4 d. ago Iranian envoy hails Saudi support in cooling regional tensions

Iran’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Dr. Ali Reza Enayati, praised Saudi Arabia for helping ease tensions and reviving talks between the two nations. Speaking to Asharq Al-Awsat, he likened the progress to successes that normally take years. Enayati also emphasized the strength and depth of the renewed relationship and its solid foundations. Enayati recalled that […]

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7 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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7 d. ago Pakistan ‘net region stabiliser’ following Indian aggression: COAS

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir on Saturday stated that Pakistan proved itself as a “net region stabiliser” after having repelled Indian military aggression twice and demonstrating its commitment to regional security. The remarks followed recent tensions between India and Pakistan over New Delhi’s allegations against Islamabad, without evidence, about a deadly […]

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7 d. 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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9 d. ago Khawaja Asif commends China’s efforts to reduce regional tensions at SCO Meeting

BEIJING: Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif lauded China’s efforts in preventing the escalation of regional tensions during his participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Defense Ministers’ Meeting in Qingdao, East China’s Shandong Province. In a meeting with Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun, Asif praised China’s proactive stance in addressing rising instability and conflict in […]

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9 d. ago Russia urges Iran to keep working with UN nuclear watchdog amid rising tensions

Moscow has called on Iran to continue cooperating with the UN’s nuclear watchdog despite new tensions in the region. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov made the statement on Thursday after Iran’s parliament approved a bill to suspend collaboration with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). This bill followed recent Israeli and US airstrikes on Iran’s […]

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1 week ago Missile strike sparks diplomatic call between Iran and Qatar

DOHA/TEHRAN – After Iran launched a missile attack on a U.S. military base in Qatar last night, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian made a direct phone call to Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The call came amid rising tensions in the region following recent Israeli airstrikes on Iranian territory. According to Iranian state […]

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1 week ago Govt rejects petrol shortage claims, ensures smooth supply nationwide

The Government of Pakistan has clearly denied reports of a petrol shortage. State Minister for Finance and Railways, Bilal Azhar Kayani, said there are sufficient reserves and all fuel supply chains are active across the country. His statement came in response to rising public concern triggered by regional tensions and online rumours. To maintain stability, […]

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1 week ago PIA halts Gulf flights amid rising tensions after Iran’s missile strikes on US bases

KARACHI – Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has suspended all flight operations to Gulf countries after Iran launched missile attacks on US military bases in Iraq and Qatar late Monday night, escalating regional tensions. In an official statement, the PIA spokesperson confirmed that flights to major Gulf destinations—Qatar, Dubai, Bahrain, and Kuwait—have been canceled due to […]

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1 week ago Pakistan expresses solidarity with Qatar after Iranian attacks on US base

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed deep concern over Iran’s missile attacks on the US Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, calling for immediate efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region. During a phone conversation with Qatar’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Ali Mubarak Ali Essa Al-Khater, the prime minister extended his full support to the government […]

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1 week ago Norway PM calls U.S. strikes on Iran a violation of international law

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has strongly criticized recent U.S. attacks on Iran, calling them a violation of international law. He said the strikes have made the Middle East situation more complicated and have effectively paralyzed the United Nations Security Council. His remarks come as global concerns grow over rising tensions in the region. […]

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1 week ago OIC urges strict adherence to IWT, expresses concern over regional tensions

ISLAMABAD: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) called for strict adherence to bilateral agreements between Pakistan and India, including the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), at its 51st session in Istanbul. The meeting, which focused on regional peace and stability, also expressed concern over India’s alleged violations of the IWT, […]

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1 week ago NSC reviews regional security situation amid US strikes, Iran

ISLAMABAD – The National Security Committee (NSC), chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, is to assess the regional security landscape

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1 week ago PM Shehbaz meets Iranian envoy to discuss escalating middle east tensions

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held an important meeting on Monday with Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, at the Prime Minister’s House. The discussion came just hours before a scheduled National Security Committee (NSC) meeting. During the meeting, both leaders exchanged views on the ongoing Iran-Israel tensions and broader regional developments. The […]

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1 week ago EU warns Iran against closing Hormuz Strait, calls it ‘extremely dangerous’

BRUSSELS – The European Union has raised serious concerns over Iran’s possible move to close the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a dangerous step that could worsen regional tensions. EU’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, warned that such an action would not benefit anyone. Speaking to reporters ahead of a meeting with EU foreign ministers on […]

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1 week ago Pakistan condemns US strikes on Iran at UN, reaffirms solidarity with Iranian people

UNITED NATIONS – Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, strongly condemned the recent US airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities during a special session of the UN Security Council on Sunday. He warned that such actions could dangerously increase tensions in the region. He stated that the ongoing Israeli aggression and unlawful military […]

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1 week ago Indian prime minister calls Iranian president, urges immediate de

NEW DELHI — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in a phone call, urging an immediate reduction in the rising tensions in the region. The call came after recent attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities by the United States. On Sunday, Modi posted on social media platform X that he had […]

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2 w. ago US strikes on Iran spark high alert in Saudi, emergency steps in Bahrain, Kuwait

Following the recent US attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities, regional tensions are rising rapidly, prompting Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Kuwait to take emergency security steps to protect public safety. The fear of conflict spreading across the Middle East has put the region on high alert. According to Reuters, Saudi Arabia has issued a high-level security […]

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2 w. ago U.S. advises citizens to avoid travel to Iraq amid rising tensions

The U.S. government has issued a strong warning to its citizens, advising them not to travel to Iraq. The Department of State raised the travel advisory level for Iraq to level 4, indicating “Do Not Travel” due to serious safety risks. This decision comes amid escalating tensions and conflicts in the region, raising concerns over […]

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2 w. ago Field Marshal Asim Munir vows Pakistan’s responsible role in mitigating regional tensions

RAWALPINDI – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir has reaffirmed that Pakistan continued to play a responsible

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