Macron says it is unrealistic to open Hormuz Strait by force
Macron said that some people defend the idea of freeing the Strait of Hormuz by force via a military operation.
Iran reports heavy civilian losses from US-Israel strikes
Iran reports massive civilian damage from US-Israel strikes, including destroyed homes, schools, hospitals, ambulances, with death toll exceeding 2,000.
Pakistani killed in US strike in Iran returned to family
Body of Pakistani killed in US strike in Iran returned via Taftan after legal formalities, handed over to grieving family.
Trump signals progress in Iran talks, warns of further strikes if Hormuz remains closed
POTUS noted that the talks have already made notable headway and expressed optimism that a deal could be reached soon
Iran confirms death of IRGC navy commander in Israeli airstrike
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Alireza Tangsiri was playing a key role in efforts to block the Strait of Hormuz
Pakistan-led talks seek ceasefire, back US-Iran dialogue to end war
Ishaq Dar said that foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Egypt expressed concern that the ongoing conflict is extremely unfortunate
JD or Marco?: Iran war raises 2028 stakes as Trump weighs Vance vs Rubio
JD or Marco?: Iran war raises 2028 stakes as Trump weighs Vance vs Rubio
Pakistan hosts quadrilateral talks to ease Middle East tensions
The quadrilateral talks bring together top diplomats from the four countries as part of a coordinated effort to address the regional situation
US weighs limited ground operations against Iran, report claims
A report claims the US is considering limited ground operations in Iran, focusing on strategic coastal targets.
Fuel prices surge in UK amid Middle East tensions
The small petrol station operators have chosen to shut down their businesses rather than pass on rising costs to customers
US Vice President JD Vance says military goals achieved, signals exit from Iran soon
He emphasized that President Donald Trump’s broader aim has been to significantly weaken the Iranian government
Ukraine's Zelenskiy agrees defence cooperation with UAE, Qatar during Gulf visit
Ukraine has years of experience shooting down Russian drones and missiles
Millions angry with Trump expected to fill American streets
It is the third time in less than a year that Americans will take to the streets as part of a grassroots movement called ‘No Kings’
'Cuba is next': Trump hints at future target, raises stakes after Iran, Venezuela moves
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel acknowledged that the country is in talks with the US in a bid to avert military confrontation
Pakistan grants Iran route export exemption
Pakistan allows temporary export exemption via Iran route, easing financial requirements to boost regional trade and reduce costs for exporters.
Iranian soccer players hold schoolbags in solidarity with slain girls
Iran were playing a friendly match against Nigeria in the Mediterranean resort town of Belek ahead of the World Cup
Rubio says US can achieve Iran objectives without ground troops
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also said Iran may decide to set up a tolling system for the Strait of Hormuz
Iran-linked hackers breach FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email, publish excerpts online
The hackers published a series of personal photographs of Patel sniffing and smoking cigars
FM Ishaq Dar holds talks with Egypt Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Aati
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Aati stress dialogue, patience, and cooperation to promote regional peace.
G7 foreign ministers demand an end to attacks on civilians in Iran war
The G7 members are the United States, Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan, along with the European Union
Drones and mines: Why taking Iran's Kharg Island would pose risks for US troops
Kharg Island sits 16 miles from Iran’s coast at the northern end of the Gulf, about 300 miles northwest of the Strait of Hormuz
China supports Pakistan as mediator in US-Iran talks
DPM Ishaq Dar, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi discussed evolving situation in the Middle East
UN rights chief urges US to conclude probe into deadly Iran school strike
The emergency debate at the Geneva council was called by Iran to discuss the attack on school which killed over 175 children
'I'll never be the same': Iranians recount one month of US-Israel war
Iran was already suffering economically before the war, but the conflict has sparked even higher inflation and brought many industries to a standstill
China blasts 'false' news after report says chipmaker supplying Iran
China is a key partner of Iran but has not announced military assistance to Tehran in the war triggered by US-Israeli strikes
Iran sees US peace plan as 'one-sided' as Trump raises stakes with oil threat
Trump said that Iran let 10 oil tankers transit the Strait of Hormuz as a goodwill gesture in negotiations
US proposal to end war is 'one-sided', door to diplomacy still open, Iranian official says
Pakistan and Turkiye are trying to help establish common ground between Iran and the United States and reduce differences
Iran allowing Malaysian vessels to pass in Strait, PM says after talks with regional leaders
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in a televised address thanked Iran's president for allowing the passage of Malaysian ships
Pakistani among two die as missile debris falls in Abu Dhabi
According to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), the incident occurred when air defence system successfully intercepted a ballistic missile
Saudi Ambassador Nawaf Al-Malki praises Pakistan's responsible diplomacy amid Iran-related Gulf attacks
Saudi Ambassador commends Pakistan’s diplomacy, warns Iranian Gulf attacks violate international law, and urges shared responsibility for regional stability.
