Saudi FM calls on PM Shehbaz amid regional tensions
Shehbaz Sharif meets Saudi FM Faisal bin Farhan in Islamabad, discussing regional stability, as Pakistan hosts key multilateral diplomatic talks.
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
Saudi foreign minister arrives in Pakistan ahead of key talks on US-Iran war
Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan arrives in Pakistan for talks on regional tensions, bilateral ties, and participation in four-nation meeting
Iran claims US 'secretly planning ground attack' amid talk of diplomacy
Qalibaf sharply criticised the approach of US President Donald Trump, accusing Washington of signaling openness to negotiations while covertly preparing for a potential ground offensive
Iran Guards say struck Bahrain, UAE aluminium plants
The IRGC said the strikes were retaliation for a US-Israeli attack on Iranian industrial infrastructure launched from bases in Gulf states
Yemen's Houthis enter Iran war with attacks on Israel, while US Marines arrive in region
The war, launched on February 28 by Israel and the US, has spread across the Middle East, killing thousands and hitting the world economy with the biggest-ever disruption to global energy supplies
USS Tripoli reaches Middle East with over 3,500 troops
The latest troop movements are precautionary measures intended to prepare for unforeseen contingencies, US officials said
Millions rally in cities around world against US-Israel war on Iran
Protests took place in Illinois, Florida, New York, Michigan, Minnesota and even spilt beyond the US borders, including in Rome, Italy; Madrid, Spain, and Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
US to deploy third aircraft carrier to Middle East amid rising tensions
The arrival of the third carrier group is believed to be aimed at strengthening US military operations against Iran
India cuts excise duties on petrol, diesel as global oil prices surge
Global oil prices have surged past $100 per barrel after the near closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which serves as a conduit for 40% of India's crude oil imports.
Kuwait crown prince backs Pakistan's mediation push between US and Iran
Kuwait’s Crown Prince endorses Pakistan’s mediation efforts between the US and Iran during a call with PM Shehbaz Sharif, as Islamabad intensifies diplomatic engagement in the region.
White House assures Iran team security at World Cup
White House promises security for Iran team at World Cup, despite tensions, as Tehran bars players and FIFA rejects relocation request.
Iran condemns Minab school attack; UN rights chief calls it visceral horror
Araghchi said Iran was facing an “illegal war imposed by two bullying nuclear-armed regimes,” referring to the US and Israel. He described it as a “blatantly unjustified and brutal war of aggression"
UN Security Council to meet on Iran today: Russian state media
The U.S.-Israeli military campaign has targeted Iranian leadership, missile sites and military infrastructure.
UAE willing to join international force to reopen Strait of Hormuz, FT reports
The UAE is trying to push dozens of countries to create a “Hormuz Security Force” to defend the strait from Iranian attacks.
Iranian military says 800 US troops killed, 17 bases destroyed
Iran claims 800 US and 1,321 Israeli troops killed, 17 U.S. bases destroyed, F-35s insecure, and Strait of Hormuz under Tehran’s control; Gulf states warned
Israel claims killing Iran navy commander Alireza Tangsiri in air strike
Defence Minister Israel Katz said in a video statement that Tangsiri was killed on Wednesday night in an air strike that targeted “senior officers of the naval command”
Trump extends deadline for striking Iran's energy plants to April 7
The four-week war has spread across the Middle East killing thousands of people and hit the global economy with soaring energy prices, fuelling global inflation fears
US deploys uncrewed drone boats in conflict with Iran
The U.S. has for years been trying to build a fleet of autonomous uncrewed surface and underwater vessels
Trump denies being 'desperate' for Iran deal
Donald Trump denied being "desperate" to make a deal with Iran Thursday, as he mixed threats with diplomacy in a push to wrap up his war in the Middle East
What's happening with Iran-US 'talks'?
Diplomatic efforts to end the Iran war are gathering pace, even though Tehran continues to insist talks with the United States are not happening
Bab al-Mandeb Strait: another key shipping route under threat
Known as the "Gate of Tears" in Arabic, the Strait of Bab al-Mandeb is a narrow waterway at the southern tip of the Red Sea, connecting it with the Gulf of Aden in the Indian Ocean
Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill five as Hezbollah claims new attacks
Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah on Thursday claimed casualties on both sides as Lebanon said it would complain to the United Nations Security Council over Israeli attacks
Pakistan relaying messages in US-Iran talks, confirms Dar as Tehran reviews 15-point proposal
Pakistan confirms it is mediating indirect US-Iran talks, with Tehran reviewing a 15-point proposal amid escalating Middle East tensions.
