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 […]
Millions gather as funeral procession of Iran’s assassinated supreme leader begins in Tehran – World
Vast crowds gathered for the funeral procession of Iran’s assassinated supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran on Monday, with authorities estimating millions were on the streets in numbers that could rival those of his predecessor’s farewell nearly four decades ago. Authorities have yet to give an official turnout figure but AFP images showed huge […]
Funeral procession of Iran’s assassinated supreme leader begins in Tehran as huge crowds expected – World
The funeral procession for Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began in Tehran on Monday, state television reported, as authorities prepared for crowds that could rival those that turned out for his predecessor nearly four decades ago. Attention remains focused on Khamenei’s successor, his son Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, who has not appeared in public since […]
PM Shehbaz, CDF Munir arrive in Tehran for funeral of assassinated Iranian supreme leader Khamenei – Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir arrived in Tehran on Friday to attend the funeral of Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was assassinated in a US-Israeli strike on February 28, state broadcaster PTV reports. CDF Munir was received by Iranian officials […]
Israeli strikes on Iran ‘fully coordinated’ with US, says Tehran – World
Iran said on Monday that a recent wave of Israeli strikes against the country was “fully coordinated” with the United States’ forces. Tehran’s statement comes after Israel and Iran exchanged attacks for the first time since the shaky ceasefire in the Middle East war took effect on April 8, despite US President Donald Trump calling […]
Tehran vows payback after Israel attacks Beirut despite truce – World
• Ghalibaf says violation makes US, Israeli assets ‘legitimate targets’• Trump calls for ‘surgical attacks’ against Hezbollah• Lebanese army says its chief travelled to Pakistan to meet top officials SMOKE rises after an Israeli airstrike targeted Tyre.—AFP BEIRUT: Israeli warplanes struck Beirut’s southern suburbs on Sunday, hitting apartments in two residential buildings in the densely-populated […]
PM Shehbaz holds meeting with Mohsin Naqvi ahead of Tehran visit – Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday held a meeting with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, during which they discussed the latter’s upcoming visit to Tehran, according to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). The interior minister also briefed the prime minister on his recent engagements on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) […]
Tehran responds with air base attack after US strikes Iranian military sites – World
The US said it struck Iranian military sites at the weekend and Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Monday it had targeted a US base in response, the latest in a series of exchanges amid negotiations to end the three-month-old war. The strikes on Iran’s Gulf coast were in response to “aggressive Iranian actions that included […]
US says it struck Iranian military sites, Tehran responds with air base attack – World
The US said it struck Iranian military sites at the weekend and Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Monday it had targeted a US base in response, the latest in a series of exchanges amid negotiations to end the three-month-old war. The strikes on Iran’s Gulf coast were in response to “aggressive Iranian actions that included […]
Trump claims Iran agreed to no nuclear weapons amid reports of ‘tougher’ terms sent to Tehran – World
United States President Donald Trump said he had secured guarantees from Iran that it would not develop nuclear weapons, as reports emerged he had sent a tougher peace proposal back to Tehran. Any tweaks to the proposal could prolong even further an agreement to formally end the Middle East war and open the Strait of […]