Iran Saudi Talks: Diplomatic activities are continuously intensifying amid increasing tension in the Middle East. On the one hand, the Foreign Ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia talked on phone and discussed the latest developments in the region and the situation created after America’s military action, while on the other hand, US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also talked on phone and discussed the issues of strategic coordination and regional security between the two countries.

Conversation between the foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia

There was a phone conversation between Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan. According to the Iranian Foreign Ministry, the two leaders discussed in detail the recent developments in the region and the situation arising after the US military action. During the talks, both sides shared their views regarding the current situation and agreed to continue consultations on regional developments. This conversation has taken place at a time when tensions have increased throughout the Middle East. Meanwhile, Iran is continuously maintaining diplomatic contacts with many countries, so that dialogue can be continued on the regional situation.

There was also a phone conversation between Trump and Netanyahu

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump also spoke on phone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday. In a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, it was said that in continuation of the ongoing talks between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump, the two leaders once again discussed on the phone this evening.

Consensus reached on maintaining close coordination

According to the statement, the two leaders agreed to maintain close coordination between the US and Israel in different areas. President Trump also informed Prime Minister Netanyahu about recent American developments in the Gulf region.

The issue of Erdogan’s statements and security zone also came up

During the phone conversation, Prime Minister Netanyahu also raised the issue of the seriousness of the statements made by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his officials against the existence of Israel. Along with this, he also stressed the need to maintain a security zone on Israel’s borders.

Iran US Deal: Iran has given a big statement regarding the proposed peace agreement between America and Iran. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Baghai has clearly said that America will be responsible for any violation of the agreement. He said that it is the responsibility of America to fully fulfill its commitments under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

Will also be responsible for the action of regional allies

Ismail Baghai said that America will be held responsible not only for its actions, but also in case of violation of the agreement by its allies and other parties present in the region. He said that it is the responsibility of the American side to ensure respect for the agreement.

Compromise does not mean forgetting crimes

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson also clarified that reaching the Memorandum of Understanding does not mean that past incidents and crimes have been forgiven or forgotten. He said that Iran will not compromise in any way with its national security and interests.

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Preliminary agreement prepared with the mediation of Pakistan

According to the information, the preliminary agreement made between America and Iran has been possible mainly due to the mediation of Pakistan. According to Pakistani officials, this agreement will start with two important steps. In the first phase, Iran will lift its sanctions imposed on the Strait of Hormuz and along with this the US will end its naval blockade imposed on Iranian ports.

Proposal for 60 days talks

After this, both the countries will hold detailed talks for the next 60 days on issues like Iran’s nuclear program and removal of American sanctions on it. However, the complete draft of the agreement has not yet been made public and its terms have been kept confidential.

Israel not part of the agreement

Meanwhile, Israel has indicated that it will not stop its military operations in Lebanon. Israel’s Defense Minister said on Monday that the country will not retreat from the areas it occupies in Lebanon. It is noteworthy that Israel, along with America, had started a military campaign against Iran on February 28, but it is not a part of this new agreement. A spokesman for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said Israel would continue to respond to any threats against its security.

Lebanon issue can become a big obstacle

Iran has already made it clear that any agreement to end the war must also include ending the ongoing conflict in Lebanon. In such a situation, Israel’s stance may pose a new challenge to this agreement.

Relations with Hezbollah, Houthi and Iraqi groups remain intact

According to reports, Iran’s relations with its allies such as Lebanon’s Hezbollah, Yemen’s Houthi rebels and Iraq’s Shia militias remain as strong as before. So far, no such information has come to light that any special provision has been included in the proposed agreement regarding Iranian support to these organizations. However, the picture may become more clear after the final documents are made public.

Foreign Minister said – do not trust America, but talks continue

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also said on Monday that Iran is trying to develop understanding with America, but there is still a lack of trust between the two countries. In an interview given to Iranian state television, Araghchi said that the incidents of America breaking earlier agreements and not fulfilling its commitments are still fresh in Iran’s memory.

‘Moving forward considering past experiences’

Araghchi said, “The incidents of America breaking its promises and not following its agreements are on our minds. That is why we are pursuing the current understanding and further talks on the basis of complete caution and distrust.” He said that despite this, Iran is trying to create more and more economic opportunities for the country and the Foreign Ministry does not want to lose any opportunity, but will not be completely dependent on any opportunity.

