Niccolo Machiavelli was an Italian Renaissance philosopher and writer. Regarded as the founder of modern political theory for separating politics from conventional morality, he notes in The Prince, “A wise ruler ought not to keep faith, when by doing so, it would be against his interest.”
The United Nations said India possesses several structural safeguards that may soften the direct economic impact of rising crude oil prices.
Senior Advisor of Iran's Supreme Leader criticised Donald Trump for publicly discussing military action against Iran and then delaying it, in 'vain hope' of trying to pressure Tehran into submission through threats.
In a strongly worded statement shared on social media, Ghalibaf claimed the future would belong to countries of the “Global South” as developing nations increasingly challenge the influence of Western powers in global affairs.
US investigators are reportedly examining Iran-linked cyber activity as a key line of inquiry due to Tehran’s previous record of targeting fuel and utility infrastructure. Sources quoted in media reports said the pattern of the attacks resembles earlier operations attributed to Iranian hacking groups.
Global oil markets react, diplomacy intensifies, and security alerts rise across the Gulf as multiple nations get pulled deeper into the escalating conflict.
Experts say the missile reportedly launched at the US-UK military base in Diego Garcia was a Musudan missile, a system originally developed by North Korea. Iran purchased 19 of these missiles from North Korea in 2005.
At least five shipments of sodium perchlorate, a key chemical used in solid missile fuel, have reportedly reached Iran from China. The vessels are linked to the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Line Group (IRISL), which is under US sanctions.
The US President further asserted that the success of the missions demonstrates US air superiority over Iranian airspace.
The military escalation comes amid rising tensions between Iran and the United States, following a fresh ultimatum issued by US President Donald Trump.
