Sanctions as a factor of polarization of the political world

The ongoing disruption of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is accelerating plans to develop new pipeline routes to export oil while bypassing the strategic waterway, the Financial Times reported.

Heads of government of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) gathered in Baku on April 2 with a familiar message and an increasingly pressing question: can a bloc built on shared identity evolve into a force with tangible economic impact?

Israel has struck a second Iranian military facility near Azerbaijan’s borders within days, while a separate missile incident involving Turkey underscored the widening regional risks linked to the Iran confrontation.

The probability of a ground operation against Iran is increasing as Tehran continues missile and drone strikes on Israel despite sustained aerial bombardment by the United States and Israeli forces, raising concerns among Western and regional policymakers.