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🔊 Transatlantic rift - Iran and growing cracks in the US–EU alliance #Caliber #USA #EuropeanUnion #Iran #Geopolitics caliber.az/en/post/transa…

🔊 The official Iranian news agency ISNA confirms that negotiations between delegations from Iran and the United States have begun in Islamabad. “In light of intensive consultations in Islamabad, progress in the negotiations, and the limitation of attacks by the Israeli regime from Beirut on southern areas of Lebanon — which is considered a step forward in implementing the ceasefire — as well as the American side’s agreement to unblock Iranian assets and the need for more detailed expert and technical talks on this issue, it has been decided to begin negotiations between Iran and the United States in Islamabad for the final resolution of these matters. Read more on Caliber.az/en #Caliber #Iran #USA #Pakistan #Diplomacy #Islamabad

🇺🇦🇷🇺 Ukraine between hope and reality - Global games and local cost #Caliber #Ukraine #Russia #War #GlobalPolitics caliber.az/en/post/ukrain…

🇦🇿🇦🇲 Azerbaijan, Armenia civil society reps meet in Gabala under “Peace Bridge” Initiative #Caliber #Azerbaijan #Armenia #Peace #SouthCaucasus caliber.az/en/post/azerba…

🇦🇲 Diplomacy of duality Yerevan’s split between peace and revanchism #Caliber #Armenia #Diplomacy #Peaces #Geopolitics caliber.az/en/post/diplom…

🇦🇿🇦🇲 A bilateral roundtable meeting was held in Gabala as part of the "Bridge of Peace" initiative, bringing together representatives from the civil societies of Azerbaijan and Armenia. During the event, Hikmet Hajiyev, Assistant to the President of Azerbaijan and Head of the Foreign Policy Department of the Presidential Administration, engaged with the participants and addressed questions from the Armenian delegation. The meeting underscored the Azerbaijani government’s commitment to the peace agenda, the text of the peace treaty with Armenia agreed upon in Washington, and the overall spirit of the Washington summit. In addition, the launch of trade relations between the two countries and the facilitation of goods transit to Armenia through Azerbaijani territory were noted, and it was emphasised that the implementation of the TRIPP project will help transform the regional atmosphere and transport landscape. Hajiyev underscored the importance of such meetings between civil societies, noting that confidence-building measures should be bilateral, just like the ongoing peace negotiations between Azerbaijan and Armenia. He stressed that, in the context of ongoing regional upheavals and wars, ensuring peace and security in the South Caucasus remains a top priority

🔊 US vice-president JD Vance is holding talks with Pakistani prime minister Shehbaz Sharif, the White House said. The US delegation also includes US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Caliber.Az reports via foreign media. Earlier, the Iranian delegation led by parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and foreign minister Abbas Araghchi held talks with the Pakistani prime minister. #Caliber #USA #Pakistan #Iran #Diplomacy #JDVance

🔊 Wars, Strait of Hormuz factor, global grain crisis #Caliber #Geopolitics #War #StraitOfHormuz #Energy #GlobalEconomy caliber.az/en/post/wars-s…

🔊 Talks between Iranian and U.S. delegations in Islamabad are expected to begin after lunch. “It appears that the delegations will first meet separately with the Prime Minister of Pakistan, and then begin possible talks. Accordingly, the talks are likely to begin after lunch," Iran's Sabereen News reports. Both delegations have already arrived in the Pakistani capital ahead of the discussions. The Iranian side is led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, while the U.S. delegation includes Vice President JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of President Donald Trump. #Caliber #Iran #USA #Pakistan #Diplomacy #Islamabad

🇪🇺🇺🇸 On the brink of a storm - Europe caught between the US and the Middle East conflict #Caliber #Europe #USA #MiddleEast #GlobalTensions caliber.az/en/post/on-the…

