As the US-Israeli war on Iran continues, internal divisions over post-war recovery are emerging. Mojtaba Khamenei faces the challenge of unifying rival visions from the security establishment and the elected government regarding reconstruction and strategic direction, following his father's killing.
China's Ma stated that China's industrial and poverty alleviation experience can aid Ukraine's post-war recovery. He highlighted China's industrial system, market, and development experience as resources for Ukraine, emphasizing peaceful development and rejecting historical narratives of major power hegemony.
Ukraine expects to sign over 160 agreements worth >€10B, secures €3.2B EU loan tranche, amid EU support for reconstruction and defense, despite tensions with Poland over WWII legacy.
The Middle East is showing early signs of post-war recovery after the U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum to end the conflict. The Strait of Hormuz has reopened to oil tankers, and daily life is returning to Tehran. U.S. VP JD Vance stated Iran will not receive direct U.S. funding.
