WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD, May 25 – The United States has indicated that diplomacy remains its preferred path in dealing with Iran, but senior officials have also made clear that Washington is prepared to pursue other options if ongoing negotiations fail to produce results. Speaking during a visit to New Delhi on Monday, U.S. Secretary of State Marco … Read more
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, May 17 – A drone strike near the United Arab Emirates’ only nuclear power facility has sharply increased tensions across the Middle East, fueling concerns that the fragile ceasefire between Iran, Israel, and the United States may be nearing collapse. The attack, which caused a fire near the Barakah nuclear power … Read more
WASHINGTON, May 6 – Tensions between Iran and the United States appeared to ease slightly on Wednesday, after Tehran confirmed it was examining a new American proposal aimed at ending months of military confrontation across the Middle East. While officials on both sides signaled cautious optimism, several of the most sensitive issues fueling the conflict … Read more
ISLAMABAD/WASHINGTON, May 3 – President Donald Trump announced that the United States will begin a maritime operation aimed at assisting commercial vessels reportedly stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. The move, described by Trump as a humanitarian step, comes amid rising tensions in the Gulf region and ongoing political and military friction involving Iran, Israel, … Read more
WASHINGTON, May 1 – U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he remains unconvinced by Iran’s latest proposal aimed at ending months of confrontation between Washington and Tehran, signaling that major disagreements still stand in the way of a broader settlement. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump acknowledged that Iranian officials appear eager … Read more
DUBAI, April 30 – Iran’s newly appointed supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has issued a defiant warning that the country will firmly safeguard its nuclear and missile capabilities, signaling a hardening stance at a time of escalating regional and global tensions. His remarks, delivered through a statement broadcast on Iranian state television, come as the … Read more
ISLAMABAD/WASHINGTON, April 26 – Iran’s foreign minister made an unexpected return to Islamabad on Sunday amid renewed diplomatic movement involving Pakistan, Iran, and the United States, as regional actors attempted to stabilize a fragile ceasefire framework. The visit comes at a sensitive moment, with Washington and Tehran exploring ways to reduce tensions, while U.S. President … Read more
ISLAMABAD, April 25 – Iran’s top diplomat concluded a brief but closely watched visit to Pakistan on Saturday without holding any direct or indirect engagement with U.S. representatives, raising fresh uncertainty over already delicate diplomatic efforts tied to a temporary ceasefire in the region. The visit had been viewed as a potential step toward restarting … Read more
ISLAMABAD, April 24 – As tensions continue to ripple across the Middle East, the United States is making another calculated diplomatic move. President Trump has directed senior envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to travel to Pakistan for indirect discussions with Iran’s foreign minister, in what appears to be a renewed attempt to ease hostilities … Read more
ISLAMABAD/WASHINGTON, April 21 – The United States has decided to prolong its ceasefire with Iran beyond its scheduled deadline, a move announced by President Donald Trump that has temporarily reduced fears of renewed conflict in an already volatile region. The truce, which had been set to expire imminently, will now continue without a fixed end … Read more