Iran after ceasefire with US: Holding ground in an uncertain pause

[ad_1] AI image used for representative purposes For weeks, the US–Israel war with Iran was measured in strikes, targets, and retaliation across multiple fronts. Now, under a fragile two‑week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan and announced on April 7, the metric has shifted. The immediate focus is no longer just on battlefield damage, but on whether […]

Middle East War: Hormuz supply crunch: Rising energy prices impact roads, airlines and restaurants

[ad_1] As the Middle East war has stretched beyond a month, energy prices have soared sharply, sending ripples across the globe. Iran’s chokehold of Strait of Hormuz has pushed fuel costs higher, hitting energy supplies for major economies. The impact is visible in multiple sectors in India, with higher costs of fuel and petrochemical products […]

Is Saudi Arabia calling the shots? Crown Prince MBS urging Trump to keep Iran war alive – report

[ad_1] Donald Trump with Saudi crown prince (Image/AP) As the war in the Middle East enters its fourth week, a new report has revealed that Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been urging US President Donald Trump to continue military operations against Iran. He described the conflict as a critical moment to reshape […]

PM Modi on Middle East war; lists key steps taken on oil & LPG – warns of lasting fallout

[ad_1] “The West Asia war set unprecedented challenges for India too,” he said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday described the situation in the Middle East as “worrisome,” noting that it is significantly affecting the global economy as well as people’s livelihoods. “The West Asia war set unprecedented challenges for India too. The West Asia […]

Pakistan cancels Republic Day parade as Middle East war triggers oil crisis, strains fuel supplies

[ad_1] Pakistan army (PTI file photo) There will be no Republic Day parade in Pakistan this year, as Islamabad has cancelled its March 23 ceremonial event due to the Middle East crisis, which has triggered an oil crisis in Pakistan amid rising tensions in the Gulf region, the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s office confirmed, according […]

What is Jones Act? Trump waives 100-year-old shipping law for 60 days amid Iran war to ease fuel prices

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump has announced a temporary 60-day waiver of the century-old Jones Act, a move aimed at easing rising energy prices as global oil markets remain volatile due to escalating tensions involving Iran.The decision allows foreign-flagged ships to transport fuel and other essential commodities between US ports, a major shift from long-standing […]

‘This time, it will be a regional war’: Khamenei warns US’ Middle East allies; slams Trump’s ‘rhetoric’

[ad_1] Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (File photo) Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Sunday warned the United States’ Middle East allies that any potential US attack on the Islamic Republic would trigger a regional war, amid heightened tensions between the two countries following deadly domestic protests in Iran.Speaking at a legislative session, Khamenei told Iranians […]