U.S. President Donald Trump said he is not interested in negotiations with Iran and suggested the war may continue until Tehran loses its military strength and leadership capacity. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, he argued that an ongoing air campaign could render talks meaningless if Iran’s command structure is destroyed. He added that […]
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PM seeks austerity-based economic plan amid Gulf tensions
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday directed the preparation of a comprehensive plan based on austerity and savings in view of the existing global economic pressures caused by tensions in the neighbouring region. He issued these directions while chairing a review meeting on the country’s economic situation in the current global context. During the […]
Iran waits for US escort as Strait of Hormuz tension escalates
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards announced on Saturday that they are waiting for US forces to provide escort for ships passing through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime chokepoint where commercial traffic remains severely restricted amid ongoing regional conflict. Read More: Oil surges as Hormuz disruption shakes global supply Spokesman Ali Mohammad Naini warned that any decisions […]
Govt monitoring petroleum supplies amid Gulf tensions: Aurangzeb
As escalating tensions in the Gulf region continue to rattle global energy markets and disrupt supply chains, Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday assured that the government is closely monitoring the petroleum availability and remains engaged with key stakeholders to prevent potential supply disruptions. The assurance came during a meeting with Robert Jan Siegert, […]
UAE intercepts majority of Iran missiles, drones attack
ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said it successfully intercepted the vast majority of missiles and drones launched by Iran during a large-scale attack, highlighting the effectiveness of its air defence systems. Read More: UAE blocks airspace for strikes on Iran A spokesperson for the UAE Ministry of Defence reported that Iran fired 186 missiles toward the country. […]
UAE closes stock markets after regional missile strikes
The United Arab Emirates has ordered the temporary closure of its stock markets on Monday and Tuesday following Iran’s retaliatory missile and drone strikes across the Gulf region, signalling mounting economic disruption amid escalating tensions. Read More: $83 billion gone: Indian markets tumble amid Pakistan conflict fears Iran launched the strikes against Gulf countries hosting US bases […]
Explosions shake Eastern Riyadh amid escalating Gulf tensions
Residents and correspondents in Riyadh reported hearing loud explosions in the eastern part of the city on Sunday, as regional tensions intensified. Witnesses described multiple strong bangs followed by visible smoke rising in the area. The incidents occurred during ongoing retaliatory exchanges across the Gulf region. Consequently, local authorities began monitoring the situation closely. According […]
Trump says US ‘armada’ heading toward Gulf amid Iran tensions
US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that a “massive fleet” of American naval forces was being sent toward the Gulf, citing close monitoring of Iran, even as he emphasized that he preferred diplomacy over immediate military action. Trump made the remarks to reporters aboard Air Force One while returning from the World Economic Forum […]