Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau demanded that Iran provide Canada with “full clarity” on the shootdown near Tehran of a Ukrainian airliner. Justin Trudeau demanded for ‘full clarity’ of the airline that killed all 176 aboard, including dozens of Canadian citizens. Trudeau said he made the demand in a call with Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani. … Read more
Iran admits shooting of Ukrainian plane during attack on US base in Iraq, here is a recap of other planes targeted in missile attack since 1970. Iran and United States reaches on the brink of war after US killed Iranian top military commander Gen Qassem Soleimani, when he was on visit to Baghdad, capital of … Read more
Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has telephoned his Iraqi counterpart Mohammed Ali Al-Hakim. According to the details, Shah Mehmood Qureshi stated “the region cannot bear the consequences of another conflict”. The Foreign Minister apprised his Iraqi counterpart that acting upon the instructions of Prime Minister Imran Khan he had also contacted foreign ministers of Turkey, … Read more
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said our region cannot afford a war while Pakistan is determined to play its positive role in reducing tensions between the United States and Iran. According to the details, while speaking in a meeting of National Assembly Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs in Islamabad Foreign Minister said he is in … Read more
Islamabad: Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Syed Mohammad Ali Hosseini, Tunisian Ambassador to Pakistan Borhene El Kamel and High Commissioner of United Kingdom Christian Turner separately called on President Dr. Arif Alvi in today. According to the details, President of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi met with the Ambassadors of Iran, Tunisia and High Commissioner of United … Read more
As US Iran tensions soar following the Iranian General Qasem Soleimani’s assassination, UK Prime Minister said the slain general had blood of British troops in his hands. Taking questions in a weekly House of Commons session ,British Prime Minister Johnson threw his support behind Washington as US-Iran tensions soar. He said Soleimani had British blood … Read more
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif denied visa to travel US for attending the UN Security Council meeting in New York on Thursday. US official claimed Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif denied visa that would have allowed him to attend meeting. The refusal came as tensions escalate between the two countries after US killed … Read more
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister said on Monday the kingdom does not want to see further escalation of tensions in the region at a “very dangerous moment,” following Friday’s killing by a US drone of Iran’s most prominent military commander. Prince Faisal bin Farhan told a news briefing in Riyadh, “We are very keen that … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said in the upper house of Parliament on Monday that the country’s soil will not be used against any other country. The minister began his speech by recounting how the crisis-like situation in the region unfolded, starting with the killing of an American contractor in a rocket attack in Iraq … Read more
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi cleared Pakistan will not be part of any inflaming policy. Pakistan will not be a party to regional conflict. While addressing in Senate, Shah Mahmood Qureshi warned that United States killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani will push Iraq and Iran towards instability. He said the region being pushed towards … Read more
Iran has put $80,000,000 bounty on United States President Donald Trump’s head after General Qasem Soleimani’s killing. Iranians want to raise $80 million (£60 million), according to state TV and threatened to attack the White House in response to the top official’s assassination. The attack ordered by the president himself and has sparked international condemnation. … Read more
Zeinab Soleimani, daughter of the late Qassem Suleimani, had threatened the US it faces a “dark day” for the murder. Zeinab said, “Crazy Trump, don’t think that everything is over with my father’s martyrdom.” President Rouhani had met to Soleimani’s family members in their house in Tehran. He said, “The Americans really did not realize … Read more
Donald Trump warns to launch heavy sanctions on Iraq after the parliament votes to ban the American forces’ presence in the country. Speaking to reporters on Air Force One , the Donald Trump warns and said Iraq would face heavy sanctions. His comments came as tensions spiraling between Tehran and Washington over US assassination of Major … Read more
Iran rolled back from Nuclear Deal, said it will no longer abide by any of the restrictions imposed by the 2015 nuclear deal. BBC reported that, Iran rolled back from Nuclear Deal Iranian Administration said in a statement, it would no longer observe limitations on its capacity for enrichment, The level of enrichment, the stock … Read more
