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.
Trump claimed Iran was eager for negotiations as the US Senate passed a resolution seeking to restrict presidential powers for military action against Tehran.
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on the ongoing West Asia conflict and its global impact said the present geopolitical uncertainties should be viewed as an opportunity for India to strengthen business processes, undertake faster reforms, build greater resilience, and reinforce supply chains.
For months, Washington and Tel Aviv projected the confrontation with Iran as a campaign designed to fundamentally alter the strategic balance in West Asia.
Trump said Gulf nations requested a brief pause in planned US military action against Iran as diplomatic efforts intensified over Tehran’s nuclear programme.
Central minister of state for coal and mines, Satish Chandra Dubey, on Wednesday said the coal sector must support the country “at these crucial hour”, citing global energy challenges and the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
