Trump and Netanyahu have solidified a strategy of maximum pressure against Iran, while also facing deep rifts regarding the ultimate goal of the escalation, according to Al Jazeera. Meanwhile, the UK and its allies revealed that Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was killed using a poison developed from a dart frog toxin, as reported by Sky News. In other news, tensions in the Gulf highlight the delicate balance among US allies, with unity increasingly seen as vital amid rising uncertainty in the Middle East, according to Euronews.
During a White House meeting last week, President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to intensify economic pressure on Iran, targeting the country's vital oil exports to China, according to a report by Axios cited by Al Jazeera. However, the two leaders reportedly have differing views on the ultimate objective of these actions. Netanyahu has been pushing to include Iran's ballistic missile program in Washington-Tehran talks.
The UK and its allies have stated that Navalny died in prison after being poisoned with a deadly toxin found in the skin of Ecuadorian dart frogs, as reported by Sky News. The neurotoxin, which is considered a chemical weapon, is 200 times stronger than morphine. Germany's foreign minister stated that victims "suffocate in agony."
US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham urged Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to resolve recent disputes, stating that divisions among Gulf allies could indirectly strengthen Iran's influence, according to Euronews. "Don't let this moment pass. Be smart, but don't be locked down with fear," Graham said at the Munich Security Conference.
In other news, Pakistan's cricket captain stated that it is up to India's players to decide whether to shake hands with his team before and after their upcoming T20 World Cup match, according to Sky News. The match in Colombo, Sri Lanka, will be the first time the teams have met since an acrimonious clash last September at the Asia Cup tournament in the UAE, won by India.
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