Defense analyst Air Commodore Khalid Chishti discusses the emerging “new realism” in the Iran-US conflict and its global implications.
He explains how the tensions have highlighted the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz for international trade, energy supplies, agriculture, and the global economy.
Chishti also shares his view that despite rising military pressure, negotiations remain the only practical solution, with both Washington and Tehran likely seeking a diplomatic outcome they can present as a victory to their people.
The discussion offers insight into regional security, global power dynamics, and the future of diplomacy in the Middle East.




