Grateful to ‘friendly and brotherly’ Pakistan for hosting US–Iran peace talks — Qalibaf
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has thanked Pakistan for hosting and facilitating high-level peace talks between Tehran and Washington, even as negotiations ended without a breakthrough. Speaking after the collapse of marathon discussions in Islamabad, Qalibaf described Pakistan as a “friendly and brotherly” nation and expressed appreciation for its
Trump Announces Planned Naval Blockade of Strait of Hormuz After Failed Iran Talks
US President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will begin a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions with Iran following the collapse of high-level negotiations in Pakistan. In a strongly worded statement posted on his social media platform, Trump said the talks had largely progressed
Oil Tanker Movement Disrupted in Strait of Hormuz as Middle East Tensions Escalate
Transit of oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz has been disrupted amid rising tensions in the Middle East following renewed Israeli strikes on Lebanon, according to Iranian media reports. Iran’s Fars News Agency said the slowdown in tanker movement coincided with the latest wave of Israeli attacks, heightening concerns
Iran Praises Pakistan’s Mediation as Security Council Sets Tough Terms for Fragile Ceasefire
Iran has hailed Pakistan’s leadership for brokering a fragile diplomatic breakthrough with the United States, as a two-week ceasefire takes effect amid sharp declines in global oil prices and cautious optimism for de-escalation in one of the world’s most volatile regions. In a carefully worded statement, Iran’s Foreign Minister, Seyed
Iran Hits Gulf Energy Lifelines as Conflict Intensifies
Iran has struck at the heart of the Gulf’s energy network, launching a series of retaliatory attacks on key oil and gas facilities in a major escalation of the ongoing conflict. The strikes, carried out over two days, targeted critical infrastructure in Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia—sending
