US-Israel war on Iran
Middle East Roundup, Aug 9: Vance reports US-Iran talks progress as Israel continues shelling Lebanon
Israel continues attacks on southern Lebanon as it shelled several areas Sunday; Vance says the US and Iran made 'some' progress in negotiations; Iran says it will not reopen Hormuz strait until its conditions are met; Turkiye expects Egypt to join a defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.
August 10, 2026
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Middle East Roundup, July 31: Pakistan welcomes disarmament process under Gaza Peace Plan
Expresses hope that with these developments, concrete steps will be taken towards implementing all commitments under the Gaza Peace Plan; Islamabad hopes that efforts will lead to 'realization of right to self-determination' of Palestinian people.
August 1, 2026
Middle East roundup, Jul 26: Iran army says halted retaliatory attacks as US holds fire
Iranian army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia says, ‘Over the past two nights the Americans have stopped their attacks. Since... our strategy has essentially been retaliatory, we have also halted our retaliatory operations.’
July 26, 2026
Middle East Roundup, July 19: US completes eighth night of Iran strikes as IRGC claims downing drone
US-Iran tensions escalate as both sides exchange strikes; Iran reports attacks on US bases and drone interceptions; Jordan evacuates Aqaba airport and seaport; and Bahrain and Kuwait activate air raid alerts.
July 19, 2026
Middle East Roundup, July 12: US military says 'traffic is flowing' in Strait of Hormuz
US military says ships continue to move through the Strait of Hormuz despite Iran's claim that it has closed the waterway; Underscores dialogue and diplomacy remain the only viable path to resolving disputes and achieving lasting peace and stability in the region; reiterates Pakistan’s readiness to continue playing a constructive role in promoting and maintaining regional peace and stability.
July 12, 2026
Middle East Roundup, July 10: Qatar delegation in Iran for talks after Hormuz attacks: local media
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif calls for protecting hard-earned peace gains as US-Iran negotiations continue, Qatar and Egypt press for renewed dialogue, and Islamabad and Tehran reaffirm cooperation to advance regional stability.
July 10, 2026
Middle East Roundup, July 9: Former Iranian supreme leader buried: state TV
Iran says the United States targeted the perimeter of the Bushehr civilian nuclear plant and nearby sites in Bushehr province, with no casualties reported. The IAEA has previously warned of nuclear safety risks.
July 9, 2026
Middle East Roundup, July 8: US bombing to 'get much worse' if Iran doesn't halt attacks: Trump
Islamabad says renewed conflict serves "no one's interest" as US-Iran hostilities escalate with fresh strikes, retaliatory attacks and President Donald Trump's declaration that the ceasefire is "over," urging all sides to uphold the Islamabad MoU.
July 8, 2026
Middle East Roundup, July 5: Palestinian ministry says Israeli forces kill teen in West Bank
Sunday's service at Tehran's Grand Mosalla complex was led by prominent Shia cleric Ja'far Sobhani, a 97-year-old scholar who teaches in seminaries at the holy city of Qom.
July 5, 2026
Middle East Roundup, July 1: Trump says Iran talks were 'very good'
Hails the progress of indirect talks between Iran and the United States, saying that "as far as things are going, the denuclearization of Iran is moving along well," adding that "we hit them very hard... but we're getting along very well."
July 1, 2026