Author: Muhammet Ali Zurnacı
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U.S. and U.K. Jets Mass in Middle East Amid Iran Strike Fears
Rumors are circulating that, in the last few hours and following a massive redeployment of U.S. and British combat aviation to the Middle East, Iranian experts and media outlets fear Donald Trump might be preparing large-scale air strikes on Iran aiming to destroy hidden enriched uranium stockpiles. What is your most up-to-date and in-depth analysis,…
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Trump’s 21-Point Gaza Plan
As of September 29, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has formally released details of a comprehensive 21-point plan aimed at ending the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. The plan was first presented to leaders from Arab and Muslim-majority countries (including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, Turkey, Indonesia, and Pakistan) during a closed-door meeting at…
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UN Sanctions Snap Back on Iran After Diplomacy Fails
Following weeks of unsuccessful diplomatic efforts, the U.N. Security Council has reinstated sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program. The measures took effect Sunday, 30 days after Germany, France, and the United Kingdom triggered the “snapback” mechanism of the 2015 nuclear deal, citing Iran’s failure to meet its obligations. China and Russia attempted to delay…
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Targeting Drugs, Trucks, and Furniture
On September 25, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a new round of import tariffs targeting pharmaceuticals (drugs), heavy-duty trucks, and various household furnishings (including furniture, kitchen cabinets, and bathroom vanities). These measures, framed as national security protections under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, aim to shield U.S. manufacturers from “unfair foreign…
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U.S. Slaps Port Fees on China-Linked Ships
The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) initiated an investigation under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 into China’s practices aimed at dominating the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors. This probe, prompted by a petition from U.S. labor unions in April 2024, concluded that China’s subsidies, non-market practices, and dual-use infrastructure (supporting both commercial and…