The United States views China as a key player in potentially moderating Iran’s sway in the region, including over the Houthi rebels. U.S. officials are said to have urged Chinese counterparts to use their leverage over Tehran to prevent more attacks.
Top news of the day: Pakistan recalls ambassador to Iran, bars Tehran envoy’s return; Sensex tanks over 1,600 points, and more
Pakistan recalls ambassador to Iran over air strike, bars Iranian envoy from returning to post
Iran Strikes Jaish al-Adl Militant Bases in Pak: India Watching Situation Closely, Say Intel Sources | Exclusive
While Iran’s attack on Pakistan is their internal matter, India is watching the situation closely, said top intelligence sources. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s top military brass is holding a meeting at the General Headquarters (GHQ) to look at how to respond to the attack.
Middle East crisis live: Pakistan recalls ambassador from Iran and bars Iranian counterpart after missile strike
Pakistan’s foreign ministry said two children were killed in what it called an ‘illegal’ strike and ‘unprovoked violation of its airspace’
Why Pakistan is a neighbour nobody likes
While Pakistan’s relations with India remain frosty due to historical and political issues, its ties with other neighbors, including Iran, Afghanistan, are even complex.
Yemen airstrikes – live: US carries out new strike in Yemen as it seizes Iran weapons bound for Houthis
A US-owned vessel has reported being damaged by a missile as it sailed 95 miles southeast of Yemen’s port city of Aden.The UK Maritime Trade Operations says the master of the vessel claimed the boat …
First Thing: Iran strikes ‘militant bases’ in Pakistan as regional instability spreads
Pakistan says attacks killed two children in ‘unprovoked violation’ of its airspace, adding to regional instability sparked by Israel-Gaza war. Plus, the parents suing US social media firms after thei …
Iran says strikes targeted militant group in Pakistan
Iran says it has hit a militant group in western Pakistan in a missile attack, its third air strike on another country this week after earlier attacks on targets in Iraq and Syria. Iranian state TV …
Middle East crisis live: Iran strikes ‘militant bases’ in Pakistan; medicine deal reached for Israeli hostages and Palestinians in Gaza
Relatives of Israeli hostage Kfir Bibas have this week held a first birthday celebration for the baby who was snatched on 7 October and abducted into Gaza during the Hamas attack inside southern Israel.
Iran targets militant bases killing two children in Pakistan
Pakistan said neighbouring Iran has violated its airspace resulting in the death of two children, hours after Iranian state media said missiles targeted two bases of militant group Jaish al Adl on …