14 h. ago China laments Trump’s use of force threat against Iran amid rising Middle East Tensions

BEIJING – China voiced strong opposition to the use of military force amid growing international concern over the escalating conflict

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24 h. ago US officials prepare for possible strike on Iran amid rising middle East tensions

Senior US officials are preparing for a possible military strike on Iran in the coming days, Bloomberg News reported, citing sources familiar with the situation. The report said the situation remains fluid and plans could change, but some sources mentioned that a strike might happen over the weekend. This development adds to growing concerns about […]

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45 h. ago ‘Neither War nor Peace can be forced on Iran’: Supreme Leader Khamenei fires back at Trump

TEHRAN – Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Tehran will never surrender to external pressure, whether through war, peace

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47 h. ago Israel faces shortage of ‘arrow’ missile defense system amid rising Threat from Iran

Israel is currently facing a shortage of its key missile defense system, known as ‘Arrow,’ raising concerns about its ability to effectively counter long-range ballistic missile attacks from Iran. This shortage could impact Israel’s defense readiness in the face of escalating regional tensions. According to a report by the American newspaper Wall Street Journal, citing […]

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48 h. ago Israel bombs Iranian missile sites as Trump demands ‘unconditional surrender’

Tensions in the Middle East have reached a boiling point as Israel launched heavy airstrikes on Iranian missile facilities, targeting key military locations near Tehran. The Israeli military reported that Iran had fired two waves of missiles early Wednesday morning, prompting a swift and intense response. Residents of southwest Tehran were urgently told to evacuate […]

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60 h. ago Trump escalates rhetoric against Iran, vows not to kill Khamenei “for now”

US President Donald Trump has intensified his verbal assault on Iran, stating on social media that the United States knows the exact location of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, but will not take action against him “for now.” Trump’s provocative remarks came amid rising tensions in the Middle East, where Israel and Iran continue […]

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68 h. ago US intel says Iran was not building a nuclear bomb, denies immediate threat

In a recent intelligence review, US agencies have confirmed that Iran was neither actively building a nuclear bomb nor close to producing one anytime soon. The assessment directly contradicts Israel’s claims that Tehran was just months away from acquiring nuclear weapons. According to a CNN report citing four individuals familiar with classified US reviews, Iran […]

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2 d. ago Aurangzeb: Economy shielded against middle east crisis, US tariffs under review

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb assured that Pakistan is fully prepared to handle any economic fallout from Middle East tensions. Speaking at a national workshop in Islamabad, he said the government recently held meetings with key officials. These meetings focused on stock reserves and keeping asset prices stable in case of regional escalation. The minister expressed […]

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2 d. ago Govt to pass rising oil costs to consumers, keeps petroleum Levy unchanged

The government has decided not to increase the Petroleum Development Levy (PDL) despite rising oil prices caused by tensions in the Middle East. Instead, the extra cost will be passed directly to consumers. This announcement came from the Finance Secretary during a briefing to the National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue, chaired by […]

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3 d. ago SBP Holds Interest Rate At 11% Amid Geopolitical Tensions in Middle East

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) decided to keep its policy rate unchanged at 11% on Monday, amid concerns that rising global commodity prices could add inflationary pressures due to ongoing tensions between Iran and Israel. The SBP had previously reduced the policy rate by 1,000 basis points in seven intervals since June 2024, bringing […]

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4 d. ago Iran sends secret messages to Israel through Cyprus amid rising tensions

NICOSIA — Cyprus revealed on Sunday that Iran has asked it to deliver “some messages” to Israel, as tensions between the two countries continue to escalate in the Middle East. President Nikos Christodoulides confirmed the development while urging all parties to show restraint. Although he did not disclose the content or sender of the messages, […]

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4 d. ago Germany, France, and UK ready to talk with Iran to ease middle East tensions

BERLIN – Germany, France, and Britain have offered to hold immediate talks with Iran about its nuclear program, aiming to reduce the rising tensions in the Middle East, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said. Wadephul, currently visiting the Middle East, expressed hope that Iran would accept the offer for constructive negotiations. He noted that Tehran […]

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5 d. ago Achakzai raises alarm for Pakistan over rising tensions due to Iran, Israel war

QUETTA: Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP) Chairman Mahmood Khan Achakzai has raised alarm over rising tensions in the Middle East, particularly between Iran and Israel, warning of serious repercussions for Pakistan. Speaking at a press conference in Quetta, the veteran politician and head of the Movement for the Protection of the Constitution of Pakistan urged […]

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5 d. ago Iran threatens to target US, UK, and French bases over Israel support

Iran warned it will strike US, UK, and French military bases if they help Israel stop its attacks. Tehran said these countries’ bases and naval ships in the region will no longer be safe. The threat came through Iran’s state media and was reported by the BBC. Iran accused these nations of backing Israel’s strikes […]

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6 d. ago Pakistan condemns Israeli attack on Iran at UN security council

Pakistan has strongly condemned Israel’s military strikes on Iran, calling them illegal and dangerous. At the UN Security Council, Pakistan’s Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said the attack violated Iran’s sovereignty and the UN Charter. He described the strikes as unjustified aggression and a threat to regional peace. Pakistan expressed full support for Iran and extended […]

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6 d. ago Saudi Arabia condemns Israel’s strikes as middle east tensions reach new high

Israel launched airstrikes early Friday on Iran’s nuclear and military sites. The attacks aimed to stop Iran from developing nuclear weapons. Iranian media reported explosions at uranium enrichment plants and other locations. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called it a “decisive moment” and said the operation will last several days. In response, Iran fired missiles […]

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7 d. ago Ishaq dar slams Israeli attack on Iran, calls it a threat to global peace

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has strongly condemned Israel’s airstrikes on Iran. He said the attack clearly violates Iran’s sovereignty. In his statement on platform X, Dar called the strikes unjustified, illegal, and deeply disturbing for the entire world. He warned that such actions cannot be ignored. Dar stated that Israel’s actions […]

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7 d. ago Israel vows to keep attacking Iran until threat is gone: Netanyahu

Israel has said it will keep attacking Iran until it no longer sees it as a threat. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shared this message in a video speech. He said the military campaign started to stop what he called a danger to Israel’s existence. According to him, Israel is acting to defend itself before the […]

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1 week ago Trump, Musk feud deepens as president signals no plans for reconciliation

U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he has no intention of speaking with Elon Musk, signaling a widening rift between the two former allies amid rising political tension. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump said he wasn’t thinking about the Tesla CEO, but added that his administration would review Musk’s substantial government contracts. “I hope […]

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