de-escalation

Washington, April 8 – The Strait of Hormuz is set to reopen to commercial shipping after Iran agreed to allow safe passage under a ceasefire framework reached with the United States, Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, said on Wednesday.“You saw the initial agreement that we struck, which is Iran...

April 08, New Delhi: India's Ministry of External Affairs welcomed the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, expressing hope that it will lead to lasting peace in West Asia.In a statement on Wednesday, the ministry emphasized that de-escalation, dialogue, and diplomacy remain essential...

New Delhi, April 8 India welcomed a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran on Wednesday, calling for "de-escalation, dialogue, and diplomacy" to ensure lasting peace in West Asia."We welcome the ceasefire that has been reached and hope that it will lead to lasting peace in West Asia. As we...

Islamabad, April 7 Top Pakistani civil and military leaders on Tuesday condemned Iran's attacks on energy facilities in the eastern region of Saudi Arabia, calling it a "dangerous escalation" that undermines regional peace and stability.The attack came as Pakistan was making last-ditch efforts...

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed concern today over the current situation in West Asia and called for an immediate ceasefire amid the ongoing tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that, speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a...

Further interceptions have been reported across the United Arab Emirates as air defense systems engaged a new wave of Iranian missiles and drones targeting the capital region. Debris from the interceptions caused small fires and limited damage in parts of Abu Dhabi, including the Musaffah...

Further interceptions have been reported across the United Arab Emirates as air defense systems engaged a new wave of Iranian missiles and drones targeting the capital region. Debris from the interceptions sparked small fires and caused limited damage in parts of Abu Dhabi, including the...

Islamabad, March 28 Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar spoke with the Prime Minister of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, on Saturday. Both leaders discussed the current regional developments and emphasized the importance of urgent de-escalation.The Prime Minister...

Islamabad, March 28 Pakistan is set to host the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Turkey for discussions on a wide range of issues, including efforts to de-escalate tensions in West Asia amid the war in Iran, the Foreign Office said on Saturday.At the invitation of Pakistan's...

March 27, New Delhi: The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has called for a swift, transparent, and impartial investigation into the February 28 attack on a school in Iran, stating that those responsible must be held accountable. He also warned that the escalating conflict in West Asia risks...

Islamabad, March 26 Pakistan said on Thursday that it was "actively and constructively engaged" with all stakeholders in the region and beyond to peacefully end the Iran war.Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi faced a barrage of questions regarding Pakistan's role in the peace efforts...

Srinagar, March 26 Amid the ongoing military conflict between Iran and the Israel-US combine, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Thursday called for immediate de-escalation in the Middle East and urged all parties involved to exercise restraint.In a statement, Abdullah said the...

Islamabad, March 25 Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif briefed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman on Wednesday about Islamabad's diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the West Asia conflict.Sharif, in a statement on X, reiterated Pakistan's strong condemnation of the recent attacks on the...

Islamabad, March 25 – Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif briefed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman on Wednesday about Islamabad's diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the conflict in West Asia.Furthermore, Pakistan continued its diplomatic outreach by holding telephone conversations and...

Islamabad, March 25 Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif briefed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman on Wednesday about Islamabad's diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the tense situation in West Asia.In a statement on X, Sharif reiterated Pakistan's strong condemnation of the recent...

Islamabad, March 25 Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif briefed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman on Wednesday about Islamabad's diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the precarious situation in West Asia.The prime minister said in a statement on X that he spoke with the crown prince and...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a phone call from US President Donald Trump today. In a social media post, Mr. Modi stated that during their conversation, they discussed the situation in West Asia. Prime Minister Modi said that India supports de-escalation and the restoration of peace as...

Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump. In a social media post, Mr. Modi stated that both leaders discussed the situation in West Asia. Prime Minister Modi said that India supports de-escalation and the restoration of peace as soon as...

Islamabad, March 23 Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday, in a telephone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, emphasized the urgent need for collective efforts to de-escalate tensions in West Asia.The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said in a statement that Sharif...

New Delhi, March 20 The damage being inflicted on the combatants, the neighborhood, and subsequently, the wider region, including India, due to the West Asia conflict has "crossed all acceptable limits" and must be stopped, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said on Friday.Speaking to reporters on...