US strikes on Iran

Middle East roundup, Aug 2: Trump says new talks with Iran to begin Monday after calling off strikes

Says Iran 'doesn't want to be attacked' as they know the extent of the attack'; Iran strengthens military readiness over perceived threats; Saudi Crown Prince and US President discuss reducing regional tensions in Mideast; Iranian media reject Trump’s claim that Tehran requested a pause in US strikes to allow more time for a potential deal; Tehran warns of closing more chokepoints if pressure continues.

August 3, 2026

Middle East Roundup June 11, 2026: Trump cancels Iran strikes, cites progress in talks involving Pakistan

Says key elements of a proposed Iran agreement have been approved by all parties and a signing announcement is expected soon, while Pakistan says it remains engaged in mediation efforts despite renewed hostilities and regional tensions.

June 11, 2026

Middle East Roundup, June 10: Trump says Iran deal negotiated, warns of further US strikes

Says US actions have removed “millions of barrels of oil” from Iranian exports as tensions escalate; Iran may reassess negotiations with Washington after fresh strikes, while both sides exchange attacks and diplomatic efforts remain under pressure.

June 10, 2026

UN Security Council demands Iran halt attacks on Gulf states

Iranian ambassador says adoption of the text represented a "blatant misuse" of UNSC; resolution is a manifest injustice against Iran who was the "victim of a clear act of aggression."

March 12, 2026

All you need to know about Day 12 of US-Israeli war on Iran

Lebanon said an Israeli strike in the country's south killed eight people, while official media said the raid targeted a building housing displaced families

March 11, 2026

The shadow of a fighter falls on the shrapnel scarred wall of a damaged building, following an Iranian drone attack near Erbil, in Iraq's northern autonomous Kurdish region on March 9, 2026. (AFP)

AI-enhanced images of real events distort view of Mideast war

AI-enhanced but real images from Middle East conflicts are spreading online, subtly altering perceptions of events. Experts warn such manipulations blur truth, fueling misinformation and public distrust in genuine visuals.

March 10, 2026

Iranian players, goalkeeper Raha Yazdani (R), Melika Motevalli (C) and Fatemeh Amineh, salute during the national anthem before the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 football match between Iran and Philippines in Gold Coast on March 8, 2026. (AFP)

Iran sing national anthem before bowing out of Women's Asian Cup

Iran lost 3-0 to South Korea and 4-0 to Australia to finish bottom of Group A with nine goals conceded and none scored.

March 8, 2026

All you need to know about Day 7 of US-Israeli war on Iran

Iran's ambassador to the United Nations condemns US interference after President Donald Trump insisted that he should be involved in selecting the successor of slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

March 6, 2026

All you need to know about Day 6 of US-Israeli war on Iran

According to the Iran state TV, Iranian Drones struck aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warns any ground invasion of Iran would be disastrous for its enemies. Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev accused Iran of "terrorism" after drone attacks but Iran denied involvement and blamed Israel.

March 5, 2026

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a meeting on evacuating Pakistanis from Iran and those residing in Gulf countries.(PMO)

PM Sharif chairs meeting on evacuating Pakistanis from Iran, Gulf

PM Sharif directed that all embassies must remain available around the clock to provide facilities.

March 5, 2026