President Donald Trump declared the return of a US naval blockade on Iranian ports on Monday, saying Washington would impose hefty fees on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz as fighting once again flared over the vital waterway. Iran’s military command, however, insisted it would not allow the US to “interfere” in the key conduit […]
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Iran says in talks with Pakistan and other mediators to defuse crisis
Iran said Monday it was continuing talks with mediators from Qatar, Pakistan and Oman in an effort to prevent any further escalation in its war with the United States. “The role of the mediators is to continue their efforts to prevent an escalation of tensions,” said Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei. Earlier, Iran’s Revolutionary […]
Strait of Hormuz tensions deepen amid US-Iran conflict
Tensions between the United States and Iran have intensified after both countries asserted authority over the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, following a new wave of military strikes and maritime incidents that have raised concerns about regional stability and global energy security. Read More: US seeks Iran pledge to secure Strait of Hormuz shipping According to […]
Iran warns it won’t be bound by deal if US violations continue
Iran warned that it would no longer be bound by a deal with the US aimed at ending the Middle East war if Washington’s violations of the agreement continued, state TV reported on Saturday. Referring to the deal struck with the help of Pakistani mediation, Tehran’s UN ambassador said in remarks in New York on […]
Pakistan urges US, Iran to uphold Islamabad MoU
Pakistan has urged all sides to uphold the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, saying that any interruption in the diplomatic process would further complicate efforts to resolve the Iran nuclear issue and other outstanding matters through negotiations. Speaking during a briefing on the implementation of Security Council Resolution 2231, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations […]
Trump says US will ‘completely decimate’ Iran if assassinated
US President Donald Trump threatened Iran on Saturday after the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei saw open calls for his killing, further underlining the tensions gripping the Middle East as an interim deal to end the war buckles under repeated crossfire in the region. Trump made the comments on his Truth Social after […]
Iran buried Ali Khamenei as Gulf tensions rise again
Iran buried its late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on Thursday as renewed military exchanges between Iran and the United States heightened tensions across the Gulf, raising fresh concerns over regional stability and global energy security. Read More: Iraq’s holy cities honor Khamenei with massive funeral processions The funeral took place in Mashhad after days of nationwide mourning, […]
Iran issued defiant responses after Trump warned against Kharg Island
Iranian officials have issued defiant responses after US President Donald Trump warned of possible military action against Kharg Island, a key hub for Iran’s oil exports, amid escalating tensions between Tehran and Washington. Read More: Trump Warns Iran of More Severe Consequences After U.S. Strikes Responding to Trump’s remarks, Iranian parliament’s National Security Committee spokesperson Ebrahim Rezaei declared, […]
US sanctions leave millions of Iranian oil barrels stranded at sea
Millions of barrels of Iranian crude oil have become stranded at sea after the United States (US) ended a sanctions waiver that had temporarily allowed Tehran to export oil under limited conditions. The move has significantly increased pressure on Iran’s energy sector and raised concerns about global oil supply and regional stability. Read More: Trump […]
Fresh US airstrikes on Iran triggered retaliatory attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain
The conflict between the United States and Iran has intensified once again after Washington launched a fresh wave of airstrikes on Iranian military targets, prompting Tehran to retaliate with attacks targeting Kuwait and Bahrain. The latest escalation has raised fears of a broader regional conflict and further instability across the Middle East. Read More: Iran and US tensions […]