3 h. ago Iran renews call for diplomacy, cites disruption by Israel war

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi reaffirmed the country’s commitment to diplomacy on Tuesday, stating that the progress toward a historic nuclear deal with the United States was disrupted by the recent Israel-Iran conflict. Araqchi highlighted that, prior to the outbreak of war, he and US special envoy Steve Witkoff were “on the cusp of a […]

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15 h. ago Iran’s president claims Israel tried to assassinate him during recent war

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has accused Israel of attempting to assassinate him during last month’s 12-day conflict, which saw deadly strikes between the two nations. In an interview with U.S. media figure Tucker Carlson, Pezeshkian said Israeli forces tried to bomb the location of a meeting he was attending, but the attempt failed. He made […]

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35 h. ago China hits back at Trump’s 10% tariff threat on BRICS aligned nations

China has strongly rebuked U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose an additional 10% tariff on countries that align with BRICS’ “anti-American” policies. Trump announced the tariff threat following the BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro (July 6–7, 2025), where the group rebuked unilateral tariffs and military actions against Iran and Israel. A spokesperson for […]

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42 h. ago Trump threatens BRICS over criticism of US, Israel for attacks on Iran

WASHINGTON  – US President Donald Trump on Monday issued a warning to the BRICS alliance following its condemnation of American

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61 h. ago Iran hit five Israeli military bases with ballistic missiles, says UK report

LONDON: Iranian ballistic missiles struck five Israeli military bases during the 12-day war last month, according to a detailed report by the British newspaper The Telegraph, citing satellite data from Oregon State University. Israel usually censors information about attacks on military and sensitive sites, fearing it could help Iran improve missile targeting. However, the report […]

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62 h. ago Texas floods kill 43 as search continues for missing campers and residents

At least 43 people, including 15 children, have died in devastating flash floods in central Texas, authorities confirmed Saturday. Rescuers are still searching for dozens of missing individuals, including campers and tourists, as hopes for survival begin to fade. Officials said the toll could rise as more areas report damage and casualties. The sudden floods […]

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6 d. ago Iran prepared to mine Strait of Hormuz after US, Israel strikes: sources

Tensions escalated in the Gulf last month as US intelligence revealed that Iran had loaded naval mines onto vessels, indicating possible plans to block the Strait of Hormuz. This move followed Israel’s missile strikes on Iranian sites on June 13 and raised alarms in Washington about the risk of a wider conflict impacting global trade […]

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7 d. ago G7 pushes for renewed talks on Iran nuclear deal amid ceasefire

Foreign ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) nations have called for the immediate resumption of negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme, following a recent ceasefire between Israel and Iran. In a joint statement released on Monday, they emphasized the need for a comprehensive, verifiable, and long-lasting agreement. Since April, the United States and Iran have […]

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9 d. ago Iran holds state funeral for military personnel killed in Israel conflict

TEHRAN: Iran conducted a state funeral on Saturday for about 60 individuals, including military commanders, who were killed in the ongoing conflict with Israel. The ceremony, which began at 8:00 am local time in Tehran, saw government offices and many businesses shut in observance of the event. The funeral procession, broadcast live on state TV, […]

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9 d. ago Iran’s military chief thanks Pakistan for support during Israel conflict

ISLAMABAD: Iran’s Chief of Staff, Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, called Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, on Sunday to express gratitude for Pakistan’s steadfast support during the recent 12-day war with Israel. According to Iranian Press TV, General Mousavi praised Pakistan’s “courageous stance” in condemning Israeli attacks and standing by Iran throughout […]

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9 d. ago Iran’s top commander thanks Pakistan for support during Israel war

In phone call with COAS Field Marshal Munir, Maj Gen Mousavi praises Islamabad’s ‘courageous stance’ during the 12-day war Field Marshal Munir tells his counterpart Pakistan values its enduring ties with Iran, underscoring importance of regional stability ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir received a call from Iran’s top military commander on […]

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9 d. ago 71 killed in Israeli strike on Iran’s Evin prison as regional tensions boil over

TEHRAN – Iran has confirmed that 71 people were killed when Israel targeted Tehran’s Evin Prison during a major airstrike on June 23. The attack marked a dramatic escalation, striking not just military or nuclear sites, but also one of Iran’s most symbolic detention centers. Iranian judiciary spokesperson Asghar Jahangir said the victims included prison […]

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1 week ago Iran bans UN nuclear chief amid rising conflict with Israel and US

TEHRAN – Iran has officially barred Rafael Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), from entering the country, as tensions continue to escalate in the region. In a major move, Iran also removed IAEA surveillance cameras from several of its nuclear facilities, cutting off key international oversight. This step marks a sharp […]

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1 week ago Israel would have assassinated Iran’s Khamenei If possible, says Katz

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said that Israel would have assassinated Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during the recent war if the military had found the chance. Speaking to public radio Kan, Katz claimed, “If he had been in our sights, we would have taken him out.” Katz said that Khamenei went underground during […]

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1 week ago PM lauds economic team for balanced budget, highlights Pakistan’s role in Iran

PM Shehbaz welcomes ceasefire between Israel and Iran, terming it a crucial step in avoiding further escalation and loss Directs the authorities concerned to ensure strict law and order during processions and majalis across the country ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif lauded the entire economic team, particularly Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, for their hard […]

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1 week ago PM Shehbaz, US secretary of state discuss ceasefires and bilateral ties in cordial phone call

ISLAMABAD, June 26, 2025 — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif received a telephone call from U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday evening, during which both leaders discussed regional peace efforts and the future of Pakistan–U.S. relations. The Prime Minister commended U.S. President Donald Trump’s decisive leadership in securing the ceasefire between Iran and Israel, […]

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1 week ago Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei says US using Nukes as pretexts to force Surrender

TEHRAN – Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei claimed victory over Israel and United States as he appeared in maiden televised

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1 week ago Khamenei declares victory over U.S. and Israel, says America failed to save Tel Aviv

Tehran — Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has proclaimed a “victory” for Iran in the recent conflict with Israel and announced that the United States failed to achieve any gains, describing Tehran’s resistance as triumphant. In a message on social media platform X, Khamenei congratulated the nation for “defeating the arrogant American system.” He […]

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1 week ago Pakistan army ensures safe return of over 7,000 stranded citizens from Iran

ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Army has successfully helped over 7,000 stranded Pakistanis, including pilgrims and students, safely return from Iran amid rising Iran-Israel tensions. This special operation took place at the Gwadar border and was completed with full coordination and care. During the recent conflict in the region, many Pakistani citizens found themselves stuck in […]

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1 week ago Trump compares Iran strike to Hiroshima, says attack ended war like WWII

U.S. President Donald Trump has compared the recent U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities to the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings, claiming the strikes ended the Iran-Israel war just as the atomic bombs ended World War II. “This ended a war in a different way,” Trump said at the NATO Summit in The Hague. Trump defended […]

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