The Israeli ambassador outlined Israel's position on Pakistan, regional security challenges and economic opportunities, while highlighting India's growing importance in shaping West Asia's future.
Fresh security concerns emerged in the Gulf after Kuwait reported missile and drone interceptions, while negotiations between Washington and Tehran continued without a final breakthrough.
Trump ruled out any Iran-Oman control over the Strait of Hormuz and said the US would continue monitoring the strategic waterway amid tense regional negotiations.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei sharpened his attack on the US military presence in West Asia while Washington continued diplomatic talks with Tehran over a possible agreement.
Iran says ongoing negotiations with the US are currently aimed at ending the conflict, while Trump insists Washington will not sign a “bad deal” with Tehran.
Fresh military strike planning by the Trump administration and Iran’s warning that talks remain distant have pushed West Asia tensions back to the brink.
Pakistan’s role in Iran-US diplomacy appears to be expanding, with General Asim Munir expected in Tehran amid indirect negotiations and growing pressure from Washington.
Indian equity markets traded higher on Thursday in early deals amid hopes of easing tensions in West Asia after Iran said it was reviewing latest proposal to end the conflict.
Fresh diplomatic exchanges between Tehran and Washington have revived hopes of a breakthrough weeks after a ceasefire paused direct conflict involving Iran, the US and Israel.
Despite the downgrade, India is expected to remain among the world’s fastest-growing major economies.
