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What is Iran’s grand strategy in the Persian Gulf? The center of gravity of the war and Trump’s mistake
Tehran has developed a clear plan in response to the US–Israeli strikes - The three areas it focuses on
Odysseas Konstantinopoulos resigns as MP after his expulsion, returns the seat to PASOK
He informed Nikos Androulakis via SMS just a few hours after his expulsion – “Throughout my term, I had my own positions and opinions,” he states – See his full message
Mitsotakis will govern until 2027 without changes in the government: Why he clearly ruled out scenarios of early elections and a cabinet reshuffle
The Prime Minister reminds his interlocutors that even in 2023 his insistence on completing the full four-year term was questioned, yet he proceeded normally with his plan, while continuing to emphasize the need for political stability during a turbulent period
The U.S. places a $10 million bounty on Mojtaba Khamenei and leaders of the Revolutionary Guards, sends 5,000 Marines and warships to the Middle East (Update)
Thriller over a U.S. aerial refueling tanker that crashed in Iraq: Pro-Iranian group says “we shot it down” – CENTCOM: The crash “was not caused by hostile or friendly fire”
UBS: The good, the bad and the “ugly” scenario for oil and natural gas
Oil remains the most immediate indicator of geopolitical risk – Brent crude oil could range from $80 to $150 across UBS scenarios, while European gas could move between €50 and €80
Real Polls: New Democracy at a 9-month high with a 16.3-point lead over PASOK, which would gain 5.8 points if it changed leader
The survey confirms the dominance of New Democracy (Greece) due to the government’s actions, such as the deployment of frigates to Cyprus amid the geopolitical crisis
Fierce clash in Parliament: Stavros Papastavrou accuses PASOK of petty politics, Nikos Androulakis responds with “Zappeia” reference
“PASOK once again failed to rise to the occasion on this national issue,” said the Energy Minister – “The party that spent three years tearing up the memoranda is asking us to show responsibility,” replied the PASOK leader
