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More than 1.5 million foreign pilgrims converged on Mecca this week as tensions with Iran escalated, casting a shadow over the world’s largest religious gathering. Saudi authorities reported the first arrivals on Sunday, just days after Iran threatened retaliation following a deadly strike on its consulate in Damascus.
As the Iran conflict escalates, the international community grapples with differing goals and strategies. While most nations seek a swift resolution, the terms of peace remain a contentious issue.
Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar expresses optimism as negotiations with Iran aim to alleviate shipping hurdles in the critical Strait of Hormuz. The region's geopolitical tensions have long posed challenges for global trade.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accuses European allies of pressuring Kyiv to restart a crucial oil pipeline. The dispute centers on energy security and geopolitical leverage.