Pakistan, India, and Israel's expanding eastern front

Middle East on edge as US pounds Iran, Tehran strikes Gulf bases

The Middle East moved closer to a wider regional war overnight as the United States launched a second straight wave of strikes on Iran, hitting more than 90 military targets, while the Iran regime retaliated with missile and drone attacks against US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait. According to US Central Command, American forces targeted [] The post Middle East on edge as US pounds Iran, Tehran strikes Gulf bases appeared first on World Israel News.

Le rêve partagé de l'Inde et d'Israël

En dépit de sa proximité avec Téhéran, le Pakistan est parvenu à tirer avantage de la guerre en Iran pour se doter d'un certain crédit diplomatique en œuvrant à une cessation des hostilités. L'Inde a fait un autre choix : celui du soutien inconditionnel à son allié israélien, auquel elle a livré () / Inde, Israël, Palestine, Extrême droite, Nationalisme

Settlers Storm Arab Al-Ka'abneh Gathering East of Ramallah

Settlers Storm Arab Al-Ka'abneh Gathering East of Ramallah

India reclaiming its legacy is ‘Hindu majoritarianism’, Pakistan appropriating its pre-Islamic heritage is ‘maturity’: Read how The Wire resorted to mental gymnastics to find ‘Aman ki Asha’

Pakistan’s sudden embrace of the pre-Islamic history of the Indian subcontinent is pretentious, agenda-driven, a tactic of retrofitting facts to appropriate the history of ancient India. One or two pre-partition name changes do not change the fact that Pakistan’s foundation is still rooted in the Two-Nation Theory that essentially says that Muslims cannot co-exist with Hindus.

Iran Launches Missile, Drone Attacks on US Bases in Kuwait and Bahrain After American Strikes

The Middle East moved closer to a wider conflict after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed it launched a coordinated missile and drone assault targeting US military facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain early Sunday. The attacks came hours after the United States carried out fresh strikes on Iranian military infrastructure, marking another sharp escalation in the standoff between Washington and Tehran.

Regional tensions escalate as Iran targets Gulf nations; OIC and neighbors condemn "flagrant" attacks

Jeddah [Saudi Arabia], July 13 (ANI): A wave of regional instability has gripped the Middle East following reports of widespread Iranian attacks targeting multiple Gulf nations in response to US strikes in Tehran, drawing sharp condemnation from the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and triggering formal diplomatic protests as the standoff on the Strait of Hormuz continues. In a statement issued on Sunda

Middle East rocked by heaviest attacks since Iran-US ceasefire

The Middle East has been rocked by US and Iranian attacks of a scale unseen since an April ceasefire, as fighting over the strategic Strait of Hormuz threatened to derail efforts to permanently end the war. The renewed fighting followed an Iranian attack early Sunday on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz whose crew was forced to abandon it after it went up in flames.

Drums of War: The Buildup Against Iran & The Eastern Axis’s Dilemma

Drums of War: The Buildup Against Iran The Eastern Axis’s Dilemma By Mohamed Al-Hassan Mohamed Noor Events in the Middle East are accelerating at an alarming pace. The “drums of war” are no longer a journalistic metaphor but a tangible reality felt in every move. From closed-door meetings between American and Israeli military leaders

Argentina’s Milei hosting Isaac Accords summit with Latin American legislators

A right-wing wave has swept across the continent, reshaping alliances with the U.S. and Israel.

Resistance has transcended borders after Leader’s martyrdom, Iranian commander says

Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says warns that Israel and the United States now face a united Islamic front following the martyrdom of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

Afghan air force strikes ISIS targets inside Pakistan; warns "we'll target every threat"

Kabul [Afghanistan], July 1 (ANI): Facing severe regional backlash over its reckless military actions, a heavily isolated Islamabad found itself in the crosshairs as Afghanistan's Ministry of Defence announced that its air force carried out precision airstrikes on ISIS positions inside Pakistan's Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces.On Tuesday, the strategic retaliation followed growing international con

Could oil prices spike further? Inside the fragile US-Iran stance in the Gulf

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have escalated after attacks on commercial vessels. Iran's objective appears to be expanding its strategic influence over the Strait of Hormuz. Gulf nations are remaining cautious to avoid direct involvement in the confrontation. Crude oil prices are expected to remain elevated due to ongoing geopolitical risks. India, a major oil importer, faces increased vulnerability from these market developments.

