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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 Weighs Security Pledges for Ukraine Amid U.S. Uncertainty

U.S. President Donald Trump, left, failed to persuade Russia's Vladimir Putin to stop fighting at a meeting with the leader in Alaska in August.

European leaders gathered in Paris this week for high-stakes talks on Ukraine’s future security, as the war with Russia shows no sign of ending. Hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the meeting brought together members of the so-called “coalition of the willing” — around 30 nations committed to supporting Kyiv.

At the heart of the discussions were proposed security guarantees for Ukraine in the event of a peace deal, including potential European troop deployments, military training, and long-term defense commitments. However, leaders stressed that any such plan would require U.S. backing, a factor that remains uncertain as President Donald Trump has yet to commit to concrete measures.

While Macron pledged that Europe is ready to offer “robust and lasting” guarantees once a peace accord is signed, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned there are no signs Russia is ready to end hostilities. The summit underscored the delicate balance European nations must strike — preparing to deter future aggression while navigating the political and strategic hesitations of their most powerful ally.


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