WASHINGTON, United States — The United States expects a possible agreement between Iran and Oman that could restore commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, while Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have signed a mutual defense pact amid escalating regional tensions. The developments came as Washington continued diplomatic efforts to contain the wider conflict involving Iran, Israel and Iranian-backed groups.
टैग: Gulf Security
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.