At least 217 children have been killed in the US-Israeli war on Iran
US-based rights group HRANA said on Wednesday that 3,300 people have been killed since the war erupted. It said 1,464 of those were civilians, including at least 217 children
Pentagon weighs diverting Ukraine military aid to the Middle East, Washington Post reports
The weapons that could be redirected include air defense interceptor missiles purchased through a NATO initiative launched last year, under which partner countries buy US arms for Kyiv, report said
2 dead, 3 injured in Abu Dhabi due to 'falling debris' from missile interception
The incident occurred on Sweihan street.
Iran says it is reviewing US proposal to end war
Abbas Araqchi suggested some willingness by Tehran to negotiate an end to the war if its demands were met.
Iran denies talks with US, Trump insists they want deal so badly
Abbas Araghchi says speaking of negotiations now is an admission of defeat
Govt mulls smart lockdown, tightening austerity measures amid energy crisis
The final decision on the proposal will be taken after the consultation with the stakeholders, the sources added.
White House says talks with Iran still ongoing as Tehran rebuffs US plan
Warns President Trump will "unleash hell" if a peace deal is not made
No negotiations between US, Iran have taken place: Iran envoy to Pakistan
Iran’s military also dismissed Washington’s claims of diplomacy.
Some of Trump's Iran war objectives remain unfulfilled as he looks to wind down the conflict
One of the prime objectives laid out by the president with Iran is to “destroy their missiles and raze their missile industry to the ground.”
Iran rejects Trump's talk of negotiation as Israel and Iran launch airstrikes
Iran’s leadership said it can not negotiate with the US as it has attacked the country twice during high-level negotiations.
Trump sends Iran peace plan as Strait of Hormuz reopens to 'non-hostile' ships
The tentative signs of a diplomatic solution came despite new violence.
Israel strikes Tehran as Trump says US negotiating to end war
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said it had launched a new wave of attacks against locations in Israel including Tel Aviv and Kiryat Shmona, as well as US bases in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain
Pakistan offers to host peace talks to end US-Israeli war on Iran
Pakistan offers to host peace talks between the US and Iran as tensions escalate in the Middle East, emphasising regional stability and dialogue.
China's Wang Yi calls for diplomacy over war in call with Iran's Abbas Araghchi
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi urges Iran’s Abbas Araghchi to prioritise dialogue over war as Beijing calls for ceasefire and renewed diplomacy in the Middle East.
Oil prices jump, stocks slip as Trump's Iran claims raise doubts
Oil prices rose as traders turned cautious over the prospect of a negotiated agreement between the United States and Iran to end the Middle East war
Iran counts rising civilian toll as 82,000 structures hit, hardens stance in US talks
Iran reports over 82,000 structures damaged and rising civilian deaths as it hardens its stance in potential US negotiations, demanding guarantees and rejecting missile limits.
Who is Mohammad Baqer Zolghadr, Iran's new chief of top security council
Zolqadr was appointed as Larijani's successor as secretary of the SNSC, the Iranian president's deputy of communications posted on X on Tuesday
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
Dar stresses diplomacy as Pakistan reaffirms solidarity with UAE amid regional tensions
Deputy PM Ishaq Dar emphasises dialogue and peace in talks with UAE counterpart, expressing sorrow over lives lost, including three Pakistani nationals, and reaffirming solidarity.
FO urges media restraint as diplomatic efforts continue on Middle East crisis
Pakistan’s Foreign Office urges media to avoid speculation and await official updates as diplomatic engagement continues on Middle East tensions.
What cargo ships are passing Hormuz strait?
From March 1 to 1600 GMT on March 23, commodities carriers made just 144 crossings
PM Shehbaz chairs crucial meeting on Iran crisis amid reports of Pakistan-hosted talks
Pakistan’s top civil and military leadership convene in Islamabad to assess Iran-US-Israeli tensions, regional security and energy challenges.
