US Iran Rift
US says it struck a ground control station in the port city of Bandar Abbas; Kuwait says it is responding to an "enemy" attack.
Updated 28 May, 2026 02:31pm
Dar thanks Guterres for his “principled position and support” for Pakistan’s mediation efforts in the US-Iran war.
Updated 29 May, 2026 10:14am
Trump’s ever-shifting stance has clouded the prospects of a peace deal in the near future.
Updated 27 May, 2026 09:10am
The attempt to connect the Iran conflict with the Abraham Accords makes little sense.
Updated 28 May, 2026 07:28am
Brent crosses $100 mark as Tehran warns of retaliation.
Updated 27 May, 2026 08:18am
Judiciary suspends a presidential body that took the decision.
Updated 27 May, 2026 07:58am
For Iran control over Hormuz, and for US the blockade of ports are main bargaining chips.
Updated 27 May, 2026 07:52am
Washington says strikes targeted Iranian missile sites, mine-laying boats; Rubio says Iran deal may take "a few days".
Updated 27 May, 2026 07:25am
Says path forward lies in diplomacy, dialogue; warns that selective application of principles undermines credibility of UN.
Updated 26 May, 2026 10:20pm
The US has given no details of the attacks and only said that the targets included missile launch sites and boats trying to “emplace mines”.
Updated 26 May, 2026 12:47pm
Trump asks Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkiye, Egypt and Jordan to join Abraham Accords, calls on Riyadh and Doha to take the lead.
Updated 26 May, 2026 11:30am
Foreign ministry spokesman says Iran not imposing tolls on ships transiting the strait but rather collecting fees for “navigational services”.
Published 25 May, 2026 02:13pm
PM Shehbaz calls for China, Pakistan to "really be together" for restoring peace in Middle East; 15 documents exchanged and signed between the two countries.
Updated 25 May, 2026 11:37pm
Republicans warn of strategic concessions, while Democrats are divided over diplomacy and enforcement risks.
Updated 25 May, 2026 09:07am
EU, UK leaders want Hormuz reopened, N-weapons out of Iran’s reach; Riyadh lauds Pakistan’s mediation efforts.
Updated 25 May, 2026 07:50am
Pezeshkian says supreme leader will make final decision, insists no plan for nuclear bomb; Rubio expects "good news" soon.
Updated 25 May, 2026 08:22am
Trump has announced an agreement has been “largely negotiated” and would include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Updated 24 May, 2026 11:17pm
Notes that Pakistan hopes to host another round of US-Iran negotiations "very soon"; Trump says both sides should take their time in negotiationg the deal, there can be no mistakes.
Updated 24 May, 2026 10:17pm
ISPR says negotiations resulted in "encouraging progress" towards agreement; Trump claims MoU on peace deal "largely negotiated".
Updated 24 May, 2026 07:20am
Pakistan deserves credit for helping preserve diplomatic space, but also must avoid appearing aligned with coercive pressure from any side.
Updated 24 May, 2026 09:20am
Engagements with Iran’s senior leadership were held in a "positive and constructive environment", the military’s media wing said
Updated 23 May, 2026 10:34pm
Doubts are growing that Trump can translate the US military’s tactical successes into an outcome he can frame convincingly as a geopolitical win.
Published 23 May, 2026 11:39am
Rubio says US in constant contact with Field Marshal Munir as the latter arrives in Iran; notes "some progress" made but insists more work needed.
Updated 23 May, 2026 07:19am
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has also been invited to participate, although Tehran has yet to formally confirm his attendance.
Published 23 May, 2026 06:07am
CDF will discuss US-Iran talks, peace in the region and other important issues during the visit, sources add.
Updated 22 May, 2026 10:17pm
Iranian suspicions about Pakistan’s close ties with Washington and Gulf states persist, while Pakistan remains uneasy over Tehran’s growing engagement with India.
Updated 22 May, 2026 08:08am
Rubio sees progress towards ending war after Pakistani officials’ visit; reports suggest CDF Munir may travel to Iran if Naqvi-led talks lead to breakthrough.
Updated 22 May, 2026 07:21am
Naqvi travels to Tehran for 2nd time in a week to break deadlock, meets Iranian president, IRGC chief; Saudi FM backs Pakistani mediation, praises Trump for giving diplomacy a chance.
Published 21 May, 2026 07:19am
US president says Tehran has days to reach a deal, warns of "another big hit"; Doha says Pakistan-mediated negotiations require "more time".
Updated 20 May, 2026 07:39am
“Certainly, the country is at war, but young people also have the right to marry,” says one bride.
Published 19 May, 2026 06:27pm
