Background: Iran had previously warned that any aggression, including against supporters, would trigger a powerful and decisive response. Today, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi escalated diplomatic outreach, informing Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia that Iran will act decisively against any further US aggression, emphasizing full readiness to protect national sovereignty and territorial integrity. The calls come amid heightened tensions following US strikes on Qeshm Island and threats of further military action. In the latest development, Araghchi held phone calls with his Turkish, Pakistani, and Saudi counterparts, reiterating Iran's decisive response to any further US aggression and stressing full readiness to protect national sovereignty and territorial integrity, following the US strikes on Qeshm Island and threats of further military action.

Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO) has acquired a 15% stake in BP Energy Company of Kirkuk Limited (BPECKL), joining BP (43%) and ConocoPhillips (42%) in the redevelopment of Iraq's Kirkuk, Bai Hassan, Jambur, and Khabbaz oil fields. The move marks Turkey's first direct participation in Iraq's oil production chain, a strategic shift from its traditional role as a transit country. Analysts see this as a significant geopolitical and economic step, potentially strengthening Turkey's position in regional energy corridors, including the Kirkuk-Ceyhan pipeline and the broader Development Road project.