Iran warned on Saturday that it would strike US military bases in the Middle East if Washington launches an attack. Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said any response would target US forces only. He stressed Iran would not attack countries hosting American bases. Araqchi made the remarks during an interview with Qatar’s Al Jazeera television. His […]
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Tehran warns US strike could ignite region
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned that any US attack on Iran would trigger a wider regional conflict, stressing that Tehran does not seek war but will respond forcefully to aggression. Speaking amid rising tensions, Khamenei said Iranians will not be intimidated by military threats, adding that repeated warnings and displays of force will […]
Turkiye pushes mediation as Iran rules out missile talks
ISTANBUL: Turkiye stepped up diplomatic efforts on Friday to ease rising tensions between Iran and the United States, as President Donald Trump appeared to soften his earlier threats of military action, though Tehran firmly ruled out any negotiations over its missile programme. Read More: Turkey offers mediation as US-Iran tensions escalate Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and […]
Azerbaijan blocks use of territory against Iran
Azerbaijan has announced it will not allow its territory or airspace to be used against Iran. Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov told Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in a phone call that Azerbaijan opposes any action destabilizing Iran or the region. Bayramov emphasized that his country rejects statements or moves that could escalate tensions in the […]
Iran FM heads to Turkiye amid US standoff
Iran’s foreign minister will visit Turkiye on Friday as tensions with the United States escalate. Abbas Araqchi will meet Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Ankara. Talks will focus on unrest in Iran and US pressure. The visit follows fresh warnings from US President Donald Trump. He urged Iran to strike a nuclear deal or […]
Pakistan urges talks amid Iran-US tensions
Pakistan raised alarm as Iran-US tensions surged after fresh US threats. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar spoke with Iran’s foreign minister on Thursday. He stressed that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only viable solution. According to the foreign office, Dar expressed concern over the fast-changing regional situation. Both leaders agreed to stay in close contact […]
Iran vows decisive response to any attack
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has warned that any new attack on Iran will face a decisive response. He said Iran showed restraint in June 2025, but will retaliate with full force if attacked again. Araqchi stressed that this statement is a fact, not a threat. Writing in a US newspaper, Araqchi said aggressive American […]
PSX slides as Iran crisis shakes investor confidence
The Pakistan Stock Exchange turned bearish on Thursday after a brief early rally, as rising geopolitical tensions surrounding possible United States military action in Iran unsettled investors and triggered cautious trading behaviour. During intraday trading, the KSE-100 index initially climbed to 183,717.53 points due to early buying interest, but later reversed course and slipped by […]
Pakistan denies claims of US strike base for Iran
Pakistan’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has dismissed social media claims alleging the country is being used as a base for a possible US strike on Iran. The fact-check account on X said the reports are propaganda circulated by Afghan and Indian accounts. Posts by accounts including Khurasan Media Urdu, Afghan Defense, and Baba Banaras […]
Iran open to talks, prepared for war
Iran’s foreign minister said the country is prepared for both war and negotiations. He made the remarks amid rising tensions with the United States. Meanwhile, he claimed the internal security situation is now fully under control. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said violence increased over the weekend due to terrorist actions. He stated that both protesters […]