Israeli occupation forces advance into village in Quneitra countryside

Quneitra, July 9 (SANA) Israeli occupation forces advanced on Thursday into the village of Sida al-Golan in the southern countryside of Quneitra before withdrawing, SANA’s reporter said. The reporter said the force, consisting of three military vehicles, set up a temporary checkpoint at the entrance to the village before moving toward the al-Waibed Farm junction, []

Neolix at Forefront as Autonomous Logistics Scales to the Middle East and Beyond

Neolix at Forefront as Autonomous Logistics Scales to the Middle East and Beyond

The civilian cost of Pakistan’s counter-terrorism war in Afghanistan

In late February, Pakistan launched ‘open war’ on Afghanistan with Operation Ghazal lil-Haq (Wrath for the Truth), marking the most violent period of fighting between the two countries since the Taliban takeover in 2021. For Pakistan, it was a war of retaliation against the Tehreek-e-Taliban, or TTP, a militia sympathetic to the Afghan Taliban. Pakistan has long accused Afghanistan of offering safe harbour to the TTP ‘Tashkeel,’ or administrative structures and combat units, and was fed up with inaction. (image) Would you like us to summarize articles for you? ARTICLE SUMMARY Pakistan’s counterterrorism operations along the Afghanistan border have increasingly placed civilians in the crossfire, with airstrikes and military actions killing women and children, destroying ...

Afghanistan strikes ISIS bases in Pakistan: How big is Afghanistan's Air Force? See full list of aircraft

The regional tension between Afghanistan and Pakistan escalated again after Afghanistan claimed it carried out airstrikes on ISIS hideouts inside Pakistani territory, just two days after Pakistani military operations reportedly killed at least 36 civilians in Afghanistan. Even as Kabul said the strikes targeted militant infrastructure used to plan attacks against Afghanistan, Pakistan has so far remained silent on the development and has not issued any official statement. The latest exchange in warfare marks another major escalation in the deteriorating relationship between the two neighbours, where repeated cross-border military action, diplomatic protests and failed peace efforts have kept the region on edge for months.

Have India and Pakistan started fresh track-2 diplomacy? Here's what we know

Have India and Pakistan started fresh track-2 diplomacy? Here's what we know

Turkey's 'strategic triad' gains sway in Trump's Middle East policy, posing challenges for Israel

BEHIND THE LINES: Turkey, Qatar, and Pakistan are emerging as a powerful bloc - an alliance openly opposed to Israel.

Afghanistan says 36 civilians killed in strikes by Pakistan

Pakistan and Afghanistan are once again locked in a dangerous cycle of violence. A deadly militant attack in Karachi, claimed by a faction of the Pakistani Taliban, has triggered Pakistani cross-border strikes inside Afghanistan. While Kabul says 36 civilians were killed by Pakistan's attacks, Islamabad says it targeted militants. Kamran Yousaf has more from Islamabad.

The Middle East and the Historic Turning Point

The Middle East may indeed be approaching a historic turning point. The post The Middle East and the Historic Turning Point appeared first on BOL News.

Pakistan Urges Iran-US Restraint as DPM Dar Holds Key Calls with Saudi Arabia & Maldives | Dawn News

Pakistan has called for restraint between Iran and the United States as Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held separate discussions with officials from Saudi Arabia and the Maldives. The diplomatic outreach comes amid heightened regional tensions and growing concerns over stability in the Middle East. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #pakistan #iran #unitedstates #middleeast #geopolitics #GlobalNews #foreignpolicy #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

Deeply concerned: India on rising Iran tensions

Deeply concerned: India on rising Iran tensions

UN chief warns of multifaceted crises for developing nations amid energy shock

Antonio Guterres says Middle East conflict unleashed 'mother of all energy shocks' with long-lasting global impacts

Netanyahu says some Lebanese Christian villages ‘asked to be annexed’ by Israel

Lebanon was drawn into the wider Middle East war on March 2 when Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel in retaliation for the killing of Iran's supreme leader in US-Israeli strikes. The post Netanyahu says some Lebanese Christian villages ‘asked to be annexed’ by Israel appeared first on Vanguard News.