Trump wants a deal with Iran but success of talks unlikely, Israeli officials say
The officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that they viewed it is unlikely that Iran would agree to US demands in any new round of negotiations, which broke down on February 28
Trump approved Iran operation after Netanyahu argued for joint killing of Khamenei, sources say
Both Trump and Netanyahu knew from intelligence briefings that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his key lieutenants would soon meet at his compound in Tehran, making them vulnerable
Iran sends waves of missiles into Israel, dismisses Trump's talk of negotiations as 'fake news'
"No negotiations have been held with the US, and fakenews is used to manipulate the financial and oil markets and escape the quagmire in which the US and Israel are trapped," Qalibaf wrote on X
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.
Pakistan's quiet diplomacy helps ease US-Iran tensions as Trump signals pause in military action
Pakistan’s behind-the-scenes diplomacy with Türkiye and Egypt gains attention as Donald Trump delays potential strikes on Iran and signals progress in talks to ease Middle East tensions.
PM Shehbaz extends Eid and Nowruz greetings to Iranian president
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian to extend Eidul Fitr and Nowruz greetings, stressing regional peace, dialogue, and Muslim unity.
Oil falls over 13% on Trump postponing military strikes on Iran energy infrastructure
Trump post says 'good' talks with Iran discuss 'Complete and total resolution of hostilities'
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.
Iran threatens to deploy mines in Gulf if US-Israel attack its coasts
Iran says it will completely shut the Strait of Hormuz and launch retaliatory attacks
Iran says Hormuz open to all but 'enemy-linked' ships
Mousavi's comments came from an interview published by Chinese news agency Xinhua, before US President Trump's threat to target Iranian power plants if strait was not "fully open" within 48 hours
Britain sees no evidence that Iran is targeting Europe with missiles
On Saturday, the Israel Defence Forces posted on social media that Iran has missiles "that can reach London, Paris or Berlin". "There is no assessment to substantiate what's being said," Reed said
Trump, Iran threaten power, energy targets as war escalates
Trump on Saturday threatened to "obliterate" Iran's power plants if Tehran did not fully reopen Strait of Hormuz and Iran warned on Sunday it would target US infrastructure, if it carried out threat
US allows 30-day sale of Iran oil at sea in bid to tame prices
The license, posted to the Treasury Department's website after market hours, says Iranian oil can be imported into the United States under the waiver when necessary to complete its sale or delivery
Patriot missile involved in Bahrain blast likely US-operated, analysis finds
The Patriot was aimed at a low-flying drone and that the combined explosion of the missile and drone ignited the blast, the analysis said
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 and insisted the campaign was unfolding according to plan
Trump says US considering 'winding down' Iran war; Natanz nuclear facility attacked
Trump and his administration have sent mixed messages about US goals throughout the war.
Trump gives Iran 48-hour deadline to open Strait of Hormuz
Trump says US will ‘obliterate’ Iran’s power plants if it doesn’t open Strait of Hormuz in 48 hours
Iran missile strikes kill six, injure 150 in Israeli towns near nuclear facility
Iran hits Israeli town housing nuclear facility in retaliation for Natanz strike
Timely decisions helped avert oil shortage: Atta Tarar
Says Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif formed a committee and held daily review meetings, which ensured reasonable oil reserves in the country.
Iran calls for full end to war, not temporary truce
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that Tehran is ready to consider any proposal aimed at achieving a permanent ceasefire
UK says its bases on Cyprus will not be used in offensive operations, Cypriot spokesperson says
An Iranian-type Shahed drone caused slight damage when it hit facilities at Britain's Akrotiri airbase in southern Cyprus on March 2
Iran's president says immediate cessation of US-Israeli aggression needed to end war
Pezeshkian spoke with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi by phone earlier in the day.
Iranian man, Romanian woman charged over attempt to enter UK submarine base
The charges come three weeks into the US-Israeli war on Iran
Putin tells Tehran: Russia stands by Iran
Russia was deprived of an ally when the United States toppled Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, though Moscow has benefited from the high oil prices triggered by the US and Israeli attacks on Iran.
Trump says US considering 'winding down' Iran war; Natanz nuclear facility attacked
Iran says the US and Israel struck its Natanz nuclear facility on Saturday, reporting no radioactive leakage or risk to nearby populations.
