Pakistan intensified diplomatic efforts to help advance peace talks between the United States and Iran amid rising regional tensions. Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi held fresh discussions with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in Tehran on Friday. The talks focused on proposals aimed at ending the ongoing US-Israeli conflict and easing global economic concerns. Iranian […]
Strait of Hormuz crisis
Iran blasts UN silence over war
Iran’s UN envoy strongly criticized the UN Security Council for failing to address the US-Israeli war against Tehran. Amir Saeid Iravani accused the council of remaining silent despite what he called serious international law violations. Moreover, he warned that continued inaction threatened global peace and encouraged further aggression in the region. Addressing the Security Council, […]
Pakistan relays revised Iranian proposal to US
Pakistan delivered a revised Iranian proposal to the United States to help end the Middle East conflict on Monday. Iranian officials confirmed Islamabad conveyed Tehran’s position during ongoing mediation efforts between both countries. The development matters because stalled negotiations continue threatening regional stability, global energy supplies, and diplomatic relations. A Pakistani source told Reuters that […]
Pezeshkian criticises US, thanks Pope Leo
Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian has thanked Pope Leo for what he described as a “moral” stance against US attacks on Iran. He said the Pope’s position was fair and rational, and came in response to actions he called unlawful and destabilising. The remarks highlight Iran’s effort to build diplomatic support amid rising tensions. Pezeshkian […]
Iraq oil exports hit by Hormuz disruption
Iraq’s Oil Minister Basim Mohammed Khudair said the country exported 10 million barrels of oil via the Strait of Hormuz in April. He said the decline reflects severe disruption caused by regional conflict affecting the strategic waterway. The situation has significantly impacted global energy supply chains. Khudair said Iraq previously exported about 93 million barrels […]
FO rejects reports on China call
Pakistan’s Foreign Office on Thursday rejected media reports about Chinese remarks regarding the Iran crisis mediation efforts. Officials said some reports misrepresented Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s conversation with Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar. The clarification matters as Pakistan continues diplomatic engagement to reduce regional tensions involving Iran and the United States. Addressing a weekly […]
China visit tests Trump diplomacy strategy
US President Donald Trump will visit China on Wednesday as tensions surrounding the US-Iran conflict reshape diplomatic priorities. The three-day state visit will officially focus on trade and economic cooperation between Washington and Beijing. However, the Middle East crisis is expected to dominate strategic discussions between both global powers. Trump’s May 13-15 visit marks the […]
Trump rejects Iran proposal as peace deal hopes fade
Hopes for a US-Iran peace deal weakened on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump rejected Tehran’s response and described its proposal as unacceptable. The breakdown comes as ceasefire efforts face collapse amid rising tensions in the Middle East. The dispute has intensified fears over global energy security and shipping routes. Iran rejected a US proposal […]
Pakistan seeks Singapore help after US vessel seizure
Pakistan has sought Singapore’s support to repatriate Pakistani and Iranian nationals aboard vessels seized by the United States. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar said 11 Pakistanis and 20 Iranians remain stranded near Singaporean waters. The move highlights growing regional tensions affecting maritime security and civilian crews in the Gulf region. Dar said he spoke with […]
Hormuz Strait shuts down shipping traffic
No major commercial vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours as security risks intensified in the region. The development signals a serious disruption in one of the world’s most critical maritime routes. It comes amid rising tensions and reported attacks on commercial shipping in the Gulf. The halt follows escalating […]