US President Donald Trump said this week that Iran’s new leadership is “less radical and much more reasonable.” Trump and the Pentagon have repeatedly claimed that regime change has happened.
One crew member from US fighter jet downed in Iran has been rescued, US media report
Verified video, pictured above, appears to show a US search and rescue operation in southern Iran. It’s not known what has happened to the second crew member.
Stocks erase early losses as investors monitor Iran war developments
Stocks rebound after sliding in early-day trade, with investors buoyed by reports that Iran and Oman could monitor ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
From lifeline to liability: Pakistan decides to repay $3.5 billion to UAE as ties worsen amid Islamabad’s Iran tilt
Islamabad has decided to return $3.5 billion in debt to the UAE this month, a move that underscores both financial pressure and shifting dynamics in its relationship with Abu Dhabi.
Analysis – from international outcast to mediator in Iran war, Pakistan’s remarkable makeover
By Saad Sayeed April 2 (Reuters) – A diplomatic outcast a year ago, Pakistan has become a trusted regional partner and a mediator between the U.S. and Iran to end the war in the Middle East, a …
Oil prices up after Trump warns U.S. to hit Iran ‘extremely hard’ in weeks ahead
Oil prices surged on Thursday and equities markets around the world were mixed in volatile trade as traders weighed conflicting developments and remarks related to the Iran war.
Philippines Strikes Deal for Safe Passage Through Strait of Hormuz
The Philippine government said Iran has assured the safe and uninterrupted passage of vessels sailing under that nation’s flag through the Strait of Hormuz, following a call between the two countries’ …
Philippines Says Iran Assures Safe Hormuz Passage of Its Vessels
Iran assured the “safe, unhindered and expeditious” passage of Philippine vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, the Southeast Asian nation said.
Iran, Russia Using Crypto To Buy Military Drones? Report Reveals E-Commerce Platforms Used To Sell Equipment To ‘Opaque’ Identities
State and non-state actors linked to Russia and Iran are increasingly using cryptocurrency to acquire low-cost, commercially available drones for ongoing conflicts, a new report published on Monday …
Pakistan is playing intermediary in the Iran war, a role it has played before
Pakistan has emerged as a key intermediary in the U.S-Israel war with Iran. It played this role before, during a high-stakes moment in diplomatic history.