US Iran Rift
"Mediation must become the guiding principle of prevention, not an instrument of crisis management," Pakistan's UN envoy says.
Published 02 Jun, 2026 08:59am
It is fair to ask how these actions fit into a strategy that is supposedly aimed at reaching a negotiated settlement.
Updated 02 Jun, 2026 08:44am
Trump prevails on Netanyahu to stop Israeli advance on Beirut, claims contact with Hezbollah "through intermediaries".
Updated 02 Jun, 2026 08:12am
For many analysts, the most important question is whether the economic and political fallout from the conflict will reshape American politics.
Published 01 Jun, 2026 11:48am
US says strikes on Iran’s Gulf coast were in response to “aggressive Iranian actions"; Iran's IRGC says it attacked US base without identifying which base.
Updated 01 Jun, 2026 01:43pm
Ghalibaf demands tangible results instead of "words and promises"; Araghchi confirms both sides are "exchanging messages".
Updated 01 Jun, 2026 07:35am
“Slowly but surely we're getting, I think, what we want and if we don't get what we want, we're going to end in a different way," US president says.
Updated 31 May, 2026 04:40pm
Pentagon chief says Trump is "patient", wants to make a "great deal" to ensure Iran doesn’t have nukes.
Updated 31 May, 2026 07:51am
Diplomats see high chances of final agreement despite hiccups; insist both sides want to avoid open-ended conflict.
Updated 31 May, 2026 10:19am
The undoing of the United States in the Iran war may be far more significant than its defeats in Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan.
Updated 02 Jun, 2026 03:34pm
Sources say the two sides have agreed to extend the ceasefire, open Hormuz and lift some US sanctions on Iran, but a deal is yet to be finalised.
Updated 30 May, 2026 10:22am
An interim agreement could also draw the disapproval of key influential Republicans clamouring for Trump to “finish the job”.
Published 29 May, 2026 11:39am
Tel Aviv “must move towards the establishment of a Palestinian state for any change in Pakistan’s stance on Israel”, says Dar.
Updated 30 May, 2026 07:24am
Location data is widely used in digital advertising, which is a key source of revenue for many tech companies.
Published 28 May, 2026 04:12pm
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
For Iran control over Hormuz, and for US the blockade of ports are main bargaining chips.
Updated 27 May, 2026 07:52am
Judiciary suspends a presidential body that took the decision.
Updated 27 May, 2026 07:58am
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
