Iran’s Pezeshkian says Tehran ‘not looking for war’ after US attack on Larak Island

Says Tehran ‘will give decisive response’ if attacked, warns regional instability will challenge all countries Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (center) attends the 40th International Islamic Unity Conference in Tehran on August 27, 2026. PHOTO: IRNA Tehran “is not looking for war” but will also “never sit still in the face of any aggression,” Iran’s president […]

Lasting peace between Washington and Tehran is only possible through a new Hormuz framework

Pakistan’s recent diplomatic efforts for achieving sustainable peace in the deserve to be assessed not by whether they produced an immediate US-Iran agreement, but by what they strategically accomplished. First, it helped create diplomatic space at a critical moment, reducing the risk of a disastrous regional escalation. Second, it contributed to bringing Washington and Tehran […]

US strikes Iran, Tehran says Strait of Hormuz closed, Gulf states hit

Iran says it closes strait after firing warning shot that strikes a vessel traveling on an unapproved route Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, July 8, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS The US military launched fresh strikes on Iran after it struck a container ship on Sunday, ‌while Tehran said it had […]

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