Iran wants Lebanon included in any ceasefire, sources say
Hezbollah was founded by Iran's Revolutionary Guards in 1982 and is widely seen as the spearhead of Iran's regional alliance of armed actors
India's Jaishankar faces backlash over undiplomatic remarks on Pakistan amid US-Iran mediation
The controversy comes at a time when Pakistan is playing an active role in diplomatic engagements involving the United States and Iran
Israel took Iran's Araqchi, Qalibaf off hit list 'after Pakistan request to US'
Islamabad has maintained direct contact with both Washington and Tehran at a time when such channels are frozen for most other countries
Trump urges Iran to act quickly on ceasefire plan 'before it is too late'
A 15-point US proposal to end the conflict includes demands ranging from dismantling Iran's nuclear programme and curbing its missiles
Iran reports nearly 2,000 dead as civilian toll mounts in ongoing strikes
Deputy Health Minister says that at least 24,800 individuals had been wounded, including around 4,000 women and more than 1,600 children
Turkiye conveying messages between Iran-US, ruling party official says
Iran's military rejected President Donald Trump's assertion that the United States was in negotiations to end the war
Netanyahu seeks to avoid snap vote as Iran war gives no boost in polls
Benjamin Netanyahu is Israel's longest-serving prime minister
UN chief names Arnault as personal envoy for Middle East war
Antonio Guterres told reporters that he had been in close contact with many in the region and around the world
PCB announces PSL 11 ticket refund policy
PCB announces automatic PSL 11 ticket refunds to original accounts, starting March 30, with no action required from buyers; tournament begins in Lahore with opening match
Iran says US aircraft carrier under strict surveillance amid rising tensions
The Iranian Navy claimed that the US naval group had shifted its position following the launch of cruise missiles from coastal areas
Iran rejects US proposal to end war, sets conditions for ceasefire
The official stressed that Iran would not allow Donald Trump to dictate when the war should end
Pakistan has conveyed US proposal; Turkiye or Pakistan could host talks, senior Iranian official says
Oil prices fell and battered shares recovered on Wednesday after reports that the US had sent the 15-point plan to Iran
Iranian president praises Erdogan's stance against Israeli aggression
Masoud Pezeshkian says that the Turkish nation has long played an important role in expressing solidarity with the Muslim world
Fuel shock hits Asia: Pakistan turns to remote work, school closures amid regional tensions
Asia is at the frontline of the fuel crisis, buying more than 80pc of the crude that transits the Strait of Hormuz
Federal govt reduces office days, implements work-from-home to tackle energy crisis
Federal government implements four-day office week with alternating work-from-home model to reduce operational costs amid energy crisis, excluding essential sectors like hospitals, banks, and agricult
Iran-US-Israeli tensions: Ishaq Dar, Abbas Araghchi discuss regional tensions in phone call
Ishaq Dar and Abbas Araghchi discuss regional tensions, stress diplomacy and continued coordination, as Pakistan and Iran maintain close engagement amid evolving Middle East situation.
Trump delays Iran power grid strikes, Tehran rejects claim of negotiations
Trump postpones planned strikes on Iran’s power grids for five days as talks intensify, while markets recover and tensions across the Gulf remain high.
