Author: Jennylyn Gleave
Jennylyn Gleave
Jennylyn Gleave is a veteran U.S.-based journalist. The views expressed here are her own and do not necessarily reflect the official point of view of The Islamabad Telegraph.
Hassan Khomeini, grandson of Iran’s founding Supreme Leader, publicly urged the IRGC to support a potential deal with the United States, citing the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah as a model of strategic compromise. Iran’s economy is under severe strain from US sanctions: the rial hit a record low of 2.02 million per dollar, petrol shortages are widespread, inflation exceeds 88%, food prices have soared, and unemployment has climbed to multi-year highs. Pakistan continues to play a key mediation role, encouraging Iranian leaders to finalize an agreement while the speech draws attention among pragmatic voices inside Iran and international observers. Seyyed Hassan…
Economic isolation of Iran is becoming the central pillar of Trump’s next phase of pressure on Tehran. The UAE’s move to suspend financial and economic dealings with Iran suggests Washington’s secondary-sanctions strategy is influencing third countries. China remains the decisive test of whether Trump can turn economic pressure into genuine strategic isolation of Tehran. Economic isolation of Iran is no longer a secondary instrument of American policy. Under President Donald Trump, it is becoming the central mechanism through which Washington is trying to convert military pressure into strategic leverage over Tehran. For decades, the United States demonstrated that it could…
Trump Middle East allies see continued U.S. military presence as a sign that Washington will not abandon them during a crisis. The USS George Washington deployment demonstrates that extending the Iran ceasefire does not necessarily mean American military disengagement. Trump’s strategy combines diplomacy with military leverage, allowing Washington to negotiate while preserving deterrence. The United States and Iran may have agreed to extend their fragile ceasefire for another 60 days, but Washington is sending a clear message to its Middle Eastern allies: a ceasefire does not mean American disengagement. The planned deployment of the USS George Washington to replace the…
Iran-US talks are on the verge of restarting following intensive back-channel shuttle diplomacy led by Islamabad and key regional partners. Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif confirmed that constructive signals over recent days indicate both parties are approaching a formal arrangement. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met Iranian leadership in Tehran with fresh proposals to address complex terms, including freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The diplomatic push comes immediately after U.S. President Donald Trump demanded economic compensation from Tehran, adding urgency to mediation efforts ISLAMABAD — In a historic geopolitical development that could alter the trajectory of the Middle…
The Iran Oman Hormuz deal is near finalization but not yet public Oil prices have declined due to optimism around the deal The agreement may pause—but not end—the Iran conflict Breaking: Iran–Oman Hormuz Deal Triggers Oil Price Drop, Signals Fragile De-Escalation Keyword: Iran Oman Hormuz deal By Kaswar Klasra | Dubai/Islamabad A significant geopolitical breakthrough is quietly unfolding in the Gulf as the Iran Oman Hormuz deal moves closer to finalization. Iran and Oman have reached an in-principle agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, though Tehran has deliberately delayed making the deal public, signaling the sensitivity of the arrangement.…
Ukraine Air Defense Collapse: Ukraine faces a critical air defense crisis as interceptor missile supplies are nearly exhausted, exposing cities to intensified Russian strikes. Western military aid and financial pledges have been delayed or partially unmet, raising concerns over long-term support sustainability. The war has entered a dangerous new phase, with increasing civilian casualties, infrastructure destruction, and strategic uncertainty for Europe. KYIV — Ukraine’s battlefield reality has entered a dangerous new phase. After more than 1,623 days of grinding war with Russia, Kyiv is now confronting what may be its most severe military vulnerability yet: the near-total depletion of its…
Strait of Hormuz navigation negotiations collapsed after Iran rejected Oman’s 50/50 shared control proposal, demanding dominant authority over vital shipping corridors. Chief mediators from Pakistan, Qatar, and Oman were caught off guard as Tehran maintained diplomatic pretexts while preparing offensive military strikes behind the scenes. Unprovoked missile attacks targeting Jordan and Kuwait have shocked analysts who believed Iran was genuinely seeking a negotiated end to hostilities. Activated proxy networks in Yemen and across the Middle East are expanding the conflict footprint, putting global energy transit and international security at grave risk. For weeks, international observers and diplomatic envoys held out…
Strait of Hormuz dispute intensifies as Oman rejects Iran’s attempt to dictate shipping routes. Iran continues targeting vessels even in Oman-controlled waters of the Strait of Hormuz. Global oil markets remain vulnerable as Strait of Hormuz tensions threaten energy flows. A lull in fighting between the United States and Iran has accelerated diplomacy focused on one of the most critical flashpoints in the global energy system: the Strait of Hormuz. As Oman and Iran negotiate reopening vital shipping lanes, the Strait of Hormuz has once again become the center of geopolitical tension, legal dispute, and economic uncertainty. The talks, held…
Global maritime chokepoint crisis intensifies as Houthi attacks in the Red Sea and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz disrupt critical global shipping routes. The escalating global maritime chokepoint crisis is driving up oil prices, insurance costs, and forcing major rerouting of international trade flows. The global maritime chokepoint crisis raises the risk of military escalation as world powers struggle to protect commerce without triggering wider conflict. The global maritime chokepoint crisis entered a dangerous new phase on July 20, when Houthi forces announced a blockade targeting Saudi-linked shipping in the Red Sea, escalating fears of systemic disruption to global…
Iran Hormuz Crisis is driving oil prices back to $100 and threatening global economic stability Iran-backed Houthi attacks in the Red Sea have opened a second front, intensifying supply disruptions Analysts warn oil could surge to all-time highs if tensions escalate across both chokepoints Iran Hormuz crisis has erupted into a full-scale geopolitical shock, sending oil prices roaring back to $100 per barrel and shaking the foundations of the global economy. What began as a regional confrontation has rapidly evolved into a coordinated disruption spanning two of the world’s most critical maritime arteries—the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea.…