Iranian drone and missile strikes hit Kuwait International Airport, leaving at least 63 people injured and disrupting air travel across the country. Kuwait’s Health Ministry said medical teams responded quickly to the emergency and carried out seven major surgeries for seriously wounded victims. The attack also resulted in one reported death, highlighting the growing risks […]
Gulf tensions
Iran US tensions rise after Gulf attacks
Hostilities between Iran and the United States escalated once again on Wednesday after Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed attacks on US military-linked targets in the Gulf region, while Washington said the strikes were either intercepted or failed to reach their intended objectives. Read More: Iran’s Supreme Leader warns Gulf nations over US bases According to Iranian state media, the […]
Pakistan receives third Qatar LNG cargo amid Gulf tensions
Pakistan has received its third liquefied natural gas cargo from Qatar within two weeks as regional tensions continue raising concerns about shipping routes and global energy supplies. The LNG tanker Fuwairit successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz and entered Pakistani waters before its scheduled docking at the Engro LNG Terminal on Monday. Officials said the […]
Iran war dominates BRICS Delhi meeting
The Iran conflict is expected to dominate the BRICS foreign ministers meeting beginning Thursday in New Delhi. The gathering will test the bloc’s ability to reach consensus on the escalating Gulf crisis. Divisions among member states could complicate efforts to issue a joint statement on regional tensions. Iran urged India, the current BRICS chair, to […]
Shehbaz Sharif condemns UAE attacks urges ceasefire and stability
Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned recent drone and missile strikes targeting civilian infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates, expressing full solidarity with President Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the Emirati people. He described the attacks as deeply concerning and reaffirmed Pakistan’s support during what he called a difficult and sensitive time for the region. […]
US Iran tensions rise as both sides compete for influence over Strait of Hormuz
Fresh military exchanges between the United States (US) and Iran have intensified tensions in the Gulf as both sides compete for influence over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil shipping route. Read More: Iran Releases New Map Claiming Control of Strait of Hormuz On Monday, the US and Iran exchanged missile, drone, and naval attacks […]
UAE reviews alliances after OPEC exit amid regional tensions
The United Arab Emirates is reassessing its participation in multilateral organisations following its decision to exit OPEC, according to a senior official. The official clarified that while the country is reviewing its international commitments, it is not planning any further withdrawals at this stage. The move comes after Abu Dhabi’s surprise announcement that it would […]
Saudi Arabia intercepts two drones amid regional tensions
Saudi Arabia has confirmed that its air defence systems intercepted and destroyed two drones in recent hours, as Gulf nations remain on high alert following a series of drone and missile incidents across the region. Read More: Ukraine shares anti-drone expertise with Saudi Arabia According to the Saudi Ministry of Defence, the drones were neutralised mid-air, though […]
Houthis escalate Iran war as US Marines deploy regionally
Yemen’s Houthi movement has entered the widening Iran conflict by launching fresh missile attacks on Israel, significantly raising fears of a broader regional war already disrupting global energy supplies and trade routes. Meanwhile, the United States has rapidly deployed thousands of Marines, with initial contingents arriving aboard amphibious assault ships, signaling a potential expansion of […]
Iran missile and drone strike on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia
At least 12 American soldiers were wounded, two seriously, following an Iran missile and drone strike on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, US media reported on Friday. The attack is part of Tehran’s ongoing retaliatory campaign against Gulf nations it accuses of supporting US strikes, which began in coordination with Israel on February […]