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Iran ready for ‘fair’ nuclear talks if West acts in good faith
E3 launches a 30-day process to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran
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Iran slams B-52s in Middle East
Iran’s FM spokesman Baghaei criticised US as ' "destabilising presence" after deployment of B-52 bombers
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Biden hopes Iran will refrain for escalating tensions in Middle East
Assassination of Haniyeh has escalated tensions, with Iran and Hamas blaming Israel and promising retaliation
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Iran-Saudi thaw and US-Iran prisoners’ swap deal
Political climate in the region has undergone a change — for the better
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Iran seizes foreign tanker in Strait of Hormuz, 2nd seizure in a week
Seizure of foreign-flagged tankers in regional waters comes amid Iranain-US tensions
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Iran seizes oil tanker in Gulf, US Navy says
"2 members of the boat's crew are missing and several injured due to the collision of the ship," army statement said
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Iran seizes Marshall Islands-flagged tanker in Gulf: US Navy
The ship, a Suezmax oil tanker built in 2012, issued a distress call during the seizure, the navy statement said
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Iran-US nuclear talks to resume 'in the coming days', Tehran and EU say
US withdrawal and its reimposition of sanctions prompted Iran to begin violating its core nuclear limits
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US sanctions Iranians over alleged plot to kidnap NY-based journalist
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says US remains aware of ongoing Iranian interest in targeting American citizens
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US drops sanctions on former Iranian officials, step called routine
Treasury statement did not name the three former Iranian officials or two companies dropped from its sanctions lists
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Biden says Iranian enrichment to 60% unhelpful, but glad about talks
Iran had in recent months already raised enrichment to 20% purity, step towards weapons-grade
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Iran reports electrical incident at Natanz nuclear site, no casualties
“The incident caused no casualties or contamination”
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Iran says studies EU-proposed informal meeting with US
Iran and the US have been at odds over who should take first step to revive 2015 accord
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Iran's Rouhani defends execution of captured dissident journalist Zam
Iranian President also rejected any negotiations on Tehran's missile program in a televised news conference
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Dealings possible with US despite 'crimes,' Iran says
Tehran and Washington, enemies for more than four decades, have edged to the brink of war twice since June 2019
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UN report on Soleimani
Even Trump appointees weren’t willing to back him up
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Iran says Canada's complaint over Ukrainian plane crash lacks legal basis
Iran's actions are based on international rules, says Javed Zarif
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Brewing conflict in Indo-Pacific
The standoff between Iran and the US hasn’t unequivocally thawed
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PM Imran terms CPEC criticism 'nonsense'
Musharraf could not win the war in Afghanistan for the Americans, no one could: PM Imran Khan
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Soleimani's successor to face same fate if he kills Americans, warns US diplomat
Iran tells Europe not to follow US by undermining nuclear pact
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'Bitter' plane tragedy should not cloud Soleimani's 'sacrifice': Khamenei
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei urges national unity after unrest over plane disaster
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US must remain engaged in Afghanistan after troops leave: FM Qureshi
FM Qureshi meets US Senator Lindsay Graham, Under Secretary of Defence for Policy John Rood
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'Pakistan lacks leverage to play Mideast peace broker'
Ex-ambassador Abdul Basit term FM Shah Mehmood Qureshi's visit to Middle East ill-conceived and ill-prepared
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Conflict with Iran impacts entire world, says Japan's Abe
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is on a trip to the Middle East, hoping to ease tensions in the region
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Qureshi relays message of ‘restraint’ to Tehran and Riyadh
Foreign minister arrives in Oman following visits to Saudi Arabia and Iran
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Iran signals de-escalation to solve crisis with US
Tehran says it favoured an easing of tensions after its arch-enemy Washington assasinated Qaseem Soleimani
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Mideast conflict: Qureshi urges diplomacy to dial down tension
In meeting with Iranian president, FM Shah Mehmood Qureshi calls for amicable resolution of issues
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In US-Iran conflict, lessons learnt for Pakistan
Pakistan’s limited petroleum reserves can pose potential risk if tensions escalate
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Hezbollah: It's time for Iran's allies to start working to avenge Soleimani
Hassan Nasrallah says resistance forces are serious and aiming for big goal
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FM Qureshi embarks on Middle East peace mission
Shah Mehmood Qureshi to visit Iran and Saudi Arabia to discuss evolving situation
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Way of the world
This is a moment as good as any to pause and reflect.
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US secretary of defence seeks Gen Qamars advice on fast-escalating MidEast conflict
Iran launched missile attacks on US-led forces in Iraq on Wednesday following the assassination of Qasem Soleimani
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Riding a wave of World War 3 panic
Any crisis bedevilling the Middle East carries ramifications for entire world
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Stocks crash
Tensions between Tehran and Washington have led to a global stocks sell-off
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Trump’s strategic distraction
In his seemingly unpredictable foreign policy, President Trump is rather becoming predictable
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Navigating a dangerous conflict
In Iran there would be resurgence and an urge for revenge
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Pakistan’s soil shouldn’t be used in US-Iran conflict, says Palijo
He observes it took over a decade for peace to be restored in Pakistan after Afghan war
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Oil tops $70 as Iran, Trump trade threats
Concerns heighten about escalation in Middle East conflict and possible impact on oil supplies
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Iran’s top general murder may hit Afghan peace process: FM Qureshi
Some elements may take advantage to derail Afghan peace process, says foreign minister
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Japan seeks to play mediating role between US & Iran
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe 'deeply worried' by Middle East tensions
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In Karachi, protesters stage rally against Soleimani’s killing
Rally marched towards US Consulate - route to which was blocked by containers placed by LEAs citing security concerns
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'Pakistan won’t get embroiled in US-Iran conflict'
Experts say Islamabad has set certain red lines including not allowing its soil to be used against Iran
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Pakistan is on the side of peace: DG ISPR
PM, COAS say won’t allow Pakistan’s soil to be used against anyone; Qureshi offers to play mediator
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Qaseem Soleimani's body returned to Iran
Tens of thousands of people marched in Iraq to mourn Soleimani, chanting 'Death to America'
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Trump vows to hit 52 Iranian targets if Iran retaliates after drone strike
Two rockets slammed into a base housing US troops, a day after the deadly American strike
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Pakistan to support Saudi Arabia, says PTI minister
Religious Affairs Minister Pir Noorul Haq Qadri speaks amid fast-changing ME situation
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Iran's Qasem Soleimani to be laid to rest on Tuesday in hometown
Thousands gather in Baghdad to mourn Soleimani, others killed in US air strike
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US Congress not told ahead of Soleimani killing
War Powers Resolution requires president to notify Congress within 48 hours of committing armed force, military action
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Qaseem Soleimani: Iran's celebrity soldier, spearhead in Middle East
“You will start the war but we will end it,” Qaseem Soleimani had told US President Trump
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Pentagon chief visits Saudi Arabia as tensions simmer with Iran
US-Iran tensions have risen to new highs since May 2018
 
    













































