U.S. President Donald Trump canceled a planned trip to Pakistan by envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff for peace talks with Iran. Iran rejected Washington's demands, and the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, causing instability in global energy markets. International flights have resumed in Tehran, marking a step towards restoring regional air travel.
Turkey is considering joining demining operations in the Strait of Hormuz following a potential Iran-US peace agreement. The Foreign Minister stated that such efforts are a humanitarian obligation and would be led by a technical coalition. However, Turkey warned that its participation could be revised if a renewed military confrontation occurs.
As the Iran-US war enters its eighth week, the endgame remains uncertain, but militarily, Iran has proven surprisingly resilient. Despite American and Israeli attacks, Iran has disrupted global energy markets and retains a significant arsenal of missiles and drones. Israel has learned that spectacular ‘decapitation strikes’ alone cannot win wars.