Whether the Iran-Israel ceasefire is only a matter of convenience driven by domestic compulsions and mutual exhaustion or indeed a step toward lasting peace remains to be seen.
The twin objectives of the US and Israel—to de-capacitate Iran’s nuclear defence programme and pursue regime change—are now being severely contested in the US itself.
BRICS, which includes Iran, expressed concern over the strikes since 13 June & the situation in Middle East. India had earlier distanced itself from SCO statement condemning Israel.
The bill, which must be approved by Iran's unelected Guardian Council to become law, says any future inspection by IAEA would need approval by Supreme National Security Council.
Israeli defence minister said their new strikes on targets in Tehran were in response to what he said were Iranian missiles fired in a 'blatant violation' of the ceasefire.
Oil prices dropped after the ceasefire was announced by US President Donald Trump overnight, bringing relief to currencies of oil-importing countries like India.
India has been pleading for long to bring reforms in institutions like the United Nations, IMF, and World Bank, which it believes are West-dominated and don’t reflect current global realities.
Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.
The Chinese are said to have hired ex-fighter pilots & air force operators from NATO countries over the past several years to help them fine-tune their operational & flying capabilities.
Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.
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