Persian Gulf

Iran says it remains committed to diplomatic solutions after Donald Trump rejected a peace plan concerning the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran's stance signals it still seeks negotiation despite Washington's dismissal of the proposal. The exchange keeps attention on tensions in the Persian Gulf, where the Strait of Hormuz remains a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments.

Iran's IRGC Navy has seized a second US military underwater drone, according to Iranian media reports. The incident marks another escalation in tensions between Tehran and Washington in the Persian Gulf region, following a previous seizure of similar American naval equipment. Details about the circumstances of the capture and whether the US has responded remain limited.

Renewable sources are now generating 61 percent of Turkey's electricity, according to a report by Informed Comment. The figure is being highlighted against the backdrop of an energy crisis tied to the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint for global oil shipments. Turkey's growing reliance on wind, solar and hydro is being framed as insulation from disruptions in Persian Gulf energy supplies.