot depend on just one country. Brazil wants to trade, to grow, and to be treated as an equal partner”.

While cabinet-level discussions with U.S. officials may continue, Lula’s stance signals a broader shift in Brazil’s foreign policy—one that prioritizes dignity, sovereignty, and strategic alliances over appeasement.


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