Spain says it has closed its airspace to US planes involved in the Iran war

Spain has closed its airspace to U.S. planes involved in the Iran war, Defense Minister Margarita Robles said Monday, marking another step in the country’s opposition to the U.S. and Israel’s conflict in the Middle East.

Iran claims destruction of US spy plane

An E-3 Sentry AWACS aircraft has been struck during an attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, the IRGC has said

Ishaq Dar Says Pakistan “Honoured” to Host US-Iran Peace Talks

Backed by regional and global powers, including China, Türkiye, and Egypt, Pakistan is intensifying diplomatic efforts to bring both sides to the negotiating table and push for a lasting end to the ongoing Middle East conflict.

Trump Eyes Iran’s Oil as US Weighs Kharg Island Strike, Tehran Threatens Fierce Retaliation

As US troop levels in the Middle East rise to nearly 50,000, reports indicate the Pentagon is exploring potential raids on the strategic island and nearby coastal areas.

Israel-Iran War Escalates as Yemen Joins Conflict, U.S. Weighs Ground Offensive

The Israel-Iran war has entered a dangerous new phase as Yemen’s Houthis launch attacks, Israel strikes Tehran, and the U.S. considers escalation.

Russia is sending upgraded drones used in the Ukraine war to Iran, officials say

Russia is sending a shipment of drones to Iran including upgraded versions of the drone technology that Tehran originally supplied to Moscow after its invasion of Ukraine, U.S. and European officials told The Associated Press this week.

India approves $25 bn defence buys, including Russian missile systems

India has approved defence purchases worth about $25 billion, the defence ministry said, including additional Russian-made S-400 long-range missile systems.

Pakistan to host Saudi, Turkey, Egypt for talks on Mideast war

Foreign ministers from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt will meet in Islamabad for talks on the war in the Middle East, the Pakistan government said on Saturday.

Naseem Shah sparks controversy with ‘queen’ jibe at Maryam Nawaz’s PSL appearance

Naseem Shah sparked controversy after a ‘queen’ jibe at Maryam Nawaz during the PSL opener surfaced on his X account.

Why Pakistan has emerged as a mediator between US and Iran

 As fears of a wider regional conflict escalate following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran that began in late February, Pakistan has emerged as an unexpected mediator, offering to help bring Washington and Tehran to the negotiating table.

Pakistan Intervention Halts Israeli Plot to Target Top Iran’s Araghchi, Ghalibaf

Pakistan intervened to halt a reported Israeli plan to target Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, preserving fragile diplomatic channels. As Tehran reviews a U.S. peace proposal, Islamabad, Turkey, and Egypt continue mediation efforts to end the escalating Middle East conflict.

Iran and the US harden their positions as Tehran keeps its grip on the Strait of Hormuz

Iran and the United States hardened their positions as a diplomatic push for a ceasefire in the Middle East war appeared to falter on Thursday