The Iran war is “very close to over” with authorities in Tehran eager to agree a peace deal, US President Donald Trump said in an interview broadcast on Wednesday. “We’ve beaten them militarily, totally,” Trump told Fox Business Network’s “Mornings with Maria” in a prerecorded interview. “I think it’s close to over, I view it […]
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Iran War: A Watershed in the History of Liberation
As the US-Israeli aggression against Iran goes past the anticipated time of a few days to six weeks, the former vice-president and foreign minister of Iran, Javad Zarif, has advised the Iranian government to give up its uranium deposits meant for peaceful purposes and to enter a pact with the US to end the war. […]
Trump budget seeks $1.5tr in defense spending amid Iran war
President Donald Trump has proposed boosting defense spending to $1.5 trillion in his 2027 budget released Friday, the largest such request in decades, reflecting his emphasis on US military investments over domestic programs. The sizable increase for the Pentagon had been telegraphed by the Republican president even before the the US-led war against Iran. The […]
Iran War and Pakistan’s Role
The Middle East today stands at a critical and perilous crossroads in history. Nearly a month has passed since the outbreak of war between Iran and the United States, and in this short span, the scale of destruction and human tragedy has been deeply alarming. Thousands of innocent lives have been lost due to American […]
Trump’s conflicting messages sow confusion over Iran war
President Donald Trump says the United States is winning the war with Iran even as thousands of additional American troops deploy to the Middle East. He has pilloried other countries for not helping the US, only to say later he does not need their assistance. He has twice delayed deadlines for Iran to reopen the […]
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Egypt talks in Islamabad to address Iran war
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan will host a four-nation meeting of foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Egypt on March 29-30 to discuss efforts to de-escalate the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel. Read More: Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt mediate US-Iran tensions According to the Foreign Office, the meeting will be chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign […]
Sharp debate between Hussain and Yakov Amidror highlights divide over Iran war
A heated on-air exchange between Senator Mushahid Hussain and former Israeli national security adviser Yakov Amidror has underscored deep divisions over the ongoing war involving Iran, with sharply contrasting views on its trajectory and outcome. Read More: Turkey issues stern warning against civil war in Iran The clash took place during a televised debate on Al Arabiya English, where participants […]
Israel vows no let-up in attacks despite US push to end Iran war
Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz says Israel will “intensify” its attacks and target a broader range of sites in Iran as he accused Tehran of directing missiles at Israel’s civilian population. The remarks came after US-Israeli strikes targeted the Khondab Heavy Water Complex in central Iran, according to Iran’s Fars news agency. There were no […]
IMF assesses financial risks as Iran war uncertainty persists
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is assessing potential financial risks across countries as uncertainty surrounding the ongoing Iran conflict continues, according to a report published on Wednesday. The institution is reportedly running various scenarios to identify economies that may require fresh financial support if the conflict prolongs. Read More: IMF, Pakistan fail to reach staff-level […]
Philippines declares national energy emergency amid Middle East conflict
MANILA — Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared a national energy emergency in response to the threat posed by the ongoing U.S.-Israel war with Iran, citing risks to the country’s oil supply and overall energy security. Read More: PM Shehbaz calls for nationwide fuel conservation The executive order, signed on Tuesday, grants Marcos emergency […]