Pope Leo calls war in Middle East a 'scandal' to humanity
We cannot remain silent in the face of the suffering of so many people, the defenceless victims of these conflicts: Pope Leo
Treasury's Bessent says US has 'plenty' of funds for Iran war
The US military's request for $200 billion in additional funding for the Iran war faces stiff opposition in Congress
Iran to completely close Hormuz if Trump executes threats on Iranian energy, says IRGC
More than 2,000 people have been killed during the war the US and Israel launched on February 28
Iran claims strike on Israeli F-16 fighter jet as regional tensions escalate
More than 200 enemy aerial targets have been engaged during the conflict, including drones, cruise missiles, and fighter aircraft: IRGC
Iranian gas to Iraq resumes after South Pars attack, Iraqi state news agency says
Flows had been halted after Israel attacked Iran's main gas field South Pars
What to know about Diego Garcia after Iran targets the remote island's key US military base
It’s unclear how close the missiles came to the island, which is about 2,500 miles (4,000 kilometers) from Iran
Three weeks in, Iran war escalates beyond Trump's control
A defensive Trump called other NATO countries ‘cowards’ for refusing to help secure the Strait of Hormuz
Indian Prime Minister Modi speaks to Iran's Pezeshkian
Narendra Modi condemned attacks on critical infrastructure in the Middle East region
Iran fires missiles toward US-UK base in Indian ocean, Iran's Mehr says
Iran cautioned that any country offering such support would be treated as part of the conflict
Iran striker Sardar Azmoun kicked off national soccer team for disloyalty, say reports
Azmoun, 31, is one of the best-known footballers in Iran, where the game is a national obsession
NATO withdraws troops from Iraq mission to Europe as Iran war rages
In recent days, several countries including Poland, Spain and Croatia have announced they have withdrawn troops from the Middle East
After Israel talks, French minister sees no obvious short-term end to Middle East war
Jean-Noel Barrot was in Israel after traveling to Lebanon as part of efforts to de-escalate the crisis
Trump eyes Kharg Island takeover to reopen Strait of Hormuz, calls NATO 'cowards'
Trump considers occupying Kharg Island to pressure Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz while criticising NATO allies as ‘cowards’ for their lack of support in the US Israel conflict.
US to deploy thousands of additional troops to the Middle East, officials say
The troops were departing the West Coast of the United States about 3 weeks ahead of schedule
Iran hits Kuwait refinery, Israel kills Iranian Guards spokesman as war rages on
President Trump repeated a call for major US allies to help secure the safety of shipping
Iran crisis should be a catalyst for EU integration, ECB's Stournaras says
The EU has long debated further steps to bring the bloc closer together
PM Shehbaz, Jordan's King Abdullah discuss Middle East situation
During their warm conversation, the prime minister extended Eid greetings and felicitations to the Royal Family
UK PM Starmer assures Qatari leader of British solidarity after Iran attacks
Starmer says that such reckless attacks on critical infrastructure risk pushing the region further into crisis and worsening the economic impacts
Iran continuing World Cup preparations but will not play in US, says soccer chief
The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19 and is being staged in the US, Mexico and Canada
Russia, China condemn killing of Iran's Ali Larijani
Russia and China condemn killing of Iran security chief Ali Larijani, calling it unlawful, while Beijing pursues mediation amid escalating Middle East tensions and conflict.
Pakistani nationals continue to return from Iran
Repatriation of Pakistanis from Iran continues on the 18th day, with 37 more returning, bringing total to 5,889 via Taftan and Gabd Rimdan borders.
Iran executes Swedish national over alleged spying for Israel
Iran executes Swedish citizen accused of spying for Israel, with Sweden confirming the execution and stating it had repeatedly raised concerns with Iranian authorities.
Over 5,800 Pakistanis return from Iran amid Iran-Israel war
More than 5,800 Pakistanis return home through Taftan and Gabd-Rimdan borders as repatriation continues after Iran-Israel war, officials say assistance is being provided.
Iran rejects fake news of Mojtaba Khamenei's treatment in Moscow
Iranian Ambassador Kazem Jalali dismisses reports that Mojtaba Khamenei moved to Russia for treatment after alleged US-Israeli attack, calling the claims baseless.