Iran Supreme Leader blames Israel for 'false flag' strikes on Oman, Turkiye; offers mediation between Pakistan and Afghanistan
Iran’s Supreme Leader denies Tehran’s role in Oman and Turkiye attacks, while offering mediation between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Sri Lanka says no to US warplanes amid regional tensions
Washington has approached Colombo in early March seeking permission to deploy two warplanes at Mattala International Airport
Trump rules out putting troops anywhere, urges Israel to avoid strikes on Iran energy sites
Trump's comment came as energy prices jumped sharply higher on Thursday after Iran responded to an Israeli attack on a major gas field by hitting Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City.
Iran claims first-ever strike on F-35 as US stealth fighter jet makes emergency landing
Iran claims its air defences struck a US F-35 fighter jet over central Iran, while US officials confirm emergency landing and launch investigation.
Pakistan among 13 Islamic nations denounce Iran attacks, urging de-escalation
Arab and Islamic foreign ministers meeting in Riyadh condemn Iranian missile attacks and call for immediate de-escalation and adherence to international law.
US announces heaviest strikes yet on Iran
US Department of War confirms over 7,000 strikes on Iran, signalling major escalation as regional tensions surge.
UAE airports resume flights from Dubai and Fujairah
Flights from Dubai and Fujairah airports resume as UAE clears operations following improved security, with PIA and private airlines restoring schedules gradually to normal.
Iran considers levying transit fees on ships in Hormuz Strait, lawmaker says
Since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran, Tehran has disrupted maritime transit through the strait for vessels it says are linked to its war adversaries and their allies
Iranian cluster missiles pose extra challenge for Israel's air defences
Israel failed to intercept one of the cluster missiles overnight, and its small bomblets scattered into civilian areas in Tel Aviv
The Strait of Hormuz has been disrupted before. A look at past moments that threatened oil flows
Iran has ground to a halt nearly all traffic in the waterway that connects the Persian Gulf to the rest of the globe’s oceans, shutting down a critical path for the world’s flow of oil
US weighs military reinforcements as Iran war enters possible new phase
The deployments could help provide Trump with additional options as he weighs expanding US operations, with the Iran war well into its third week
Meeting of regional foreign ministers calls on Iran to halt attacks in Gulf
The ministers called on Iran to immediately halt its attacks and respect international law.
Abu Dhabi closes gas facility due to falling missile debris
Gas facility is closed due to falling debris from missile interceptions
'Not our war': Europe says no to Trump
European leaders have rejected direct involvement in U.S.-Israeli military operations against Iran.
Trump says Israel attacked Iran gas field without US and Qatari involvement, warns against attacks on Qatar
Trump said that Israel would not make any more attacks on Iranian facilities in South Pars unless Iran attacked Qatar
Iran was not rebuilding nuclear enrichment, US intelligence finds
Trump has repeatedly said he ordered the attack on Iran alongside Israel on February 28 because of an "imminent threat."
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.
Russia slams US-Israel strikes after Larijani's death, dismisses report of aiding Iran as 'false news'
Russia condemns US and Israel over alleged killing of Iranian leaders while dismissing reports of sharing drone technology with Tehran as false.
With Larijani no more, Iran loses legacy of strategic leadership in its national security, diplomacy
A Revolutionary Guards commander during the Iran-Iraq war, Ali Larijani became head of Iran's national broadcaster before running the Supreme National Security Council.
Iran says nuclear doctrine unlikely to change, Hormuz Strait needs new protocol
Former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed early in the US-Israeli war against Iran, opposed the development of weapons of mass destruction in a fatwa issued in the early 2000s
Israeli army claims it struck Iranian command centres, missile sites in Tehran
A missile defence command centre and air defence systems were also targeted, the military said.
Global airlines hike fares, cut routes as fuel costs skyrocket
American Airlines (AAL.O) said it expects a $400 million increase in first-quarter expenses due to fuel costs.
Iran's system cannot be shaken by assassination of leaders: Abbas Araghchi
Araghchi emphasized that Iran’s system is built on strong institutions, including political, economic, and social structures and noted that "the system itself does not depend on any single person"
Trump faces impasse over Iran war
Add to that the protest resignation of a senior US official, who said publicly that Iran posed "no imminent threat to our nation" and he couldn't "in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran"
Projectile hits near Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant, no damage or injuries reported
"The IAEA has been informed by Iran that a projectile hit the premises of the Bushehr NPP on Tuesday evening. No damage to the plant or injuries to staff reported," the UN nuclear watchdog said on X
PIA suspends Fujairah flights amid regional security concerns
Flights to Fujairah have been immediately suspended for the next 48 hours
Iraq, KRG agree to resume oil exports via Turkey's Ceyhan hub
Oil flow from Ceyhan port is expected to start at 10am local time on Wednesday.
