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Iran and the United States

Iran claims it shot down US fighter jet, America denies

Tehran releases video of alleged F-18 strike near Chabahar, Washington rejects claim as “false” amid escalating West Asia conflict.

peace pact

Trump’s 15-point Iran peace push faces steep odds as Tehran signals resistance

US seeks 30-day ceasefire no nukes deal and Hormuz reopening but Iran unlikely to accept sweeping terms.

 UAE Ministry of Defense

West Asia conflict intensifies as drone strikes hit Kuwait and Bahrain reports casualty

UAE confirms contractor killed in Bahrain strike as Kuwait faces blackouts after air defense interceptions.

Army Chief Asim Munir

Pakistan moves to broker US-Iran talks as Asim Munir speaks to Trump

Islamabad positions itself as neutral bridge, pitches talks with US and Iran in escalating conflict.

Donald Trump

Iran rejects Trump peace claims as tensions rise and US pauses strike plans

Tehran calls claims “fake news”, says indirect messages came via allies but no negotiations held as standoff deepens.

Iran allows limited ships through Hormuz, blocks US-allied vessels

Iran has permitted select countries’ ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz while restricting vessels linked to the US and its allies, tightening control over a key global oil route amid the ongoing conflict.

Iran war poses ‘major threat’ to global economy, warns IEA chief

International Energy Agency chief Fatih Birol has warned that the ongoing Iran war could trigger a global economic crisis, with energy disruptions, rising oil prices, and supply shocks likely to impact every country.