The Republicans have found themselves struggling to gather the required votes to dismiss the Democrat-backed legislation that would compel President Donald Trump to back off from the Iran war, delaying …
Middle East
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Asim Munir Expected in Tehran for Talks as US-Iran Diplomacy Intensifies
by UNIby UNI 3 minutes readPakistan Army Chief Asim Munir is visiting Tehran on May 21 as mediation efforts between the United States and Iran intensify. The Iranian state media reported that Munir has been …
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The Sermon of the Spent: India’s Brittle Grandeur and the Hormuz Reckoning
by TN Ashokby TN Ashok 7 minutes readIn the high-stakes theatre of Indian politics, the costume change from the “Vishwa Guru” (Global Teacher) in a bespoke waistcoat to the ascetic monk in a hair shirt has never …
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South Asia Notes: Stock Taking of Challenges and Opportunities for Indian Diplomacy
by Elizabeth Roche 2 minutes readThe West Asia/Middle East crisis, India’s neighborhood, the China challenge, the state of multilateralism and multipolarity were some of the themes discussed at this year’s Heads of Missions meeting in …
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US to Move UNSC Resolution on Hormuz, Warns Iran of Controlling Global Waterway
by UNIby UNI 3 minutes readThe United States is set to move a resolution at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) against Iran’s attempts to control the Strait of Hormuz, with US Secretary of State …
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Opinion: Framework For a Deal or Wish List?
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 6 minutes readBy the time the conflict in the Middle East hopefully comes to a close, the word “deal” should perhaps be the most used in the media, by the media, and …
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Rubio Calls War Powers Act “Unconstitutional,” Labels Hezbollah an Iranian Weapon
by UNIby UNI 5 minutes readWith Congressional votes on the horizon challenging the administration’s military operations in Iran, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio showed no hesitation and called the War Powers Act flatly unconstitutional, …
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Trump Launched ‘Project Freedom’ Due to Rising Frustration Over Diplomatic Stalemate with Iran: US official
by UNIby UNI 2 minutes readPresident Donald Trump’s newly launched naval operation – codenamed ‘Project Freedom’ – aimed at breaking the deadlock in the Strait of Hormuz, comes amid increasing frustration in Washington over a …
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South Asia Notes: The Other Maritime Choke Point in Asia
by Elizabeth Roche 2 minutes readIt’s been two months since the start of the US-Israel war in Iran. It’s a war that has underlined the importance of geography in keeping the global commons – in …
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Trump Highlights Strait of Hormuz Blockade, Pitches Strategic Gains Amid Oil Flow Disruptions
by UNIby UNI 2 minutes readUS President Donald Trump said the ongoing naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz is not only a military operation but also a move with significant economic and commercial implications, …