Iran warns US against ground invasion as regional diplomacy continues to halt escalating war

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – The conflict stretching across the Middle East entered a dangerous new phase as Iran delivered a sharp warning to the US against any potential ground invasion, while regional powers gathered in Islamabad in a last-ditch diplomatic effort to de-escalate tensions. Despite ongoing talks, the situation on the ground continues to deteriorate, with … Read more

Missile fired from Yemen as Israel and US target Iran, raising fears of wider war

TEL AVIV/WASHINGTON, March 28 – The Middle East entered a more dangerous phase on Saturday after Israel confirmed that a missile had been launched from Yemen, marking the first such incident since the war launched by the U.S. and Israel on February 28. The development has raised fresh concerns that the confrontation could widen further, … Read more

Iran and the US harden positions as Tehran tightens grip on Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN/ WASHINGTON, March 26 – Tensions across the Middle East escalated sharply on Thursday as Iran and the US moved further apart on the possibility of negotiations, raising fears of a prolonged and potentially more dangerous phase of conflict. With military activity intensifying on multiple fronts, including the Strait of Hormuz, southern Lebanon, and key … Read more

Pakistan has conveyed US proposal to Iran, talks may be held in Turkey or Pakistan, senior Iranian official says

WASHINGTON/TEL AVIV, March 25 – Tensions across the Gulf remain dangerously high as diplomatic signals begin to surface behind the scenes. A senior Iranian official has indicated that Pakistan has delivered a proposal from the United States to Tehran, opening a possible path toward negotiations. According to the official, both Pakistan and Turkey are being … Read more

US markets pull back as Oil rises and Iran rejects Trump’s negotiation claims

NEW YORK, March 24 – A surge in optimism that lifted U.S. financial markets at the start of the week began to fade on Tuesday, as investors reassessed the reality of ongoing conflict in the Middle East. After an initial rally fueled by comments from President Trump suggesting potential diplomatic progress with Iran, markets pulled … Read more

Iran fires long-range missiles for first time, escalating strikes near Israeli nuclear site

TEL AVIV/WASHINGTON, March 21 – Tensions in the Middle East reached a dangerous new phase on Saturday, as Iran expanded the scope of its military operations, launching long-range missiles for the first time since the US and Israel began attacking Iran on February 28. Israeli officials confirmed that the attacks marked a significant escalation, both … Read more

Trump tells Israel not to repeat strikes on Iranian energy as crisis deepens

WASHINGTON/TEHRAN, March 19 – Tensions across the Middle East intensified sharply on Thursday as U.S. President Donald Trump publicly called on Israel to refrain from further attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure, warning that continued escalation could deepen an already volatile global energy crisis. His remarks came at a time when retaliatory strikes between Iran and Israel … Read more

Iran threatens Gulf energy targets after major strike on key gas field

BEIRUT/DUBAI, March 18 – A intense escalation in the Middle East conflict unfolded on Wednesday as Iran’s critical South Pars gas field came under attack, raising fears of a broader regional energy crisis and pushing global oil markets into turmoil. The strike, widely reported across regional and international media, has intensified tensions between Iran, Israel, … Read more

Iran rejects de-escalation efforts, Israel says it kills of top Iranian security chief

DUBAI/TEL AVIV, March 17 – A sharp escalation in tensions between Iran and Israel has further dimmed hopes for a near-term ceasefire, as both sides intensify military and political rhetoric. On Tuesday, Israeli officials claimed responsibility for the killing of a senior Iranian security figure, while authorities in Tehran signaled they are not prepared to … Read more

US officials predict quick end to Iran war, while Tehran says it can outlast foes

JERUSALEM/PALM BEACH, Florida, March 15 – The conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has entered a critical phase, with officials in Washington suggesting the war may conclude within weeks. However, leaders in Tehran insist their country is fully capable of sustaining a prolonged confrontation. As the military standoff continues, the disruption of global … Read more