Strategic Distance
The renewed war between the United States and Iran has again placed American and Israeli military interests on apparently common ground.
The renewed war between the United States and Iran has again placed American and Israeli military interests on apparently common ground.
Fresh statements from Tehran and Washington point to deepening confrontation, with both sides hardening their public positions even as the US says it remains open to diplomacy.
The Pentagon told lawmakers the conflict has already cost $37.5 billion and warned of readiness shortfalls without additional funding, while also alleging Russia and China are enabling Iran's military operations.
Explosions were reported across southern and central Iran after the US announced a new military offensive, while Kuwait activated air defences and regional tensions continued to spread.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed it received intelligence from individuals in Jordan to strike US military targets, as Washington continued air strikes and regional tensions spread across the Gulf.
Fresh US military flights into Israel and Donald Trump’s warning to Tehran have intensified concerns over another escalation in the already fragile West Asia conflict.
Fresh tensions erupted between Washington and Havana after US intelligence claims linked Cuba’s growing drone programme to possible threats near Florida and Guantanamo Bay.
Trump disclosed fresh details of his talks with Xi Jinping, including discussions on Taiwan tensions, AI safeguards, Iran and a major Boeing aircraft deal.
The developments come as PM Modi heads to Abu Dhabi, with maritime security and Gulf tensions likely to figure in bilateral discussions.
At the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi, Iran sought stronger international backing while warning that rising regional instability would impact all sides.
