A United States Central Command (CENTCOM) official has confirmed that a US F-35 Lightning II stealth warplane made an emergency landing at an American air base in the Middle East following an in-flight incident reportedly linked to suspected Iranian fire. Read More: US navy’s $100M F–35 fighter jet crashes in California Captain Tim Hawkins, a spokesman for CENTCOM, […]
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Turkiye intercepts third Iranian ballistic missile amid Middle East War
Turkiye’s Defence Ministry confirmed that a ballistic missile launched from Iran was shot down over Turkish airspace by NATO forces, marking the third such interception since the ongoing Middle East conflict began. The ministry stated that NATO air and missile defence assets deployed in the eastern Mediterranean neutralized the threat. Authorities emphasized that the action […]
Iran war costs US over $11 billion in six days
United States officials informed lawmakers during a congressional briefing that the first six days of the ongoing military campaign against Iran have already cost the country at least $11.3 billion. The estimate was shared in a closed-door meeting with senators as members of Congress demanded clearer details about the scale, cost, and objectives of the […]
Tehran darkened by thick smoke after Israeli strikes on oil depots
Residents of Tehran woke up to an unusually dark morning on Sunday as thick black smoke from burning oil depots covered the sky across the Iranian capital. The smoke followed Israeli air strikes targeting fuel storage facilities in and around the city during the ongoing regional conflict. With sunlight blocked by the heavy smoke clouds, […]
PSX plunges 13,000 points as Middle East war shakes markets
Pakistan’s stock market opened the week under severe pressure as investors reacted sharply to rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and increasing uncertainty over Pakistan’s monetary policy outlook. Consequently, the benchmark KSE-100 index plunged more than 13,000 points during early trading on Monday, signaling one of the sharpest market declines in recent months. The […]
Iran faces crises largely alone as Russia and China stay cautious
TEHRAN: Iran is confronting one of the most severe crises in its recent history largely without direct support from its major partners, as Russia and China limit their response to diplomatic statements despite escalating conflict with the United States and Israel. Read More: US-Israel-Iran & Afghanistan-Pakistan Following the assassination of its supreme leader and sustained military […]
Middle East war escalates as Iran strikes Kurds in Iraq
The Middle East conflict intensified Thursday as Iran targeted Kurdish guerrilla groups in Iraq, following reports that the United States seeks to arm Iranian Kurdish fighters to infiltrate Iran. Israel simultaneously launched fresh strikes on Tehran, widening the war across the region. The violence has disrupted global shipping and energy markets, while civilian populations in […]
Middle East war causes 145 Pakistan flights cancellation sixth day
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has severely disrupted regional aviation, forcing the cancellation of 145 flights from Pakistan to Middle Eastern destinations for the sixth consecutive day. Airports in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Multan, Peshawar, Sialkot, Faisalabad, and Quetta have faced significant operational challenges, leaving thousands of passengers stranded and schedules in disarray. Karachi […]
Iran launches massive missile barrage against US bases and Israel
Iran launched a fresh wave of attacks on United States and Israeli targets, firing more than 40 missiles while also destroying 10 drones during the latest escalation of the ongoing conflict. Iranian military officials said the strikes targeted several strategic locations, including American bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, in direct response to recent US-Israeli bombardments […]
US Senate blocks resolution to limit Trump’s Iran war powers
The US Senate on Wednesday voted to block a bipartisan resolution that sought to halt the ongoing military campaign against Iran and require congressional approval for further hostilities. Lawmakers voted 53 to 47 against advancing the measure, largely along party lines. Nearly all Republicans opposed the procedural motion, while almost all Democrats supported it. The […]