US-Iran tensions: Signals of compromise at the table, military preparations in the field

After US President Donald Trump completed his China visit, mutual statements from Washington and Tehran point to a critical period regarding the risk of 'hot conflict' in the region and the future of the nuclear crisis.

While diplomatic channels are signaling compromise behind the scenes, both sides continuing their military preparations on the ground is raising concerns. This tension in the Middle East is being closely monitored in terms of oil markets and global security.