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Washington Scales Back Regional Footprint Amid Iranian Warnings

Empty airspace over Iran, during a temporary closure of the country's airspace amid concerns about possible military action between the United States and Iran The United States has begun precautionary drawdowns at several military bases across the Middle East after Iranian officials warned neighbouring countries that American facilities could be targeted in the event of a wider conflict. The adjustments focus on relocating non‑essential personnel and reducing exposure as regional tensions continue to rise. Iran’s message to nearby states underscored its concern that any U.S. military action could spill over into the broader region. By cautioning its neighbours, Tehran signaled both its desire to deter potential strikes and its readiness to respond if provoked. U.S. officials described the moves as prudent rather than predictive, emphasizing that the drawdowns do not indicate an imminent operation. Instead, they reflect a shifting security environment in which Washington is recal...
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Kremlin Echoes Trump in Claim That Zelenskiy Blocked Early Peace Deal

Russia controls about a fifth of Ukraine, including the Crimean Peninsula, which it annexed in 2014.

The Kremlin has publicly backed Donald Trump’s assertion that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy prevented an early peace agreement in the war with Russia. The statement aligns Moscow with Trump’s recent comments suggesting that Russia was prepared to negotiate but that Kyiv was unwilling to move forward.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov amplified Trump’s remarks, arguing that Ukraine had repeatedly rejected opportunities for talks. The claim fits neatly into Russia’s long‑standing narrative that it is open to diplomacy while Ukraine and its Western allies are prolonging the conflict.

Ukraine has consistently countered that Russia’s actions — including continued attacks, occupation of Ukrainian territory, and demands that Kyiv considers unacceptable — make meaningful negotiations impossible. European leaders have similarly maintained that Russia has shown little genuine interest in ending the war on terms that respect Ukraine’s sovereignty.

The convergence between Trump’s comments and the Kremlin’s messaging adds a new layer of political complexity, particularly as the conflict continues to reshape global alliances and strategic calculations.


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