Pakistan
US says it supports Pakistan's right to defend itself amid renewed conflict with Afghanistan
The US considers the Afghan Taliban to be a terrorist group, and Islamabad accuses Afghanistan of harboring terrorists that it blames for plotting attacks in Pakistan.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, other world leaders to attend Khamenei’s funeral
Afghanistan gets hit by a third earthquake in days as the Hindu Kush shakes again
Another mechanism stopping Israel from defending against terrorists - opinion
Pakistan sending troops to Saudi Arabia could shift tide in war against Iran - opinion
On one hand, Pakistan’s involvement could increase pressure on Iran. On the other hand, it brings Saudi Arabia closer to a country that has expressed hostile positions toward Israel.
No illusions: Iranian people return to frontlines of dealing with regime - editorial
Stopping the bombs is a step, but as long as the regime itself is left in power, there will be no change vis-à-vis Iran, with or without a deal.
One wounded following rocket barrage from Hezbollah, Trump's blockade on Hormuz goes into effect
European countries raise concerns over naval blockade • Trump: ‘I don’t care’ if Iran comes back to negotiations • Erdogan threatens military action against Israel
As diplomacy fails, Iran expert says Middle East on brink of military escalation
In an interview on 103FM, Danny Citrinowicz noted that both the US and Iran are convinced they hold the upper hand, significantly lowering the chances of any compromise.
What Iran refused in ceasefire talks that sank a deal
An American official told The Jerusalem Post at the conclusion of talks in Pakistan that the gaps between the United States and Iran remained wide. “They were really not close to an agreement.”
Pakistan gambles on Iran-US talks and comes up short - analysis
This shows the country is seeking to take the reins of regional responsibility after many years in which Pakistan seemed consumed by domestic troubles.
Israel's war in Lebanon seen as price to pay for Iran reopening Hormuz- analysis
Iran wanted the Lebanon war to end before talks, to take credit for ending it, and the US wanted Hormuz to be opened, so that negotiations would be focused immediately on the nuclear issue.
Trump to cancel Iran's ceasefire profit with full Hormuz blockade
Trump added that he has instructed the US Navy to interdict every vessel in international waters that had paid a toll to Iran.
PMO appoints new Mossad chief, Trump orders Hormuz blockade after US-Iran talks fail
Vance: No deal reached after talks with Iran • CENTCOM clears underwater mines in Hormuz • Netanyahu says Israel's war with Iran 'not over yet'
Pakistan attempts to persuade Iran to enter talks without preconditions - The New Arab
According to an anonymous source, Pakistani officials urged the Iranian delegation to enter the ongoing talks in Islamabad "with a new spirit," and that the delegation had shown "positive signals."
