Key Points The Iran crisis is forcing Gulf leaders into a more coordinated posture, and the message from the region is increasingly clear: a ceasefire alone may not be enough. Reuters reports that Gulf Arab states want any diplomatic outcome to go beyond stopping the shooting and instead address Iran’s missile and drone capabilities, as … Read more
Key points Pakistan’s latest diplomatic move puts Islamabad at the center of one of the most dangerous crises in the region. Reuters reports that Pakistan is hosting talks with Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt to explore ways to end the Iran war and prevent further escalation, with the broader goal of helping bridge the gap … Read more
Key points Iran starts to formalize its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz with a “toll booth” regime Iran is turning a wartime disruption into a more organized system. According to AP, the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps is enforcing a de facto “toll booth” model in the Strait of Hormuz, where vessels may be required … Read more
Key points Asia Struggles to find fuel oil— what’s happening, in one line A near-halt in tanker transits through the Strait of Hormuz after attacks and heightened risks has choked fuel-oil flows from key Gulf suppliers into Asia, pushing bunker and feedstock prices sharply higher and forcing refiners and industrial users to cut output. Why … Read more