He was also asked about reports that under a proposed deal, Tehran would “export” its highly enriched uranium, possibly to the United States. “No, probably not. It goes to the United States of America,” Trump said, without specifying how this key point of contention would be resolved. Iran has consistently refused to give up its […]
The United States and Iran are reaching an agreement on a one-page memorandum to end the war in the Gulf, a source in Pakistan, the mediator familiar with the talks, said. The Pakistani source said an earlier report by US media outlet Axios on the proposed memorandum was accurate. The Axios report cited two US […]
Motorists drive past an anti-US billboard referring to President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz put up on a building in Valiyasar Square in Tehran on May 2, 2026. A senior Iranian military official said on May 2 that renewed fighting between the US and Iran was “likely”, hours after President Donald Trump said […]
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said in a written message on Thursday that the United States has lost a war with the Islamic Republic because the Iranian leadership has rejected President Donald Trump’s warnings of a prolonged blockade. “Today, two months after the world’s hegemon’s largest military deployment and aggression in the region and […]
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Center said, “The owner of a container ship reported that an IRGC gunboat approached the ship… which fired on the ship, causing heavy damage to the bridge. There are no reports of fires or environmental impacts.” It said the incident occurred 15 nautical miles northeast of Oman and all […]
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warned that any attempt to pass through the strait without permission “will be considered cooperation with the enemy, and the offending vessel will be targeted”. Tracking data shows a handful of oil and gas tankers crossed the strait early Saturday, but others turned back and by late afternoon hardly any ships were […]
After 39 days of continuous tension, the United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week temporary ceasefire. Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif played an important role in the discussion. But why is Israel carrying out attacks in Iran even after the announcement of ceasefire? Will this agreement hold or does it signal greater conflict […]
The White House denied on Tuesday that Vice President J.D. Vance’s comments about military operations in Iran contained any suggestion of a US nuclear strike against the Islamic republic. After Vance said the US military had equipment it had “not yet decided to use” to enforce President Donald Trump’s dramatic ultimatum, the White House said […]
Commenting that fuel prices have increased in all countries except Bangladesh, he said, “Even in the United States of America, fuel prices have increased by 50 per cent. In Singapore, Sri Lanka, India and everywhere else, fuel prices have increased significantly. But in Bangladesh, fuel prices have not been increased yet. This is an achievement […]
An AFP journalist reported on Wednesday afternoon from massive explosions in Tehran and earlier attacks near the former US embassy, now a symbol of decades of US-Iranian tensions. Iranian media also said that steel complexes in central and southwest Iran were attacked, causing “significant damage and destruction”. The Israeli military confirmed it struck Tehran, while […]
China and Pakistan will “strengthen” their cooperation on Iran, Beijing’s Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday, as senior officials from Islamabad visited the Chinese capital. Asian neighbors have sought to mediate in the Middle East to prevent conflict escalating, with Islamabad saying it is ready to host “meaningful talks” between the United States and Iran. Pakistani […]
Tension reached its peak during the Omani mediation. According to reports, the United States and Iran were on the verge of a nuclear deal that would have reined in the program and reduced tensions. On the verge of success, a massive preemptive strike was launched by both the United States and Israel on 28 February […]