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Sergio Gor speaking with NDTV’s veteran defence & strategic affairs journalist Vishnu SomThe United States has expressed openness to India playing a role in efforts to end the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, but stressed that the decision rests entirely with New Delhi. Speaking to NDTV, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said Washington would welcome India’s involvement, just as it has
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held a phone call
to discuss the situation in the Middle East and bilateral cooperation.
This was their first conversation since Washington and Tehran struck a
ceasefire deal. The call lasted about 40 minutes, during which both leaders
emphasised the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz
Jinping with Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al NahyanChinese President Xi Jinping has outlined a four-point proposal aimed at promoting peace and stability in the Middle East. The announcement was made during his meeting with Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and comes at a time when the United States and Iran are considering
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has intensified India’s strategic engagement with Germany during his visit to Berlin, marking a significant step in what both sides are calling a “new strategic phase” of Indo-German relations.His consultations with senior German officials and policy experts underscored India’s growing role as a stabilising force in a turbulent global order.Following a
Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) carried out a series of strikes against Hezbollah terrorist infrastructures in the village of Aadaysit Marjaayoun in southern Lebanon on Monday night.The operation followed increased activity by Hezbollah in the area, which had become a focal point for hostile actions in recent weeks.Since the outbreak of war with Iran on 28 February, Hezbollah has launched
Outgoing Mossad Director David Barnea has declared that Israel’s campaign against Iran will not be considered complete until the country’s ruling system is replaced. Speaking at the intelligence agency’s Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony, he delivered one of his clearest statements yet linking the ongoing conflict to the future of the Islamic Republic itself.He emphasised, “Our commitment will
A Malawi-flagged tanker owned by a Chinese company has reportedly passed through the Strait of Hormuz despite an ongoing United States blockade targeting Iranian-linked shipping. The vessel, named Rich Starry, is owned by Full Star Shipping Ltd, which is connected to Shanghai Xuanrun Shipping Co Ltd.It has been under US sanctions since 2023 due to alleged ties to Iran. Prior to April 2023, the
The gathering ended with encouraging words, even as Israel continued to refuse to halt its military campaign against Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon.
While the talks between Israel and Lebanon in Washington did not yield a cease-fire agreement, both sides agreed to “launch direct negotiations” after having “productive discussions,” according to a statement from the U.S. State Department.
A meeting between Israeli and Lebanese officials in Washington came as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports entered its second day.