US carrier Ford, deployed in war with Iran, to go to port temporarily after fire
The carrier, America's newest and the world's largest, is currently located in the Red Sea. It is expected to temporarily go to Souda Bay on the Greek island of Crete, the two officials said
Iran strikes Tel Aviv with cluster warheads in retaliation for killing of security chief
The attack on densely populated Tel Aviv overnight on Tuesday killed two people
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.
Trump says NATO's refusal to help on Iran is 'very foolish mistake'
Trump said NATO countries were supportive of the joint US-Israeli war, which has now entered its third week, even as they did not want to get involved.
Global airlines hike fares, cut routes as fuel costs balloon
Global airlines are hiking fares and cutting routes as soaring fuel costs – driven by the US-Israeli war against Iran – disrupt global aviation, forcing rerouted flights and operational challenges.
Iranian ambassador thanks Pakistan for support in meeting with DPM Dar
Iranian Ambassador Reza Amiri meets Ishaq Dar in Islamabad, expressing gratitude for Pakistan’s support as both sides emphasise diplomacy and peaceful resolution amid regional tensions.
France will never take part in operations to unblock Hormuz Strait amid hostilities, says Macron
France has been pushing on with its own efforts to put together a coalition to secure the Strait of Hormuz once the security situation stabilises and without a US role
Senior US counterterrorism official resigns to protest Iran war
"I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran," says Joseph Kent
Iran's new supreme leader rejects proposals for reducing tensions with US, senior official says
Khamenei's stance for revenge against the U.S. and Israel was “very tough and serious” in his first foreign policy session.
Pakistani oil tanker passes Hormuz via Iran-approved route amid tensions
The Pakistan-flagged Aframax tanker was observed early Monday near the port city of Sohar.
Iran rejects Israel's claim of killing security chief Ali Larijani
Israel’s Defence Minister Katz has said that Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani has been killed
Iran renews attacks on US Gulf allies, Trump says that was not expected
The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran is in its third week with at least 2,000 people dead and no end in sight.
Securing the Strait of Hormuz: Tactics and threats
Trump highlighted dangers in remarks on Monday, noting that a "single terrorist" could "put something in the water" or shoot a missile at ships transiting the waterway bordering the Islamic republic
200 US troops wounded in seven countries during Iran war
The war has killed at least 2,000 people across the Middle East since the US and Israel attacked Iran on February 28
Third Pakistani killed by falling debris from intercepted missile in UAE
With this latest development, the total number of deaths in the UAE has risen to seven, among them, three are Pakistani nationals.
Trump upset as US partners reject call for Hormuz warship escorts
The US-Israeli war on Iran is in its third week with no end in sight. The critical Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas flow, remains largely closed off
Cheap drones redefine air warfare as US adapts strategy in Iran conflict
For decades, air superiority was largely controlled by nations with the financial and technological capacity.
Drones, rockets fired at US embassy in Baghdad, security sources say
The C-RAM air defence system shot down two of them while a third struck inside the embassy compound
Trump was warned of likely Iranian retaliation on Gulf allies, sources say
Iran has also halted almost all shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of oil supplies move
Iran, at UN, insists will not submit to 'lawless aggression'
Iran vowed at the United Nations on Monday that it would not submit to "lawless aggression", saying 90 million citizens were in "grave danger" from US and Israeli strikes
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
Oil hovers around $100, stocks mixed as Iran war rages
Iran war moves into third week with both sides showing no sign of backing down
Iran wants 'serious review' of Gulf ties, denies role in Saudi oil attacks
If Iran had carried out attack in Kingdom, it would have announced it, says ambassador to Riyadh
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
Iran FM Araghchi thanks Pakistan for support against US-Israel aggression
Araghchi thanked Pakistan in a message posted on social media website X for the support against US-Israel attack on Iran on Monday
Trump accuses Iran of using AI to spread disinformation
“AI can be very dangerous, we have to be very careful with it,” Trump told reporters. He also accused Western media outlets without evidence of “close coordination” with Iran to spread “fake news”
Trump demands others help secure Strait of Hormuz, Japan and Australia say no plans to send ships
With the conflict creating turmoil across the Middle East and shaking up global energy markets, Trump insisted that nations relying on oil from the Gulf have a responsibility to protect the strait
Netanyahu posts video in response to Iran rumours that he is dead
In the video, taken at a cafe in Jerusalem's outskirts and posted on Netanyahu's Telegram account, his aide asks him about the rumours
Middle East war has affected world economy, says minister
He said despite increase in oil prices in the global market, the prime minister maintained prices by providing subsidies to the public
Pope Leo decries 'atrocious violence' in Iran war, urges ceasefire
As the US-Israeli war on Iran enters its third week, the first US pope warned that violence would not bring the justice, stability and peace that the peoples of the region long for
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
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.
