The United States has taken a significant step towards isolationism as President Donald Trump announced the withdrawal of the country from 66 international organizations. This decision was made through an executive order, which includes major forums for global cooperation on the environment, peace, and democracy. The list, released by the White House, includes 35 organizations that are not part of the United Nations, including the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the National Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
According to the White House, the United States will also withdraw from 31 United Nations agencies, including the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the United Nations Democracy Fund, and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). The Trump administration claims that these 66 international organizations have agendas that threaten American sovereignty and prosperity.
This revelation was made public through recent tax filings, marking the first time that the 2021 financial details of the Trump family have been made public. Iranian Ambassador Amir Abdollahian expressed his views on the matter, stating that the United States is entering a period of extreme provocation and irrationality. However, he assured that Iran would not be deterred by any challenges and would continue to protect its culture and leadership.
In other news, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has become the main opposition party in the country, with former Prime Minister Imran Khan no longer holding the reins. Pope Francis expressed his concerns about the shift in global politics, stating that countries are now prioritizing power over diplomacy.
Meanwhile, a severe storm, known as Storm Gori, has brought strong winds and snowfall to the United Kingdom, affecting over 57,000 homes and closing hundreds of schools. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed skepticism about the possibility of the United States launching a military operation to control Greenland.
The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement, accusing the United States of making provocative statements that aim to fuel chaos and violence. The Chinese Special Envoy for the Middle East, Zhai Jun, visited Israel and Ramallah, while the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the release of its citizens.
In a surprise move, US President Donald Trump announced the cancellation of a planned military operation in Venezuela, which was expected to be launched in the coming days. The Bangladeshi interim government suspended its visa services in India, citing security concerns. The Trump administration had planned to invest at least $100 billion in Venezuela’s oil sector, with the help of major oil companies.
In a message to the Iranian people, Trump emphasized the importance of unity and stability. However, the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejected the US statement, calling it an attempt to interfere in Iran’s internal affairs.
Meanwhile, Turkey is reportedly in talks to join the Pakistan-Saudi defense alliance, with a possible agreement expected to be reached soon. The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused the US of making statements that aim to fuel unrest and violence, rather than showing solidarity with the Iranian people.
