US rejects Iraqi request to pull out troops
The United States rejected a request by Iraq to start talks on pulling out its 5,200 troops, notching up the discord after Washington killed a top Iranian general in Baghdad.…
Trump vows to impose new ‘Punishing’ economic sanctions against Iran, pulls back from War with Iran
President Donald Trump promised to immediately impose "punishing" new economic sanctions on Tehran and pulled back from War with Iran on Wednesday, saying that Tehran appeared to be "standing down"…
Pakistan supports all initiatives which bring peace to the region: Army Chief Gen Bajwa
United States Secretary of Defence Mark T Esper on Wednesday telephoned Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa to discuss a recent escalation in the Middle East following…
Iran strikes US Bases in Iraq with Ballistic Missiles, claims 80 people killed
Iran has targeted US bases in Iraq with Ballistic Missiles and claimed that at least 80 people were killed in the strikes. In the early hours of Wednesday, Iran launched…
Saudi Arabia appeals for Calm after ‘dangerous’ US-Iran escalation
Saudi Arabia's foreign minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Monday appealed for calm after a "very dangerous" escalation following the killing of a top Iranian general in a US drone…