Trends - Iran Israel War

Iran's first vice president says country moved from being sanctioned to 'meeting global needs'

Iranian First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref says that Iran has gone from “‘being sanctioned’ to ‘becoming a key...

Published 27 Apr, 2026 09:32pm

French FM says Iran must make 'major concessions' to end crisis

France’s top diplomat says that Iran must be ready to make “major concessions” in talks to end a crisis triggered by...

Published 27 Apr, 2026 09:19pm

DPM Dar holds meeting with foreign secretary, FO officials to review regional developments

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch have chaired a meeting with...

Published 27 Apr, 2026 08:56pm

UN chief urges immediate reopening of Strait of Hormuz amid global trade crisis

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz amid stalled US-Iran peace...

Published 27 Apr, 2026 08:52pm

Lebanon death toll from Israeli attacks rises to 2,521, health ministry says

Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA) has just reported that the Lebanese health ministry has updated the death toll...

Published 27 Apr, 2026 08:48pm

WATCH: Putin tells Iran FM Araghchi Russia 'will do everything it can' for peace in the Mideast

Published 27 Apr, 2026 08:46pm

White House says it will not ‘negotiate through the press’

The White House has told CBS News that it will not conduct its negotiations with Iran through the media, Al Jazeera...

Published 27 Apr, 2026 08:40pm

WATCH: US' Rubio says 'we cannot normalise' system where Iran decides who uses international waterways

Published 27 Apr, 2026 08:32pm

Israel defence minister says Hezbollah chief 'playing with fire' that will 'burn Lebanon'

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz warns that Hezbollah’s defiance will bring catastrophic consequences for...

Published 27 Apr, 2026 08:25pm

Egyptian FM briefs DPM Dar over the phone on Cairo's outreach to advance diplomacy: FO

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has briefed Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on “his...

Published 27 Apr, 2026 08:23pm

France's Macron to talk to Iranian authorities after trip to Andorra

French President Emmanuel Macron says he will talk to Iranian authorities after his two-day trip to Andorra and will...

Published 27 Apr, 2026 08:17pm

Global military spending 13 times greater than all developmental aid: UN chief

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres says global military spending soared to $2.7 trillion last year,...

Published 27 Apr, 2026 08:12pm

Iran looking into Trump's request for negotiations, foreign minister says

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran is looking into US President Donald Trump’s request for...

Published 27 Apr, 2026 07:57pm

UN chief warns 'drivers' of nuclear proliferation accelerating

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns that “the drivers” of nuclear weapons proliferation are accelerating, as...

Published 27 Apr, 2026 07:54pm

British foreign secretary appreciates Pakistan's efforts for dialogue in call with DPM Dar

British Foreign Secretary Yvette has spoken to Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar about the latest regional...

Published 27 Apr, 2026 07:51pm

Iran FM says Islamic republic is 'stable, solid' in meeting with Putin

Iran’s foreign minister says the country is “stable, solid”, during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin...

Published 27 Apr, 2026 07:43pm

Egyptian FM Abdelatty stresses importance of continuing Iran talks to US envoy Witkoff

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has held a phone call with the US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, regarding...

Published 27 Apr, 2026 07:35pm

Oil industry seeks extension for imports on CIF basis to ensure continuity of supplies

In letter to SBP, oil companies' association highlights "volatile" situation in the Middle East, says freight rates and war-risk premiums remain high.

Published 27 Apr, 2026 07:27pm

Araghchi thanks Moscow for support of Tehran, says Iran proved it can resist 'American aggression'

During his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi thanked Moscow for...

Published 27 Apr, 2026 07:10pm

PHOTOS: Iran FM meets with Russian counterpart, Putin

Published 27 Apr, 2026 06:56pm

WATCH: Putin shakes hands with Araghchi, his delegation

Published 27 Apr, 2026 06:55pm

UAE slams Gulf allies as 'weak' on Iran

A senior official from the United Arab Emirates has criticised the country’s Gulf allies over their response to...

Published 27 Apr, 2026 06:52pm

Russia will do 'everything' to help secure Mideast peace, Putin tells Iran's FM Araghchi

Russian President Vladimir Putin has told Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi that Moscow would do everything it...

Published 27 Apr, 2026 06:49pm

Wizz Air does not expect to run out of jet fuel, chief executive officer says

Wizz Air Chief Executive Officer Jozsef Varadi does not think the European budget airline would run out of jet fuel,...

Published 27 Apr, 2026 06:48pm

PHOTOS: Putin greets Iran's foreign minister

Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Iranian Foreign Minister Abba

Published 27 Apr, 2026 06:44pm

DPM Dar reaffirms commitment to promoting dialogue, diplomacy in call with Canadian FM: FO

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has discussed ongoing developments in the Middle East with...

Updated 27 Apr, 2026 07:23pm

Strategic partnership between Iran, Russia will only strengthen, Araghchi tells Putin: IRNA

Speaking in a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Iran’s FM Abbas Araghchi said Moscow and Tehran share a...

Published 27 Apr, 2026 06:34pm

Centcom says US troops remain ‘focused and ready’ in region

United States Central Command (Centcom) says US forces remain “focused and ready across the Middle East” as...

Published 27 Apr, 2026 06:33pm

Bahrain revokes citizenship of 69 people over 'support for Iranian attacks'

Bahrain revoked the citizenship of 69 people and their families for “expressing support for Iranian attacks”, the...

Published 27 Apr, 2026 06:32pm

Iran’s health minister says 240 facilities hit during US-Israeli attacks

Iran’s health minister says 240 attacks on medical facilities were recorded while the US and Israel were striking...

Published 27 Apr, 2026 06:31pm