Israel Iran Conflict
Houthis attempt to tighten hold over Red Sea as Hormuz crossings plunge sharply.
Updated 05 Sep, 2026 07:27am
Iran says 11 people killed in US attacks; US military says it struck IRGC targets, including air defence sites and radar systems.
Published 02 Sep, 2026 09:14am
Premier addresses SCO summit in Bishkek; Dar meets counterparts from Iran, China, other countries.
Updated 02 Sep, 2026 12:01am
Trump’s economic warfare will be as futile as his bombing campaign to force Iran to surrender.
Published 31 Aug, 2026 07:59am
IT has been six months since the US and Israel launched their war on Iran — a costly misadventure that remains far...
Published 31 Aug, 2026 07:47am
US says attack aimed at preventing Iran from launching more sea mines into Strait of Hormuz; Iran says it struck two US military air bases with ballistic missiles in Jordan; UAE denies Iranian claim of attack on base.
Updated 31 Aug, 2026 12:10pm
"My emphatic recommendation to the rulers of Islamic countries, especially the countries of West Asia and the Gulf, is to identify your real enemy, understand his plan and confront it," he says.
Updated 30 Aug, 2026 03:51pm
Tehran says US pressure doesn’t work; ties reopening of Hormuz to end of naval blockade.
Updated 29 Aug, 2026 07:51am
WITH regard to resolving the US-Iran stand-off, two distinct approaches are being pursued simultaneously. The more...
Published 26 Aug, 2026 07:47am
US voters are angry about the war’s knock-on effect on the cost of living and crucial midterm elections are around the corner.
Published 25 Aug, 2026 12:27pm
Tehran laughs off Trump, Bessent’s claims of "economic D-Day"; Treasury secretary doesn’t divulge specifics, or which countries will be targeted.
Updated 25 Aug, 2026 08:03am
CDF Munir holds meetings with Pezeshkian, Ghalibaf and Rezaei; ISPR says discussions focused on preventing further escalation, reopening of Hormuz, swift end to conflict.
Published 25 Aug, 2026 07:10am
Ghalibaf slams US for failing to uphold commitments under Islamabad MoU; Interior Minister Naqvi accompanying the CDF on the visit.
Updated 25 Aug, 2026 12:22pm
Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson says visit aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation, continuing efforts to bring peace and security to region.
Updated 24 Aug, 2026 09:21am
Several sectors have emerged as unmistakable commercial winners in the US-Iran conflict.
Updated 22 Aug, 2026 08:51am
Araghchi says Tehran has "seen this movie before"; Iranian military chief warns of a "devastating" response to new threats.
Updated 22 Aug, 2026 07:29am
Says he is launching a major new campaign to target Iran’s economy, calls it "economic warfare and isolation on an unprecedented scale".
Updated 20 Aug, 2026 11:14am
APPREHENSIONS regarding a fresh round of US-Iran hostilities are palpable, as the 60-day window for negotiations...
Updated 19 Aug, 2026 09:27am
Brent crude futures climb 0.3pc to $91.14, WTI futures rise to $85.04 a barrel.
Published 18 Aug, 2026 11:58am
US president calls on Iran to “put up the white flag of surrender”.
Updated 17 Aug, 2026 07:42pm
Three children among the dead; President Aoun calls strikes a "clear message" ahead of Rome talks.
Updated 16 Aug, 2026 07:54am
Urges Americans to accept higher gas prices to stop Iran going nuclear; UAE accuses Tehran of attacking two vessels; shipping in the strait comes to near standstill.
Updated 15 Aug, 2026 07:18am
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth insists the situation has been “misrepresented”.
Published 14 Aug, 2026 10:00pm
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan protect vital trade routes from the Arabian Sea to the Red Sea.
Updated 15 Aug, 2026 05:13pm
Iran’s embassy in South Africa says in social media post that Trump “will be hidden in a trash can before long”.
Published 13 Aug, 2026 08:27pm
Reports of food shortages, broken plumbing and mental health crises emerge during the aircraft carrier's record-setting deployment.
Published 13 Aug, 2026 09:50am
Fisherman says without access to the Iranian market, the entire tuna fishery will collapse, threatening both income and employment for thousands.
Updated 13 Aug, 2026 12:53pm
On US-Iran mediation efforts, FO spokesperson says Pakistan will continue to “offset spoilers using direct and indirect channels”.
Updated 12 Aug, 2026 07:10pm
DPM Dar says Pakistan is in contact with Saudi, Yemeni authorities to ascertain further details about the incident.
Updated 12 Aug, 2026 01:30pm
OVER the past few days, Pakistan has been going the extra mile to assure Iran that the Makkah Joint Defence ...
Updated 12 Aug, 2026 07:38am
