7 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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31 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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43 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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53 h. 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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53 h. 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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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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4 w. ago Israel preparing potential strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, say U.S. officials

U.S. intelligence suggests that Israel is preparing for a possible military strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, according to American officials cited by CNN and Al Arabiya. While no final decision appears to have been made by Israeli leadership, the intelligence reveals a serious consideration of unilateral action. An Israeli source told CNN that Israel will […]

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