President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the U.S. may need to strike Iran again and that he had been an hour away from ordering an attack before postponing it. Trump was speaking to reporters at the White House a day after saying he had paused a planned resumption of hostilities following a new proposal […]
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Iran Releases New Map Claiming Control of Strait of Hormuz
Iran Releases New Map showing control over the Strait of Hormuz, escalating regional tensions. The move highlights Tehran’s growing assertiveness in the strategic waterway. The announcement comes amid rising warnings and military signals from Iranian authorities. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy published the new map, showing a defined boundary in the southern part of […]
Iran announced that it currently has no intention of resuming negotiations with US
Iran has announced that it currently has no intention of resuming negotiations with the United States (US), marking a fresh setback for diplomatic efforts between the two countries amid rising regional tensions. Read More: Iran talks could resume over next two days in Pakistan, says Trump Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Baghaei said during a press briefing in […]
Israel and Iran exchange strikes amid rising tensions
Jerusalem: Israel military reported on Monday that it was intercepting missiles fired from Iran and urged residents to take cover as tensions escalated in the region. Read More: Iran Accuses US and Israel of Causing Strait Crisis In a Telegram post, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it had identified incoming missiles launched toward Israeli territory and that […]
Life in Tehran under air strikes: residents share experiences
Tehran residents are navigating a daily existence marked by fear, uncertainty, and disruption as air strikes continue to affect the Iranian capital. AFP spoke to a woman in her 30s, who asked to remain anonymous for safety reasons, about life amid the ongoing conflict. Read More: Tehran darkened by thick smoke after Israeli strikes on oil depots She […]
The Tehran Tightrope
In academic and diplomatic circles, India is usually perceived as the master of strategic autonomy, capable of walking the tightrope between opposing camps. In contrast, Pakistan is often viewed as a state forced into binary choices by economic or security limitations. However, the current conflagration in the Middle East has turned this perception on its […]
Saudi Arabia criticises Iran over regional attacks
Saudi Arabia on Monday criticised Iran over what it described as continued attacks targeting the Kingdom and other Gulf states, warning that Tehran’s actions could further escalate tensions in the region. Read More: Israel hits Tehran oil depots; 2 killed in Saudi Arabia In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia said Iran’s […]
Israel hits Tehran oil depots; 2 killed in Saudi Arabia
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told NBC News that his country will not agree to a ceasefire in the Middle East, saying Tehran must “continue fighting for the sake of our people.” He accused the US and Israel of targeting civilians, including students and hospitals, and said previous ceasefires, including the one ending last year’s […]
Strikes escalate across ME as Israel hits Beirut, Tehran
Iran struck the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia’s capital with a drone early Tuesday, as it continued to target areas around the region. Across Tehran, explosions rang out overnight as the US and Israel pounded Iran with airstrikes. Iran and its allies have hit back against Israel, neighboring Gulf states and targets critical to the […]
Israel confirms strikes on Tehran
Israel has launched strikes on Iran, with explosions reported in the Iranian capital late Tuesday night, according to Iranian media. Reports from Tehran said loud blasts were heard in multiple parts of the city, while thick plumes of smoke were seen rising into the night sky. Iranian outlets stated that several missiles landed near University […]