US Iran conflict
Middle East Roundup, Sept 19: Efforts underway to return to Islamabad MoU
Iranian spokesperson says Tehran insists the other side fulfill its commitments under the Islamabad MoU, as efforts continue to restore the deal.
19 HOURS AGO
Middle East Roundup, Sept 18: Israeli forces storm southern Lebanon, detain six Palestinians in West Bank
Occupation forces intensify shelling in Lebanon and raid Palestinian homes in West Bank; Pakistan, Türkiye discuss regional diplomacy and bilateral ties.
2 DAYS AGO
Middle East Roundup, Sept 17: Pakistan military vows to defend Saudi Arabia amid Houthi escalation
Says it will defend Saudi Arabia ‘to any extent’ as Houthi attacks escalate; Lebanon, France and Jordan discuss new UNIFIL handover.
3 DAYS AGO
UN secretary general says will be ‘visiting Pakistan soon’
Guterres terms Islamabad an “important” mediator in the conflict between the United States and Iran; adds signing of Islamabad MOU was a step in the right direction.
3 DAYS AGO
Middle East Roundup, Sept 14: Houthi attacks injure 13 Saudi civilians
Saudi coalition says Houthis targeted Khamis Mushait, Abha and Taif; IOM says Yemen displacement tops 93,000 as Trump says oil flows through Hormuz.
6 DAYS AGO
Middle East Roundup, Sept 12: Pakistan condemns ‘reprehensible’ Saudi pipeline attacks, calls them ‘flagrant violation’
Says strikes on civilian infrastructure violate the Kingdom’s sovereignty and territorial integrity; Iran-UAE leaders meet as BRICS nations call for restraint amid escalating Middle East tensions.
September 12, 2026
Middle East Roundup, Sept 11: Trump reiterates Iran will ‘never, ever have a nuclear weapon’
Says Iran will never, ever have a nuclear weapon; The takeover gives the Houthis control of an island at the center of the Bab al-Mandab strait, where fighters were seen deploying along the shore after government forces withdrew from the island.
September 11, 2026
Middle East Roundup, Sept 10: Pakistan reaffirms unwavering support for Saudi Arabia, condemns Houthi attacks
Foreign Office spokesperson says Pakistan will continue to support efforts to promote lasting peace and stability in the region; Iran's Revolutionary Guards say war with Washington can end if US stops threatening Tehran, meets conditions, including regarding its nuclear program.
September 10, 2026
Middle East Roundup, Sept 9: Iran condemns US attacks on tankers as threat to regional security
Says its forces target US facilities in ‘self-defense’ responding to US strikes condemns attacks on its oil tankers as threat to regional and international security; Tehran says it remains committed to the 14-point Islamabad MOU but will ‘respond according to circumstances if the other side fails to honor it.’
September 9, 2026
Middle East Roundup, Sept 8: Pakistan condemns ‘cowardly’ Houthi attack on Saudi civilians, energy facilities
PM Sharif says attacks threaten innocent lives and regional peace, reaffirming Pakistan’s solidarity with Saudi Arabia.
September 9, 2026