3 Things The Catch Up: 18 June
Jun 18, 2025
Dive into the latest geopolitical drama, highlighting the stir between India and Pakistan amid crucial trade talks with the U.S. Tensions escalate in the Middle East, with Israel's airstrikes on Tehran prompting strong missile responses from Iran. The discussion captures the complexity and urgency of these international conflicts, offering insights into the shifting landscape of power.
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India Rejects Mediation Amid Standoff
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi clarified India did not discuss trade deals or third-party mediation with the US amid its military standoff with Pakistan.
- Modi reaffirmed India’s national consensus against mediation, emphasizing direct military channel talks as cause for the ceasefire.
US Engages Pakistan Amid Tensions
- US President Trump hosted Pakistan Army Chief amid rising Middle East tensions.
- This high-level engagement signals complex geopolitical balancing during regional conflicts.
Escalation in Israel-Iran Conflict
- Israel launched massive airstrikes on Tehran, targeting Iran's missile program with 50 fighter jets.
- Iran responded with hypersonic missiles and warned of severe consequences for US intervention.