IEA could release more oil stocks if needed, agency chief says
The conflict has shut the Strait of Hormuz, through which around a fifth of global oil is usually shipped daily
Over 5,000 Pakistanis return from Iran amid Iran-Israel conflict
More than 5,000 Pakistanis, including pilgrims, workers and students, have returned from Iran through Taftan and Gabd-Rimdan borders during 16 days of Iran–Israel conflict
Trump on Iran: we don't know if new leader is still alive
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said last week the new leader was believed to have been wounded in a strike
Iranian families weep as war dead are buried in Tehran cemetery
The war that began on February 28 with a blitz of air strikes on Tehran and other cities has killed more than 1,300 Iranians so far
As India seeks Hormuz safe passage, Tehran asks for return of seized tankers, sources say
Indian authorities seized three Iran‑linked tankers near Indian waters
Trump says some countries are not enthusiastic about helping unblock Hormuz strait
US president wants nations to help police the strait after Iran responded to US-Israeli attacks by using drones, missiles and mines
FM Dar discusses regional tensions with Saudi FM Faisal bin Farhan
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan discuss regional tensions, stressing diplomacy, dialogue and continued consultation to promote peace and stability
Germany's Merz: We will not participate in Iran war
Earlier, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that Britain would not be drawn into a wider war in Iran
Pakistan engages Iran for safe passage of vessels through Strait of Hormuz, officials confirm
At least two Pakistani vessels are ready to sail once permission is granted
UK's Starmer rules out joining wider Iran war, says reopening Hormuz strait will not be easy
President Trump has heavily criticised Starmer for not initially supporting the US-Israeli strikes on Tehran
PM Shehbaz says Pakistan ready to tackle global tensions
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan is ready for global tensions, ensuring fuel supply, economic stability and public relief while monitoring petroleum prices through the Pak App.
Iran not seeking ceasefire or talks with US, says FM Araghchi
He said that the Iranian government remained stable and strong enough to defend its people without entering negotiations
Iran arrests dozens of people accused of being informants for Israel
Israel has begun targeting security checkpoints based on tip-offs from informants on the ground
After earlier returns, more Iranian female footballers abandon Australian asylum
The football drama has unfolded against a backdrop of war in the Middle East, unleashed by US-Israeli air strikes on Iran
Trump warns of more strikes on Iran's Kharg Island, pressures allies to secure oil chokepoint
The war showed no sign of ending, and the strain on oil markets, with Iran essentially shutting down the vital Strait of Hormuz, looked set to linger.
Iran strikes dent Dubai dream for Pakistani workers
Pakistan shares a border with Iran in the southwest and is increasingly feeling the direct effects of the Middle East war
Another 60 Pakistanis return home from Iran amid Middle East tensions
Sixty more people returned to Pakistan from Iran via Taftan and Gabd-Rimdan borders as repatriation continues amid Iran–Israel tensions, bringing total returnees to 4,715.
Trump, Xi prepare to meet amid Iran war, uncertain goals
It will be Trump’s first trip to China in his second term
US deploys additional Marines and warships to Middle East as Iran tensions escalate
Around 2,500 US Marines aboard three warships are being sent to the region to reinforce the roughly 50,000 American troops
Iran has allowed some Indian vessels to pass the Strait of Hormuz, envoy says
Mohammad Fathali was speaking at broadcaster India Today's conclave in New Delhi
More Pakistanis return from Iran via Taftan, Gabd-Rimdan borders after Iran-Israel war
Pakistanis continue returning from Iran after Iran-Israel war, with 4,655 people crossing into Pakistan through Taftan and Gabd-Rimdan border points over 13 days.
'Dream holidays' in disarray, trips diverted as travellers count cost of Iran war
Drone and missile fire have regularly left aircraft circling near Dubai as the war enters its third week
Pope Leo says Christians who start wars should go to confession
Pope Leo has been ramping up calls for an end to the ongoing Iran war, which began with joint US-Israeli airstrikes on Feb 28
Punjab limits government office hours amid fears of global oil supply disruption
Punjab government restricts office operations and adopts a four-day workweek in several departments in Lahore to conserve energy amid fears of global oil supply disruptions.
Iranian media says Khamenei's wife alive after US-Israel strike
Iranian media says Ali Khamenei’s wife Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh survived the US-Israel strike on Iran, rejecting earlier reports that she had died from injuries.
Three more vessels hit by projectiles in Strait of Hormuz, showing merchant ships remain in firing line
Shipping along the narrow strait has come to a near standstill since the United States and Israel began strikes on Iran on February 28
PM's spokesperson says Pakistan will stand by Saudi Arabia
Mosharraf Zaidi says Pakistan will stand by Saudi Arabia, stressing strong strategic ties, diplomatic engagement with regional powers and measures to maintain fuel stability amid Middle East tensions.
