US Iran
Washington regards Hormuz as a global maritime common. For Tehran, it is not merely a commercial shipping lane; it is its most significant conventional strategic deterrent.
Updated 15 Jul, 2026 05:20pm
At a time when the Gulf's two most consequential powers are pulling regional security in opposite directions, the question of where Pakistan plants its flag is not an academic one.
Published 18 Jun, 2026 06:16pm
The US “will no longer have a safe haven for its mischief and for establishing military bases in the region", he says in his Haj message.
Published 26 May, 2026 01:59pm
Insiders claim premier has received "serious indications" delegation-level talks are on the cards; PMO source says no preparations yet for such a high-level meeting.
Published 25 May, 2026 07:15am
Trump has announced an agreement has been “largely negotiated” and would include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Updated 24 May, 2026 11:17pm
Aramco's CEO says it will take months for the market to rebalance if the Strait of Hormuz opens today.
Published 11 May, 2026 10:56pm
And so we arrive at the modern paradox of Hormuz: the more loudly someone claims to control it, the more obvious it becomes that nobody really does.
Updated 02 Jun, 2026 08:22pm
From Tehran’s perspective, this is not a moment for generosity; this is a moment for establishing that perfidy has a price.
Published 13 Apr, 2026 05:40pm
In Islamabad, a fragile truce has brought the United States to the table militarily undefeated, but facing an Iran that now holds the stronger hand in a new structure of power.
Published 10 Apr, 2026 03:29pm
“Now, with the ceasefire, Pakistan is seeking to ease economic pressure while also capitalising on its newfound geopolitical standing,” Bloomberg analysis says.
Updated 08 Apr, 2026 08:59pm
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has termed ‘Operation Epic Fury’ was a “historic and overwhelming victory on the...
Published 08 Apr, 2026 05:08pm
The backchannel messages and revived proposals that nudged adversaries toward a pause.
Updated 08 Apr, 2026 05:45pm
As long as the Middle East is viewed through the lens of a civilisational struggle, we will remain trapped in a cycle of violence.
Published 18 Mar, 2026 01:04pm
The sinking of IRIS Dena — unarmed, post-exercise, in a neutral state’s waters — exposed a doctrine of impunity, and the quiet death of the rules-based order.
Updated 10 Mar, 2026 05:19pm
“No action that defies international law can be tolerated,” says Chinese envoy, rejecting the use of force against Iran.
Updated 16 Jan, 2026 11:03am
Alleges that statements made by Trump and Netanyahu further stoked unrest; describes protests as "worst" in the country's history.
Published 15 Jan, 2026 03:59pm
Washington withdraws staff from Middle East bases; diplomatic contact cut off; Tehran threatens retaliation; informs Qatar, Saudi Arabia, others.
Updated 15 Jan, 2026 07:30am
Blames Western powers for not respecting 2015 deal.
Updated 22 Jul, 2025 08:03am
"The European parties have been at fault and negligent in implementing the nuclear agreement," says Esmail Baqaei.
Published 21 Jul, 2025 03:35pm
Trump says it "could be a dangerous place"; decision comes amid deadlock in US-Iran talks and mutual threats of strikes.
Updated 12 Jun, 2025 07:04pm
“God willing, things won't reach that point, and the talks will succeed,” says Iran's defence minister.
Published 11 Jun, 2025 05:45pm
Iran to present a counter-proposal to the latest draft from Washington.
Published 10 Jun, 2025 07:10pm
Criticises the US proposal as “lacking elements” reflective of the previous rounds of negotiations.
Published 09 Jun, 2025 02:47pm
Tehran accuses Israel of providing nuclear watchdog with "misleading" information for its report.
Updated 31 May, 2025 10:29pm
Around 92 per cent of Iranian oil heads towards China, according to Iranian media.
Published 22 Apr, 2025 02:00pm
Warnings by Trump of military action against Iran has jangled already tense nerves across the Middle East.
Updated 08 Apr, 2025 11:08am
Khamenei rejects the US offer for talks as a “deception”.
Updated 26 Mar, 2025 10:44am
“I don't know anything about it. I'm not a big fan of The Atlantic,” Trump says.
Updated 25 Mar, 2025 03:50pm
Baghdad accuses Tehran of using forged Iraqi documents on oil tankers.
Published 25 Mar, 2025 05:46am
Weapons deployed on Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb, and Abu Musa near the Strait of Hormuz — a globally vital shipping lane.
Published 23 Mar, 2025 01:05pm
