Geopolitical Monitor by TIRF

Spain proposes a unified European army as NATO is close to breaking point. Technically, if you look at the NATO and European Union relationship - The assured security to Europe means they never thought of investing heavily in military, while countries like Russia, the US, China and India did.

Yesterday, I spoke with Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian, as well as with U.S. President Donald Trump. I urged the resumption of the negotiations suspended in Islamabad, the clearing up of misunderstandings, and the avoidance of any further escalation. It is essential, in particular, that the ceasefire be strictly respected by all parties and that it include Lebanon. It is equally important that the Strait of Hormuz be reopened unconditionally, without restrictions or tolls, as soon as possible. Under these conditions, negotiations should be able to resume quickly, with the support of the key parties concerned. France and the United Kingdom will also host a conference in Paris this Friday, bringing together by videoconference non-belligerent countries ready to contribute, alongside us, to a multilateral and purely defensive mission aimed at restoring freedom of navigation in the strait when security conditions allow.

CHINA FOREIGN MINISTRTY STATEMENT: China always acts prudently and responsibly on the export of military products, and exercises strict control in accordance with China’s laws and regulations and due international obligations. Media reports accusing China of providing military support to Iran are purely fabricated. If the U.S. goes ahead with the tariff hikes on China on the basis of these accusations, China will respond with countermeasures.

🚨 BREAKING: 🇮🇹🇮🇱 Meloni has announced Italy is suspending its defense agreement with Israel.

Italian PM Meloni - "Trump's statements, particularly about the Pope, were unacceptable"

🚨The US-Iran war is at a critical stage now! - If a country supports US sanctions against Iran, it will face serious implications while passing through the Strait, an Iranian lawmaker confirms. - If a country that opposes US sanctions and buys oil from Iran will face US naval warships while transiting through the Strait of Hormuz. In short - You pass through the Iranian blockade only when you oppose US sanctions And if you oppose US sanctions, you will be hit by US Navy. (China has been an exception so far) Which country has the best balancing act right now - good relations with both the US and Iran, & can bypass both blockades?

Today - S. Jaishankar holds conversations with Israeli FM GideonSaar (@gidonsaar) and Australian FM Senator Penny Wong (@SenatorWong) Core discussion - West Asia Conflict: US-Iran war

Pedro Sánchez hits out at Trump again: "It is obvious that we may get threats because I raised my voice against him. But he should not get offended. Spain has a clear vision for its foreign policy, and it is unlikely to change. Spain will have a strong bond with China."

Xi to Pedro: China and Spain are both principled and reasonable countries. We are willing to stand on the right side of history.

#Breaking: Pedro meets Xi Jingping in China - A shift indicating Europe's increasing alignment with China and leaving the US centric order Statememt: "In a world that is increasingly uncertain, Spain is betting on a EU-China relationship based on trust, dialogue, and stability. We must continue advancing toward a multipolar order built from respect and pragmatism."

Senior Chinese diplomat Sun Weidong removed from post, announces Chinese govt.

U.S. and Iranian negotiation teams will return to Islamabad for peace talks later this week. Source: Reuters

#BREAKING: Saudi Arabia is doing back-channel dealings with the US on removing the blockade at the Strait of Hormuz!

#Iran Embassy in Zimbabwe drops epic Pirates of the Hormuz featuring Donald Trump!

@Manik_M_Jolly Best example of lying with a plain face!

Absolute shameless people. They don’t even think before lying. Comes so naturally to them. These beggars will continue to live and die believing in their lies and patting each other backs while the world moves on.

🇨🇳China doing what it does best: Chinese sanctioned tanker PASSES Hormuz DESPITE US blockade — Reuters Blockade? What blockade? Source: RT

Fair ask. Should add USA on this list.

#India Why some sections are celebrating the victory of Péter Magyar? And, more importantly, the ouster of Victor Orban. It looks like a Zohran Mamdani moment.

☑️ Panama Canal ☑️ Strait of Hormuz ☑️ Straits of Malacca The US is imposing itself on all strategic locations in sea. Strait of Malacca is the latest - and China is the target.

@MarioNawfal China needs a war to prove it is superpower. This is it, win it and become the superpower. x.com/IndiaReflector…

This war has always been and continues to be about China