Iran acknowledged US sanctions have reduced imports and exports by 25-35 percent over six months of conflict, yet refuses to yield control of the Strait of Hormuz while signaling diplomacy remains possible if Washington ceases pressure campaigns.
Egypt intensified diplomatic efforts with regional allies and the US to de-escalate Middle East tensions after Trump suspended a planned Iran strike, following preliminary understandings on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and addressing Iran's nuclear program.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas told Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi that renewed full-scale war would devastate the entire region, emphasizing diplomatic solutions as the only viable path forward amid escalating Gulf tensions.
President Al-Sisi reaffirmed Egypt's unwavering support for Kuwait's security and sovereignty while both nations pledged to deepen economic cooperation across investment, trade, infrastructure, and energy sectors.
The US-Iran war reaches six months with no breakthrough in sight, despite easing of wartime staffing restrictions at US embassies.
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visited Kuwait, meeting top leadership to review the strategic partnership, discuss Gulf conflict impacts, and strengthen cooperation across energy, trade, defense, and technology sectors.
Kuwait, a key U.S. ally hosting American military bases, suffered over a dozen attacks from Iran since April, with a June 3 barrage killing one and injuring 60 at its airport, amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions.
Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar discussed the Middle East crisis and Iranian port blockade with Kuwait and Singapore counterparts, addressing regional stability and Indian community welfare amid escalating US-Iran tensions.
Iran threatened military action in the Strait of Hormuz after a 60-day US-Iran memorandum deadline expired without agreement, warning of precise attacks to counter alleged American naval blockades if diplomatic efforts fail.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi intensified diplomatic consultations with global counterparts following the Iran-US Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, seeking international support for the agreement's implementation while emphasizing Washington's responsibility for ending regional hostilities.
Egypt's Foreign Minister intensified diplomatic engagement with regional and international partners to support US-Iran negotiations and de-escalation, emphasizing dialogue as the primary path to regional stability and protecting global navigation routes amid mounting tensions.