Iran lashed out at the United States on Saturday for refusing visas to some of its World Cup squad support staff as the players were to leave Turkey for Mexico. The row erupted just days before the June 11 start of the 2026 World Cup, which is being jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico […]
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US says Iran launched missiles toward Kuwait and Bahrain
US military officials said Iran launched seven ballistic missiles toward Kuwait and Bahrain on Friday, hours after reporting that four one-way attack drones were intercepted. Read More: Iran fires warning missiles at US warships In a statement on social media, United States Central Command said it intercepted six of the missiles and that the seventh did not reach its intended […]
US and Iran exchange strikes near Strait of Hormuz
Tensions between the United States and Iran escalated sharply on Saturday after US forces struck Iranian coastal surveillance sites following the interception of drones launched toward the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. Read More: Iran fires warning missiles at US warships According to the US military, four Iranian drones were shot down after being detected near the vital […]
Iran declares support for Hezbollah with wider peace deal in doubt
A key meeting took place in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, between Pakistan’s Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, during which Pakistan-Iran relations and the latest regional developments were discussed. The meeting also covered de-escalation of tensions and internal security issues. Both ministers stressed the importance of continuing diplomatic efforts […]
Pakistan, Iran interior ministers discuss de-escalation amid renewed tensions
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met his Iranian counterpart Eskandar Momeni on the sidelines of a regional security gathering in Kyrgyzstan, with the two sides discussing efforts to reduce tensions in the Middle East following a fresh escalation amid efforts for peace between Washington and Tehran, Pakistan’s interior ministry said on Friday. The meeting comes […]
Why Does Imperialism Fear Iran? (Part II)
The economic constraints imposed by the IMF and the World Bank are crippling by design. Reducing dependence on them and adjusting economic priorities to social needs, rather than competing within the world economic system on the latter’s terms, are among the salient features of delinking, a process that may or may not culminate in socialism. […]
Kundi discusses regional stability with Iran’s envoy
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Thursday met Iranian Ambassador Reza Amiri Moghadam and exchanged views on regional developments, bilateral relations, and opportunities for enhanced cooperation between Pakistan and Iran. In a post on X, the governor said he emphasised the importance of peace, dialogue, and regional stability during the meeting, while the discussions […]
Iran’s supreme leader urges unity against external threats
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has called for national unity and solidarity, saying external adversaries are attempting to create divisions within the country after failing to achieve their objectives on the battlefield. Read More: US says Khamenei “increasingly active” The message was delivered on the occasion of the 37th death anniversary of Ruhollah Khomeini, the […]
Israel, Lebanon agreed to ceasefire aimed at ending months of hostilities
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a ceasefire aimed at ending months of hostilities, a development that has raised hopes for a broader agreement involving Iran and the United States to ease tensions across the Middle East. Read More: Lebanon ceasefire extended by 45 days The ceasefire was announced by the Trump administration following negotiations […]
Iran World Cup squad to reach Mexico early Sunday
Iran’s World Cup squad will arrive early on Sunday in Mexico where they will be based for the duration of the global football tournament, a team statement said Wednesday. “The Iran national football team will depart Antalya for Tijuana at 15:20 (1220 GMT) on Saturday, June 6, and is scheduled to arrive in Mexico at […]