Israel sees no certainty Iran's government will fall despite war
The intense bombing killed the supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as well as a host of senior military commanders
UN warns global aid at risk as Middle East war spreads
The US-Israeli war with Iran has expanded to Lebanon and dragged in Gulf countries
Iran announces withdrawal from FIFA World Cup as US, Israel strikes continue
The US and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran two weeks ago, killing the Islamic Republic's supreme leader, leading to a region-wide conflict
Iran says oil will reach $200 a barrel amid escalating Middle East crisis
There has been no let-up on the ground, or any sign that ships can safely sail through the Strait of Hormuz
Iran threatens to target US-Israeli economic interests as war escalates in Middle East
Earlier, Iran has dismissed reports claiming that its new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, was injured during the ongoing conflict
42 Pakistanis including students return from Iran amid regional tensions
Pakistanis continue returning from Iran through Gabd Remdan border as Middle East tensions escalate; nearly 1,000 people, including hundreds of students, have reached Pakistan in 10 days
Foreign Office announces full support for Pakistan government austerity campaign
Ishaq Dar chaired a Foreign Office meeting reviewing Pakistan’s austerity policy, directing officials to cut expenses while ensuring diplomatic and consular services remain unaffected.
Much of Iran's near-bomb-grade uranium likely to be in Isfahan, IAEA's Grossi says
The tunnel complex is the only target that appears not to have been badly damaged in attacks by Israel and the US on Iran's nuclear facilities
Afghanistan-Sri Lanka white-ball series postponed amid Middle East tensions
Both cricket boards have agreed to delay the series because of the regional security situation and disruptions to air travel
Trump calls on Australia to give asylum to Iranian women's soccer team members
The Iranians' campaign in the Australian-hosted Asian Cup tournament started just as the US and Israel launched air strikes on Iran
Qatar arrests 313 people for sharing attacks footage, 'rumours'
The arrests echo measures across the Gulf as Iran targets airports, military bases, energy installations and residential areas with drones and missiles
UAE envoy to UN urges de-escalation of US-Israeli war with Iran
The UAE is among the six Gulf states that have been subjected to Iranian drone and missile strikes since the war began
Russia's Putin congratulates Mojtaba Khamenei on becoming Iran's new supreme leader
Putin says the new Iranian leader assumes office at a time when the country is facing significant challenges
Iran rejects foreign interference in selection of supreme leader: FM Araghchi
According to Arab media reports, Araghchi said the appointment of the supreme leader is entirely Iran’s domestic affair
Israel says it targeted Iranian commanders in Beirut as death toll nears 400
The drone strike was the first within the city limits of Lebanon's capital since Israel-Hezbollah hostilities resumed last week
Israel expands Iran strikes as Tehran moves to name new supreme leader
Israel's military threatened to kill any replacement for Khamenei, while U.S. President Donald Trump said the war might only end once Iran's military and rulers had been wiped out.
Panel picking Iran's supreme leader has reached consensus, member says
Ali Khamenei ruled Iran from 1989 as supreme leader after serving as president for nearly eight years
Over 150 Iranians leave Lebanon amid Middle East tensions
The security source said they were being flown to Russia on a Russian plane
Trump says Iran will be 'hit very hard' on Saturday
Earlier, Trump said that there would be no deal struck with Iran except "unconditional surrender"
Thousands of Americans evacuated from Middle East on charter flights, State Department says
The State Department said it was boosting charter flight and ground transport operations in the region as security conditions allow
As war spreads, airline pilots contend with drones, missiles - and stress
The outbreak of war has put hundreds of ballistic missiles and attack drones into the skies above some of the world's busiest airports
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed visits hospital to check victims of attacks
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited hospitalised victims of recent attacks in Abu Dhabi, assuring safety, reviewing treatment, and praising medical staff.
US pressing Sri Lanka not to repatriate Iranian crew and survivors from sunken ship, memo says
A US submarine sank the IRIS Dena warship in the Indian Ocean about 19 nautical miles off Sri Lanka's southern port city of Galle
Azerbaijan says it is evacuating its diplomats from Iran for their own safety
The two countries have long had tense relations, with Azerbaijan's close relations with Israel drawing Tehran's ire
1,762 Pakistanis return from Iran via Taftan border amid tensions
Hundreds of Pakistanis continue returning from Iran through Taftan and Gabd-Rimdan borders, bringing the six-day total to 1,762 including students and tourists.
