US Iran Rift
Iran blames US and Israel for deadly violence under cover of protests against inflation.
Published 22 Jan, 2026 06:38am
US, Israel, Gulf allies all were underprepared for retaliation.
Updated 20 Jan, 2026 08:08am
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirms that President Trump spoke with Netanyahu but declines to elaborate.
Published 16 Jan, 2026 11:01am
In interview to Reuters, US president says Pahlavi "seems very nice, but I don't know how he'd play within his own country".
Published 15 Jan, 2026 08:35pm
Global oil prices dropped sharply as easing geopolitical tensions around Iran and increased US crude stockpiles outweighed strong import growth in China.
Published 15 Jan, 2026 03:08pm
Wall Street Journal reports US military is evacuating some personnel from the air base as a precaution; Tehran warns neighbours it could hit US bases if Washington intervenes.
Updated 14 Jan, 2026 08:39pm
The unrest in Iran seems to have encouraged the US president to threaten military action.
Updated 14 Jan, 2026 09:29am
US president says Iranians "will have to figure it out" themselves, cancels all engagement with Tehran.
Published 14 Jan, 2026 07:50am
Republican lawmakers call for prioritising domestic issues, express scepticism that military escalation will achieve stated aims.
Updated 13 Jan, 2026 09:34am
"This is a reckless, blame-pushing narrative that tries to drag Pakistan into a US-Iran conflict without any verifiable evidence,” ministry says.
Updated 12 Jan, 2026 07:45pm
As inflation soars and the rial crumbles, Iran’s streets erupt in protest, while the world waits to see who will step in, or stir the fire.
Updated 12 Jan, 2026 02:40pm
Iranian foreign minister says his country is fully prepared for conflict but also ready for negotiations; US President says he is weighing a range of strong responses to crackdown on protests.
Updated 12 Jan, 2026 09:32pm
Iranian President Pezeshkian says Israel and the US were "masterminding destabilisation".
Updated 11 Jan, 2026 10:50pm
US media reports say Washington mulling potential strikes against Iran.
Published 11 Jan, 2026 10:22am
Given the actors involved and the global forces seeking an opening, Pakistan must remain wary of how things unfold in Iran.
Updated 11 Jan, 2026 09:43am
Judiciary orders no leniency against "rioters" amid unrest; Trump vows Tehran will "get hit very hard" if it kills more citizens.
Updated 06 Jan, 2026 08:22am
Whatever their grievances, they are for the people of Iran to settle amongst themselves.
Updated 04 Jan, 2026 09:16am
US official alleges Revolutionary Guards’ elite Quds Force initiated the plot to "assassinate” Israeli envoy to Mexico late last year but was disrupted this year.
Updated 08 Nov, 2025 08:40am
Statement comes after US president said "Iran wants to reach peace deal with US".
Updated 14 Oct, 2025 03:14pm
Russia, China, Pakistan and Algeria vote in favour; 9 against; 2 abstentions; Islamabad urges peaceful resolution.
Updated 20 Sep, 2025 08:15am
Those targeted have helped coordinate funds transfers, including from the sale of Iranian oil, that benefit Iran’s military force.
Published 16 Sep, 2025 08:56pm
Top Iranian security advisor says missile restrictions "set a path that negates any talks".
Updated 03 Sep, 2025 09:28am
Iranian FM calls on European leaders to "correct this wrong decision" in three days.
Published 28 Aug, 2025 11:20pm
Warns against foreign powers seeking to create internal rifts.
Updated 25 Aug, 2025 08:42am
France says "time running out" for Tehran nuclear talks; Iranian FM Araghchi warns of snapback "consequences".
Updated 23 Aug, 2025 09:12am
FO says BLA, TTP are "Indian proxies" working on agenda of destabilising Pakistan.
Updated 02 Aug, 2025 02:52pm
Abbas Araghchi says facilities "severely destroyed"; asserts Tehran will continue to develop missiles.
Updated 22 Jul, 2025 01:04pm
Putin meets top adviser to Iran’s supreme leader.
Updated 21 Jul, 2025 08:08am
Iranian new agency reports that Tehran could hold nuclear talks with European powers next week.
Published 20 Jul, 2025 03:49pm
Tehran’s defence attaché in Islamabad briefs diplomats on June strikes.
Updated 18 Jul, 2025 08:16am