🇺🇸🇪🇺 US vs NATO: rhetoric of rupture or negotiation tactic? - Washington pressures the Alliance #Caliber #USA #NATO #Geopolitics #Washington caliber.az/en/post/us-vs-…

🇹🇷🇮🇹Türkiye, Italy launch SAMP/T air defence talks Türkiye is in talks with Italy to co-produce the SAMP/T long-range air defence system, aiming to strengthen its “Steel Dome” architecture and enhance ballistic missile defence capability. The move highlights Ankara’s push for greater strategic autonomy and deeper NATO interoperability amid rising regional security challenges. #Caliber Türkiye #Italy #defense #NATO #news

🇦🇿 The Military Police Department of Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Defence marked its anniversary on April 10, commemorating its establishment in 1992 by order of the defence minister. In a statement, the ministry outlined the unit’s core responsibilities, including monitoring discipline within military units, ensuring adherence to rules of conduct by personnel, maintaining law and order in deployment areas, and overseeing the safe movement of military convoys, Caliber.Az reports. Military police units operate around the clock at both stationary and mobile checkpoints across populated areas and along military transport routes. Their duties include conducting pass control and ensuring servicemen comply with daily routines during both service and combat duty. Read more on Caliber.az/en #Caliber #Azerbaijan #MilitaryPolice #44DayWar #Security

🇦🇿🇦🇲 A new bilateral roundtable bringing together representatives of civil society from Azerbaijan and Armenia has begun in Azerbaijan as part of the “Bridge of Peace” initiative. According to Caliber.Az, the dialogue is being held within the framework of a jointly agreed peace agenda adopted at a trilateral summit between the leaders of Azerbaijan, Armenia and the United States in Washington on August 8, 2025. Discussions at the roundtable focus on the current state of the peace process, the activities of participants in the Bridge of Peace initiative in their respective countries, and developments across the wider region. Separate sessions are expected to address the promotion of peace at the societal level and efforts to strengthen mutual trust as the peace process advances. #Caliber #Azerbaijan #Armenia #PeaceBridge #SouthCaucasus

🇦🇫 Spring in Kabul Central Asia and Afghanistan building ties #Caliber #Afghanistan #CentralAsia #Kabul #RegionalCooperation caliber.az/en/post/spring…

🔊 Kazakhstan–Azerbaijan–Georgia: new oil logistics corridor #Caliber #Azerbaijan #Kazakhstan #Georgia #Energy #Logistics caliber.az/en/post/kazakh…

🇦🇿 A ceremony was held at a military unit of the State Border Service for servicemen who successfully completed the “Çevikçi” rapid response forces training course. Colonel General Elchin Guliyev, chief of the State Border Service, said during the ceremony that berets symbolise the professionalism and combat readiness of the graduates, Caliber.Az reports, citing the State Border Service. The border guards expressed deep gratitude to the Commander-in-Chief for the trust placed in them and vowed to remain loyal to the homeland, the people, and the state flag, as well as to the principles of statehood established by national leader Heydar Aliyev. #Caliber #Azerbaijan #BorderGuards #MilitaryTraining

🇦🇿🇱🇹 Azerbaijan–Lithuania partnership: unlocking Baltic potential #Caliber #Azerbaijan #Lithuania #Partnership #EconomicCooperation caliber.az/en/post/azerba…

🇮🇱🇱🇧 The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) say troops from the 91st Division have carried out a series of operations in southern Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah-linked militants and infrastructure. According to an IDF statement, forces operating in the area recently identified a militant cell near their positions, Caliber.Az reports. One individual was observed taking cover in vegetation and was subsequently struck in an Israeli Air Force (IAF) operation directed by ground troops. The IDF also reported that a vehicle carrying additional members of the same group, who were attempting to flee, was hit during the operation. The IDF said its air force continues to support ground operations in the area, including strikes on a weapons storage facility and other infrastructure sites it attributes to Hezbollah. Read more on Caliber.az/en #Caliber #Israel #Lebanon #Hezbollah #IDF #MiddleEast