Canada booking flights to get 530 citizens out of Middle East
A total of around 3,500 citizens have asked for help
Iran's World Cup uncertainty leaves Tucson training facility in limbo
Iran are scheduled to play their World Cup group stage matches on US soil -- two in Los Angeles and one in Seattle
Trump says there will be no deal with Iran except 'unconditional surrender'
US president says that he wants to be involved in choosing the next leader of Iran
Sri Lanka moving 208 rescued Iranian ship crew to naval camp, sources say
Both Washington and Tehran are key trade partners for Sri Lanka
Attaullah Tarar says 527 Taliban fighters killed in operation Ghazab-lil-Haq
Attaullah Tarar says Operation Ghazab-ul-Haq inflicted heavy losses on Afghan Taliban, killing 527 fighters, destroying 237 posts and targeting 62 locations across Afghanistan.
Unicef says nearly 200 children killed in US–Israel war on Iran
Unicef reports nearly 200 children killed across Iran, Lebanon, Israel and Kuwait amid escalating United States–Israel war on Iran, warning of devastating consequences for Middle Eastern children.
France ramps up military aid to Lebanon as Macron calls on Hezbollah, Israel to halt attacks
France says it aims to prevent escalation across the region and has taken steps to protect its own positions amid the wider conflict
Flights for US citizens stuck in Middle East ramping up, State Dept says
The strikes that began on Saturday and Iran's retaliatory attacks on its neighbors have led to widespread airspace closures
China orders refineries to halt fuel exports amid Middle East tensions
China has ordered major refineries to halt diesel and petrol exports and prioritize domestic supply amid fears that Middle East tensions could disrupt global crude oil shipments.
Iran denies involvement in drone attack in Azerbaijan
Iran denies involvement in a drone attack in Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan region, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi suggesting Israel may be responsible to damage regional relations.
DPM Dar holds meeting with British envoy, stresses need for Middle East de-escalation
Ishaq Dar says that he will be unable to attend the forthcoming Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting due to the ongoing regional situation
UK to deploy four more Typhoon jets to Qatar as Middle East tensions escalate
Earlier, President Trump has criticised Starmer for failing to provide sufficient support for his strikes on Iran
Four medics killed in Iran, ambulances damaged, WHO says
Iran's ambassador to the UN has alleged that 10 facilities have been hit by military strikes
PM Shehbaz contacts Malaysian, Indonesian counterparts over Middle East tensions
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif spoke with Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim and Indonesia’s Prabowo Subianto, urging restraint and diplomacy amid rising Middle East tensions after Israeli attacks on Iran.
Israel to attack Iran's underground missile sites in second phase of war
The joint air assault with the US in Iran is nearing the end of its first week after opening salvos killed the country's leaders
'Everyone cheered': stranded Gulf travellers gamble on their route home
Airports have begun operating at very reduced capacity as governments hurry to bring tens of thousands of stranded citizens home amid the conflict
Azerbaijan vows to respond after four injured by drones
Azerbaijan and Iran already have tense relations over Baku's growing economic, energy and military ties to NATO member Turkiye and Israel
How foreign minister is assisting stranded Pakistanis across Gulf countries amid Iran tensions
Pakistan activates crisis management measures, sets up embassy facilitation desks, and launches helplines as partial flight operations resume to assist overseas Pakistanis amid regional tensions.
Pakistan, Lebanon agree on urgent need for regional de-escalation
The agreement was reached at a telephonic conversation between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his Lebanese counterpart
US says Iran firing fewer missiles, US strikes to expand inland
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says that the United States was winning in its war against Iran
China to send envoy to Middle East for mediation, foreign minister says
China appreciates Saudi Arabia's restraint and insistence on resolving differences through peaceful means
Ishaq Dar discusses regional tensions in telephone call with Egyptian counterpart
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Egypt’s Badr Abdelatty discussed regional tensions, stressed de-escalation and international law, and reaffirmed strong Pakistan-Egypt bilateral ties.