Director-General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Asif Ghafoor said on Sunday Pakistan will not allow its land to be used against any country. According to the report of Radio Pakistan, Director General Inter-Services Public Relations Major General Asif Ghafoor says Pakistan would play the role of a peacemaker and not take sides in … Read more
Tehran: The military adviser to Iran’s supreme leader said the Islamic republic’s response to a United States strike that killed one of the country’s top commanders will be military, BOL News learnt on Sunday. In an exclusive interview with CNN in Tehran, the adviser — Maj. Gen. Hossein Dehghan — made the most specific and … Read more
A group claiming to be hackers from Iran breached the website of a little-known US government agency and posted messages vowing revenge for Washington’s killing of top military commander Qasem Soleimani. The website of the Federal Depository Library Program was replaced with a page titled “Iranian Hackers!” that displayed images of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah … Read more
Diplomatic tensions witnessed on the rise on International level due to the ongoing crisis between Iran and United States of America. According to details, Diplomatic tensions on rise, Demand for US troops to withdraw from Iraq after Baghdad attacks intensified, while; activities on the diplomatic and political front have intensified. Iraq’s parliament emergency session Iraq’s … Read more
President of United States (US) threatens to hit 52 Iranian sites very hard if Iran attacks US assets or diplomats. Mr Trump issued a stern threat to Iran on Twitter. Iran is talking very boldly about targeting certain USA assets as revenge for our ridding the world of their terrorist leader who had just killed … Read more
The Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa received telephone call from United State Secretary of State Mike Pompeo following middle east tension. According to the Director General Inter Service Public Relations (DG-ISPR), COAS emphasized need for maximum restraint and constructive engagement by all concerned to de-escalate the situation in broader interest of peace … Read more
‘World War 3’ began trending on Twitter after the Iranian leader’s second in command general Qasem Suleiman killed in a US airstrike. Many People are tweeting about the airstrike used memes to bring light to the situation, joking about fears it could spark ‘World War 3’ as well as there are real fears of aftermaths … Read more
Islamabad: Pakistan’s foreign office expressed “deep concern” over the emerging situation in the Middle East on Friday, after US strikes in Iraq. Pakistan Foreign Office said in a twitter statement, “Pakistan has viewed with deep concern in the recent developments in the Middle East, which seriously threaten peace and stability in the region.” “Respect for … Read more
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said on the demise of the commander of the IRGC’s Quds Forces Major General Qasem Soleimani that a severe revenge awaits the criminals who have stained their hands with Major General Qasem Soleimani & the other martyrs’ blood. In a series of Tweets Supreme Leader of Iran Ayatollah … Read more
DUBAI: Iran denied it was behind violent protests at the U.S. embassy in Iraq on Tuesday and warned against any retaliation, after President Donald Trump blamed Tehran for an attack on the mission and said it would be held responsible, BOL News learnt. ….Iran will be held fully responsible for lives lost, or damage incurred, … Read more
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said Tuesday (Dec 31) he expects Iraq to “use its forces” to protect the US embassy in Baghdad as he blamed Iran for orchestrating an “attack” that breached the wall of the compound. According to the details, Iraqi supporters of pro-Iran factions protested at the embassy on Tuesday, chanting “Death to America”, … Read more
The United States has expressed its willingness to engage in dialogue with Iran to arrange a deal that will better serve international peace and security. US Ambassador to the United Nations, Kelly Craft was addressing the United Nations Security Council meeting in New York, United States. Later, she walked over to talk to Iran’s United … Read more
Researchers at the Center for Environmental Policy at Imperial College London acknowledge that sanctions do not independently cause environmental degradation in a targeted nation, but the secondary impacts of sanctions can inadvertently act as “catalysts” that lead to environmental issues, BOL News learnt. Shirin Hakim, a PhD scholar at Imperial College London studying the impact … Read more
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has warned Iran of a decisive response if US interests are harmed in Iraq, after a series of rocket attacks on bases. “We must… use this opportunity to remind Iran´s leaders that any attacks by them, or their proxies of any identity, that harm Americans, our allies or our … Read more
