Articles tagged with "Middle East war"
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Iran requests Pakistan to help facilitate de-escalation, maintain ceasefire in the region
The Iranian foreign minister also “expressed serious concern” over “recent developments in the region,” including ceasefire violations in Lebanon by Israel.
June 1, 2026
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Middle East roundup, May 28: US strikes Iran, drawing retaliatory attack on American base
The US military shot down four drones launched from Iran and struck a control center in the port city of Bandar Abbas; Iranian forces fire at four ships attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz; Israel's military issues evacuation warning for residents of the city of Tyre in southern Lebanon.
May 28, 2026
Oil prices bounce higher after new US strikes on Iran
The mixed signals underscored the fragile state of talks aimed at ending the Middle East war, which has profoundly shaken global energy markets.
May 28, 2026
Pilgrims from the West flock to hajj despite Mideast war
As more than a million pilgrims poured into the holy city ahead of the hajj, the breadth and diversity of the global Islamic community was on vivid display, with many carrying paraphernalia such as bags and umbrellas showing their country of origin.
May 24, 2026
Trump says made 'fantastic trade deals' with Xi
'We've made some fantastic trade deals, great for both countries,' he said after a walk with Xi among the rosebushes in the gardens of Zhongnanhai, a central leadership compound next to Beijing's Forbidden City.
May 15, 2026
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Day 72: All you need to know about US-Israel war on Iran
Iran has presented its response to the latest US proposal aimed at ending the war through Pakistani mediators; Trump expects to "apply pressure" on Xi over Iran; Iran army says countries siding with the US will "face difficulties" in Hormuz.
May 10, 2026
Day 71: All you need to know about US-Israel war on Iran
Says he expects Iran’s response to Washington’s latest peace proposal “tonight,” as Pakistani-mediated diplomacy remains active and both sides weigh terms aimed at extending the ceasefire and advancing broader negotiations.
May 9, 2026
Day 70: All you need to know about US-Israel war on Iran
US President Donald Trump says he is expecting Iran’s response to Washington’s latest proposal on a deal to end the Middle East war by “tonight.”; Trump warns Iran against using drones to target US warships; an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon kills four people, including two women; Russia rejects a US-backed UNSC resolution, calling it a provocative effort to isolate Tehran.
May 8, 2026
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Day 68: All you need to know about US-Israel war on Iran
Says operations are being paused “for a short period of time” to see whether the deal can be finalized and signed; Iranian counterpart says Tehran remains open to talks but will not yield to pressure; Pakistan’s prime minister hopes for a "lasting agreement" to end the Iran war, thanks US president for pausing Project Freedom.
May 6, 2026