Iran postpones Khamenei funeral following US-Israel attacks
According to the state news agency, a new date and time for the memorial event will be announced later
Turkiye says NATO defences destroyed incoming missile from Iran
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan conveyed a protest to Iranian counterpart Abbas Araqchi in a call after the incident
Mahmood Achakzai demands security briefing be given to full Parliament
Opposition Leader Mahmood Achakzai says security briefing should be delivered to entire Parliament, not selected members, amid dangerous regional developments and rising tensions
Millions of dollars in crypto left Iranian exchanges after strikes, researchers say
Millions of dollars in crypto left Iranian exchanges after strikes, researchers say
Rana Sanaullah invites Opposition to PM House briefing on regional situation
Rana Sanaullah invited opposition leaders to Prime Minister House briefing on regional tensions and Iran attack, urging unity beyond politics for national security consultation.
Khawaja Asif says Netanyahu attacked Iran to divert attention from Gaza
Defense Minister Asif claims Netanyahu’s attack on Iran shifts global focus from Gaza, allowing alleged agenda in Gaza and West Bank to continue silently.
Over 300 people have fled Iran via Azerbaijan, say sources
Iran and Azerbaijan share a 689-km (428-mile) border, and Iran has a large ethnic Azerbaijani population
US aircraft leave Spain after government says bases cannot be used for Iran attacks
Spain's stance and the emphatic condemnation of the US-Israeli actions in Iran once again make it an outlier in the region
Nawaz Sharif expresses condolences over Ayatollah Khamenei's martyrdom
Nawaz Sharif conveyed condolences to Iran over Ayatollah Khamenei’s martyrdom in US-Israeli strikes, calling it a historic tragedy and urging regional peace and stability.
Khamenei's wife dies of injuries sustained in US-Israeli strikes
Mansoureh Khojasteh, 79, had been in coma since the Feb 28 attacks that killed Ali Khamenei and other senior Iranian officials
Khamenei's death brings Khomeini's grandson into focus
Hassan Khomeini is the most visible of the late Ayatollah's 15 grandchildren and is seen as a relative moderate within Iran's clerical establishment
Gaza fuel running short after Israel closes borders amid Iran war
Gaza is wholly dependent on fuel brought in by trucks from Israel and Egypt
Saudi Aramco shuts Ras Tanura refinery after drone strike
Saudi Aramco shut its Ras Tanura refinery after a drone strike amid escalating tensions following U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. The facility, a key export terminal, was closed as a precaution.
India's Sindhu stranded at Dubai airport amid Middle East crisis
The All England Open tournament is scheduled to start from March 3
Iran operation will continue until 'all objectives' achieved: Trump
Urges Iranian forces to lay down your arms or face certain death
Missile debris, panic buying jolt Dubai's aura of calm after Iran attack
Expatriates make up around 90% of the UAE's population
Three tankers damaged in Gulf as US-Iran conflict escalates
Iran has said that it has closed navigation through the critical waterway
US military says three of its troops killed in first Iran operation casualties
The casualties were announced on the second day of strikes by the US and Israel against Iran
Abu Dhabi complex housing embassies damaged as retaliatory strikes widen in Gulf
After the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran on Saturday, Iran said it would target US bases in the region
In Khamenei's absence, pragmatist Larijani emerges as power broker in Iran
His status as a trusted Khamenei strategist was underscored last month by a trip to mediator Oman to prepare for indirect nuclear talks with the US
PM Shehbaz chairs high-level security meeting amid evolving Middle East situation
The meeting took a detailed review of the prevailing regional environment and overall security dynamics in the region
Iran appoints Ayatollah Alireza Arafi to interim leadership council after Khamenei's killing
The interim council will also include the president and the head of the judiciary
CM Maryam directs police to handle protesters with respect following Khamenei's martyrdom
Maryam Nawaz says that law enforcement authorities have been instructed to understand the sentiments of the demonstrators and to treat them with dignity
More strikes aimed at Iran after US, Israeli assault kills supreme leader Khamenei
US President Donald Trump said the air strikes on Iranian targets were aimed at ending a decades-long threat from Iran
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: The leader who shaped Iran's defiance
Born in 1939 in the holy Shia city of Mashhad in northeast Iran, Khamenei was the son of a renowned Muslim leader and ethnic Azerbaijani from neighbouring Iraq.
