The US Secretary of State rejects suggestions that Kimberly Guilfoyle’s departure signals a downgrade in Greek-American relations. Energy security, NATO, the Eastern Mediterranean, Russian diesel, Ukraine and the Strait of Hormuz reveal the wider geopolitical priorities shaping Washington’s relationship with Athens.
Following Marco Rubio’s visit to Athens, the Greek prime minister reaffirmed his commitment to the Great Sea Interconnector, highlighted its European and strategic importance, and outlined Greece’s position on Turkey, Israel, Ukraine and the shifting balance of power in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Speaking from Athens, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio claimed that Tehran has lost control of the world’s most strategically important oil shipping chokepoint. Yet, according to Al-Monitor, the recovery in Gulf oil exports does not mean the danger has disappeared. Tanker attacks continue, Brent crude is trading near $101 a barrel, and international markets remain concerned about another escalation.
The US Secretary of State outlines Washington’s diplomatic strategy for Greece and Turkey, explains why Ankara remains unable to acquire F-35 fighter jets, and delivers major messages on Iran, Ukraine and the future of the Western alliance.
Gerapetritis welcomed the US Secretary of State alongside Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle — Wednesday’s meetings, the Strategic Dialogue and a speech at the historic Pnyx.
Ο Marco Rubio δηλώνει ότι «ξένος παράγοντας» βρισκόταν πίσω από την ύποπτη υπόθεση κοντά στη RAF Fairford, όμως δεν παρουσίασε δημόσια αποδεικτικά στοιχεία. Πέντε Βρετανοί που συνελήφθησαν έχουν αφεθεί με εγγύηση, η πιθανή ιρανική σύνδεση παραμένει υπό έρευνα και η Τεχεράνη απορρίπτει κατηγορηματικά οποιαδήποτε εμπλοκή.
The Trump administration is signaling that it does not plan to restart major military operations against Iran for now, shifting its strategy toward sanctions, the naval blockade and control of energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz
Trade, strategic corridors and regional stability dominate a pivotal 50-minute meeting in Washington
