UN Chief Calls on US and Israel to End Iran Conflict

Regional outlets in Asia and Latin America focus on how the Iran war forces nearby countries to balance ties with Washington, Israel and Tehran. They describe India, in particular, as seeking "diplomatic flexibility" while weighing energy needs, diaspora concerns and relations with the United States. Commentators also examine whether existing alliances will fracture under pressure from the conflict and note that Iran’s refusal to reopen Hormuz while under attack keeps global trade and energy markets on edge.

• •India faces a dilemma over the Iran war as it tries to keep close relations with both the United States and Iran while protecting energy imports.
• •Regional commentators are debating whether long-standing alliances involving the United States, Gulf states and Israel will hold under the strain of the Iran conflict.
• •Live coverage from regional outlets tracks daily US and Israeli military actions against Iran and their spillover into neighbouring countries.
• •Iran’s stance on keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed to normal traffic while under attack is seen as a key pressure point on global shipping.
• •Public holidays such as Nowruz and Eid in Iran have been overshadowed by air raids and economic uncertainty.