Rubio says US still willing to negotiate over Iran crisis Published 22 Jul, 2026 10:39am Earlier, Iran targeted US military sites in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan and a tanker was hit in the Strait of Hormuz
War in Iran has cost the US $37.5 billion so far, Pentagon says Published 22 Jul, 2026 10:29am Trump's administration estimated the first six days of the war had cost at least $11.3 billion
Hormuz vessel crossings fall further as security concerns linger Published 22 Jul, 2026 08:10am There were no visible very large crude carrier (VLCC) or liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers passing through the strait on Tuesday
The peace that ambiguity broke Published 22 Jul, 2026 05:43am EDITORIAL: Peace agreements often emerge not because every disagreement has been resolved, but because negotiators...
Trump says will be hitting Iran's Pickaxe Mountain area 'pretty soon' Published 21 Jul, 2026 08:59pm Pickaxe Mountain is a heavily fortified site that hosts two deeply buried tunnel complexes
Hormuz vessel crossings extend slide on fresh US-Iran attacks Published 21 Jul, 2026 10:51am The four vessels included two tankers that exited the strait as well as two vessels that entered
Iran’s interior minister arrives Updated 21 Jul, 2026 09:14am ISLAMABAD: Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni arrived here on Monday evening on an official visit to see...
Iran to pursue diplomacy based on its national interests, foreign ministry spokesperson says Published 20 Jul, 2026 01:54pm 'I reject the duality of either war or diplomacy. Diplomacy is a tool through which we pursue our national interests, just like war'
Iran envoy says US has violated Islamabad MoU Updated 20 Jul, 2026 09:22am ISLAMABAD: Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, has accused the United States of violating the...
Fire breaks out at Kuwait power and desalination plant after Iranian attack Updated 18 Jul, 2026 11:35am The guards also target a U.S. naval fuel-support pier at Al Ahmadi Port
USD440m pharma deals signed: PM assures China of protecting citizens, investment Published 18 Jul, 2026 06:38am ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif sought to reassure Beijing on Friday that Islamabad would take all possible...
US launches 7th night of strikes as Iran attacks military sites Updated 18 Jul, 2026 10:34pm The strikes, which began at 1900 GMT, were designed to “continue degrading Iranian military capabilities"
US, Iran each attack infrastructure in risky escalation Published 17 Jul, 2026 06:52pm US strikes bridges, airport in Iran; Tehran responds by hitting power, desalination plant in Kuwait
Iran's IRGC say they targeted US command centre in Syria, state media reports Published 17 Jul, 2026 11:31am IRGC said on Friday they had attacked a US special operations command centre at al-Tanf in Syria
Qatar says Iranian missile attack thwarted, child injured Published 17 Jul, 2026 11:19am Several explosion-like sounds were heard in the capital Doha as a government security alert was sent to mobile phones
Iran launches fresh attacks after sixth day of US strikes Published 17 Jul, 2026 10:45am Tehran resumed its blockade of the strait and Washington again blockaded Iranian ports from Wednesday
JD Vance says some in Israeli govt sought to sway US on Iran deal Updated 16 Jul, 2026 10:56pm US vice president defends deal reached last month to end war with Iran
US strikes killed seven military personnel in southeast: Iran army Published 15 Jul, 2026 12:32pm They were killed in a missile attack on a barracks close to the city of Iranshahr, in the far southeast of Iran
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps threatens to block more vital seaways Updated 15 Jul, 2026 12:38pm This comes as Trump orders renewed Iran blockade
Iran says it targeted US air base in Jordan, Fars news reports Published 14 Jul, 2026 10:33am A US air base in Jordan was targeted by Iranian ballistic missiles on Tuesday
US strikes Iran for third night as Trump says deal still 'possible' Updated 14 Jul, 2026 04:20am We're going to hit them very hard tonight, and we're going to hit them hard tomorrow, Trump
Trump says US will take out Pickaxe Mountain in Iran Updated 14 Jul, 2026 03:11am 'We're going to take out Pickaxe Mountain. Tell the Iranians to be ready,' Trump says
Iran FM mocks Trump over tolls for Hormuz strait passage Published 14 Jul, 2026 12:46am 20% of course too much, Abbas Araghchi says
Hormuz traffic slows to multi-week low as renewed US, Iran strikes raise safety risk Published 13 Jul, 2026 11:08am Six vessels transited the strait on Sunday, the lowest number in five weeks
US strikes Iran as Gulf states targeted in flareup over Hormuz Updated 13 Jul, 2026 07:03am Mediators seek diplomatic solution after Trump declares ceasefire over this week
US says it struck 140 Iranian military targets Saturday Published 12 Jul, 2026 11:07am During three nights of strikes this week, US forces have struck more than 300 targets, the military added in its statement
US strikes Iran, Tehran says Strait of Hormuz closed, Gulf states hit Updated 12 Jul, 2026 04:57pm Iran said it closed the strait after firing a warning shot that struck a vessel traveling on an unapproved route
Pakistan urges restraint, dialogue Published 12 Jul, 2026 03:02am ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday called for restraint to defuse fresh tensions in the Middle East, urging all parties...
Trump says US will 'completely decimate' Iran if assassinated Updated 11 Jul, 2026 10:49pm 'Orders have already been given, and the U.S. Military is ready, willing, and able, for a one year period of time,' US President says
Iran state media says explosion in eastern Tehran province was controlled ammunition disposal Published 11 Jul, 2026 12:04pm An explosion is heard in the eastern part of Tehran province, with residents of Pakdasht and Qiyamdasht reporting the blast
Pakistani among 11 civilians wounded in Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia as kingdom warns of wider threat