Try GOLD - Free
Crisis in the Middle East
The Political and Business Daily
|June 19, 2025
FOR years now, the trouble-prone Middle East has witnessed a triangular conflict between Israel, Iran and the Arab states of the Gulf -- principally Saudi Arabia and the UAE with the US, China and Russia lending their support to the rival sides depending upon the geopolitical developments at a given point of time.
The Gulf states are the traditional allies of the US, while Iran has steadily shifted to the China-Russia camp. Israel continues to receive unconditional backing from the US, and the Trump Presidency has even tried to bring about an understanding of Israel with the UAE through the so-called Abraham Accords - leaving the scope for Saudi Arabia also signing in later. At present, however, confrontation between Israel and Iran is at its peak, and because of the total support of the Trump administration for Israel and behind-the-scenes involvement of the China-Russia axis in favour of Iran, the escalating tension in the Middle East would have the potential for causing a global level conflict.
Following the terror attack by Hamas on Israel on October 7 2023, Israel launched a war in Gaza in which more than 40,000 Palestinians have been killed so far. The humanitarian crisis created in Gaza has drawn attention of the entire world and compelled Israel to develop a plan of distributing aid to civilians through hubs controlled by it. Confident of an unflinching support from President Trump, Israel has refused to accept the idea of a ceasefire. Meanwhile, a radicalised Hamas has been embraced by Iran, which has added to the strength of the Islamic Republic against Israel. President Trump has resolved to find a way out of the Middle East crisis and made his first foreign visit of the second term to this region in May.
Following a surprise meeting with the non-radical new Syrian President, Ahmad Al Sharra, Trump lifted economic sanctions on Syria, and this led to celebrations across that country. In other bold steps, Trump initiated the signing of a ceasefire with the Houthis of Yemen and moved for holding direct talks with Iranthese were welcomed by Arab states but opposed by Israel.
This story is from the June 19, 2025 edition of The Political and Business Daily.
Subscribe to Magzter GOLD to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 10,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
MORE STORIES FROM The Political and Business Daily
The Political and Business Daily
Institutional deliveries rose to 89 pc due to efforts of ASHA, health workers: JP Nadda
UNION Health Minister J P Nadda on Thursday highlighted that institutional deliveries, or childbirths at a health facility, in India have risen to 89 per cent, up from 79 per cent, owing to the dedicated efforts of ASHA workers and frontline health personnel.
1 min
October 10, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Centre demands action against officials for tribal school built on forest land in Odisha
THE Union environment ministry has asked the Odisha government to take action against officials responsible for allowing construction of an Ekalavya Model Residential School (EMRS) in Keonjhar district without mandatory forest clearance.
1 min
October 10, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Modi invites global businesses to participate in India's growth story
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday invited global businesses to participate in India's growth story, which is the fastest-growing large economy in the world.
1 min
October 10, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Judicial officers having 7 years of experience at Bar entitled to become ADJ under bar quota: SC
THE Supreme Court, in a significant verdict on Thursday, held that judicial officers who have completed seven years of practice as advocates prior to joining the bench can be considered for appointment as district judges against vacancies reserved for members of the Bar.
1 min
October 10, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India, Australia sign 3 pacts to expand defence relations
INDIA and Australia on Thursday signed three key pacts including one on information sharing, to further expand their bilateral defence and military ties following \"productive\" talks between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Australian counterpart Richard Marles in Canberra.
1 min
October 10, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Deter any attempt of terrorists to exploit snowfall for infiltration: Shah tells forces
UNION Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday told top security officials to maintain heightened vigil in Jammu and Kashmir, warning that terrorists may attempt to exploit snowfall to infiltrate across the border.
1 min
October 10, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Hungarian writer László Krasznahorkai set to recieve Nobel Prize in literature
HUNGARIAN writer László Krasznahorkai, whose philosophical, bleakly funny novels often unfold in single sentences, won the Nobel Prize in literature Thursday for his \"compelling and visionary oeuvre that, in the midst of apocalyptic terror, reaffirms the power of art.
1 min
October 10, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Susumu, Robson, Omar Yaghi win Nobel Prize in chemistry for molecular work
SCIENTISTS Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar M Yaghi won the Nobel Prize in chemistry on Wednesday for their work in the development of metal-organic frameworks that dates back to 1989.
2 mins
October 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Bihar polls: Marathon dailogues to resolve seat-sharing tussle
THE ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the opposition INDIA bloc on Wednesday held hectic parleys to iron out the differences over seat-sharing with their respective allies, who are jostling for more seats in the next month's high-stakes Bihar polls.
2 mins
October 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
PM slams Cong over Mumbai terror attack
Says INC weakened anti-terror fight, must tell who prevented military response after 26/11
2 mins
October 09, 2025
Listen
Translate
Change font size