Iran’s leadership has pushed back sharply against US President Donald Trump’s claim of internal infighting, with multiple senior figures issuing coordinated statements asserting unity behind the Supreme Leader.
US President Donald Trump says the Strait of Hormuz will reopen only after Iran agrees to a deal, while Tehran rejects claims of internal rifts.
Tehran disputes US claims of fresh negotiations and questions Washington’s intent, while American officials insist progress is underway ahead of a critical ceasefire deadline.
Diplomatic efforts continue alongside rising military pressure as global concerns grow over shipping routes, nuclear tensions, and the fragile ceasefire between Washington and Tehran.
Both Washington and Tehran claim the other walked away from 21 hours of negotiations in Islamabad, and their accounts of why differ sharply.
Fresh statements from Washington and Tehran point to deeper confrontation, even as indirect messaging, shipping fears and regional diplomacy keep the possibility of a wider crisis alive.
Markets react, oil prices surge, and global pressure builds as the US hints at exit while Iran doubles down on military readiness and distrust in negotiations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday and condemned attacks on critical infrastructure in the ongoing war in West Asia while underlining the importance of safeguarding the freedom of navigation.
The Prime Minister strongly condemned recent attacks targeting critical infrastructure in the region, noting that such incidents pose a serious threat to regional stability.
India is closely watching the West Asia crisis as PM Modi speaks with Iran’s president, focusing on protecting Indians in the region and keeping global energy routes open.
