Trump’s feuds, tensions with allies likely to outlast Iran war
Rift widened when Trump announced he was withdrawing 5,000 of the 36,400 troops the US has stationed in Germany US President Donald Trump delivers remarks in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 8, 2026. REUTERS With his decision to pull some US troops from Germany, his threats to draw down […]
US and Iran exchange fire, but Trump says ceasefire still in effect – World
The United States and Iran exchanged fire on Thursday in the most serious test yet of their month-long ceasefire, but Iran said the situation returned to normal while the US said it did not want to escalate. The renewed hostilities broke out as Washington was awaiting Iran’s response to a US proposal that would stop […]
World awaits Iran response to peace deal
WASHINGTON/TEHRAN: World capitals and markets were waiting on Thursday for Tehran to respond to Washington’s latest proposed deal to end the war in the Middle East and to reopen the key shipping lane out of the Gulf. Iran accused the United States of violating a ceasefire by targeting two ships at the Strait of Hormuz […]
Pakistan expects agreement between US and Iran ‘sooner rather than later’: FO – Pakistan
Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said on Thursday that Islamabad was hopeful about and would expect an agreement between the US and Iran “sooner rather than later”. He said this during a weekly briefing, where he was asked how soon could the agreement be expected. “You have asked us how soon we can expect […]
Iran thanks Pakistan for repatriating nationals from seized vessels, praises diplomatic support
FM Dar and Araghchi exchange views on recent regional developments, ongoing diplomatic efforts Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Photo: Files Iran thanked Pakistan on Thursday for facilitating the repatriation of its nationals from seized vessels while also appreciating the latter’s diplomatic and humanitarian support amid the negotiation process with the United States. […]
Pakistan hopeful about agreement between US and Iran: FO – Pakistan
Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said on Thursday that Islamabad was hopeful about an agreement between the US and Iran and was expecting it to happen soon. He said while responding to a question during a weekly FO briefing, adding that Pakistan would welcome a settlement between Iran and the US wherever it may […]
Israeli army blocks access to rocket-tracking system over Iran leak fears, local media reports
Local Israeli officials complain ban to Shual system left them ‘working under enemy fire without vital tool’ A missile defense system in Israel. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY The Israeli army had blocked local authorities and reserve liaison officers from accessing a civilian emergency management system used to track rocket impact sites over fears of information leaks […]
Oil extends slide as Trump indicates possible Iran peace deal
Brent crude futures fell $1.89, or 1.7%, to $107.98 a barrel, after dropping 4% in previous session 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 Oil prices fell for a […]
Iran says X removed verification badges from its foreign ministry accounts
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei, said the blue check mark had been removed Platform X removed verification badges from Iranian Foreign Ministry officials. PHOTO: FILE Iran said the US social media company X removed verification badges from accounts linked to its foreign ministry, calling the move “selective censorship” despite paid Premium+ subscriptions. The statement, […]
Trump says Iran ‘should wave the white flag of surrender’ as US has completely destroyed its army
Says US has ‘beaten them very badly,’ now they’re reduced to little boats with machine guns US President Donald Trump claimed that Iranian Army has completely destroyed. PHOTO: SCREEN GRAB United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday dismissed Iran’s military capability and said Tehran “should wave the white flag of surrender,” saying the United States […]