Tehran: Iranian authorities have detained as many as 21,000 individuals during the country’s 12-day conflict with Israel in June, according to a police spokesperson cited by state media on Tuesday. The mass arrests followed Israeli airstrikes that began on June 13. In response, Iranian security forces intensified their presence in public spaces, setting up checkpoints … Read more
Web Desk: Recent tensions caused by the Iran-Israel conflict, international shipping severely affected. According to the sources in international shipping based in Athens, insurance companies imposed war risk premiums on ships passing through the Red Sea after attacks by Yemeni Houthi rebels targeting vessels heading to Israel. Due to the ongoing conflict between Iran and … Read more
As geopolitical tremors from the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel reverberate across the Middle East, most Gulf stock markets closed lower on Wednesday, reflecting palpable investor anxiety. The intensifying six-day-old hostilities have ignited fears of wider regional instability, prompting a cautious retreat among traders. Adding to the unease, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei … Read more
Tehran: Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi reaffirmed his country’s stance that Iran does not pursue nuclear weapons. In an exclusive interview with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi said, “We do not believe in nuclear weapons. They have no role in our national defense strategy.” He added, “The world would be … Read more
ISLAMABAD: A special Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight has brought back Pakistani nationals who were stranded in Iran due to the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict. According to aviation sources, 150 Pakistani pilgrims arrived in Islamabad aboard the special flight, which departed from Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan. The special operation was carried out following a request … Read more
Beijing – Chinese President Xi Jinping has issued a strong call for de-escalation amid the intensifying conflict between Iran and Israel. In an unusual move, Xi posted two tweets in one day on the situation, highlighting China’s growing concern over the rapidly evolving crisis. In his latest tweet, the Chinese President wrote: “DEESCALATE!”, emphasizing the … Read more
Flight cancellations following Iran’s drone and missile attack on Israel have left some passengers stranded. UAE-based travel agencies have been rescheduling flights and ensuring passenger safety. Some flights were canceled, while others were rerouted or diverted. The cancellation of some flights left some passengers who were scheduled to fly back after the Eid Al Fitr … Read more
