Rogue EU Official

Hi Global Recap readers,

Remember Thierry Breton?

He’s the EU’s Internal Market Commissioner who sent a warning letter to Elon Musk, demanding compliance with the EU’s Digital Services Act just before Musk’s conversation with Donald Trump on X.

It turns out that this letter was not approved by the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen. Now, the European Commission is furious about this unsanctioned action.

According to one official, Breton is known for having “his own mind and way of working and thinking.” 🤦‍♂️

🇹🇷 TURKEY
Teen’s Livestream Stabbing Spree

A shocking incident unfolded in northwest Turkey when an 18-year-old, Arda K., randomly stabbed five people at an open-air cafe. The teenager, wearing a helmet and bulletproof vest, broadcasted the attack on social media.

The Incident

An 18-year-old suspect, wearing a skeletal face mask and Nazi-style helmet, attacked people outside the Tepebaşı Mosque in Eskişehir.

• The suspect stabbed at least five people, targeting elderly men.

• Arda K. used a camera attached to his vest to livestream the attack.

• The attack lasted over two minutes before he was tackled to the ground.

• The victims were relaxing after prayers at a nearby mosque.

The Aftermath

Photos showed bloodied victims and the suspect cuffed on the ground.

• The suspect wore a bulletproof vest with a Nazi SS black sun symbol.

• He carried an ax in his waistband but did not use it.

• Five individuals were hospitalized, with two in serious condition.

• The police detained the teenager following a chase.

Motivation

Media reports suggest the assailant was influenced by a video game.

• HaberTurk television and other media outlets reported this connection.

• His exact reasons for the attack are still unclear.

🇮🇷 IRAN
Woman Paralyzed Over Hijab Law

Arezoo Badri, an Iranian woman, was reportedly left paralyzed after being shot by police for allegedly violating Iran’s strict hijab laws.

Incident Details

Badri was reportedly driving home in Noor when police tried to stop her car.

• Her car was on an impoundment list for hijab violations.

• Police opened fire when she didn’t comply with orders to pull over.

• She fell into a coma after being hit by a bullet.

Aftermath

Badri was moved to a hospital in Tehran.

• The hospital is heavily guarded and owned by the police.

• No updates on her condition have been provided.

• Her family is being pressured not to discuss her situation publicly.

Broader Context

This incident is part of Iran’s crackdown on women defying the compulsory dress code.

• Authorities often use CCTV to identify female drivers not covering their hair.

• And upon discovery, the vehicles of violators are confiscated.

• If you’ve been following Iran’s crackdown, you will know that this is nothing new.

Mahsa Amini: A 22-year-old who died in a coma after allegedly being repeatedly struck on the head by Iran’s morality police for violating the hijab law. Iranian authorities claim she fell into a coma following a heart attack.

Nika Shakarami: A 16-year-old who disappeared during the 2022 Iranian protests following Mahsa Amini’s death was later found dead under “suspicious circumstances.” She is suspected to have been molested and killed by security forces. Additionally, her body was reportedly stolen by the police before her family could bury her.

Hadis Najfi: A 20-year-old who was shot at least six times by Iranian security forces during the 2022 Iranian protests following Mahsa Amini’s death.

🇮🇷 IRAN
Iran Rejects Retaliation Call

Iran has firmly rejected a call from European leaders to refrain from retaliatory attacks, escalating tensions in the region.

European Leaders’ Plea

European leaders urged Iran to avoid retaliation to prevent further escalation.

• French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer issued a joint statement.

• They endorsed mediation efforts by Qatar, Egypt, and the US to end the Israel-Hamas war.

• They also called for the return of hostages held by Hamas and the delivery of humanitarian aid.

Iran’s Response

Iran rejected the European leaders’ request, calling it “politically illogical and contradictory to international law.”

• Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani criticized the EU’s request as being an “excessive demand.”

• Iran insists on its right to retaliate over the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.

• President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized retaliation as a deterrent against future aggression.

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🇮🇷 IRAN
One Way to Delay Attacks

It seems like we’re at a tipping point with Iran. Heading into Thursday, this is the news to watch.

With US intelligence suggesting for days that Iran’s retaliation against Israel is “IMMINENT,” Iran has practically handed the world a blueprint to stop itself: a ceasefire deal on Thursday.

Ceasefire Talks

Talks are set to begin on Thursday in Egypt or Qatar. And this talk may decide how Iran acts.

• A senior Iranian security official has warned that if Gaza ceasefire talks fail or if Iran believes Israel is deliberately stalling the negotiations, Iran is prepared to launch an attack.

• Although Israel has neither confirmed nor denied involvement, Iran is holding Israel responsible for Haniyeh’s assassination.

Broader Implications

An anonymous source supposedly said that a ceasefire could lead to a smaller, symbolic response from Iran.

• Meir Litvak, a senior researcher at Tel Aviv University’s Alliance Center for Iranian Studies, believes that while Iran would prioritize its own interests over supporting its ally Hamas, it is also keen to avoid escalating the situation into a full-scale war.

• 🤞 This is promising, suggesting there’s hope for avoiding escalation into a broader conflict. However, it also suggests one of two things:

  1. The international community is great at pressuring Iran not to attack.

  2. Iran really doesn’t want to—and cannot afford to—attack. And Israel knows this.