US Iran conflict
Efforts underway to return to Islamabad MoU: Iranian interior ministry
Iran's Interior Ministry spokesman Ali Zeynivand told a news briefing on Saturday that Tehran insists the other side fulfil its commitments under the Islamabad MoU, and efforts are ongoing to return to the deal.
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Middle East Roundup, Sept 18: Israeli forces storm southern Lebanon, detain six Palestinians in West Bank
Occupation forces intensify shelling in Lebanon and raid Palestinian homes in West Bank; Pakistan, Türkiye discuss regional diplomacy and bilateral ties.
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Middle East Roundup, Sept 17: Pakistan military vows to defend Saudi Arabia amid Houthi escalation
Says it will defend Saudi Arabia ‘to any extent’ as Houthi attacks escalate; Lebanon, France and Jordan discuss new UNIFIL handover.
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UN secretary general says will be ‘visiting Pakistan soon’
Guterres terms Islamabad an “important” mediator in the conflict between the United States and Iran; adds signing of Islamabad MOU was a step in the right direction.
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Middle East Roundup, Sept 14: Houthi attacks injure 13 Saudi civilians
Saudi coalition says Houthis targeted Khamis Mushait, Abha and Taif; IOM says Yemen displacement tops 93,000 as Trump says oil flows through Hormuz.
5 DAYS AGO
Middle East Roundup, Sept 12: Pakistan condemns ‘reprehensible’ Saudi pipeline attacks, calls them ‘flagrant violation’
Says strikes on civilian infrastructure violate the Kingdom’s sovereignty and territorial integrity; Iran-UAE leaders meet as BRICS nations call for restraint amid escalating Middle East tensions.
7 DAYS AGO
Middle East Roundup, Sept 11: Trump reiterates Iran will ‘never, ever have a nuclear weapon’
Says Iran will never, ever have a nuclear weapon; The takeover gives the Houthis control of an island at the center of the Bab al-Mandab strait, where fighters were seen deploying along the shore after government forces withdrew from the island.
September 11, 2026
Middle East Roundup, Sept 10: Pakistan reaffirms unwavering support for Saudi Arabia, condemns Houthi attacks
Foreign Office spokesperson says Pakistan will continue to support efforts to promote lasting peace and stability in the region; Iran's Revolutionary Guards say war with Washington can end if US stops threatening Tehran, meets conditions, including regarding its nuclear program.
September 10, 2026
Middle East Roundup, Sept 9: Iran condemns US attacks on tankers as threat to regional security
Says its forces target US facilities in ‘self-defense’ responding to US strikes condemns attacks on its oil tankers as threat to regional and international security; Tehran says it remains committed to the 14-point Islamabad MOU but will ‘respond according to circumstances if the other side fails to honor it.’
September 9, 2026
Middle East Roundup, Sept 8: Pakistan condemns ‘cowardly’ Houthi attack on Saudi civilians, energy facilities
PM Sharif says attacks threaten innocent lives and regional peace, reaffirming Pakistan’s solidarity with Saudi Arabia.
September 9, 2026