US President Donald Trump extended the Iran ceasefire indefinitely at Pakistan’s request to allow more time for talks, even as Tehran escalated tensions by firing on ships and seizing two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor defended India’s approach to the West Asia conflict, rejecting Opposition criticism and dismissing any comparison with Pakistan’s role. He emphasised that India’s priority is peace, stability, and sustained diplomatic engagement in the region
