USA's president Donald Trump claims that the attacks in Iran were "a fantastic military success". But few exact information exists about how large the damages to the country's nuclear facilities are. I would think that they are quite badly damaged since it is about sensitive precision instruments, says Fredrik Nielsen, researcher at FOI.
WorldUSA has entered Israel's war against Iran. Now the world is waiting for Iran's response. The difficult thing is to give a credible response that does not escalate the situation beyond all control, says Erika Holmquist, analyst at FOI.
WorldIsrael's attack on Iran can lead to Iran acquiring nuclear weapons. That assessment is made by Erika Holmquist, researcher at the Swedish Defence Research Agency (FOI). There is an impending risk that Iran will leave the non-proliferation agreement and acquire nuclear weapons, she says.
WorldDouble train derailments, derailed trains and at least seven dead – all in western Russia and within a span of twelve hours. Much suggests that Ukraine is behind, according to Russia expert Johan Norberg. The fact that this happened within a day speaks for it being someone's action.
ConflictsTrump calls Putin "completely crazy" and says he is considering new sanctions. But in practice, nothing happens at all – and over Ukraine the bombs continue to fall. Putin probably thinks he has got. Trump is doing nothing, says Professor Jan Hallenberg.
ConflictsTurkey has suddenly released journalist Joakim Medin. Both the stick and the carrot may have been used to achieve the release, assesses Turkey expert Paul Levin.
SwedenJews in Sweden are exposed to increased threats, violence, and attacks. It should be a matter of course to wear one's Star of David or kippa openly, says Social Minister Jakob Forssmed (Christian Democrats).
Swedish politicsDemands for a ceasefire are met with counter-demands, ultimatum after ultimatum, and both Russia and Ukraine anxiously follow every hint from the USA. But Vladimir Putin's goal with the invasion remains firm, emphasizes FOI analyst Johan Norberg.
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