Congressional report details losses of 42 US aircraft in Iran campaign – World
WASHINGTON: A recent report by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) says the United States lost or damaged 42 military aircraft during Operation Epic Fury, the 40-day military campaign against Iran that began on February 28, 2026. The report, released last week and circulated by several US media outlets on Friday, is believed to be the […]
Iran says US ‘betrayals, contradictions, excessive demands’ disrupting talks
Araghchi says despite deep mistrust toward US, Iran has re-entered the diplomatic process Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attends a press conference at the Iranian embassy in New Delhi, India on May 15, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Iran on Saturday attributed difficulties in the Pakistan-mediated negotiations between Tehran and the United States to what it described […]
CDF Asim Munir arrives in Iran as part of ongoing mediation efforts: ISPR – Pakistan
Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir arrived in Tehran on Friday evening as part of ongoing mediation efforts aimed at bringing the Iran-US war to a conclusion. On arrival, the army chief was “received and warmly welcomed” by Iran’s Minister for Interior Eskandar Momeni, said […]
CDF Asim Munir leaves for official visit to Iran: security sources – Pakistan
Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir departed on an official visit to Iran on Friday, security sources said. The CDF will discuss mediation efforts between Iran and the United States, peace in the region and other important issues during the visit, the sources said. […]
Fact check: North Korea’s Kim has not threatened any nuclear attack on Israel amid Iran conflict
The claim that North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un threatened a nuclear missile attack on Israel is false An April 6, 2026, news report by Al Jazeera stated that North Korea was distancing itself from Iran in hopes of reviving talks with the US. PHOTO: FILE Multiple accounts, including accounts that appear to be pro-Iranian based […]
Tankers exit Hormuz as Trump, Vance talk up Iran deal prospects
Trump under intense political pressure at home to reach an accord that would reopen the Strait of Hormus A drone view shows the Malta-flagged tanker Agios Fanourios I, an oil tanker that sailed through the Strait of Hormuz, arriving in Iraq’s territorial waters off Basra, Iraq, April 17, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Two Chinese tankers laden […]
Trump says Iran diplomacy space is shrinking
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the United States could launch fresh military strikes against Iran within days if negotiations fail, even as Washington and Tehran continued indirect efforts to reach a deal aimed at preventing a renewed escalation in the Middle East conflict.Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump revealed he […]
Shares and bonds steady as oil eases on Trump’s Iran comments
An oil tanker anchors near the oil hub of the port of Fos-Lavera at sunset near Marseille, southern France. PHOTO: REUTERS Global stock and bond markets steadied on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump paused a planned attack on Iran and said there was a good chance of a nuclear deal, sending oil prices lower. […]
Dar reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to stronger Iran ties ahead of envoy’s departure
He recalls ‘deep-rooted historical, cultural, and fraternal bonds’ between the two countries Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met with Pakistan’s Ambassador-designate to Iran, Imran Ahmed Siddiqui, ahead of Siddiqui’s departure for Tehran. PHOTO: FO Pakistan on Tuesday reaffirmed its commitment to deepening ties with Iran as Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister […]
Trump puts off ‘planned Iran strikes’ at Gulf request
US president says Qatar, KSA and UAE seek time for nuclear deal Warns of ‘large scale assault’ if diplomacy fail ISLAMABAD: US President Donald Trump said on Monday he halted a planned military strike on Iran after urgent appeals from Gulf Arab leaders, while warning that Washington remains prepared for a “large scale assault” if […]