Zelenskiy says Ukraine wants money, technology in return for Middle East drone help
Zelenskiy said that almost a dozen countries across the world have sought help from Ukraine.
Russia is supplying Iran with Shahed drones, Zelenskiy claims
Shahed drones have been linked to other attacks on countries in the region
Sirens and 'loud explosions' heard in central Israel
The Israeli channel said there are reports of debris falling in central Israel and that the Israeli ambulance service treated four people who were injured while heading to a shelter
UAE's Fujairah stops some oil loading operations after drone attack
The suspension comes after the US attacked military targets on Iran's Kharg Island oil export terminal and Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) said that US interests in the UAE were legitimate targets
Trump threatens more strikes on Iran's Kharg Island, pushes allies on Strait of Hormuz
Trump said the US strikes had "totally demolished" most of Kharg Island and warned that more could follow, telling NBC News, "We may hit it a few more times just for fun"
Iran wants ceasefire but terms aren't good enough yet: Trump
He raised doubts about the well-being of the new supreme leader, saying he might not even be alive
Trump urges other nations to send ships to secure Hormuz
US president admits Iran retains ability to threaten global oil passage via drones, missiles
Iran strikes dent Dubai dream for Pakistani workers
Gulf remittances are important for South Asian countries and in Pakistan amount to about 3% to 5% of GDP
Iran conflict pushes oil prices higher as stocks slip, dollar strengthens
Brent crude prices surge to $103 per barrel amid risks of surge up to $200 per barrel
Few easy ways out for US as war with Iran drags on
US-Israeli strikes killed Iran’s leader but failed to topple the government. Iran retaliates via missiles, oil chokepoints, and regional allies, fueling a global economic crisis.
Explosion damages Jewish school in Amsterdam
Concerns about possible attacks against Jewish communities around the world have risen.
25 flights from Pakistan to Middle East cancelled today amid regional crisis
14 flights to and from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar were cancelled from Lahore.
US offers reward for information on Iran's supreme leader, senior officials
The reward targets 10 officials associated with IRGC.
Trump threatens to strike Iran's Kharg Island oil network if shipping lanes remain blocked
Trump said that Iran had no ability to defend against U.S. attacks.
Drone attack takes place on US embassy in Baghdad: Iraqi security
The attack took place shortly after two Iran-backed fighters were killed in strikes on Iraq’s capital.
Five US refuelling aircraft damaged in Iranian strike on Saudi base
The aircraft were struck while parked at Prince Sultan Air Base.
Turkey says NATO defences intercepted third missile from Iran, asks Tehran to clarify
NATO air defences shot down a first ballistic missile fired from Iran on March 4, with a second intercepted on Monday.
Iran's new supreme leader wounded, likely disfigured, Hegseth says
"We will keep pressing, keep pushing, keep advancing. No quarter, no mercy for our enemy," Hegseth said.
Iran vows retaliations after Trump says US struck military targets on Kharg Island oil hub
Iran warned it would target US-aligned energy assets if attacked, as tensions soar over Kharg Island, Strait of Hormuz disruptions, rising oil prices, and regional military clashes.
