CNN reported Monday that White House officials were discussing the possibility of another meeting, and Pakistan PM said efforts are ongoing to resolve the outstanding issues between the US and Iran.
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'.
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.
Magyar, in his victory speech, called for resignations of his nation’s top brass for having put Orban’s authoritarian system above their office’s responsibilities.
US to block ships entering/exiting Iranian ports in Persian Gulf & Gulf of Oman, but vessels transiting Hormuz to & from non-Iranian ports won't be obstructed. IRGC warns of ‘harsh’ response.
Energy blockades are acts of war. If in doubt, recall Pearl Harbor, which took place roughly six months after the US imposed a total oil embargo on Japan. They also take time to work.
The lightweight metal rose as much as 2% on the London Metal Exchange, reigniting a rally driven by supply shortages stemming from the war in the Middle East.
Prolonged disruptions to Strait of Hormuz could lift Asian spot prices above $19 per million British thermal units, traders said, though that would be lower than a wartime high of $25.
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.
Muni’s doctrine for all Pakistani premis is summed up below based on the day of the week.
1) Friday — On India
“Pakistanis and Hindus are different in every possible aspect of life — religion, customs, traditions, thoughts, and ambitions. We are not the same people and we never will be.”
2) Saturday — On Afghanistan
“Pakistanis and Afghans are different in every possible aspect of life — religion… [aide clears throat] …well, the other aspects. Customs, traditions, thoughts, and ambitions. They shelter terrorists. We do not. We are not the same people — and our artillery will make that point clearly.”
3) Sunday — On Iran
“Pakistanis and Iranians are different in every possible aspect of life — religion… [longer pause] …the Sunni aspects of religion. Thoughts and ambitions, specifically. Iran looks toward chaos. Pakistan looks toward the Gulf, toward stability, toward the future. We are not the same people. The doors to Iran, however, are open.”
4) Monday — On Saudi Arabia
“Pakistanis and Saudis are… actually, we are the same in every possible aspect of life. Religion — identical. Customs — very similar. Thoughts and ambitions — perfectly harmonious. We are absolutely the same people and we always will be.”
5) Tuesday — On Turkey
“Pakistanis and Turks are different in every possible aspect of life — except religion, except shared history, except our matching positions on Kashmir and Palestine, except our mutual admiration for strong institutions, except the drone procurement arrangement. In all other aspects — completely different.”
6) Wednesday — On America
“Pakistanis and Americans are different in every possible aspect of life — religion, customs, traditions, thoughts, ambitions, and basic constitutional freedoms. And yet — we are natural partners. Strategic partners. Partners who share values. Which values specifically is a matter for the joint communiqué.”
7) Thursday — On Pakistani Shias
“Pakistani Shias and other Pakistanis are different in certain aspects of life — loyalties, specifically. Thoughts and ambitions — these must be examined. If your ambitions align more with a foreign supreme leader than with the state, then you may find Iran more accommodating. The doors are open.”
“Chumma” of Ummah is unravelling and how ! At the doorstep of so called protector of Islam called Pakistan ! No sovereign has been a greater hypocrite than the state of Pakistan !
Muni’s doctrine for all Pakistani premis is summed up below based on the day of the week.
1) Friday — On India
“Pakistanis and Hindus are different in every possible aspect of life — religion, customs, traditions, thoughts, and ambitions. We are not the same people and we never will be.”
2) Saturday — On Afghanistan
“Pakistanis and Afghans are different in every possible aspect of life — religion… [aide clears throat] …well, the other aspects. Customs, traditions, thoughts, and ambitions. They shelter terrorists. We do not. We are not the same people — and our artillery will make that point clearly.”
3) Sunday — On Iran
“Pakistanis and Iranians are different in every possible aspect of life — religion… [longer pause] …the Sunni aspects of religion. Thoughts and ambitions, specifically. Iran looks toward chaos. Pakistan looks toward the Gulf, toward stability, toward the future. We are not the same people. The doors to Iran, however, are open.”
4) Monday — On Saudi Arabia
“Pakistanis and Saudis are… actually, we are the same in every possible aspect of life. Religion — identical. Customs — very similar. Thoughts and ambitions — perfectly harmonious. We are absolutely the same people and we always will be.”
5) Tuesday — On Turkey
“Pakistanis and Turks are different in every possible aspect of life — except religion, except shared history, except our matching positions on Kashmir and Palestine, except our mutual admiration for strong institutions, except the drone procurement arrangement. In all other aspects — completely different.”
6) Wednesday — On America
“Pakistanis and Americans are different in every possible aspect of life — religion, customs, traditions, thoughts, ambitions, and basic constitutional freedoms. And yet — we are natural partners. Strategic partners. Partners who share values. Which values specifically is a matter for the joint communiqué.”
7) Thursday — On Pakistani Shias
“Pakistani Shias and other Pakistanis are different in certain aspects of life — loyalties, specifically. Thoughts and ambitions — these must be examined. If your ambitions align more with a foreign supreme leader than with the state, then you may find Iran more accommodating. The doors are open.”
“Chumma” of Ummah is unravelling and how ! At the doorstep of so called protector of Islam called Pakistan ! No sovereign has been a greater hypocrite than the state of Pakistan !