Pakistan urges restraint amid escalation in Middle East
Condemns attacks on Iran at a Security Council meeting
Trump says Iran's supreme leader killed in strikes
The US president has called for regime change following a massive US and Israeli attack, which prompted an unprecedented wave of retaliatory strikes by Iran
UN Chief Guterres regrets 'squandering' opportunity for diplomacy
The UN boss said this as the UNSC panel began its emergency meeting in the wake of US-Israel attacks on Iran, which Iran has responded to with strikes in countries across the region
Malala condemns strike on Iran girls' school
Yousafzai urged all parties to uphold international law to protect civilians and ensure justice for the victims
Conflicting claims about death of Iranian supreme leader
Iran’s foreign minister said the country’s supreme leader was alive
Iran confirms supreme leader Khamenei killed in US-Israel attack
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's daughter, grandchild, daughter-in-law and son-in-law were killed in US-Israeli strikes
Iran's Revolutionary Guards announce closure of Strait of Hormuz amid Middle East tensions
Iran has repeatedly threatened in the past to block the narrow waterway in retaliation for any attack against the Islamic Republic
Italy's defence minister stuck in Dubai with family
Italy's defence minister stuck in Dubai with family
UN chief calls for immediate cessation of hostilities in Middle East
He urged all the member states to must respect their obligations under international law, including the Charter of the United Nations
Pakistan urges restraint as Middle East tensions escalate amid Iran-Israel war
In a statement, the Foreign Office regretted the breakdown of talks and outbreak of hostilities in the Middle East
Iran-backed Houthis plan fresh strikes on Israel amid Middle East escalation
The Houthis had earlier halted attacks in the Red Sea under an understanding reached with the US President Donald Trump
Trump warns some Americans may die amid US strikes in Iran
This is the second time the US has carried out strikes on Iran since Trump returned to the White House last year
Iran defence minister, Guards commander killed in Israeli attacks, say sources
Trump says the goal of the operation is to ensure the security of the American people and to eliminate threats posed by the Iranian regime
Pakistani national killed after Iranian missile debris fall in Abu Dhabi
Pakistani diplomatic officials confirmed the death and said they are in contact with Emirati authorities regarding the incident
Four people killed in Syria after an Iranian missile falls on building, state media reports
The sounds of warplanes were heard repeatedly in the skies over Syria after the United States and Israel announced a military operation against Iran
Russia says Trump and Israel are plunging the Middle East into the abyss with Iran attack
The United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, targeting its leadership and plunging the Middle East into a new conflict
Bahrain, UAE decry Iranian strikes, assert right to respond
Bahraini authorities said the Iranian strikes caused damage to key sites and facilities within the Kingdom
Trump says more Iran talks expected on Friday
Talks over Tehran's nuclear program continued this week amid a massive US military buildup in the region
US aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford heads to Israel amid Iran tensions
The developments come as the United States increases its military presence in the Middle East amid ongoing tensions with Iran
Iran's Araqchi aims to reprise role as nuclear dealmaker
Political insiders say he enjoys the full confidence of Ayatollah Khamenei, describing him as one of the most powerful foreign ministers yet
Surviving strike, Shamkhani resumes central role in Iran's war room
The 70-year-old former Revolutionary Guard commander is a trusted adviser to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Satellite imagery shows rapid increase of US military planes near Iran
It has shifted more than 150 aircraft to bases in Europe and the Middle East
Iranian students protest for third day as US pressure mounts
Washington wants Iran to give up much of its nuclear programme, which it believes is aimed at building a bomb
Iran says would respond 'ferociously' to any US attack, even limited strikes
The United States has built up forces in the Middle East to pile pressure on Iran to make a deal at negotiations
Oman confirms US-Iran talks in Geneva on Thursday
President Pezeshkian says that his country will not bow its head to pressure from world powers amid nuclear talks with the United States
Iranian students begin new university term with protests
The protest coincided with ceremonies traditionally held after 40 days to mourn those killed by security forces during last month's anti-government demonstrations
Son of Iran's last shah urges US military intervention in Iran
The exiled son of toppled shah told Reuters in an interview that there were signs that the Iranian government was on the brink of collapse and that an attack could weaken it or accelerate its fall
Iran says it won't negotiate over its missile capabilities
US and Iranian diplomats held indirect talks last week amid a regional naval buildup by the US threatening Iran
Iranian president orders start of talks with US: local media
Regional players have pushed for diplomacy to defuse tensions
Trump hopeful about Iran deal after Tehran warns of regional war
“The Americans should know that if they start a war, this time it will be a regional war,” he said, telling Iranians they “should not be scared” of Trump’s rhetoric
