Saudi Arabia has received more than 1.5 million pilgrims from abroad ahead of Hajj 2026, Saudi officials said, as millions continue arriving despite months of regional instability and air travel disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict. According to Saudi authorities, the number of international pilgrims has already exceeded last year’s foreign arrivals before the […]
Iran Warns US of ‘New Fronts’ if Attacks Resume
Iran warned on Tuesday that it would “open new fronts” against the United States if Washington resumes military attacks, escalating tensions despite renewed diplomatic efforts aimed at ending weeks of conflict. The warning came after US President Donald Trump said he had paused a planned assault on Iran to allow negotiations another chance. “If the […]
Iran Reviews US Offer While Trump Signals Fast End to Conflict
US President Donald Trump said the ongoing conflict involving Iran could end “quickly,” while Tehran confirmed it was still reviewing a US proposal delivered through Pakistani mediation aimed at easing tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear programme. Speaking during a tele-rally for Georgia Republican governor candidate Burt Jones, Trump defended Washington’s actions […]
Iran and US Close to Gulf War Agreement, Report Says
The United States and Iran are moving closer to a possible agreement aimed at ending the conflict in the Gulf, according to sources familiar with the talks. The proposed deal could ease tensions around the Strait of Hormuz after weeks of military escalation and disruptions to global energy supplies. A source confirmed that a report […]
Iran Proposes Strait of Hormuz Deal to US to End Conflict
A new diplomatic proposal linked to Pakistan’s mediation efforts is aiming to revive stalled nuclear talks between the United States and Iran, while also addressing tensions around the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil transit route. The proposal, discussed through backchannel diplomacy and reported by Axios, outlines a framework designed to de-escalate […]
Araghchi’s Islamabad Visit Sparks Fresh Hope for US-Iran Talks
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s visit to Islamabad has emerged as a significant diplomatic moment, with high-level meetings held in the Pakistani capital and renewed momentum building around efforts to revive dialogue between the United States and Iran. The visit, which comes amid a fragile ceasefire and ongoing tensions, saw Araghchi engage with Pakistan’s top […]
US President Donald Trump Announces Ceasefire at Pakistan’s Request, White House Signals Caution
US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire with Iran through his social media platform Truth Social, crediting Pakistan’s leadership for playing a key role in securing the pause in hostilities as diplomatic efforts continue. In his post, Trump said the ceasefire decision was taken “at the request of Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field […]
US Plans Iran Talks in Islamabad as Tehran Declines Further Negotiations
The United States has confirmed that its negotiators will travel to Islamabad for talks with Iran, while Tehran has rejected plans for a second round of negotiations, exposing a widening gap between the two sides even as diplomatic efforts continue. US President Donald Trump said American officials would be in Pakistan on Monday to pursue […]
US President Donald Trump Says ‘Good News’ on Iran but Keeps Details Under Wraps
U.S. President Donald Trump said there was “some pretty good news” regarding Iran, but stopped short of providing details on whether a broader peace agreement to end the ongoing conflict was close, underscoring continued uncertainty in high-stakes negotiations. Speaking on Air Force One late on Friday, Trump struck an optimistic tone about developments in the […]
Trump Hands JD Vance High-Risk Mission to Lead Iran Talks in Pakistan
U.S. Vice President JD Vance has been tasked by Donald Trump to lead critical negotiations with Iran, marking one of the most significant diplomatic assignments of his political career as Washington seeks to turn a fragile ceasefire into a lasting agreement. According to reports, Vance is heading to Islamabad this week with a clear mandate […]