The cost of the United States’ war in Iran has risen to $37.5 billion so far, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday, as he faced skeptical lawmakers for the first time since heavy bombings resumed to seek urgent funding for the unpopular conflict. With just six months before midterm elections in which President […]
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US extends Iran airstrikes into 11th consecutive night
The United States carried out its 11th consecutive night of airstrikes on Iran on Wednesday, with fresh attacks triggering air defence systems in Tehran as tensions between the two countries continued to escalate. Read More: Iran expands Gulf attacks as US strikes enter 10th day According to the US military, the latest strikes targeted military logistics infrastructure and […]
Pakistan, Iran agree to deepen security cooperation
Pakistan and Iran have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors, with a particular focus on security, border management and regional stability, during talks between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and his Iranian counterpart Eskandar Momeni in Islamabad. Read More: Iran, US persist in their attacks as Pakistan keeps diplomacy alive Momeni, who is on an official […]
What the US needs to know about Iran’s mosaic defence
When critical decisions are taken without complete understanding of the reasons that brought success and provoked failure, the almost certain outcome is failure. This is a theme in my upcoming book, coauthored with former United Kingdom Defence Chief Lord David Richards. In Vietnam, Afghanistan and the second Iraq war, a militarily superior US was doomed […]
Iran, US persist in their attacks as Pakistan keeps diplomacy alive
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to promoting regional peace and stability during a meeting with Iran’s Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, who is on an official visit to Pakistan. According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, the meeting at the Prime Minister House was attended by Deputy Prime Minister […]
PM Shehbaz meets Iranian interior minister in Islamabad
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni at the Prime Minister’s House in Islamabad on Tuesday, as both countries sought to strengthen bilateral cooperation and discuss key regional developments. Read More: Iran’s Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni lands in Islamabad The Iranian interior minister arrived at the Prime Minister’s House accompanied […]
Return to pre-July 9 position to resume talks, Pakistan and Qatar tell US, Iran
A joint de-escalation proposal by Pakistan and Qatar has urged the United States and Iran to return to their pre-July 9 positions “as a first step” to resume stalled talks to permanently end their months-long war, Pakistani government sources told Anadolu on Monday. The proposal, jointly drafted by Islamabad and Doha after “consulting regional partners”, […]
Rubio accuses Iran of using Strait of Hormuz as pressure tool
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has accused Iran of using the Strait of Hormuz as a tool of pressure, while saying Washington remains open to diplomacy if it leads to a genuine and workable agreement. Read More: US seeks Hormuz reopening pledge from Iran Speaking before departing for the ASEAN summit in the Philippines, Rubio […]
Trump says US launched major strike on Iran after troop deaths
US President Donald Trump said the United States (US) carried out a major military strike against Iran in response to the killing of American service members, as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to escalate. Read More: Iran warns US of severe retaliation after latest strikes Speaking to reporters after returning to Washington following the FIFA […]
America’s Iran Strategy in Disarray
The United States’ confrontation with Iran has entered a dangerous and increasingly incoherent phase as after months of military action, diplomacy, renewed bombing and contradictory declarations from Washington, the central question remains unanswered: What, precisely, does the United States seek to achieve? President Donald Trump had already warned that Iran would be hit hard. Yet, […]