Politics

Published: 3 March 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk.The English Chronicle Online As the United States and allied forces carry out major military strikes against Iran, questions have arisen in Washington and around the world about whether President Donald Trump formally declared war and whether Congress approved the attacks — matters rooted in the U.S. Constitution’s allocation of war powers and longstanding practice in U.S. foreign policy. Under the U.S. Constitution, only...

Published: 3 March 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk.The English Chronicle Online Anas Sarwar, leader of the Scottish Labour Party, has publicly rejected a tribute posted by his father honouring Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, drawing attention to a rare political and familial rift against the backdrop of a deepening Middle East crisis. The dispute highlights contrasting views on international conflict within a high‑profile political family and reflects broader sensitivities...

Published: 3 March 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk.The English Chronicle Online Scotland’s constitutional future remains one of the most enduring and divisive issues in British politics. Nearly two decades after the 2014 independence referendum — and with increasing political, economic and cultural pressures shaping public debate — the question of Scottish independence continues to divide voters, political parties and civil society. Understanding why independence remains a central and unresolved...

Published: 3 March 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk.The English Chronicle Online As the United States military campaign against Iran intensifies following a contested decision by President Donald Trump to launch strikes on Iranian territory, analysts, lawmakers and foreign policy experts are highlighting a striking lack of clarity over what America’s strategic endgame actually is — compounded by mixed messages from Washington on war aims and timelines. Since the offensive...

Published: 3 March 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk.The English Chronicle Online The ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran has taken a dangerous turn for global maritime trade after Tehran issued fresh threats to commercial shipping in the Gulf, warning that vessels traversing the Strait of Hormuz could face attack as Iran intensifies its response to recent Western military strikes. At the same time, senior US military...

Published: 2 March 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk.The English Chronicle Online The reported death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a joint United States–Israel military strike represents a seismic shift not only for Tehran’s domestic politics but also for Russia and China’s strategic calculations — two major global powers that have relied on close ties with Iran as part of broader geopolitical balancing acts. Their responses underscore global tensions...

Published: 2 March 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk.The English Chronicle Online Britain’s foreign secretary Yvette Cooper has made clear that direct participation by the United Kingdom in offensive strikes against Iran is “not in Britain’s interest”, even as tensions escalate across the Middle East following recent US and Israeli military action. Cooper’s comments reflect a cautious UK stance that seeks to balance alliance commitments with national security considerations and domestic political...

Published: 2 March 2026 · The English Chronicle Desk · The English Chronicle Online The Kremlin’s grip on Russian society has increasingly shifted from traditional political repression to a high‑tech authoritarian toolkit, one that allows authorities to control information, communication and dissent — often at the literal flick of a switch. While President Vladimir Putin’s regime abroad remains focused on geopolitical conflict and the war in Ukraine, at home the victories claimed...

Published: 2 March 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk.The English Chronicle Online The UK’s ruling Labour Party is facing growing criticism over its proposed overhaul of employment law, with opponents arguing that the changes risk making Britain’s jobs market “worse than France” — a comparison that highlights rising concerns about labour market performance, hiring conditions and business costs under the government’s policy agenda. Critics from business groups and opposition politicians...

Published: 2 March 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk.The English Chronicle Online The British government has agreed to a U.S. request to use British military bases for “specific and limited defensive strikes” against Iranian missile sites following escalating tensions in the Middle East, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Sunday. The move marks a notable shift in London’s posture amid a widening conflict triggered by recent U.S. and Israeli military...