US Iran Rift
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Updated 09 Jan, 2020 07:26am
"As long as I am president, Iran will not be allowed to hold nuclear weapons," vows Trump.
Updated 09 Jan, 2020 10:29am
Statement made in face of rumours of UK, US updating their travel advisory to UAE.
Published 08 Jan, 2020 08:46pm
US defence secretary acknowledges receiving "sound counsel" from Gen Bajwa as well as Afghan President Ashraf Ghani.
Updated 08 Jan, 2020 10:37pm
Israeli PM describes slain Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani as a “terrorist-in-chief”; praises Trump for "bold" action.
Published 08 Jan, 2020 05:11pm
Iraq government condemns violation of sovereignty; Hashed al-Shaabi paramilitary network says time for “Iraqi response”.
Updated 08 Jan, 2020 06:21pm
Britain, Germany condemn Iranian attacks; Russia warns of "all-out war"; China calls for de-escalation.
Updated 08 Jan, 2020 06:28pm
Such restrictions are meant to prevent civilian aircraft from being confused for ones engaged in armed conflict.
Published 08 Jan, 2020 02:38pm
COAS asked to contact military leaders; say Pakistan ready to play role for peace but can never again be part of war.
Updated 08 Jan, 2020 08:26pm
A US drone strike killed top Iranian military commander, leading to missile strikes by Iran on US bases in Iraq.
Updated 08 Jan, 2020 01:53pm
The fallout from the US killing of top Iranian general threatens to spill over as Iran launch missile attacks.
Updated 08 Jan, 2020 05:21pm
"We must ensure the safety of our service members, including ending provocation from the administration," says Pelosi.
Updated 08 Jan, 2020 01:24pm
Another all-out war in the Middle East is not yet inevitable, but nor is it unavoidable.
Published 08 Jan, 2020 07:50am
Condemning aggression does not mean taking sides. In fact, docility raises questions about our independence.
Published 08 Jan, 2020 07:39am
Iran launched missile attacks on US-led forces in Iraq early on Wednesday in retaliation for Soleimani's killing.
Updated 08 Jan, 2020 06:40pm
Russian president hails "huge" progress in "restoring Syrian statehood".
Published 07 Jan, 2020 07:34pm
A defence ministry statement says any future steps also will be made in consultation with Nato allies.
Published 07 Jan, 2020 05:47pm
Zarif says "they fear that someone comes to the US and reveals realities"; China condemns move.
Updated 07 Jan, 2020 07:14pm
US defence secretary rules out targeting cultural sites, says the country will follow the laws of armed conflict.
Published 07 Jan, 2020 11:12am
US Defence Secretary Mark Esper says the letter is "inconsistent" with Washington's position.
Updated 07 Jan, 2020 01:17pm
Tehran has a right to respond and defend itself, but its actions must keep ground realities in mind.
Updated 08 Jan, 2020 09:33am
The remarks come after President Donald Trump threatened to target Iran’s cultural heritage.
Updated 07 Jan, 2020 08:37am
US official says PM Imran among world leaders who have reached out to the regime in Iran.
Updated 07 Jan, 2020 01:41pm
At times such as this there is much talk of how a single miscalculation can lead to war.
Updated 07 Jan, 2020 09:10am
"The situation in the Middle East is very sensitive, fluid and concerning," says Shah Mehmood Qureshi.
Updated 07 Jan, 2020 03:17pm
There is no evidence that Iran directly supported the 9/11 hijackers, many of them Saudi members of Al Qaeda.
Published 06 Jan, 2020 03:11pm
Two main crude contracts up more than two per cent in early Asian trade.
Published 06 Jan, 2020 12:46pm
Japan has walked a fine line in balancing its alliance with Washington and its longstanding relations with Iran.
Published 06 Jan, 2020 12:03pm
"Crazy Trump, don't think that everything is over with my father's martyrdom," says Qasem Soleimani's daughter.
Updated 06 Jan, 2020 02:52pm
US president stands by threat on Iranian cultural sites, warns of 'major retaliation'.
Updated 06 Jan, 2020 12:56pm
