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How Pakistan became the primary mediator between the US and Iran

Pakistan has emerged as a central diplomatic broker in the conflict between the US and Iran. When announcing a pause to the US operation to guide stranded vessels through the Strait of Hormuz on May 6, Donald Trump said he had made the decision “based on the request of Pakistan”.

The Conversation · May 7

Trump Halted Hormuz Operation After Saudi Arabia Refused Military Access - REPORT

President Donald Trump's abrupt decision to pause "Project Freedom," the U.S. military operation aimed at reopening shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, reportedly came after Saudi Arabia refused to allow American forces access to its airspace and military facilities, according to NBC News.

Latin Times · May 7

Yara CEO says there is only one way to respond to the crisis in the Gulf: do everything better

As tensions around the Strait of Hormuz test global supply chains, Yara International CEO Svein Tore Holsether is leaning into disruption—using technology, scale, and operational discipline to turn geopolitical risk into competitive edge

Fortune · May 7

French carrier group moves south of Suez ahead of conditional UK-French Hormuz mission

The carrier’s southward move puts French air assets within range of the strait without entering the Gulf, where the US Navy has been blockading Iranian ports since 13 April.

Euronews · May 6

US declares war in Iran ‘over’ to avoid row with Congress over whether it was legal

Operation Epic Fury is over. Or at least, that’s what the US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, announced on May 5, describing any further US action in the Gulf as purely “defensive”.

The Conversation · May 6

US Aircraft Declared An Emergency Over Qatar: Why the KC-135 Stratotanker Sent Distress Signal Mid-Air

A US Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker issued a '7700' distress signal over the Persian Gulf, raising concerns about potential in-flight emergencies

International Business Times UK · May 6

Gulf NRIs are dumping real estate, and betting big on India’s stock market

GCC-based NRIs are shifting investments from Indian real estate to equities and financial assets, driven by geopolitical uncertainty and a preference for structured strategies. Despite concerns, investors are making disciplined allocation decisions, with Indian equities emerging as the preferred asset class for wealth creation.

The Economic Times · May 6

Nations with ‘equity stake’ in Strait of Hormuz should assist, says US general

The White House has been deeply critical of the response by the UK and other allies to the Gulf crisis.

Evening Standard · May 5

What is Project Freedom? Experts warn Trump’s plan to escort ships through Hormuz could backfire

The president announced an audacious bid to use the might of the US Navy to escort ships through the waterway

The Independent UK · May 5

The Ceasefire Is Over: US and Iran Exchanging Missile Strikes as UAE Claims It Was Hit by Iranian Drones

The fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran has collapsed, leading to renewed military exchanges in the Persian Gulf and raising fears of a broader regional conflict.

International Business Times UK · May 5