US Iran Rift
"War is not an option," emphasises Foreign Office spokesman Dr Mohammad Faisal.
Updated 17 May, 2019 09:39am
"Any miscalculated move can transmute into a large scale conflict," says FO spokesperson.
Updated 17 May, 2019 08:02am
“We believe that escalation by the US is unacceptable and uncalled for.”
Updated 16 May, 2019 03:33pm
Pakistan is in a sensitive position as deep relations with the US and a long border with Iran.
Updated 31 May, 2019 11:32am
WASHINGTON: The United States on Wednesday ordered the departure of all non-emergency diplomatic staff from Iraq —...
Published 16 May, 2019 07:31am
Latest Houthi strike significant in view of escalation in ME between US, Iran.
Updated 16 May, 2019 08:41am
The events roiling the Persian Gulf can affect everything — from the price of a gallon of gas to the fate of nations.
Updated 15 May, 2019 09:03pm
Normal visa services at both posts to be suspended temporarily, says State Department.
Updated 15 May, 2019 02:40pm
Pompeo warns "if American interests are attacked, we will most certainly respond in an appropriate fashion".
Updated 15 May, 2019 10:10am
US official says possible perpetrators might include Houthi rebels in Yemen and Iran-backed militias based in Iraq.
Updated 16 May, 2019 08:05am
Iran’s Foreign Minister Javad Zarif held talks on the issue with his Indian counterpart Sushma Swaraj in New Delhi.
Updated 16 May, 2019 08:04am
Energy minister says oil production and exports have not been interrupted.
Updated 16 May, 2019 08:29am
"We don't seek a war, and they don't either," says the supreme leader.
Updated 14 May, 2019 11:06pm
Trump vows Tehran would "suffer greatly" were it to "do anything" to threaten US interests.
Updated 15 May, 2019 05:30pm
Javad Zarif says he will have consultations with the Indian FM on recent regional developments and bilateral relations.
Updated 15 May, 2019 05:16pm
Britain says conflict between the two could break out ‘by accident’
Updated 15 May, 2019 05:29pm
UK foreign secretary says all parties “need a period of calm".
Updated 16 May, 2019 08:05am
Israeli military declines to comment when asked if making preparations for possible threats linked to US-Iran standoff.
Updated 16 May, 2019 08:05am
WASHINGTON: The United States is deploying an amphibious assault ship and a Patriot missile battery to bolster an...
Updated 16 May, 2019 08:05am
John Bolton says deployment is aimed to send "unmistakable" message to Iran about alleged plans to attack US.
Updated 15 May, 2019 05:27pm
DUBAI: B-52 bombers ordered by the White House to deploy to the Persian Gulf to counter unspecified threats from ...
Updated 16 May, 2019 08:05am
President Donald Trump has deployed a carrier to Middle East as warning to Iran.
Updated 15 May, 2019 05:27pm
Iranians take part in marches to support government’s move to scale back curbs to its nuclear program under a 2015 deal.
Updated 15 May, 2019 05:21pm
Images released by the US Air Force’s Central Command show B-52H Stratofortress bombers arriving at Al Udeid Air Base.
Updated 15 May, 2019 05:18pm
Analysts say the latest sanctions are unlikely to affect global markets.
Updated 16 May, 2019 08:05am
US president says he hopes that “a fair deal” with Iran can be worked out at some point.
Updated 15 May, 2019 05:21pm
On Tuesday, he abruptly dropped a trip to Germany to fly to Baghdad for meetings with Iraqi leaders.
Updated 16 May, 2019 08:06am
US allegations met with scepticism in numerous quarters, as some US lawmakers fear Trump is looking for war with Iran.
Updated 15 May, 2019 05:16pm
China has had to tread a fine line as it has close energy and business relations with Iran and Saudi Arabia.
Updated 16 May, 2019 08:06am
Russia says Iran "provoked into rolling back some terms due to pressure from US"; China also blames Washington.
Updated 15 May, 2019 05:33pm
