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The discussion between Dr Sreeram Chaulia and Dr Tara Kartha on DD News explored the enduring strategic consequences of the United States’ friendship with Pakistan, tracing its roots back to the early 1970s and extending to the present mediation role in the Iran war of 2026.For over half a century, the United States has repeatedly turned to Pakistan as a geopolitical instrument, even as their
The United States Central Command has confirmed that the dock landing ship USS Rushmore (dock landing ship of the United States Navy) is actively engaged in blockade operations in the Arabian Sea.This announcement underscores Washington’s continued enforcement of naval restrictions in the region.Earlier on Saturday, reports circulated on social media that the guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney
Recent reporting indicates that senior US intelligence circles are viewing Pakistan’s Army Chief, General Asim Munir, as a potential “red flag” in Washington’s backchannel diplomacy with Tehran. Confidential assessments circulating within American security agencies describe him as a possible liability, despite his central role in trying to broker quiet negotiations between the United States
Amid firing by Iranian gunboats that forced two Indian‑flagged tankers to turn back from the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, the tenth Indian‑flagged vessel managed to cross the strait.The ship, Desh Garima, laden with crude oil, was bound for Mumbai port. Iran has been sporadically permitting Indian vessels to sail through since it imposed a blockade on the strategic waterway last month, in the
The representative of Iran’s Supreme Leader in India, Dr Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, has stated that he was unaware of any attacks on Indian tankers near the Strait of Hormuz, while emphasising that the relationship between New Delhi and Tehran remains very strong.His remarks came in the aftermath of the incident involving two Indian-flagged tankers, Jag Arnav and Sanmar Herald, which were directly
India’s Ministry of External Affairs engaged in discussions with Iran’s Ambassador following a firing incident involving an Indian ship near the Strait of Hormuz. Officials sought firm assurances on safe passage for merchant vessels navigating the strategically vital waterway.The meeting came after an Indian vessel came under fire despite prior coordination with Iranian authorities.Sources
India has lodged a formal protest with the Iranian envoy following the gunfire incident near Indian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. On Saturday, the Ministry of External Affairs summoned Iran’s Ambassador to India, Dr Mohammad Fathali, to express its deep concern over the matter.The meeting was chaired by the Foreign Secretary, who underscored the importance India attaches to the safety of
The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday emphasised that New Delhi is closely monitoring the evolving security situation in West Asia. During the weekly media briefing, spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal was asked about Pakistan’s perceived role in facilitating a ceasefire between the United States and Iran. He responded by noting that India is “closely following developments in the West Asian region
Several oil tankers in the Persian Gulf have turned back after attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz, reflecting the uncertainty surrounding Iran’s mixed signals on whether the strategic chokepoint remains open, ET Online reported.Shipowners and oil traders were left in disarray early Saturday as five Greek and Indian tankers halted their journeys, with warnings reportedly broadcast over
The incident involving Indian tankers caught in Iranian gunfire has introduced a new layer of complexity to maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz.According to senior government sources in New Delhi, the episode involved general small arms fire as the vessels navigated a narrow segment of the strait.While the tankers were struck by stray bullets, officials emphasised that the ships were not