Iran FM announces Hormuz’s opening for all commercial vessels till ceasefire’s remaining duration
Says decision is in line with the ceasefire in Lebanon; Trump says ‘thank you’ on Truth Social The Iranian foreign minister on Friday announced the opening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz for the passage of all commercial ships for the remainder of the US-brokered 10-day truce between Israeli forces and Hezbollah agreed between Israel […]
Democrats move to impeach Hegseth over Iran war – World
• Impeachment articles cite illegal warfare, abuse of power• Pentagon taps automakers to boost weapons production WASHINGTON: House Democrats introduced six articles of impeachment against Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth on Wednesday, accusing him of “high crimes and misdemeanours” including waging an unauthorised war on Iran. The resolution, led by Rep Yassamin Ansari, a Democratic Congresswoman […]
Trump hints at Islamabad trip if Iran deal is finalised – World
PRIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim shake hands in Doha; and (right) Field Marshal Asim Munir meets Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf in Tehran.—Reuters/AFP • Claims Iran has accepted ‘almost everything’ in talks• Nuclear issue remains key sticking point; US presses for complete dismantlement• Pakistan-led diplomacy, CDF’s Tehran visit gain global […]
Trump says if Iran deal is reached and signed in Islamabad, ‘I might go’ there – World
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that if a deal with Iran to end the war was reached and signed in Islamabad, he might go there, claiming that Iran had agreed to almost everything. He also said that the US and Iran were “very close” to signing a peace deal. Trump struck an optimistic […]
Pete Hegseth says US forces ready to restart combat if Iran doesn’t agree a deal
US military forces are mounting a blockade on all ships seeking to enter or leave Iran US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth. PHOTO: REUTERS/ File US forces in the Middle East are postured to restart combat operations immediately if Iran doesn’t agree to a peace deal, top American military officials said on Thursday. As part […]
CDF Munir visits Iran alongside delegation as part of mediation efforts, holds meeting with FM Araghchi – World
Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir reached Tehran on Wednesday and held a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and other officials, according to a post on the Iranian government’s X account. Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) described the visit as part of “ongoing mediation efforts” for de-escalation […]
CDF Munir in Iran alongside delegation for ‘ongoing mediation efforts’, holds meeting with FM Araghchi – World
Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir reached Tehran on Wednesday and held a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and other officials, according to a post on the Iranian government’s X account. Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) described the visit as part of “ongoing mediation efforts” between Iran […]
CDF Munir in Iran alongside delegation for ‘ongoing mediation efforts’: ISPR – World
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Wednesday that Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir had reached Tehran as part of the “ongoing mediation efforts”. In a statement, ISPR said that CDF Munir had arrived in the Iranian capital alongside a formal delegation and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. […]
CDF Munir arrives in Iran alongside delegation for ‘ongoing mediation efforts’: ISPR – World
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Wednesday that Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir had arrived in Tehran as part of the “ongoing mediation efforts”. In a statement, ISPR said that CDF Munir had arrived in the Iranian capital alongside a formal delegation and Interior Minister Mohsin […]
Pakistan weighs spot LNG as Iran war hits supply, ramps up domestic oil and gas
Says the government considers buying liquefied natural gas on the spot market to offset supply disruptions Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Ali Pervaiz Malik speaks during an interview with Reuters, during the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025, in Islamabad, Pakistan April 8, 2025. Photo: Reuters Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik said on Wednesday […]