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Iran-US near peace deal but nuclear Iran threat remains? Shishir Gupta on what next for Middle East

Published on May 25, 2026 05:16 pm IST

On this episode of Point Blank, we unpack the looming U.S.–Iran deal, Marco Rubio’s first India visit as Trump’s top diplomat, and what all this means for India’s energy security. Shishir Gupta warns that a “nebulous” ceasefire over Iran’s nukes and Hormuz could backfire, leave Israel exposed, and push the Quad to double down on Indo‑Pacific sea lanes.

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