US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has shared a high-stakes update on the ongoing West Asia crisis, hinting that a peace deal between Washington and Tehran could materialize very soon. Speaking from New Delhi, Rubio confirmed that intensive negotiations are underway to resolve the conflict and address the navigational lockdown of the crucial Strait of Hormuz waterway. However, Rubio reemphasized that President Donald Trump "will not make a bad deal" and is prepared to handle the situation "another way" if diplomacy fails. Turning his attention to the conflict in Lebanon, the State Secretary clarified that while the US is working separately with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam’s government, lasting peace remains impossible as long as an armed Hezbollah continues to victimize the region and launch attacks. Watch the full report for the breakdown of the proposed ceasefire framework and what it means for global security. 

U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited controversy by claiming that Washington played a key role in mediating the 2019 ceasefire between India and Pakistan, a statement firmly denied by New Delhi. In his latest remarks, Trump revised his own account of the India-Pakistan standoff, asserting that "seven to eight aircraft were downed" before a U.S.-led diplomatic push brought hostilities to a halt. Indian officials maintain that no U.S. involvement occurred, reaffirming their position that the ceasefire was achieved independently. WATCH