Iran has issued a stark warning, stating it will target regional military bases belonging to any country that attempts to support Israel amidst the ongoing escalation. This was conveyed by a senior Iranian official to a US broadcaster on Saturday. According to a report by CNN, the unnamed Iranian official asserted that Tehran “reserves the right – under international law – to respond decisively to this regime,” referring to Israel. He further elaborated that “any country that attempts to defend the regime against Iran’s operations will, in turn, see its regional bases and positions become new targets.” These remarks follow…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
A senior Hamas official has lauded Iran’s recent missile strikes against Israel, asserting that the assault exposed the vulnerabilities of Israel’s highly publicized air defense systems, including the Iron Dome and David’s Sling. In a statement circulated by local Palestinian media on Saturday, Izzat al-Risheq, a member of Hamas’s political bureau, characterized Iran’s operation as a “strong and direct response” to years of Israeli aggression in the region. “Despite all the hype about the Iron Dome and David’s Sling missile defense systems, Iranian missiles reached their targets,” al-Risheq stated. “Israel will suffer from a fire it has long ignited among…
Iran on Saturday launched a fresh barrage of ballistic and hypersonic missiles at Israel, in what officials described as the fifth phase of its retaliatory operation dubbed ‘True Promise 3’. This action further escalates an already volatile conflict between the two arch-rivals. According to Iranian media and foreign news agencies, the latest round of missile strikes targeted multiple Israeli cities, including Tel Aviv and Haifa, where eyewitnesses reported loud explosions. Warning sirens were activated across northern parts of occupied Palestine, instructing residents to seek shelter. Iran’s state-affiliated Mehr News Agency, citing Israeli outlets, claimed that a 50-story building in Tel…
Amid escalating hostilities following Israeli strikes on Iranian territory, Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered to mediate between Iran and Israel to avert a full-scale conflict. According to international news agency Reuters, President Putin held separate phone calls with his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Peshkerian, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging both sides to exercise restraint and return to diplomatic engagement. In his conversation with President Peshkerian, Putin strongly condemned what he described as “unprovoked” Israeli actions, asserting that they violated the United Nations Charter. He also extended condolences for the lives lost during the Israeli attacks on Tehran. “The…
Sources revealed on Wednesday that a tri-nation T20I series, featuring Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is likely to be played in the UAE ahead of the Asia Cup. According to these sources, discussions are currently underway to transform the initially planned bilateral T20 series between Pakistan and Afghanistan into a tri-nation tournament by incorporating the UAE cricket team. Originally, Afghanistan was scheduled to tour Pakistan in August for a T20 series. However, plans are now being re-evaluated to organize a triangular series instead. Should it be finalized, this tri-series would serve as a crucial preparatory event for…
Former Pakistan captain and star cricketer Babar Azam is set to make his inaugural appearance in Australia’s premier T20 competition, the Big Bash League (BBL). According to available details, the BBL franchise Sydney Sixers has pre-signed Babar Azam ahead of the upcoming player draft, officially announcing the news via their social media channels. The BBL confirms that the Pakistani and global cricket superstar will make his debut in the tournament during the forthcoming 2024–25 season. Each BBL team is permitted to pre-sign one player before the draft commences. This year’s Big Bash League is scheduled to take place between December…
A black box has been retrieved from the crash site of the Air India aircraft that plummeted to the ground, resulting in the deaths of over 240 individuals, two police sources informed Reuters on Friday. Authorities stated that the plane, destined for London’s Gatwick Airport, crashed mere moments after takeoff, marking the world’s most severe aviation disaster in a decade. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner impacted a medical college hostel during the lunch hour. Air India confirmed that 241 people aboard the flight perished, with the sole survivor – a British national of Indian origin – currently hospitalized. He was seated…
Maulana Fazlur Rehman, chief of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F), on Friday strongly condemned the Israeli attack on Iran, asserting that unchecked aggression could jeopardize global peace. Expressing his views, Rehman stated: “Israel has openly resorted to terrorism, and its actions reflect its malicious intentions. If Israel is not restrained, world peace will be at serious risk.” He criticized international institutions, stating that the United Nations and its General Assembly have become meaningless in the face of Israeli actions. Rehman further said that Zionism is stained with the blood of innocent people and urged Muslim rulers to transcend expediency in order to…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has issued a directive to all relevant authorities to ensure the safe return of Pakistani pilgrims from Iran, emphasizing the utilization of all available resources for their repatriation. Following the Prime Minister’s instruction, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced the establishment of a 24/7 Crisis Management Unit (CMU) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The primary objective of this unit is to guarantee the safety and security of Pakistani nationals and Zaireens currently residing in Iran. Dar further stated that the Pakistani Embassy in Tehran has been instructed to provide comprehensive facilitation to…
Earthquake tremors, measuring 3.6 on the Richter scale, were experienced in Chaman, a district in Balochistan situated near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. According to the earthquake monitoring centre, the seismic activity originated at a depth of 11 kilometers, with its epicenter located 15 kilometers southeast of Chaman. Authorities have confirmed that there was no reported loss of life or property damage resulting from the earthquake. Also Read: Earthquake jolts parts of Karachi Separately on Thursday, light tremors were felt in several areas of Karachi during the early hours of the day, causing momentary panic among residents, although no casualties or damage…
