Middle East tensions

Next round of US-Iran peace talks expected to begin from Monday – what we know so far

[ad_1] Second round of talks between the United States and Iran to ease tensions in the Middle East is expected to take place on Monday, news outlet CNN reported, citing Iranian officials.According to the officials, the delegations of both countries are likely to be in Islamabad on Sunday.This comes as Islamabad has offered to “go […]

Us Central Command: ‘We will use force’: New audio captures US Navy’s final warning to ships entering & departing Iranian ports amid blockade

[ad_1] The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) on Wednesday released an audio message of US naval forces warning vessels against attempting to breach its ongoing blockade of Iranian ports.In a post on X, United States Central Command said US naval vessels are actively patrolling the Gulf of Oman as part of the blockade. “US forces […]

US-Iran ceasefire: Was Israel kept out of talks till the end?

[ad_1] Israel is reportedly dissatisfied over the United States’ handling of the ceasefire agreement with Iran, with a WSJ report indicating it was informed and brought into loop only at the final stage of the truce, even as Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly backed the move while drawing clear limits on its scope.According to […]

‘Dragging US towards living hell’: Iran slams Trump’s ‘Tuesday threat’ over Strait of Hormuz closure

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump Iran on Sunday strongly hit back at US President Donald Trump over his expletive-laden ‘Tuesday threat’, stating that his ‘reckless moves’ are dragging Washington towards a ‘living hell’.The sharp response comes as Tehran accused Trump of escalating tensions and pushing the region towards dangerous instability as the conflict in West […]

Iran drone strike on US Embassy in Saudi Arabia hit CIA station: Report | World News

[ad_1] An Iranian drone attack on the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia last month caused significantly more damage than previously acknowledged by authorities in the Kingdom and also struck a Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) facility within the compound, according to a latest report by The Wall Street Journal, citing current and former American officials. The […]

‘Smiling, mingling, taking selfies’: Iran’s top leaders Pezeshkian and Araghchi | World News

[ad_1] Screengrab source: X/@ActualidadRT Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and foreign minister Abbas Araghchi, along with top Tehran officials in capital, made a rare public appearance on Tuesday, joining pro-regime rallies in the city to mark “Islamic Republic Day.”Amid soaring tensions in the Middle East and ongoing threats to senior Iranian leaders, the officials were seen […]

Iran claims it shot down two US MQ-9 drones – shares video

[ad_1] Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed that their air defence systems shot down a US-made MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle over the central city of Isfahan on Tuesday.In a statement, the IRGC said the long-range drone was “intercepted and destroyed” by an advanced system forming part of Iran’s integrated air defence network. Iran’s […]

Supreme leader Ali Khamenei, security chief Larijani & more – key Iranian leaders killed in US-Israeli strikes

[ad_1] The ongoing Iran–US–Israel conflict has dealt a severe blow to Iran’s top leadership, with a series of high-profile killings targeting the country’s political and military command structure. While US President Donald Trump has claimed the war has effectively led to a “regime change,” Tehran has moved quickly to replace key figures and maintain continuity […]

‘They asked for 7, I gave them 10’: Donald Trump reveals Iran’s ‘big present’ to US as Hormuz deadline delayed

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump (AP file photo) US President Donald Trump on Thursday explained why he granted Iran a 10-day cooling-off period, describing it as a response to a “gift” from Tehran, allowing the passage of eight oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, while pausing planned strikes on its high-value energy infrastructure. He […]

Iranian man, Romanian woman held after attempt to enter UK nuclear naval base amid Middle East tensions

[ad_1] Two foreign nationals were arrested after allegedly attempting to enter a high-security UK naval base that houses Britain’s nuclear-armed submarines, raising fresh security concerns amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.Police detained a 34-year-old Iranian man and a 31-year-old Romanian woman near HM Naval Base Clyde, commonly known as Faslane, on Thursday evening. The […]