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.
Tulsi Gabbard resignation comes after citing her husband’s rare cancer diagnosis, prompting her exit from a critical national security role. Gabbard had been increasingly sidelined within Trump’s inner circle, especially on Iran and Venezuela policy decisions. Her public statement that Iran was not building a nuclear weapon triggered a rare and direct rebuke from President Trump. Critics long questioned her judgment, citing past foreign policy positions and controversial engagements abroad. Tulsi Gabbard resigned Friday as U.S. director of national intelligence, bringing a turbulent and often contentious tenure to an abrupt close, officially citing a deeply personal reason but leaving behind…
The Iran conflict has entered a critical phase with the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed to commercial traffic. President Trump has signaled a “limited window” for diplomacy before resuming airstrikes. High-level friction exists between the U.S. and Israel regarding the terms of any potential nuclear deal. Military assets, including U.S. tankers, remain stationed in Israel for immediate mobilization. WASHINGTON — Returning from high-level talks in China, President Trump finds himself at a geopolitical crossroads that could define his presidency: either commit to a decisive military conclusion in Iran or risk a prolonged strategic stalemate that mirrors the diplomatic failures…
Iran-US Negotiations have failed to produce a breakthrough despite the high-level diplomatic intervention of Pakistan’s leadership. The strategic stalemate over the Strait of Hormuz continues to disrupt global energy markets and maritime security protocols. Field Marshal Asim Munir and PM Shahbaz Sharif remain central to the “Islamabad Track,” attempting to reconcile irreconcilable demands. The U.S. “locked and loaded” posture persists as the Treasury Department intensifies sanctions on Iran’s shadow-fleet tankers. Despite the relentless shuttle diplomacy led by Pakistan’s Field Marshal Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, the latest round of US-Iran negotiations has reached a perilous stalemate. While Islamabad…
Oil Prices Singapore Markets Geopolitical Tensions drive global energy volatility as Brent crude crosses $111 per barrel Singapore equities remain resilient despite regional weakness, supported by strong export growth Strait of Hormuz risks and US-Iran tensions raise long-term supply concerns for global energy markets Investors shift toward defensive sectors amid rising geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty Global energy markets entered the week on a firm but fragile footing as crude oil prices extended their rally to the highest levels in nearly two weeks. Brent crude climbed to around $111 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate hovered near $108, building on a…
US attack on Iran ships signals a major escalation in the Gulf conflict Strait of Hormuz disruption threatens over 20% of global oil supply Pakistan increases petrol and diesel prices to historic levels amid global surge Experts warn of prolonged war, economic instability, and global recession risks The United States’ direct strike on Iranian-flagged oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman has pushed the already volatile U.S.–Iran confrontation into what analysts are calling its most dangerous phase yet—one that now threatens not only regional stability but the fragile architecture of the global economy. Late this week, U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super…
U.S. troop withdrawal from Germany marks a major shift in transatlantic security posture Pentagon plans to remove 5,000 troops amid tensions over Iran war strategy Germany responds cautiously as fears grow over weakening NATO unity New poll shows American public support for Iran war at historic lows The announcement came with the quiet force of a door closing in a long-familiar hallway. On Friday, the Pentagon confirmed that roughly 5,000 U.S. troops would be withdrawn from Germany, a country that, for decades, has served as both staging ground and symbol of American commitment to Europe. The drawdown, officials said, would…
UAE quits OPEC to gain full control over oil production and break free from cartel-imposed quotas UAE’s non-oil economy now contributes 70–75% of GDP, proving rapid decline in oil export dependence Exit weakens OPEC monopoly and introduces competition in global oil markets during energy crisis UAE positioned as a flexible energy supplier, boosting global energy security and stabilizing oil prices In a move that is sending shockwaves through global energy markets, the United Arab Emirates has broken ranks with OPEC, signaling a dramatic shift in the balance of oil power. No longer bound by cartel constraints, Abu Dhabi is stepping…
The Operation Absolute Resolve marks a shift from sanctions to direct military seizure of the world’s largest oil reserves. U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) data reveals the economic desperation driving the 2026 Caracas strikes. The rise of BRICS currency oil trades served as the “red line” for the Trump administration’s military intervention. International law experts at the UN warn that the “Donroe Doctrine” sets a dangerous precedent for global sovereignty. In the predawn stillness of January 3, 2026, the global order didn’t just shift; it shattered. As more than 150 U.S. aircraft, including F-22 Raptors and B-1B Lancers, illuminated the skies…