Rising energy prices and disruptions in global supply chains have shut down some industrial activities in Asian countries, like India, and forced governments to adopt emergency measures.

The attacks targeted key US-operated bases and installations across West Asia, alongside Israeli military sites and government premises in occupied Palestine, including Netanyahu’s office.

The current week marked a considerable escalation by Israel against Lebanon, which was perceived as an attempt to restrain Hezbollah from supporting Iran if the latter was attacked.

The second round of the current phase of US-Iran talks in Geneva on Iran’s nuclear program was described as constructive and fruitful by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

Geopolitical analysts Mohammad Marandi discusses on the ongoing US campaign against Iran and what is motivating the attacks

The two countries carried out five rounds of talks last year over Iran’s nuclear program and lifting of US sanctions. The talks were discontinued after the US joined Israel in launching airstrikes inside Iran in June.

Dr. Issam Khawaja argues that Iran’s decisive and non-compromising reaction to the US threats regarding its planned aggression has led to a considerable shift in the diplomatic discourse of many countries in West Asia, including Jordan.

BRICS condemned Israeli-US attacks on Iran last month and criticized their attempts to “politicize and militarize” humanitarian aid in Gaza, demanding an immediate ceasefire.