In this explosive episode of OPEN COLLAR, Major Gaurav Arya breaks down the fast-changing geopolitical chessboard surrounding the U.S.-Iran crisis. The episode explains why Iran’s Foreign Minister travelled from Oman and Pakistan to Russia and finally China, revealing how global power centres are repositioning themselves amid rising tensions. It also explores why Pakistan’s role as a mediator may be fading, how Oman became a preferred diplomatic channel, and why China’s direct involvement signals a major strategic shift in the Middle East power balance.