US President Donald Trump intensified tensions with Iran after posting a violent AI-generated image alongside the warning “No more Mr Nice Guy.” The message, shared on his social media platform, accompanied threats urging Tehran to quickly accept a non-nuclear deal amid stalled negotiations. The image showed Trump holding a rifle with explosions in the background, […]
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Pakistan urges diplomacy at UN over conflicts
Pakistan has called for diplomacy and restraint to resolve the ongoing Israel-Palestine situation and the US-Iran conflict. The appeal was made during a United Nations Security Council debate on the Middle East. Islamabad emphasized that dialogue remains the only viable path to regional stability. Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, said […]
Trump urges Iran to sign nuclear deal
US President Donald Trump has urged Iran to quickly sign a deal, warning that delays could worsen the situation. His remarks come amid stalled diplomatic efforts to end the ongoing conflict and reports of a possible extension of US pressure on Iranian ports. The comments highlight rising tensions between Washington and Tehran. Trump said Iran […]
Trump has intensified pressure on Iran, claiming the country is in a “state of collapse”
US President Donald Trump has intensified pressure on Iran, claiming the country is in a “state of collapse” as tensions over the Strait of Hormuz continue to rise amid stalled peace talks. Read More: Trump highlights Pakistan ties, Iran conflict remarks In a post on Truth Social, Trump said Iran had reportedly informed Washington that it urgently wanted […]
US-Iran peace hopes dim after Trump cancels Islamabad talks
Hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough between the United States and Iran weakened as the new week began after President Donald Trump abruptly canceled a planned visit by his envoys to Islamabad. The move followed the departure of Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi from Pakistan without securing progress in negotiations aimed at ending the two-month conflict […]
White House claims full control of maritime traffic amid Iran blockade
The White House has asserted sweeping control over maritime traffic in the Gulf region, declaring that a US-led naval blockade around Iran is tightening and effectively restricting all movement of ships. Read More: Fired Navy secretary John Phelan challenges dismissal In a strongly worded statement, the administration of Donald Trump said the United States now […]
US tells Iran to accept deal soon
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has said Iran still has an opportunity to make a “wise decision” at the negotiating table. He warned that time is running out for Tehran amid ongoing military pressure and regional tensions. His remarks came during a Pentagon press briefing in Washington. He said US pressure and blockades would continue […]
Oil prices climb as US Iran tensions disrupt global supply fears
Global oil prices have risen sharply as tensions between United States and Iran continue to escalate, raising concerns over potential disruptions in international energy supply chains. Market analysts say the situation has created uncertainty among traders, pushing crude benchmarks upward across global exchanges. Furthermore, reports indicate that the recent seizure of commercial vessels in sensitive […]
Pakistan pushes diplomatic efforts as Iran’s FM and DPM Dar discuss US-Iran tensions
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Foreign Minister (FM) Ishaq Dar and Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation to discuss regional developments, the fragile US-Iran ceasefire, and ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at easing tensions between Washington and Tehran. Read More: Iran’s Foreign Minister contacts Pakistani leadership over regional tensions According to a […]
Asian markets showed mixed performance as oil rises on Iran tensions
Asian stock markets showed a mixed performance on Friday as rising geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran kept investors cautious, while oil prices continued to climb amid ongoing uncertainty. Read More: Oil rises further above $100, most Asian stocks fall as Iran war rages A broad regional index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan edged up slightly, […]