Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has renewed calls for harsh retaliation against Lebanon, demanding the destruction of buildings in Beirut’s Dahiyeh district after any rocket fire from Lebanese territory. His remarks come amid rising regional tensions and ongoing indirect diplomatic efforts involving the United States and Iran. Smotrich said that every rocket or drone attack […]
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Trump denies Israel role in Iran war
Washington: US President Donald Trump said Israel did not influence his decision to take military action against Iran. He rejected media reports suggesting Israeli involvement in shaping US policy. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said his decision was driven by longstanding concerns over Iran’s nuclear ambitions. He emphasized that Iran must never be […]
Lebanon and Israel envoys meet in US
Lebanese and Israeli envoys are set to meet in Washington on Tuesday as Israel continues its military campaign against Hezbollah. The meeting marks a rare diplomatic engagement between two countries technically still in a state of war. The talks come amid escalating regional tensions involving Lebanon, Israel, and Iran. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio […]
India calls Lebanon situation alarming
India’s Modi government has spoken out on the Middle East crisis amid rising domestic criticism. This marks the first official response from New Delhi on the escalating situation. The statement comes as international concern grows over violence in Lebanon. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs expressed concern over large-scale casualties in Lebanon. Without naming Israel, […]
US expects Iran response before 8 PM
US Vice President J.D. Vance said he expects a response from Iran before 8 PM tonight. He made the remarks during a press conference in Washington, emphasizing the urgency of diplomatic communication. The situation affects global economic stability and ongoing efforts to prevent military escalation. Vance stated that Iran aims to inflict maximum economic pressure, […]
Israel strike shatters last-minute peace hopes: Ishaq Dar
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister said Israel’s strike on Iran disrupted imminent peace talks. He warned the escalation damaged diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing regional tensions. The situation affects Middle East stability and ongoing mediation led by Pakistan. Speaking in the Senate, Ishaq Dar said Pakistan was optimistic before the incident. However, he noted the situation […]
Iranian president warns regional countries on war
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian urged regional countries not to allow enemies to wage war from their territories. He emphasized that Iran seeks development and security, not conflict, but will retaliate if targeted. The warning comes amid heightened tensions following US-Israeli strikes. Pezeshkian stressed on X that Iran does not conduct preemptive attacks but will respond […]
Guterres urges US, Israel to end Iran war
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday called on the United States and Israel to end the ongoing war on Iran, while urging Tehran to stop attacking its neighbours. His remarks highlight escalating regional tensions and the global economic impact of the conflict, particularly on vulnerable countries. Speaking to reporters in Brussels after meeting European […]
FM Dar to attend emergency Riyadh meeting
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will attend an emergency meeting of Arab and Islamic foreign ministers in Riyadh from March 18 to 19. The high-level session aims to address escalating Middle East tensions and promote regional security. The gathering affects diplomatic relations and efforts to prevent further conflict in the region. The […]
Iran adviser calls Trump ‘Satan himself’
A senior military adviser to Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, Yahya Rahim Safavi, insulted US President Donald Trump on state television on Wednesday. He called Trump “the most corrupt and stupid American president” and “Satan himself.” His remarks come as Iran, the US, and Israel are engaged in escalating regional conflict. Safavi also reiterated longstanding threats against […]