Politics

Europe must be ready for Ukraine war scenarios: Estonian leader

Estonia has warned that Europe must be prepared for all possible outcomes of the ongoing war in Ukraine, stressing the need for a stronger role in shaping future security decisions.

28 Apr 2026-17:58
Hormuz transit after war subject to Iran’s security protocols, says defence official

An Iranian deputy defence minister has said the country could allow passage through the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf after the conclusion of what he described as US-Israeli “aggression”, provided that security protocols are in place to safeguard Iran’s interests.

28 Apr 2026-17:47
Pro-Iran hacker group claims release of 2,379 US Marines’ data in Persian Gulf

A pro-Iran hacker group called Handala says it has published the personal details of 2,379 US Marine Corps personnel deployed in the Persian Gulf region.

28 Apr 2026-17:05
Russia pledges continued support for Iran’s sovereignty

Russia’s Defence Minister Andrey Belousov has said Moscow fully supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iran, adding that this backing will continue in the future.

28 Apr 2026-15:26
Azerbaijan, Türkiye discuss military cooperation, joint exercises in Baku

Senior military officials from Azerbaijan and Türkiye met in Baku on Monday to discuss prospects for expanding military cooperation and holding joint exercises between the two countries.

28 Apr 2026-15:09
Azerbaijan, Türkiye launch TurAz Eagle 2026 joint flight exercise

Azerbaijan and Türkiye have launched the TurAz Eagle 2026 joint tactical flight exercise in Azerbaijan as part of ongoing military cooperation between the two countries.

28 Apr 2026-14:22
Ukraine preparing sanctions after stolen grain shipment reaches Israel

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Tuesday that Ukraine is preparing a sanctions package in response to the arrival of a vessel carrying stolen Ukrainian grain at an Israeli port.

28 Apr 2026-14:03
Azerbaijan, Italy discuss expansion of defence cooperation in Rome

Azerbaijan’s Defence Minister Zakir Hasanov met with his Italian counterpart Guido Crosetto in Rome on Monday to discuss the strategic partnership between the two countries and its prospects.

28 Apr 2026-13:40
Rubio: Iranian people are victims of a "radical clerical regime" - VIDEO

28 Apr 2026-12:40
Iran offers to share ‘experience of defeating the US’ with SCO members

Iran says it is ready to share what it described as its experience in defeating the United States with other members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), according to a senior defence official.

28 Apr 2026-11:33