Ali Shamkhani, top adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader, survived a serious injury in an Israeli airstrike on June 13. The attack hit his home during the first phase of a wider Israeli military operation. Some media outlets wrongly claimed he had died. However, Iranian state media later confirmed he was alive. Shamkhani’s condition is now […]
Iran-Israel tensions
Iran launches 15th wave of missile and drone strikes on Israel
Iran has launched another round of missile and drone attacks on Israel under its ongoing counter-offensive operation, “Wa’ad-e-Sadiq 3” (True Promise 3). According to Tehran Times, this marks the 15th wave of retaliation in response to Israel’s continued military aggression. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed that coordinated missile and suicide drone strikes targeted […]
Iran still armed with advanced missiles, says Israeli intelligence
Iran still holds a significant number of advanced missiles, according to Israeli intelligence officials. A senior Israeli intelligence officer told NBC News that only 65% of the missiles launched by Iran in the last 24 hours were intercepted by Israel’s Iron Dome system—down from a 90% success rate just a day earlier. The decline highlights […]
U.S. and Iran hold secret talks as ceasefire hopes rise
Amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, U.S. Special Envoy for the Middle East, Steve Whitkoff, has reportedly held multiple phone calls with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. According to a British news agency, the calls aimed to seek a diplomatic resolution. Three regional diplomats confirmed the contacts, stating that the U.S. initiated the […]
Trump says “no attack plan” as Israel-Iran conflict escalates fast
US President Donald Trump has denied approving a military plan to attack Iran. Speaking on his platform Truth Social, he said the Wall Street Journal‘s report was false and claimed he had not made any decision yet. Trump also questioned Iran’s timing in reaching out for talks. “They should have spoken two weeks ago,” he […]
Iran warns U.S. against joining war in support of Israel
Tehran: Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi has issued a stern warning to the United States, stating that Iran is fully prepared to respond with force if the U.S. decides to intervene militarily in support of Israel. His comments come amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, following a series of hostile exchanges between Iran […]
Anti-tank missile hub near Tehran bombed by Israel amid rising tensions
Israel has launched a fresh wave of airstrikes targeting strategic military infrastructure in western Iran, escalating tensions between the two longtime adversaries amid ongoing regional conflict. At around 10:30 PM Pakistan time on Wednesday, the Israeli Air Force carried out a precision strike near Tehran, targeting a facility believed to be manufacturing anti-tank guided missiles. […]
Iran launches fresh missile strike on Israel amid rising tensions
Iran has launched a new wave of missile attacks on Israel under its ongoing military campaign, Operation Wa’ad al-Sadiq 3. This marks the fifth consecutive day of Iranian retaliation in response to Israeli aggression. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed fresh ballistic missile launches and activated sirens across central Israel and other regions. So far, […]
Dar directs urgent evacuation of Pakistanis stranded in Iran, Iraq
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has ordered the swift evacuation of all Pakistani nationals currently stranded in Iran and Iraq. He chaired a high-level meeting to assess ongoing efforts and instructed officials to accelerate the repatriation process. Dar expressed satisfaction with the steps taken so far but emphasized the need for urgency. […]
Khamenei warns U.S.: Iran won’t surrender or tolerate threats
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei firmly rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s call for unconditional surrender, saying Iran would never accept threats. His remarks came through a televised statement on Wednesday, marking his first response since Israel began bombing Iran last week. Khamenei said that peace or war cannot be forced upon Iran. He added, […]