Israel strikes on Lebanon

Middle East Roundup, Aug 10: Trump says will demand conflict compensation from Iran

Says he seeks conflict compensation from Iran as part of any future peace negotiations, citing attacks and atrocities; Tehran sets conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz as oil prices rise, while Houthi attacks in Yemen kill seven and Israel closes a West Bank village to non-residents amid wider regional tensions.

August 12, 2026

Why did Iran choose this moment to fire missiles at Israel?

Israel has been bombing Lebanon for months and Iran watched. Then came a no-warning strike on Beirut’s southern suburbs during active peace talks and over Trump’s explicit objections to Netanyahu, and Tehran’s calculus snapped.

June 8, 2026

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

Middle East roundup: Pakistan interior minister holds meetings with senior Iranian leadership in Tehran

Mohsin Naqvi met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian; holds talks with Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni on various matters.

May 20, 2026

Middle East roundup: US VP Vance says Iran talks making 'good progress'

Says talks with Iran are progressing well, but warns military action could resume if negotiations fail; Palestinian foreign ministry slams Israel’s flotilla interception as a war crime; Qatar says US-Iran negotiations require more time to reach a deal.

May 19, 2026

Day 59: All you need to know about US-Israel war on Iran

Says Iran’s proposal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz is under discussion by senior officials; Putin tells Iran FM Moscow will do 'everything' to help secure Mideast peace; Iran FM says Islamic Republic is 'stable, solid' in meeting with Putin; EU’s von der Leyen says too early to drop sanctions against Iran; Saudi Arabia commends diplomatic initiatives led by Pakistan.

April 27, 2026

Day 36: All you need to know about US-Israel war on Iran

Iran fires missiles at Israel as strikes intensify across the region, Trump issues fresh threats and ultimatums, and tensions rise after attacks on energy sites, military targets and infrastructure, deepening instability across the Middle East.

April 4, 2026

UN chief says 'diplomatic avenues' available to stop war in Lebanon

UN chief Antonio Guterres said the fighting in Lebanon should be stopped through talks, not war. He urged all sides to stop fighting and use talks, diplomacy, and UN rules and resolutions to find peace.

March 14, 2026

Pakistan condemns Israel’s escalation, calls for Lebanon sovereignty respect

Pakistan condemned Israel’s “continued” military aggression in southern Lebanon, which has claimed more than 400 civilian lives, including at least 83 children and 42 women, and displaced over 600,000 people

March 11, 2026