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Middle East roundup, May 30: Hegseth credits Pakistan PM, field marshal for ‘true friendship’ with US

Middle East roundup, May 30: Hegseth credits Pakistan PM, field marshal for ‘true friendship’ with US

Says Washington and Islamabad are developing what he described as a “true friendship,” pointing to the roles of Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in facilitating peace negotiations.

June 1, 2026

Middle East roundup: Iranian ambassador praises Pakistan’s role in securing release of 20 Iranian sailors

Middle East roundup: Iranian ambassador praises Pakistan’s role in securing release of 20 Iranian sailors

Rubio denounces NATO refusal to help on Iran ahead of alliance talks; Iran condemns treatment of Gaza flotilla activists at Ashdod Port; Italy requests EU sanctions on Israeli minister over treatment of activists.

May 21, 2026

Two Gaza aid flotilla activists brought to Israel for questioning: Foreign ministry

Two Gaza aid flotilla activists brought to Israel for questioning: Foreign ministry

The ministry says the activists are affiliated with the Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad (PCPA), a group Washington has accused of 'clandestinely acting on behalf of Hamas'.

May 2, 2026