After US President Donald Trump announced the deal with Iran, the whole world is hopeful that the energy supply chain will now be normal. Trump has announced that an agreement to end the war between America and Iran has been finalized. The peace agreement is to be signed in Switzerland on June 19. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has welcomed this peace agreement. After this deal, India’s Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas issued a statement saying that there is no shortage of petrol and diesel in the country.

India’s statement on LPG, petrol and diesel

Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, said, ‘The supply of petrol, diesel and LPG in the country remains stable. Refineries are working at their full capacity and crude oil stock is also being maintained in sufficient quantity. However, sales at some retail outlets are unusually high. The main reason for this is that industrial, direct, institutional and commercial customers are now purchasing fuel from retail outlets, due to which sales have increased there.

Hormuz will be opened without toll: Trump

Trump has said in his ex-post that a deal has been made with Iran on the basis of which Hormuz will be opened without toll. Trump has also issued orders to lift the naval blockade. The agreement between the US and Iran to end the 107-day long conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz is expected to provide relief to India’s economy on many fronts. This agreement is likely to accelerate India’s exports to West Asia, give impetus to manufacturing activities and stabilize the rupee.

Decline in imports from Gulf countries

The conflict disrupted global energy supplies, sent crude oil prices above $100 per barrel, and brought the entire West Asia to the brink of a broader regional conflict. This conflict started on February 28, when America and Israel started military operations against Iran’s nuclear program. Its impact was clearly visible on India’s exports. The country’s exports declined by 7.44 percent to $38.92 billion in March, which is the biggest decline in five months. According to the report of news agency PTI, imports from Gulf countries also fell by 51.64 percent during this period.

India’s total trade with JCC

India’s total trade with the Gulf Cooperation Council (JCC) shows a mixed trend. In 2024-25, India’s exports increased by almost one percent to $ 57 billion, while imports increased by 15.33 percent to $ 121.7 billion. United Arab Emirates was India’s third largest trading partner. In 2025-26, exports increased by two percent to $37.4 billion and imports to $63.9 billion, resulting in a trade deficit of $26.53 billion.

Saudi Arabia was the fifth largest partner. Exports declined by 12.55 percent to $110.28 billion, while imports increased by 2.22 percent to $30.8 billion and trade deficit stood at $20.5 billion. Exports to Qatar declined by 3.7 percent to $1.62 billion and imports declined by 1.37 percent to $12.3 billion, leaving the deficit at $10.7 billion.

Exports to Oman declined by one percent to $4.02 billion and imports increased by 9.43 percent to $7.16 billion and the loss was $3.14 billion. Exports to Kuwait were $1.65 billion, imports were $7.91 billion and the deficit was $6.26 billion. Exports to Bahrain were $779 million, imports were $887.7 million and the loss was $108.7 million.

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Indian killed in Kuwait attack: The Indian Embassy in Kuwait on Wednesday confirmed that an Indian citizen was killed in Iran’s attack on Kuwait International Airport. This attack happened when tension had increased again in the Gulf area. Iran launched missile and drone attacks on targets in Kuwait and Bahrain. Here, America has conducted army operations near Hormuz.

Kuwait’s Health Minister has said that at least 63 people have been injured in this attack. These include airport employees and passengers. According to Kuwaiti officials, Iran’s drone and missile attack has caused damage to airport facilities and diplomatic missions. One person has died among them. Many others have been injured. Flights at Kuwait International Airport have been temporarily stopped.

Strongly condemn the attack on Kuwait International Airport

The Indian Foreign Ministry has issued a statement regarding this entire matter. He has said that we strongly condemn the attack on Kuwait International Airport today. An Indian citizen died in this. Many of our citizens have been injured. Since the war in the Middle East began, we have repeatedly stressed that civilians and civilian infrastructure must not be targeted. We once again appeal to all parties to stop such attacks.

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Our statement on the attack on Kuwait International Airport

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— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) June 3, 2026

Will the ceasefire be broken?

The Civil Aviation Authority later announced that Kuwait Airways was resuming flights from Terminal 4 after assessing the damage and implementing safety measures. The recent attack has also made the ceasefire in April tense. Oil prices increased by more than 2 percent. There remains uncertainty around Hormuz.

Bahrain’s army said that it intercepted three missiles and several drones. This action took place at a time when Iran claimed that it had targeted the headquarters of the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain. Besides, an airbase and helicopters located in another regional country were also attacked.

The US military said that two Iranian missiles fired at Kuwait either fell before reaching their targets. Or it broke apart in the air. Other ballistic missiles have also failed to hit their designated targets.

