regional tensions

Vienna, March 22 – The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has confirmed it is closely monitoring reports of a missile incident in Dimona, stating that no damage has been detected at Israel's sensitive nuclear research infrastructure.In a statement posted on X, the agency said it was...

Tehran, March 21 – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that his country does not seek war with Muslim states, according to the official news agency IRNA.He made the remarks in a message to extend congratulations on the arrival of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of...

Tehran, March 19 – Iran warned on Thursday that it would carry out more severe retaliatory strikes if the US and Israel attack its energy facilities again.Ebrahim Zolfaghari, spokesman for Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, said in a statement published by the Islamic Revolutionary...

Islamabad, March 18 Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday expressed grief over the killing of Iran's top security official Ali Larijani by Israel and called for immediate restraint and a cessation of hostilities.Larijani, the Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council...

Tehran, March 18 – Iran’s Supreme National Security Council confirmed that its secretary, Ali Larijani, was killed in an attack, according to Iran’s Tasnim news agency, which reported the news early Wednesday.In a statement, the council said that Larijani, along with his son Morteza Larijani...

New Delhi, March 17. Iran's participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is uncertain as the country's football federation is in talks with FIFA to move its scheduled matches in the United States to Mexico due to rising security concerns.Iranian football president Mehdi Taj confirmed this...

Dubai, March 16 – The fire that erupted at a petroleum facility in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates (UAE), following a drone attack, has been brought under control, authorities said Monday.Officials confirmed that the blaze broke out in the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone, with no injuries reported...

A drone strike occurred near Dubai International Airport early Monday morning, causing a large fire near fuel storage facilities and temporarily halting flight operations. The Dubai Media Office confirmed the strike and stated that emergency services were immediately dispatched to the scene...

Abu Dhabi, March 15 – Six nationals from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh have been killed, and 142 residents of various nationalities have sustained minor to moderate injuries in the UAE amid recent escalating regional tensions, the UAE's Defence Ministry said on...

Dubai, March 15 The UAE ordered the arrest of 35 individuals on Sunday, including 19 Indians, for publishing video clips on social media platforms that contained misleading and fabricated content amid regional tensions due to the Israel-US-Iran war.The official news agency of the United Arab...

Dubai, March 15 The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has ordered the arrest and urgent trial of 10 individuals of various nationalities for publishing video clips on social media platforms containing misleading and fabricated content amid regional tensions due to the war in Iran.In a statement...

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...

Ankara/Istanbul, March 13 – The Turkish Defence Ministry said on Friday that it had intercepted a ballistic missile from Iran that entered Turkish airspace."A ballistic missile fired from Iran and entering Turkish airspace has been neutralized by NATO air and missile defence elements deployed...

New Delhi, March 13 – As Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to discuss the ongoing conflict in West Asia and the escalating tensions in the region, the development drew reactions from leaders across the political spectrum on Friday. While...

New Delhi, March 13. The Iranian national football team strongly responded to US President Donald Trump's advice for their team not to participate in the World Cup, citing "their own safety and well-being," stating that "no country can prevent them from participating in the World Cup, which is...

New Delhi, March 12 Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian over the phone on Thursday night and discussed the "serious situation" in West Asia.Modi expressed deep concern over the escalation of tensions in the region and the loss of civilian lives, as well as...

New Delhi, March 12 Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday evening and discussed the "serious situation" in West Asia.Modi expressed deep concern over the escalation of tensions in the region and the loss of civilian lives as well as damage to...

Moscow, March 6 Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov had a telephone conversation with his Afghan counterpart, Amir Khan Muttaqi, on Friday to discuss the ongoing tensions between Kabul and Islamabad, as well as the situation following the US-Israeli strikes on Iran.According to a statement...

New Delhi, March 5 Iran warned on Thursday of a strong response to what it described as "criminal military aggression" by the US and Israel, with its envoy to India asserting that Tehran did not initiate the conflict but would firmly retaliate.Speaking to the media here, Iranian Ambassador to...

Tel Aviv, March 5 – According to Israeli military and Iranian state media, Iran launched another wave of missiles towards Israel on Thursday, triggering air raid sirens in multiple locations, including Tel Aviv.There were no immediate reports of casualties. The Israeli military noted that the...