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Diplomatic tensions rise after US strike kills Iranian General

diplomatic tensions

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

US threatens to hit 52 Iranian sites “very hard”

Trump warns Iran

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

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo telephones COAS amidst Middle East tension

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo telephones COAS

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

Fear of World war 3 grow among Twitterati after US kills Iranian General

Fear of World war 3 grow among Twitterati after US kills Iranian General

‘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

Pakistan expresses deep concern over recent developments in Middle East: FO

Pakistan

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

Khamenei announces 3 days mourning, revenge for the IRGC’s Commander

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei will lead Friday prayers for the first time after eight years. Ayatollah will lead prayers as protests have been arranged over the Ukrainian plane crash.

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

US Embassy attack: Iran denies US President’s allegations

Iran

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

US President expects Iraq to use its forces to protect the Embassy

US President

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

US shows willingness to engage in dialogue with Iran

US in UN

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

Research says US sanctions cause rise in pollution in Iran

US Sanction in IRAN

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

Pompeo tips off Iran over rocket attacks in Iraq

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

Prisoner Swap, Iran releases US researcher after three years

European countries criticize US decision to end 'nuclear waiver' given to Iran

Iran has released US researcher held captive on spying charges since 2016. US and Iran each freed a prisoner in a rare swap, an act of cooperation between two longtime foes whose ties have worsened since President Donald Trump took office. Shortly before Donald Trump made the announcement that American researcher Xiyue Wang was returning … Read more

Iran: 11 kill in explosion at wedding ceremony

Saqqez city

At least 11 people were killed and multiple injured in a explosion in Iran’s western Kurdistan province on Thursday. According to a foreign news agency, “At least 11 people including five children were killed as a result of a gas explosion at a wedding hall in night in Saqqez city. According to details, the tragic … Read more

Protests erupt in Iran, fiercest clashes leave 106 killed

106 killed in Iran protests

The protests in Iran against the rise in petrol prices have worsened as more than 100 protesters are reportedly dead. According to the details, days of protests in Iran over rising fuel prices and a subsequent government crackdown have killed more than 100 people across the country. Iran observes its largest protests in years, in … Read more

COAS, Rouhani discusses Regional Security

COAS and irani president

Chief Of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa had a meeting of President of Iran. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR),  COAS and President Hassan Roohani discussed regional security environment and matters of mutual interest. The President appreciated role of Pakistan towards regional peace and successes of Pakistan Army against terrorism. Be clear that COAS … Read more

Calm has been restored after fuel price accrual disrupts, says Iran

Iran petrol price hike

Protests in Iran triggered by petrol price hikes last week have subsided, an Iranian judiciary spokesman said on Tuesday, a day after the elite Revolutionary Guards warned of “decisive” action if anti-government protests do not cease. Social media videos posted in defiance of an Internet block showed protests continued in several cities on Monday night, … Read more

Iran Protest Against Increase in Oil Prices, 9 People Killed

oil prices increases in Iran

During the ongoing protests in the country following the rise in fuel prices in Iran, the headquarters of the Basij Force, under the supervision of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, set fire. Nine people have been killed because of police use of force during violent protests against a surge in petrol prices following the death of … Read more

Vans collision in Iran killed 28 Afghan nationals

Vans collision in Iran killed 28 Afghan nationals

At least 28 Afghan nationals were killed in vans crash in southeastern Iran here on Thursday. Two trucks collided in Sistan-Baluchistan province which left another 21 passengers injured. According to reports, 21 people were injured when two vans collided near the town of Khash in Sistan and Baluchistan province. The area is a frequent route … Read more