India and UAE Discuss Defence Partnership Involving BrahMos Missile

India and the UAE are exploring a defence partnership, potentially involving the BrahMos missile and Akashteer air defence systems.

Netanyahu: Understandings with Lebanon Mark a Strategic Shift & Shatter Iran’s Axis

Israeli Prime Minister (PM) Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized that the recent understandings with Beirut represent a strategic shift in the regional conflict, stating: We are shattering Iran's terror axis, and we are also shattering its political axis in the region.

Next round of US-Iran talks likely to be held in Islamabad: Report

Pakistan capital Islamabad is emerging as the leading venue for the next round of technical negotiations between the US and Iran, a media report said on Sunday. The US and Iran signed the memorandum of understanding on June 18, aimed at restoring peace in West Asia. It was followed by technical-level talks in Switzerland on []

Pakistan gains favor with Trump as Iran mediator, history raises reliability concerns

The Islamic Republic of Pakistan has emerged as a key mediator between Iran and the United States as the two countries attempt to negotiate an end to the war that President Donald Trump launched earlier this year. “Very good, we love Pakistan,” Vice President JD Vance told a reporter who asked about Pakistan’s role in []...Click to read more

Trump again threatens Iran with warning it will 'no longer exist'

Tensions in the Middle East continued to escalate, with Iran targeting U.S. military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain amid renewed hostilities. Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/ #Iran #MiddleEast #Military

How Iran Is Moving From Resistance To Statecraft After The War

Farrokh Neghadar and Goudarz Eghtedari for Middle East Monitor The recent war involving Iran has revived a longstanding debate about the nature of Iranian power and the future of the Middle East. For decades, discussions of Iran in Western policy circles have oscillated between two assumptions: that the Islamic Republic is fundamentally ideological and irrational, []

Pakistan lancar serangan udara di timur Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan mengesahkan melancarkan serangan udara di timur Afghanistan semalaman, dengan mendakwa operasi itu menyasarkan kumpulan militan yang dipersalahkan atas serangan maut di Karachi pada hujung minggu lalu. Menteri Penerangan Pakistan berkata, serangan itu mengorbankan 25 militan dan turut membabitkan operasi darat di kawasan sempadan yang menyasarkan kumpulan Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, iaitu serpihan kumpulan Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). ... Read more The post Pakistan lancar serangan udara di timur Afghanistan appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

UAE negotiates with India to purchase BrahMos missiles and Akashtir system

ABU DHABI, June 23 (YPA) – The UAE is conducting accelerated talks with India to purchase advanced defense systems, including the supersonic BrahMos missile and the Akashtir air defense system. Indian sources reported that the talks accelerated following security developments in the Middle East, as part of Abu Dhabi’s efforts to enhance its capabilities and []

The Losses, Gains, and Lasting Consequences of the US-Iran War

Experts weigh in on how the Middle Eastern conflict is reshaping diplomacy, energy security and the balance of global power beyond the battlefield

Reuters: UAE Explores Purchase of India's BrahMos Missile as Gulf Security Concerns Rise

The United Arab Emirates is holding discussions with India over the potential acquisition of several advanced defense systems, including the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, as Abu Dhabi seeks to strengthen its military capabilities following recent regional security challenges, Reuters reported on Monday, citing Indian sources familiar with the matter. According to four Indian sources quoted ...

Middle East on the verge of returning to ‘all-out war’

Sky News host James Macpherson says the Middle East is on the verge of returning to “all-out war”.