Tensions have escalated in the Gulf after the Iran warned that the strategic Strait of Hormuz may not remain open if the United States (US) continues its naval blockade of Iranian ports. Read More: US, Iran eye Islamabad for fresh talks as Hormuz blockade tightens Iranian officials issued the warning amid a fragile ceasefire and ongoing diplomatic efforts involving […]
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Xi meets Lavrov as China pushes mediation role in Middle East crisis
Chinese President Xi Jinping has met Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Beijing, as China intensifies diplomatic engagement with global leaders amid the ongoing Middle East conflict. Read More: Russian foreign minister arrived in Beijing for Middle East talks According to Chinese state media, the meeting took place at the Great Hall of the People and focused […]
PM Shehbaz heads to Saudi Arabia after US-Iran talks
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to visit Saudi Arabia within the next 48 hours following an invitation from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, as regional tensions rise after inconclusive talks between United States (US) and Iran in Islamabad. Read More: Pakistan praised for role as US–Iran conflict de-escalates: Shehbaz According to official sources, the visit to Riyadh […]
US military announces blockade of Iranian Gulf ports amid rising tensions
The United States (US) military has announced that it will impose a blockade on all Iranian Gulf ports starting Monday at 1400 GMT, a move that sharply escalates tensions with Iran and raises fears of wider regional conflict. Read More: Strait of Hormuz: key oil route in middle of US–Iran crisis According to a statement from US […]
UK, Australia expressed disappointment over Iran US talks
The United Kingdom (UK) and Australia have expressed disappointment over the lack of progress in negotiations between Iran and the United States (US) held in Islamabad, urging all sides to continue diplomatic efforts to ease tensions in the Middle East. Read More: France calls back ambassadors from US and Australia, following a change Speaking to British media, UK […]
Iran warns of region-wide impact over US threats: Esmaeil Baghaei
Iran has issued a strong warning in response to recent threats from Donald Trump, saying any attack on its civilian infrastructure would have consequences across the entire region. Read More: Trump warns Iran to strike deal in two days or US will unleash hell Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Tehran possesses the capability to […]
PM Shehbaz Sharif thanks foreign ministers for backing peace efforts
Shehbaz Sharif on Monday expressed gratitude to the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt following a quadrilateral meeting in Islamabad aimed at addressing the escalating Middle East crisis and promoting peace efforts. Read More: PM Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s role in Iran US dialogue The meeting, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq […]
President Asif Ali Zardari calls key meeting on Middle East crisis
Asif Ali Zardari has convened an important meeting to discuss the evolving situation in the Middle East and Pakistan’s potential role in mediation efforts. The high-level session is expected to bring together key political and military leadership to assess recent developments and chart a coordinated response. Read More: President Zardari summons NA session on March 30 According to sources, […]
Israeli minister calls for Lebanon annexation
Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich on Monday called for annexing southern Lebanon up to the Litani River. The comments come amid escalating Israeli air and ground strikes targeting Hezbollah positions. Lebanese authorities report over 1,000 fatalities and more than a million displaced due to the ongoing conflict. Smotrich said the campaign should end with a […]
Pakistan, Turkey, Iraq discuss de-escalation efforts
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday called for collective diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions in the Middle East. He stressed sustained dialogue is vital for regional peace, security, and stability. The calls involved his Turkish and Iraqi counterparts following recent US and Israeli strikes on Iran. Dar spoke with Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, reviewing […]