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Iran has issued threats of 'crushing' attacks against the U.S. and Israel.
These threats followed warnings from former U.S. President Donald Trump about intensifying attacks if Iran did not agree to a negotiated settlement.
The statements underscore the persistent high-stakes geopolitical friction in the Middle East region.
The long-standing disputes primarily revolve around Iran's nuclear program and its regional influence.
The international agreement on Iran's nuclear program, from which the U.S. withdrew, is a core issue driving current tensions.
Recent normalization agreements between Israel and several Arab nations (UAE, Bahrain, Sudan, Morocco) have reshaped regional alliances, often seen as a united front against Iran's influence.
A critical maritime chokepoint for global oil shipments from the Persian Gulf, often a flashpoint in Iran-U.S. tensions due to its strategic importance.
Iran's involvement in conflicts in Yemen, Syria, Lebanon (Hezbollah), and Iraq through various proxy groups is a key aspect of its regional strategy and a persistent source of friction with the U.S. and its allies.
Plays a role in international diplomacy, potential mediation efforts, and maintaining international peace and security, though often limited by geopolitical divisions.
Responsible for monitoring Iran's nuclear program under the JCPOA and other non-proliferation agreements, verifying peaceful use of nuclear energy.
GS Paper II - International Relations: India and its neighborhood- relations. Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate.
General Awareness: Current Affairs - International Events, Important Organizations.
General Awareness: Current Affairs - International News, Geopolitical Developments.
General Awareness: Current Affairs - International Events.
General Awareness: Current Affairs - Geopolitics, International Relations, Strategic Locations.
Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Israel has established diplomatic relations with some Arab States. Statement-II: The 'Arab Peace Initiative' mediated by Saudi Arabia was signed by Israel and Arab League. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Answer: Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
Consider the following statements: 1. Bidibidi is a large refugee settlement in north-western Kenya. 2. Some people who fled from South Sudan civil war live in Bidibidi. 3. Some people who fled from civil war in Somalia live in Dadaab refugee complex in Kenya. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: 2 and 3
Consider the following statements: 1. The Global Ocean Commission grants licences for seabed exploration and mining in international waters. 2. India has received licences for seabed mineral exploration in international waters. 3. 'Rare earth minerals' are present on seafloor in international waters. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: 2 and 3 only
High for UPSC and Defence exams, Medium for SSC and Banking due to its geopolitical significance and impact on global affairs.
The Iran nuclear deal, an international agreement on Iran's nuclear program.
A strategically vital narrow sea passage connecting the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea, crucial for global oil shipments.
A conflict in which two powers use third parties as substitutes for fighting each other directly.
A series of normalization agreements between Israel and several Arab nations, brokered by the U.S.