Billions of dollars connected to Iran are passing through accounts at American banks each year despite sweeping US sanctions intended to isolate Tehran from the global financial system. Iran gains indirect access to dollar-clearing accounts through foreign banks with relationships with American financial institutions, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing Western officials, researchers and banking.
United Nations: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York, where the two discussed key global developments, including the conflicts in West Asia, Ukraine and Sudan, as India formally launched its campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2028–2029 term. The high-level.
Washington: US President Donald Trump has indicated that another Iranian nuclear facility could soon become a target of American military action, saying the site known as Pickaxe Mountain remains under close surveillance and is “on the list” for possible strikes. The remarks, made during an interview with conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt, came as the.
China considers Iran as a second-tier partner while Pakistan continues to occupy a first-tier position. That asymmetry was showcased during the recent conflict in West Asia as China did not send a single warship, missile battery or a soldier after the Israeli and American strikes killed Iran’s then-Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other senior.
New Delhi: The Centre has withdrawn most provisions of the emergency natural gas supply regulation order introduced during the West Asia conflict, citing the resumption of liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments through the Strait of Hormuz following a ceasefire and an improvement in the regional supply situation. Government Cites Resumption of LNG Shipments In an.
New Delhi: India diversified its liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports during the recent West Asia conflict, significantly increasing purchases from the United States, Iran and several other countries to reduce its dependence on the Gulf region. Shift in Import Strategy During Conflict According to a report by Crisil, India’s LPG import profile underwent a notable.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the UAE amid the geopolitical and economic uncertainty in the wake of the West Asia conflict has sent a strong signal of stability and growth opportunities for businesses operating across the India-UAE corridor. For the business community, this continued engagement between both nations sends a very positive message. It.
The Hague: As Prime Minister Modi on Saturday decided to further elevate the bilateral relationship with the Netherlands to a “Strategic Partnership”, the Dutch counterpart Rob Jetten said that in current times of international uncertainty, it is important that the Netherlands can rely on like-minded and valued allies such as India. “Both India and the.
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates on Monday said that its air defences are engaged in dealing with missile attacks and incoming drones, which it said were from Iran. Earlier today, the country also successfully engaged with four cruise missiles launched from Iran, one of which fell in the sea. Sharing the details in a.
New Delhi: In a sharp call for global intervention, Mohammad Hossein Ziyaeenia, the Deputy Representative of Iran’s Supreme Leader in India, has invited international powers, including India, to facilitate an end to regional hostilities while delivering a stern warning to nations allowing US bases on their soil. During an interview, Ziyaeenia framed the current West.