The United States (US) House of Representatives has approved a resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s authority to continue military action against Iran without explicit congressional approval, marking a significant challenge to the administration’s war policy. Read More: Resolution moved in US House to designate Mar 23 as a Pakistan Day The resolution passed on Wednesday […]
Middle East
Former US official urges troop withdrawal from Middle East
A former senior US counterterrorism official has called for the withdrawal of American troops from the Middle East, arguing that military personnel in the region face growing security risks amid escalating tensions with Iran. Read More: US withdraws troops from Qatar, Bahrain amid rising tensions with Iran Joe Kent made the remarks in a statement shared on social […]
Iran US tensions rise after Gulf attacks
Hostilities between Iran and the United States escalated once again on Wednesday after Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed attacks on US military-linked targets in the Gulf region, while Washington said the strikes were either intercepted or failed to reach their intended objectives. Read More: Iran’s Supreme Leader warns Gulf nations over US bases According to Iranian state media, the […]
Eight Muslim-majority countries, including Pakistan condemn Al-Aqsa incursions
Eight Muslim-majority countries, including Pakistan, have strongly condemned recent incursions into Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli settlers, describing the actions as a violation of international law and the longstanding status quo governing the holy site. Read More: Israel committed to Al–Aqsa status quo: foreign minister The joint statement was issued by the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, […]
Lebanon says Hezbollah accepts ceasefire proposal
BEIRUT: Lebanon has announced that Hezbollah has accepted a United States-backed proposal to halt attacks on Israel in exchange for an end to Israeli strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs, raising hopes for a reduction in hostilities amid ongoing regional tensions. Read More: US urges Hezbollah to halt attacks amid Lebanon tensions According to a statement from the Lebanese Embassy […]
Pakistan and Iran discuss regional tensions
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran have reaffirmed the importance of diplomacy and regional stability during a telephone conversation between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Read More: Iran asks Pakistan to keep mediation channel open as US talks stall According to Pakistan’s Foreign Office, the two leaders discussed bilateral relations and […]
Pakistan urges immediate ceasefire in Lebanon
UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has called for an immediate ceasefire and an end to military hostilities in Lebanon, expressing concern over the worsening security and humanitarian situation during an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council. Read More: Pakistan urges Lebanon ceasefire stability Addressing the council, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, warned that […]
Trump claims Israel and Hezbollah agree to halt fighting
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has said that Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to stop fighting, while also indicating that negotiations with Iran are progressing despite recent tensions linked to Israel’s military actions in Lebanon. Read More: Trump says Iran wants a deal, but Washington splits on war or peace In a series of posts on […]
US urges Hezbollah to halt attacks amid Lebanon tensions
The United States has renewed calls for an immediate halt to hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, with a senior US official saying that the Iran-backed group must stop its attacks first to create conditions for de-escalation. Read More: Talks between US and Iran continue — but doubts remain According to the official, US Secretary of State Marco […]
Iranian authorities rejects reports claiming Pezeshkian submitted his resignation
Iranian authorities have firmly denied reports claiming that President Masoud Pezeshkian has submitted his resignation, dismissing the allegations as false and politically motivated. Read More: PTI demands CJP, IHC CJ step down amid letter controversy Speculation over Pezeshkian’s future emerged after an exiled opposition media outlet reported that the Iranian president had allegedly sent a […]