Gulf states suffer $15 billion loss in energy revenues since eruption of war: FT
As the largest oil exporter, Saudi Arabia has been the most affected, with an estimated $4.5 billion in lost revenues since the conflict's start
Ships must coordinate with Iran's navy to pass through Strait of Hormuz, foreign ministry says
"The security of the Strait of Hormuz is of vital importance to Iran, because the country’s security is tied to the security of the region," said Esmaeil Baghaei, the spokesperson
With Iran war exit elusive, Trump aides vie to affect outcome
Some officials and advisers are warning Trump that surging gasoline prices could exact a political cost from the US-Israeli attacks on Iran, while some hawks are pressing him to maintain the offensive
Iran not going to close Strait of Hormuz, Iran UN envoy says
Amir Saeid Iravani made his comments to reporters when asked about remarks by new Iranian supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei that the "lever of blocking the Strait of Hormuz must continue to be used"
US military refuelling plane crashes in Iraq 'not due to hostile fire'
US Central Command, which oversees the Middle East, said that two aircraft were involved and that one landed safely and the other went down in western Iraq
Pakistan to Middle East flight operations partially resume after days of turbulence
A total of 231 flights from across Pakistan to Middle Eastern destinations are scheduled to operate today.
Trump says he thinks Iran's new supreme leader is alive but 'damaged'
"I think he probably is (alive). I think he is damaged, but I think he's probably alive in some form, you know," Trump said in an interview on Fox News' "The Brian Kilmeade Show'
Several French soldiers wounded, one officer dead in Iraq after drone attack
France has hundreds of troops based in the Erbil region as part of a broader international coalition to fight Islamic State militants in the area.
Both sides trade strikes and threats as the Iran war approaches the two-week mark
In an effort to stabilize global energy markets, the US issued a 30-day license for countries to buy Russian oil.
Iran says it will make US regret war as oil prices soar
"While starting a war is easy, it cannot be won with a few tweets. We will not relent until making you sorry for this grave miscalculation," says Iranian security chief Ali Larijani
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.
US has arranged nearly 50 charter flights from Middle East amid Iran strikes, State Dept says
The department, which waived the cost of government-assisted flights, has declined to give detailed numbers for how many people benefited from them.
Iran's supreme leader, in first remarks, vows to avenge martyrs, keep Strait of Hormuz closed
The war that began with a US-Israeli bombing campaign at the end of February has so far killed around 2,000 people and caused “the biggest disruption to global energy supplies in history”
UAE air defenses foil 1,797 missile and drone attacks in two weeks
UAE says air defences intercepted 1,797 missile and drone attacks between Feb 28 and March 11, destroying hundreds of missiles and over 1,500 drones while limiting damage to key sites
Masoud Pezeshkian lists preconditions for ending war with US, Israel
Pezeshkian said he had conveyed the same position during telephone conversations with the leaders of Russia and Pakistan.
Six vessels attacked in Gulf, Strait of Hormuz as war puts merchant ships on front lines
The latest attacks on ships linked to the US and Europe mark an escalation in the conflict between Iran and US-Israeli forces, raising the number of ships struck in the region to at least 16
Israel pounds Beirut suburbs after Hezbollah fires volley of rockets
Israeli strikes have killed more than 600 people in Lebanon, and uprooted 800,000 more
Trump administration estimates Iran war cost at over $11 billion in six days, source says
That figure, from a closed-door briefing for senators on Tuesday, did not include the entire cost of the war, but was provided to lawmakers as they have clamoured for more information about conflict
Oman works to contain fire at Salalah port after drones strike
Oman's civil defence said that containing the fire might take time.
Oil tankers burn near Iraq as Iranian strikes defy Trump's claim to have 'won' the war
Iranian explosive-laden boats appear to have attacked two fuel tankers in Iraqi waters setting them ablaze and killing one crew member after projectiles struck three merchant vessels in Gulf waters
Preliminary findings show US struck Iranian school: report
The Times said US Central Command officers created the target coordinates for the strike using outdated data provided by the Defence Intelligence Agency.
US intelligence says Iran's regime faces no risk of collapse
The latest report was completed within the last few days, the source said.
US vetoes Russia-backed ceasefire resolution at UNSC
The ceasefire resolution proposed by Russia failed to pass in the Security Council, with 4 votes in favour and 2 against, while 9 members were absent.
UNSC adopts resolution urging Iran to stop attacks on Gulf states
The Bahrain-led resolution was adopted with 13 votes in favour; China and Russia abstained
At UN, Pakistan says unnecessary war jeopardises global peace
Condemns American and Israeli attacks on Iran, supports security, sovereignty of the brotherly country
Trump says he is not worried about Iran-backed attacks on US soil
The US and Israel carried out strikes on Iran nearly two weeks ago, launching the Gulf region into a war
Drones fall near Dubai airport amid Iran crisis
The outbreak of the US-Israel war against Iran has led to flight cancellations.
