US President Donald Trump (Source: Internet)
New Delhi: The peace talks between America and Iran in Islamabad failed, after which tension in the Middle East has increased rapidly. No concrete agreement could be reached from the talks, and the distrust between the two sides deepened.
US President Donald Trump gave a very strong statement regarding Iran. He claimed that Iran has already suffered a lot in this conflict. According to him, Iran's military capability has weakened and its strategic strength has decreased. Trump also said that Iran will not be allowed to make nuclear weapons under any circumstances. He indicated that if Iran did not accept his conditions, no deal was possible.
The situation regarding the Strait of Hormuz has become more serious. According to reports, sea routes have been affected following the US actions, and some ships had to turn back. A large part of the global oil trade passes through this region, so any tension here can have an impact on the entire world economy. America has warned that strict action will be taken against any provocation.
After Donald Trump's statements, China has also clarified its stand. China says it will continue its energy and trade agreements with Iran and will not accept interference in the region. China's defense minister indicated that Chinese ships will continue to pass through this sea route. It is clear that China has become active in this crisis to protect its strategic interests.
Amidst the tension, Pakistan has intensified efforts for mediation between the two countries. At the same time, Russia also seems to be active towards a diplomatic solution. On the other hand, India has also clarified that freedom of navigation should be maintained in Hormuz and the conflict should be resolved through dialogue.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has warned that if the US initiates a ground conflict, it will respond on a large scale. This has made the situation more sensitive.
