Tensions are escalating in West Asia as US President Donald Trump threatens military action against Iran, particularly if it does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global energy supplies. The US has increased troop presence in the region, and Trump has warned of targeting Iran's key infrastructure, including its oil facilities. Meanwhile, Iran has responded with psychological warfare tactics, asserting its readiness to retaliate against US forces. Reports indicate that Gulf allies, including Saudi Arabia and the UAE, are urging the US to continue its military campaign until Iran's influence is significantly reduced. In a separate development, Myanmar's junta chief, Min Aung Hlaing, has been elected as President, further legitimizing his controversial rule following the ousting of Aung San Suu Kyi in 2021. Critics argue that the election was heavily biased in favor of the junta, which has faced international condemnation for its actions against the Rohingya minority and ongoing repression within the country. This political shift is unlikely to change Myanmar's relations with India, which continues to engage pragmatically with the junta under its 'Act East' and 'Neighbourhood First' policies.