Australia expects Iran war to intensify, shuts some Middle East embassies
Foreign Minister Penny Wong said at least nine cities where Australian embassies and consulates are located have experienced missile and drone attacks
Iran denies new supreme leader is injured
In a message shared on his Instagram Story, Pezeshkian said he had heard rumours that Khamenei had been wounded. He contacted people with relevant connections, who told him that Khamenei is safe
US urges Israel to stop attacks on Iran energy sites, Axios reports
Washington sent the message at a senior political level and to IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, Axios reported, citing an Israeli official
Sri Lanka court orders 84 Iranian sailors' bodies be handed to Iran embassy, local media says
The warship, IRIS Dena, was hit by a torpedo from a US submarine while it was returning from a naval exercise organised by India, amid the US-Israeli war on Iran
Iranian women's soccer squad member changes mind on Australia asylum offer, to return home
A player and a support staff member accepted the government's open offer of aid.
Combatants in Mideast war trade more air strikes as Iran clamps down on dissent
Overnight into Wednesday morning, millions of Israelis were repeatedly driven into bomb shelters as the military warned Iran had launched missiles toward Israel
North Korea says respects Iran's choice of new supreme leader: KCNA
The spokesperson accused Washington and Israel of violating Iran’s political system.
Canada boosts security at US diplomatic buildings after shots fired at consulate
Police say they were called to the consulate around 5:30 a.m. (0930 GMT), where they found spent shell casings and damage to the building. No one was injured
US destroys mine-laying vessels as Trump warns Iran over Strait of Hormuz
Trump previously said the US had "completely destroyed" 10 inactive mine-laying vessels
US lawmakers worry Trump may put 'boots on the ground' in Iran
Shaheen and other senators raised questions after a series of closed-door briefings from Trump aides about the cost and expected duration of war, and whether US forces would be sent into Tehran
Saudi defence ministry says intercepted 7 drones headed to oil field
The oil field sits near the border with the UAE and is operated by Saudi giant Aramco.
Drone hits US diplomatic facility in Iraq, no injuries reported
The drone hit the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center, next to the Baghdad airport.
Trump team's Iran war rhetoric fuels backlash
From Trump joking that it was "more fun" to sink Iranian warships than capture them, to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth boasting that US forces were "punching them while they're down"
US targets Iran mine-laying as war causes oil market havoc
United States said on Tuesday it was striking Iranian ships capable of mining the crucial Strait of Hormuz and threatened escalation if Tehran presses ahead
Russia calls for calm as Putin speaks with Iran's Pezeshkian on US-Israeli attacks
Vladimir Putin and Masoud Pezeshkian discuss Middle East tensions in phone call as Russia urges swift de-escalation and political dialogue following escalating US-Israeli attacks on Iran.
President Zardari congratulates Iran's new Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei
President Asif Ali Zardari congratulates Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei on becoming Iran’s Supreme Leader, reaffirming Pakistan’s solidarity with Tehran.
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
Heaviest day of strikes yet on Iran despite market bets that war will end soon
At least 1,270 people have been killed in Iran since the US and Israeli airstrikes began on February 28.
Trump vows Iran war will 'end very soon'
Iran's Revolutionary Guards say they, not Americans, would "determine the end of war"
PM Shehbaz congratulates Mojtaba Khamenei on becoming Iran Supreme Leader
PM Shehbaz congratulates Mojtaba Khamenei on becoming Iran’s supreme leader, expressing condolences over Ali Khamenei’s death and pledging stronger Pakistan–Iran cooperation.
Turkey says US Patriot system deployed to boost air defence amid Iran war
Iran has said it is not at war with regional countries and denies explicitly targeting its neighbour Turkey. Ankara has warned Tehran against firing any more missiles towards it
Putin pledges 'unwavering support' to Iran's new supreme leader
Putin reaffirmed Moscow’s continued support for Iran during the ongoing regional tensions.
Iran says oil blockade will continue until attacks end, Trump threatens to hit harder
Trump said the United States had inflicted serious damage on Iran's military and predicted the conflict would end well before the initial four-week time frame he had laid out
New footage raises likelihood the US struck an Iranian school where a blast killed at least 165
It comes as mounting evidence points to US culpability for the Feb. 28 strike, which hit a school adjacent to a Revolutionary Guard base in Minab, Iran's Hormozgan Province
