Tehran’s senior adviser signals intent to block US-backed TRIPP route as adversaries move closer to finalizing agreement reshaping regional trade

Netanyahu’s decision to recognize the Armenian Genocide marks a breach in Israeli diplomatic tradition. Due to geopolitical considerations, the Jewish state had avoided using this term. not offending Ankara,

One implication of the peace agreement is that some in Armenia are now demanding that Gyumri, the Russian military base about 75 miles from the capital Yerevan, be shut down. Per the current Armenian-Russian defense agreement, the base is scheduled to remain operational until 2044.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says Turkey has closed its airspace to Israeli planes in protest at the war in Gaza.

The agreement was signed in Washington on Aug. 8 in the presence of US President Donald Trump. Since 1991, tensions have persisted between Baku and Yerevan after Armenian forces seized Karabakh and seven surrounding regions internationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan.

Turkish media reported last week that a ban on maritime traffic linked to Israel had been imposed, although there was no official statement. According to reports, Israeli vessels were banned from docking in Turkiye, and Turkish-flagged ships were not allowed to enter Israeli ports.

We have completely cut off our trade with Israel,” Hakan Fidan reportedly said in a speech in parliament.The post In ominous undertones, Turkish FM declares Israel trade ban, airspace closure

The resolution is a deceptive statement reiterating the Turkish bourgeoisie’s supposed opposition to the Gaza genocide.