regional security

Iran's Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, stated today that India could soon secure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking to the media in New Delhi, Ambassador Fathali said that India is a friend to Iran. Regarding whether Iran would allow Indian ships to pass, Mr. Fathali...

Islamabad, March 13 Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and assured him of Pakistan's full "solidarity and support," amid escalating tensions in West Asia and Iranian strikes on Gulf states.The two leaders met on Thursday in Jeddah after Prime...

New Delhi, March 13 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to his Iranian counterpart, Seyed Abbas Araghchi – their fourth such conversation since the West Asia crisis began – as New Delhi intensifies efforts to secure safe passage for 28 merchant vessels currently stationed on either side...

Islamabad, March 13 Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a "restricted meeting" with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in which he expressed Pakistan's "full solidarity and support" for the Kingdom in the challenging conditions in West Asia.The meeting took place on Thursday after Prime...

Tehran, March 13 Iranian First Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref said that the administration has declared the coming week as the "Week of National Unity and Solidarity for Iran," according to the official news agency IRNA.Aref said that he made the decision on behalf of the administration and...

Pakistan's situation in the ongoing Middle East crisis highlights a fundamental problem with how its government operates. Modern states utilize a variety of tools to project their power, including strong economies, robust diplomatic networks, technological capabilities, and credible...

Tehran, March 12 – Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, issued his first message to the country on Thursday, calling for continued resistance and stating that the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed.In a written message, Mojtaba Khamenei vowed revenge for those killed in the conflict...

Islamabad, March 11 Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif left for a brief official visit to Saudi Arabia on Thursday, as Pakistan's role came under scrutiny due to its defense agreement with the kingdom.The two countries signed a mutual defense pact in September last year, committing to defend each...

New Delhi, March 11 As India rises, Prime Minister Narendra Modi must create a regional and security doctrine that is commensurate with India’s economic infrastructure and its role in the world. PM Modi – already India's third longest-serving Prime Minister – has likely contributed more to...

Strasbourg, March 11 – European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday that the conflict in the Middle East has imposed heavy economic costs on Europe, driving up energy prices and adding billions of euros to import bills."Since the beginning of the conflict, gas prices...

Tehran, March 11 – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, during his recent call with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, emphasized the "serious expectation" of the Iranian government and nation from the Secretary-General and the UN Security Council to adopt "stronger and...

New Delhi, March 11 – A parallel government has taken control of the restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province in Pakistan, as Pakistani security forces have been unable to contain the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).The conflict against the Afghan Taliban and the Balochistan Liberation Army...

Tel Aviv, March 10 – The recently concluded Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi reflected India’s broader diplomatic approach by hosting voices from both Israel and Iran on the same strategic platform amidst the escalating conflict between the two countries. In doing so, New Delhi demonstrated its...

Islamabad, March 10 Pakistan and China called on Tuesday for de-escalation in West Asia and emphasized the need to pursue dialogue and diplomacy in accordance with the principles of the United Nations Charter to address differences.On February 28, the US and Israel launched a joint attack on...

Washington, March 10, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday sought to reassure Americans and allies that the ongoing military campaign against Iran would remain tightly focused, saying the operation had clearly defined objectives and would not turn into a prolonged war.Speaking...

In an exclusive interview with a leading international affairs magazine, Kabul-based Afghan intelligence analyst and counterterrorism expert Ajmal Sohail accused Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) of increasingly targeting Chinese infrastructure and investment projects in Afghanistan...

Washington, March 10 – US Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned recent attacks by Iran and Iran-aligned militia groups in Iraq during calls with Iraqi and German leaders, the State Department said.Rubio spoke with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa al-Sudani and discussed the recent...

Islamabad, March 9 The Pakistan Navy (PN) said on Monday that it has launched 'Operation Muhafiz-ul-Bahr' to counter multi-dimensional threats to national shipping and maritime trade.According to a statement by the army, the operation comes in light of the evolving regional maritime security...

Tehran, March 9 – The Indian Embassy in Tehran on Monday advised its nationals in Iran not to approach any of the land borders for travel outside the country without prior coordination with the Embassy.The Embassy stated that it would not be able to assist Indian nationals once they have...

March 09, New Delhi – Qatar has condemned an Iranian attack on a residential facility in Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia, which resulted in the deaths of two civilians and the injury of several others.In a statement, Doha described the strike as a blatant violation of international law and warned that...