US and EU Consult on the Destructive Role of the Islamic Republic

Kaja Kallas, the EU's foreign policy chief, reported on consultations with Marco Rubio, the US Secretary of State, regarding the destructive impact of the Islamic Republic, Russia's war in Ukraine, and challenges arising from China's actions. According to Reuters, citing an unnamed EU official, Kaja Kallas and Marco Rubio discussed the destabilizing role of the Islamic Republic and the transfer of power in Syria on Tuesday, February 9. They agreed on the necessity of maintaining maximum pressure on Moscow to achieve a just and lasting peace in Ukraine. Kaja Kallas emphasized that the interests of the US and the EU are aligned on these international issues, stating, 'The EU and the US are stronger together.' This marks the first contact between Kaja Kallas and Marco Rubio since the start of Donald Trump's administration in the US. On Monday, February 8, Marco Rubio also spoke with David Lammy, his British counterpart, about issues such as the war in the Middle East, Russia's aggression against Ukraine, and China's influence. The UK government announced that Lammy and Rubio expressed interest in a face-to-face meeting in the near future. According to The Guardian, Wang Yi, China's foreign minister, will also visit the UK next month for the first round of strategic talks between the UK and China since 2018. The new US Secretary of Defense emphasized establishing 'peace through strength.' Marco Rubio, a staunch opponent of the Islamic Republic, became the US Secretary of State. Russia and China discussed the future of relations with the new US administration. Trump's national security advisor was the architect of strict measures against America's enemies. A look at the foreign policy of Donald Trump, the elected President of the United States. The meeting between Biden and Xi emphasized dialogue and preventing escalation of US-China competition.