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The remarks by Prime Minister Keir Starmer come at a moment of heightened tension in West Asia, with the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed due to the ongoing war in Iran.Starmer emphasised that while the conflict will inevitably affect the United Kingdom, it is not Britain’s war, and the government will not be drawn into direct involvement. His focus was on de-escalation and ensuring the
China and Pakistan have jointly proposed a five-point plan aimed at halting the escalating war in the Middle East and restoring stability to the Gulf region. This initiative emerged from high-level talks in Beijing between Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi.The announcement underscores the growing diplomatic coordination between the two nations amid
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar conducted a telephonic discussion with Portuguese Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel, centring on the escalating conflict in West Asia and opportunities to bolster bilateral ties between India and Portugal.In a post on X dated Tuesday, Jaishankar described the exchange as "a good conversation," highlighting their shared views on the volatile West Asia situation.
Iran has firmly rejected claims that Pakistan attempted to mediate between Tehran and other parties, stressing that no such engagement took place.The Iranian Foreign Ministry clarified that Pakistan’s forums and initiatives are their own, and Iran had not participated in any mediation process.This statement comes in response to reports suggesting Islamabad had sought to play a role in easing
The United States has reportedly carried out a major strike on Iran’s Isfahan, deploying 900-kilogram bunker buster bombs against what officials described as an ammunition depot.The attack, conducted in coordination with Israel, triggered a series of secondary explosions that lit up the night sky and sent shockwaves across the city. Footage of the blasts was shared online by President Donald
Gulf allies of the United States, spearheaded by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, are privately urging President Donald Trump to press on with the war against Iran.They argue that a month of US-led bombing has not sufficiently weakened Tehran. Officials from the US, Gulf states, and Israel confirm these discussions, highlighting a shift from initial reservations to calls for
Israel has intensified its military campaign against Iran, with the Israel Defence Forces announcing another wave of strikes on Tehran. According to the IDF, the latest sorties targeted critical infrastructure linked to Iran’s weapons production industries.These included facilities manufacturing components for a range of weapons, sites producing engines for unmanned aerial vehicles, and a
According to a TOI report, Israel’s Deputy Ambassador to India, Fleur Hassan-Nahoum, has sparked a significant diplomatic conversation by declaring India a superior mediator compared to Pakistan in resolving the escalating crisis in West Asia.Speaking at a public forum, she emphasised India’s rising stature as a balanced and credible voice on the global stage, while dismissing Pakistan’s efforts
The safe arrival of the Indian LPG tankers ‘Jag Vasant’ and ‘Pine Gas’ at domestic ports marks a significant breakthrough in India’s maritime diplomacy amidst the ongoing regional conflict.Both vessels successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz by adhering to specific transit corridors approved by Tehran, which required them to track the Iranian coastline closely.This movement follows the
US President Donald Trump has described the current situation in Iran as a "big day," amid claims that American military strikes have devastated key Iranian assets. In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated that the US military, which he called the "finest and most lethal in the World," had destroyed many long-sought-after targets in the country. He concluded with "God bless you all! President DJT.