WASHINGTON, United States — Financial markets rallied this week after US officials and President Donald Trump repeatedly suggested that an agreement with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be imminent, even though no deal materialised and Tehran continued to deny that it was negotiating directly with Washington.
टैग: Geopolitics
US Intelligence Warns Putin Could Test NATO Unity
WASHINGTON, United States — Recent US intelligence assessments indicate that Russian President Vladimir Putin could attempt to test NATO’s resolve by launching a limited attack against a member country within the next few years, according to three people familiar with the assessments.
Iran Warns Gulf States to Press Trump for Diplomacy or Face Strikes on Critical Infrastructure
Iran has launched an intensive diplomatic campaign across the Gulf, warning that any renewed United States military strikes on its territory could trigger retaliatory attacks on critical infrastructure in neighboring Arab states, according to multiple officials familiar with the discussions.
Iran Seeks Greater Control Over Strait of Hormuz Shipping Under Temporary Reopening Plan
Iran is seeking greater authority over shipping movements through the Strait of Hormuz under a temporary proposal being discussed with Oman to reopen the strategically important waterway, according to a senior Iranian source familiar with the negotiations.
Iran Expands Pressure Campaign as Tensions With US Shift Toward Economic and Maritime Leverage
Iran is increasingly relying on economic and maritime pressure rather than direct military confrontation as it seeks to strengthen its position in its ongoing standoff with the United States, according to Gulf officials and analysts cited by Reuters. Instead of pursuing a decisive battlefield victory, Tehran is focusing on a strategy that raises the costs of the conflict for Washington, its regional partners and the global economy.
Modi-Xi Meeting at BRICS Summit 2026 Could Mark a New Phase in India-China Ties
China’s President Xi Jinping could travel to New Delhi for the BRICS Summit 2026 in September, potentially setting the stage for another meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Beijing has not formally confirmed Xi’s participation, but reports cited in the supplied source indicate that preparations are underway for a possible visit.