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Tariq Rahman: In the results of the general elections held in Bangladesh, Bangladesh Nationalist Party led by Tariq Rahman has got a big victory. This election is the first after the violence of July 2024, which ended the long rule of then Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and she had to leave the country. Now everyone’s eyes are on whether the new government will move closer to India or lean towards Pakistan and China.

Tariq Rehman’s comeback story

60 year old Tariq Rehman comes from a big political family. He is the son of former President Ziaur Rehman and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia. He left the country in 2017 following allegations of corruption and money laundering and remained in exile for nearly 17 years. He returned after his mother’s death in December 2025. A huge crowd welcomed his return. On the lines of the famous speech of American leader Martin Luther King Jr., he said from the stage, ‘I have a plan for Bangladesh’ and with this he started his election campaign.

India’s first step
On Friday morning, India took the initiative to congratulate the new leader. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Tariq Rahman and his party on the victory and said that India wants a democratic, progressive and inclusive Bangladesh. The message was simple, but its meaning was clear, India wants stable relations, leaving behind the turmoil of the last 18 months, growing closeness to China and Pakistan and attacks on minorities.

Why is India closely monitoring
This election is very important for India because which direction the new government takes can affect the politics and security of the entire South Asia. India is keeping its eyes on three things – first, whether a new alliance of Pakistan-China-Bangladesh should be formed. Second, border and internal security, especially illegal infiltration and tensions after Sheikh Hasina. Third, trade, although India has an advantage in this because it has a surplus of about 10 billion dollars and it supplies a large amount of raw cotton to the textile industry of Bangladesh.

Circumstances were different during Hasina’s era

During Hasina’s time, relations between Delhi and Dhaka were considered stable. Her party Awami League is out of this election and death penalty case is also pending against Hasina. His government worked with India on issues like trade, traffic, border security and water sharing. India definitely wanted him to remain in power, but now the reality has changed. Tariq Rahman himself has said that he will respect India’s interests, which marks a slight departure from his mother’s “Bangladesh First” policy. At present Delhi is on a wait and see policy.

Relief for India without Jamaat
A good news for India is that the fundamentalist organization Jamaat-e-Islami is not going to become a partner in the government this time. If this had happened, there could have been more tension in the relations and there would have been a danger of increasing trouble in North-East India through Pakistan.

Concern over Pak-China link
India fears that if Dhaka gets too close to Pakistan, the security of North-East India may be affected. China can also benefit from this, which has been claiming Arunachal Pradesh. China’s presence is already visible, especially in big projects like the modernization of Mongla Port. These projects may be in the name of business, but experts believe that China can also make them suitable for military use in future. Such examples already exist in Sri Lanka and Pakistan, and this increases India’s concern.

What next?
Due to Jamaat’s stay outside, it is believed that Tariq Rehman’s government will not adopt a very confrontational path with India, although relations may be more transactional than friendship. That means it will take time for the picture to become clear, but it is certain that Dhaka’s direction will impact the politics of the entire region.

Saudi Arabia on Sunday (October 19) welcomed the ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan following the recent border clashes. Besides, he also appreciated the mediation of Qatar and Türkiye, who helped in the talks held in Doha.

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry said that this agreement will work to immediately implement the ceasefire and create the necessary mechanism to maintain long-term peace between the two countries. “The Saudi Foreign Ministry welcomes that Pakistan and Afghanistan signed an immediate ceasefire during the talks in Doha and agreed to establish mechanisms to ensure lasting peace and stability,” the statement said.

Saudi Arabia supported

Saudi Arabia supported all efforts to promote peace and security and reiterated its promise to ensure stability and prosperity for the people of Pakistan and Afghanistan. “The state supports all efforts that bring peace and stability and is committed to ensuring security, stability and prosperity for the people of both countries,” the statement said, adding that the Foreign Ministry expressed hope that the agreement will reduce tensions along the shared border of the two countries. The statement further said, “We hope that this step will help in ending the tension on the border.”

What did Qatar say?

Earlier, Qatar had told that Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire and further meetings will be held to maintain it. The Doha talks mediated by Qatar and Türkiye are being considered a major diplomatic success in this matter. A day before the talks, Pakistan had violated the ceasefire in Afghanistan’s south-eastern province of Paktika, killing 17 people, including three Afghan cricket players. Many civilians were harmed in the air strikes.

What did Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar say?

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar also welcomed the ceasefire and said that the next meeting will be held in Türkiye, in which both sides will work on monitoring and stabilization of the ceasefire.

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