Fresh US military strikes on southern Iran have cast serious doubt over a fragile ceasefire between Washington and Tehran, while renewed tensions across the Middle East rattled oil markets and complicated diplomatic efforts to end months of conflict. The strikes targeted missile launch sites and boats allegedly attempting to lay naval mines near the Strait […]
US Report Reveals 42 US Aircraft Lost or Damaged in Iran War
A new report by the Congressional Research Service said the United States lost or damaged 42 military aircraft during Operation Epic Fury, the 40-day military campaign against Iran that began on February 28, 2026. The report, released last week and circulated by several US media outlets on Friday, offers the most detailed public assessment so […]
Will Not Attend Son Donald Trump Jr’s Wedding, US President
Donald Trump said on Friday that he will not attend the wedding of his eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., because he needs to remain in Washington during a critical period involving the conflict with Iran and ongoing government matters. Trump announced the decision in a post on his Truth Social platform ahead of the wedding […]
Petrol Crosses Rs414 as Pakistan Announces Massive Fuel Hike
Pakistan’s federal government on Friday increased petrol and high-speed diesel prices by nearly Rs15 per litre each, extending a series of sharp fuel hikes that have intensified inflation concerns across the country. According to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division, the new prices took effect from May 9. Petrol prices rose from Rs399.86 to […]
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 […]
US pauses ‘Project Freedom’ amid breakthrough talks with Iran
United States President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would briefly pause a military-backed operation escorting commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, citing “great progress” toward a comprehensive agreement with Iran. The move came hours after Secretary of State Marco Rubio detailed the effort, which began on Monday to guide stranded tankers out of […]
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 […]
No Breakthrough in US-Iran Talks: Here’s What Both Sides Said After Islamabad Meeting
The United States and Iran exchanged sharp statements after high-stakes talks in Islamabad ended without a breakthrough, with both sides blaming each other for the failure to reach an agreement and casting uncertainty over the fragile ceasefire. The negotiations, held in Pakistan’s capital and lasting several hours, were aimed at extending a two-week halt in […]
Trump Says US Will ‘Work Closely’ with Iran After Pakistan-Brokered Ceasefire
US President Donald Trump has said Washington will “work closely” with Iran following a fragile ceasefire brokered by Pakistan, signalling a potential shift from military confrontation to cautious diplomacy after weeks of conflict. The remarks came after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, a deal facilitated through Islamabad’s backchannel efforts at […]
“Changed Forever”: Pakistan Set to Host High-Stakes US-Iran Talks on Friday
Pakistan is preparing to host crucial ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran on Friday, in a development that underscores Islamabad’s growing diplomatic role after weeks of heightened tensions in the Middle East. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, addressing a federal cabinet meeting, said the country’s position on the global stage had shifted significantly following […]