US Iran Rift
Brent crude is heading for its first weekly decline in six weeks.
Published 11 Jan, 2020 11:00am
Outrage at America’s overseas rampages is joining together peoples with hugely different thoughts and beliefs.
Updated 11 Jan, 2020 08:22am
Qureshi will tour the three capitals to convey Pakistan’s desire to help in de-escalating the situation.
Updated 12 Jan, 2020 11:46am
“As a result of these actions, we will cut off billions of dollars of support to the Iranian regime,” says US Treasury.
Published 10 Jan, 2020 10:54pm
In a rare emergency meeting, EU foreign ministers will look for ways to guide the US and Iran away from open conflict.
Updated 10 Jan, 2020 10:49pm
FM Qureshi discusses escalation of tension in the Middle East and the regional situation with Iranian envoy, Iraqi FM.
Updated 10 Jan, 2020 06:53pm
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says planes targeted positions belonging to pro-Iran militias.
Updated 10 Jan, 2020 04:05pm
US, France and Canada confirm their representatives will fly to Tehran to be part of the crash investigation.
Updated 10 Jan, 2020 06:18pm
The measure now goes to the Senate, controlled by Trump's Republican Party, and faces an uphill battle.
Published 10 Jan, 2020 10:32am
“It is important we establish all facts ... I call on Iran to contribute to an investigation,” says Nato chief.
Updated 10 Jan, 2020 09:11pm
The international community will need to play a greater role to de-escalate the situation between US and Iran.
Updated 10 Jan, 2020 07:34am
US President Donald Trump's critics accuse him of recklessness in his handling of Iran.
Updated 10 Jan, 2020 08:07am
"Pakistan is an important player in the current situation. It is important for us to contribute towards ensuring peace."
Updated 10 Jan, 2020 07:47am
"Pakistan has paid a high price in the past by becoming a part of the war on terror," says Imran.
Updated 10 Jan, 2020 08:16am
The largely symbolic resolution is sure to trigger a debate about presidential war powers.
Published 09 Jan, 2020 09:05pm
The video Twitter and Facebook users claim shows Soleimani's killing "in Iran" is from a 2015 video game preview.
Published 09 Jan, 2020 05:55pm
Washington justifies killing of Iranian general Qasem Soleimani as an action of self-defence.
Published 09 Jan, 2020 05:19pm
As the region braces for what comes next, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are calling for de-escalation.
Updated 09 Jan, 2020 05:05pm
Payments known as war risk premiums for tankers shuttling through the Strait of Hormuz could rise significantly.
Published 09 Jan, 2020 01:20pm
Early warning came from intelligence sources and communications in Iraq, says report published by Washington Post.
Updated 09 Jan, 2020 05:46pm
"Iraq will remain a zone of conflict," says Randa Slim of the Washington based Middle East Institute.
Updated 09 Jan, 2020 02:55pm
Nancy Pelosi says Trump's report to Congress about the strike and the briefings had not addressed members' concerns.
Updated 09 Jan, 2020 11:20am
There has been no immediate claim of responsibility.
Updated 09 Jan, 2020 02:53pm
If America’s adversaries are not allowed to attend UN sessions, then the democratic spirit of the body is violated.
Published 09 Jan, 2020 07:43am
Never in our history has our country needed strong, commanding leadership as today.
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
