



Haider Mehdi
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Adjunct Professor of Management | Journalist | Fighting for a Free Democratic Pakistan | Socialist | Support our channel: https://t.co/aAbd6rQTfu






It was great to join 11 Foreign Ministers colleagues in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to deliberate and discuss the current regional situation and way forward. May Allah SWT bless the Muslim Ummah with His Kindness and Mercy. Ameen🤲


Iran has published footage showing the exact moment when Iranian air defenses tracked & intercepted the American F-35 over central Iran. The IRGC says it locked & hit the F-35 over central Iran and severly damaged it.



The criminal Saudi regime encouraged, facilitated, and continues to facilitate this Zionist war of aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran. As long as this policy continues, the Saudi regime will continue to be punished.

🚨 U.S. considers releasing Iranian oil to offset Hormuz shock U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed this morning the U.S. may allow the sale of ~140M barrels of Iranian oil stranded on tankers to ease prices, with Brent nearly hitting $120 this morning and traffic through Hormuz severely restricted. The move targets “oil on the water” — crude already extracted and loaded onto tankers but blocked by sanctions. Bessent said the U.S. would effectively “use Iranian barrels” to stabilize markets for the next 10–14 days. Here’s the math: 🔸 Normal Hormuz flows: ~20–21M barrels/day (20% of global oil needs) → now ~5.5M → about 15M barrels/day missing from global supply → over a month: ~450M barrels short 🔸 U.S. + IEA releases: ~400M barrels announced → but only ~2M barrels/day can actually reach market → over ~25 days: ~50M barrels delivered → still leaves ~400M barrel gap 🔸 Russian oil stranded at sea: ~130M barrels → reduces gap to ~270M 🔸 Iranian oil (if unsanctioned): ~140M barrels → reduces gap to ~130M 🔸 Saudi + UAE rerouting exports: ~7M barrels/day via Red Sea + Fujairah → ~140M barrels over ~20 days If all of this works perfectly, the shortfall could be closed through the end of March — but only if stranded oil flows and Gulf exports ramp as planned. 🔹The U.S. would still need a solution for Hormuz after March.

Imran Khan's phone call will be arranged on Eid Day with his children as done in the past as well. His children are welcome to visit Pakistan on their NICOP Cards as Pakistani citizens for which no visa is required. However they will fully comply with the laws of Pakistan during their stay.

#Breaking: Key Points from the Joint Statement Issued After the Riyadh Consultative Meeting of Arab and Islamic Foreign Ministers on the Iranian Attacks: • Strong condemnation of the Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting countries in the region. • The attacks targeted residential areas, civilian infrastructure, oil and water facilities, airports, and diplomatic missions. • Affirmation that these attacks are unjustifiable under any circumstances. • Reaffirmation of the right of states to self-defense in accordance with Article 51 of the United Nations Charter. • A call on Iran to immediately cease its attacks and respect international law and the principles of good neighborliness. • Emphasis that the future of relations with Iran is contingent upon its respect for state sovereignty and non-interference in internal affairs. • Stress on the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2817 (2026) and the cessation of all hostile acts. • Rejection of threats to international navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb. • Condemnation of the support and arming of militias in Arab countries. • Support for the security and stability of Lebanon, the confinement of arms to the state, and condemnation of Israeli attacks against it. • Affirmation of continued coordination and consultation, and the adoption of all necessary measures to safeguard security and stability in the region. - Participating countries: Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Pakistan, Qatar, Syria, Türkiye, and UAE.

It is unfortunate what is happening. But if you are hosting military bases of a country that engages in an attack on its neighbor you either have an option to condemn the attack and expel the bases or you inevitably become party to the conflict. There is nothing to be surprised about and only the Omani government has been honest enough to acknowledge this. The GCC states and Iran are destined by geography to need to have a relationship whereas the U.S. presence is clearly what triggered this war while providing no protection once it ensued.

