US Iran Rift
Reports suggest Tehran could reopen Hormuz, may drop toll demand for blockade relief; but ‘neither side wants to move first’
Updated 25 Sep, 2026 07:27am
Diplomatic sources say Pakistan is working through a parallel channel with Tehran as regional efforts intensify to keep the latest diplomatic contacts from collapsing.
Updated 24 Sep, 2026 07:33am
“(Trump) must know that the resistance of the Iranian people will only increase in the face of sanctions, increased pressure, increased bullying," he says.
Updated 23 Sep, 2026 10:06pm
Naqvi meets Pezeshkian, Momeni to "discuss mediation process"; Iran is "grateful" to Pakistan’s political, military leadership for peace efforts.
Updated 22 Sep, 2026 07:44am
“We are grateful for Pakistan’s continuous efforts to establish peace in the region,” Iranian minister says.
Updated 21 Sep, 2026 11:15pm
Beijing says they will “have an in-depth exchange of views on major issues concerning China-US relations and world peace and development".
Published 21 Sep, 2026 02:13pm
Brent crude futures and US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude touch their lowest since Sept 10.
Published 21 Sep, 2026 01:52pm
Ghalibaf says terms for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz have been clearly conveyed to the United States through mediators.
Updated 21 Sep, 2026 07:25am
State Dept warns Americans to brace for "unforeseen escalation" across the Middle East; Trump abruptly leaves Camp David.
Updated 21 Sep, 2026 07:18am
Advisory follows attack on Riyadh claimed by Houthis; CIA chief meets Egypt’s Sisi.
Published 20 Sep, 2026 06:37pm
"They may have some military needs, especially on some technical issues. We would have no issues in meeting these,” says Turkish foreign minister.
Updated 20 Sep, 2026 10:07am
The situation along the Pakistan-Iran border in the broader conflict has been largely overlooked.
Updated 20 Sep, 2026 09:29am
In Bangladesh, the shortfall has triggered blackouts and factory shutdowns. Pakistan and other countries in the region are rushing to blunt public anger with subsidies.
Updated 18 Sep, 2026 12:10am
Fact-finding mission also says Iranian authorities committed crimes against humanity during their crackdown on anti-government protests.
Published 17 Sep, 2026 06:12pm
Iran's economy has collapsed so severely that many Afghans say they see returning as their only option, with women and girls forced to go back to Taliban's restrictions.
Published 17 Sep, 2026 01:43pm
Analysts voice caution for Pakistan's own policy rate, currency and external debt servicing.
Updated 17 Sep, 2026 03:39pm
After consolidating their control on Hormuz, they will next turn their gaze to the riches of the Gulf monarchs.
Published 17 Sep, 2026 07:21am
Pakistan's envoy says expansion of attacks in and around the Bab al-Mandab Strait represent a “serious escalation”.
Published 16 Sep, 2026 11:39am
Says the alliance is "not a club" for Muslim countries; open to those who share the vision of "non-aggression, non-interference and collective deterrence".
Updated 16 Sep, 2026 12:37pm
Houthis reject Saudi claim as a “lie”; OIC, PM Shehbaz condemn “heinous” attempted attack on the holy city.
Updated 16 Sep, 2026 12:54pm
Saudi Arabia, which had stayed out of the Iran war, now risks being drawn into a wider conflict.
Updated 16 Sep, 2026 08:40am
MBS meets Sisi, calls for free navigation in Red Sea; Qatar warns against "catastrophic" Bab al-Mandab closure.
Updated 16 Sep, 2026 07:33am
Climate Change Minister Musadik Malik says Rs100 relief is all economy can bear right now; govt denies "smart lockdown" rumours as fuel costs spiral.
Updated 16 Sep, 2026 07:36am
The kingdom issued attack alerts for Makkah, Jeddah and Taif governorates, before quickly cancelling them. Saudi civil defence had earlier issued short-lived air-raid alerts in six regions.
Updated 15 Sep, 2026 10:34pm
The four-month assessment puts the direct cost of the war at about $33.4bn.
Published 15 Sep, 2026 11:39am
Dozens of missiles, drones target King Khalid air base; Iranian foreign ministry says Yemeni rebel group "acts independently".
Published 15 Sep, 2026 07:24am
Oil prices have risen about three per cent following strikes on Saudi Arabian energy infrastructure.
Published 14 Sep, 2026 02:05pm
Diesel prices hit all-time high of $6.20 per gallon in US.
Updated 14 Sep, 2026 07:51am
Iranian merchants in old Dubai do not believe there will be a break in the ties forged over decades between the UAE’s financial hub and southern Iran.
Updated 13 Sep, 2026 07:29pm
In phone call with PM Shehbaz, Saudi prince appreciates Pakistan’s support and its efforts for regional peace and stability.
Updated 13 Sep, 2026 06:33pm
