WASHINGTON: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned that Washington is entering an “economic D-Day” against Iran, signalling a major escalation in the Trump administration’s campaign to isolate Tehran financially. In a statement, Bessent said the United States was entering the “endgame” of its pressure campaign and would use every available economic tool to cut...
ISLAMABAD: Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi have departed for Iran as part of Pakistan’s efforts to promote peace and stability in the region. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Munir’s visit will focus on supporting efforts for a “peaceful, lasting,...
A senior Iranian military commander has claimed that the United States and Israel failed to achieve their objectives against Iran during the ongoing conflict, according to Iranian media. Brigadier General Hassan Zadeh, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ (IRGC) Mohammad Rasulullah Corps in Tehran, made the remarks while visiting upgraded air-defence units of the...
Yemen’s Houthi movement has claimed responsibility for a missile strike targeting Saudi Arabia, marking a significant escalation as the wider Middle East conflict continues to intensify. According to Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree, the group launched a missile attack aimed at a strategic target in the Saudi city of Jeddah. The Houthis said the strike...
Global oil prices moved higher as renewed hostilities in the Middle East intensified concerns over potential disruptions to energy supplies and key shipping routes. The latest gains come amid escalating military tensions between the United States and Iran, prompting investors to closely monitor developments in one of the world’s most important oil-producing regions. Brent...
At least seven people were killed in US strikes targeting an Iranian army base, according to Iran’s semi-official Tasnim News Agency, as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to escalate. The reported attack is the latest in a series of military exchanges that have heightened fears of a broader regional conflict. Iranian officials said the...
A highly secretive Iranian nuclear facility known as “Peak X Mountain” has emerged as one of the primary targets in US President Donald Trump’s latest warnings against Tehran. The underground complex is believed to be among Iran’s most heavily fortified nuclear installations, making it a key focus of growing tensions between the two countries. During...
Iran has warned that any new military aggression by the United States would provoke a much stronger response, as tensions continue despite ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at preventing further conflict in the region. Speaking on Tuesday, Iranian Parliament National Security Commission spokesperson Ebrahim Rezaei said Tehran was fully prepared to respond if Washington resumed attacks....
The United Arab Emirates has declared its right to self-defence following reported missile and drone attacks by Iran, warning of serious consequences if such actions continue. The statement comes amid escalating tensions in the Gulf region and growing concerns over violations of international law. UAE Ambassador to the United Nations, Mohamed Abushahab, said the attacks...
Iran has confirmed that it is still reviewing a proposal from the United States aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, with its response expected to be delivered through Pakistani mediators. The development highlights Islamabad’s continued role as a key intermediary in efforts to ease tensions between the two countries. According to Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson...