US forces carried out what they described as “self-defence” strikes in southern Iran on Monday, targeting…
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Iran says progress made in talks with US, but no deal near
TEHRAN: Iran said on Monday that Tehran and Washington had reached understandings on many issues during…
‘Positive developments’ made during CDF Munir’s high-level talks in Tehran: ISPR
Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir held intensive…
Rubio hopeful Pakistan-led mediation can ease Iran tensions
WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday that any diplomatic agreement between the…
Iran war-driven diesel surge squeezes US school budgets
WASHINGTON: Rising diesel prices following the outbreak of the Iran war are putting severe pressure on…
BRICS foreign ministers meet in Delhi as Iran war casts long shadow
NEW DELHI: The US-Israel war on Iran is expected to dominate discussions at a two-day meeting…
Israel introduces military tribunal for Hamas members involved in October 7 attacks
TEL AVIV: Israel’s parliament late on Monday approved a new law establishing a special military tribunal…
UN official warns millions at risk of hunger amid Hormuz standoff
PARIS: Tens of millions of people could face hunger and starvation if fertilisers are not soon…
Iran says its peace demands were legitimate after Trump rejects proposal
TEHRAN: Iran on Monday said it had made “legitimate” demands in its latest formal response to…
Iran keeps US waiting for response amid escalating Gulf tensions
TEHRAN / WASHINGTON: Iran on Saturday questioned the seriousness of American diplomacy amid renewed naval clashes…
CIA Report: Iran Could Endure Blockade for Four Months Amid Rising Tensions
Efforts to end the conflict between the United States and Iran appeared to stall on Friday…
Seafarers Say Hormuz Tensions Are “Pretty Scary” and Traumatic
LONDON: Seafarers working in the Gulf are suffering severe psychological trauma after more than two months…
US, Iran exchange attacks but Trump insists truce remains intact
The United States and Iran exchanged fire on Thursday in the most serious test yet of…
Saudi refusal forced Donald Trump to drop Hormuz escort plan: report
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump abruptly halted a naval operation dubbed “Project Freedom” aimed at escorting ships through…
Trump says Iran deal “very possible” but warns of strikes if talks fail
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said he believed a deal with Iran was “very possible” but…
US–Iran Talks: Key Provisions of 14-Point Draft Memo
WASHINGTON: Iran and the United States are reportedly close to reaching an agreement aimed at ending…
China vows bigger role in ending Middle East conflict, tells Iran
BEIJING: China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Wednesday that Beijing would play a “greater role”…
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth says Iran ceasefire still holds despite clashes
WASHINGTON: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday that the ceasefire with Iran remains in…
Pakistan optimistic about swift resolution of US-Iran tensions: Dar
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday expressed hope that Pakistan’s mediation…
Iran–US talks advance with Pakistan’s mediation, says Araghchi
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that ongoing talks with the United States are showing…
Drone attack hits Fujairah oil zone; UAE intercepts missiles
A fire broke out at a major oil industry zone in the Fujairah on Monday following…
FO says 22 crew of US-held Iranian vessel transferred to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office (FO) on Monday confirmed that 22 Iranian crew members aboard the container…
Pakistan, Iran in contact over regional crisis, diplomatic efforts continue
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign…
Iran Envoy Highlights Pakistan’s Key Role in Ongoing US Talks
ISLAMABAD: Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam on Sunday reaffirmed that Islamabad continues to play…