China hopes 'ceasefire will be kept, disputes be resolved via political & diplomatic means rather than reigniting flames of war & conditions be created for early return of peace to Gulf'.
When questioned over the status of the Strait of Hormuz, Mohammad Fathali, the Iranian Ambassador to India, said Tehran is willing to work with New Delhi.
Amidst the war, Tehran last month introduced its largest ever denomination–a 10 million note—as prices continue to rise across country for basic needs.
Iran said Islamabad talks hinged on US refraining from ‘excessive demands’. This was the first direct high-level engagement between Washington and Tehran since 1979.
External affairs minister likely to hold bilateral discussion with Emirati counterpart Abdullah bin Zayed. An individual in the know did not rule out Jaishankar calling on UAE President.
Earlier this week, Pakistan Senator and former I&B minister Mushahid Hussain described the UAE as a 'helpless nation' after the latter asked Islamabad to repay a $3.5 billion loan.
India & US have seen an uptick in high-level exchanges in last few months as ties improve following conclusion of trade deal talks. Rubio to visit India for first time as US State Secy.
EAM S. Jaishankar is also set to interact with a number of leaders from West Asia in Mauritian capital of Port Louis on the margins of the Indian Ocean Conference on Friday.
Iran President Pezeshkian calls Israeli aggression on Lebanon 'a flagrant violation' of ceasefire & "dangerous indicator of deceit and lack of commitment to potential accords'.
The oil math is skewed against the White House. The blockade has a slim chance of working. Iran can remain defiant, and China unconcerned, longer than Trump can remain solvent.
IEA projects sharp reversal from its earlier expectations, with global demand for oil in 2026 turning negative. Hormuz disruptions have pushed crude prices to $130 per barrel.
We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.
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