U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday issued a stark warning to Iran, stating that it faces even more severe consequences unless it agrees to a deal with the United States and Israel, amidst rapidly escalating tensions in the Middle East. In a post shared on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump claimed he had given Iran “chance after chance” to negotiate but asserted that Tehran “just couldn’t get it done.” He added that he had previously cautioned Iran that failure to act would lead to consequences “worse than anything they expected.” “The United States makes the best and most…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed that he was aware of Israel’s plan to launch airstrikes on Tehran before they occurred, but maintained that the United States was not directly involved in the operation. Speaking to Fox News anchor Bret Baier, Trump stated, “Iran cannot have a nuclear bomb and we are hoping to get back to the negotiating table. We will see. There are several people in leadership that will not be coming back.” His remarks follow Israel’s unprecedented air assault on the Iranian capital early Friday, which resulted in the deaths of several high-ranking Iranian officials, including Chief…
Initial Iranian reports have confirmed that at least six prominent Iranian nuclear scientists perished in Friday’s Israeli airstrikes on Tehran, marking one of the deadliest targeted assaults on the country’s scientific and military leadership in recent memory. Among the casualties were Abdolhamid Minoochehr, Ahmad Reza Zolfaqari, Seyed Amir Hossein Feqhi, Matlabizadeh, Mohammad Mahdi Tehranchi, and Fereydoon Abbasi—all individuals associated with Iran’s nuclear development program. Seyed Amir Hossein Feqhi was reportedly serving as the deputy head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran and was also a faculty member at Shahid Beheshti University of Tehran. Reports further confirmed that Matlabizadeh and…
Israel has asserted the successful interception of a widespread drone attack launched by Iran late Friday. This event is being viewed as a significant escalation in the rapidly intensifying conflict between the two regional adversaries. According to the Israeli military, more than 100 drones were launched from Iranian territory targeting various locations in Israel, but “the vast majority were neutralized” by the nation’s advanced air defense systems. “All Iranian drones have been successfully intercepted,” an Israeli military spokesperson confirmed during a televised briefing. “Our forces remain on high alert for any further threats.” The Iranian drone assault was a direct…
China has voiced profound concern regarding Israel’s recent military incursions into Iran, cautioning that the escalation poses a threat to destabilize the entire Middle East and calling upon all involved parties to exercise restraint. In a carefully articulated statement issued on Thursday, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry indicated that Beijing is “closely monitoring” developments following what it described as a “serious act of aggression” by Israel against Iranian territory. “We are deeply concerned about the potential consequences of these attacks,” the spokesperson affirmed, adding that “a show of aggression is not in the interest of any party involved.”…
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Friday appointed Brigadier General Mohammad Pakpour as the new commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). This appointment follows the demise of General Hossein Salami in recent Israeli airstrikes. The announcement was made via a formal decree issued by the Supreme Leader’s office and disseminated through state media. This development occurs amidst escalating regional tensions, precipitated by Israel’s extensive aerial offensive that targeted numerous military and nuclear sites within Iran, reportedly resulting in the deaths of senior commanders and scientists. General Pakpour previously held the position of commander of the IRGC…
Israel has initiated a renewed series of airstrikes deep within Iranian territory, reportedly targeting strategic military infrastructure in the northwestern city of Tabriz and the southern city of Shiraz, according to Iranian media outlets. Tasnim News Agency indicated that the city of Tabriz was struck late on Friday, with initial assessments suggesting that an airport and adjacent air bases were among the locations hit. Concurrently, reports emerged of an Israeli Air Force strike on a missile production facility in Shiraz. These latest attacks signify a considerable escalation in an already volatile situation, following Israel’s previous strikes on Tehran which resulted…
On Friday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif denounced what he termed an “unprovoked assault” by Israel on Iran, characterizing it as a perilous action capable of further destabilizing an already volatile Middle East. In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter), the prime minister conveyed profound apprehension regarding the casualties resulting from the Israeli airstrikes on Tehran and extended his condolences to the Iranian populace. “I condemn, in the strongest possible terms, today’s unprovoked attack on Iran by Israel,” the prime minister wrote. “I convey my deepest sympathies to the Iranian people on the loss of lives in this attack.” Reportedly,…
According to sources, former cricketer and batting coach Mohammad Yousuf has stepped down from his position at the National Cricket Academy. Yousuf, who was functioning as a batting coach under the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), reportedly submitted his resignation to the board. He had also been a part of the team management during Pakistan’s recent tour of New Zealand. Sources suggest that Yousuf opted to relinquish his role due to personal obligations.
South Africa maintains its conviction in its ability to pursue a formidable target to secure victory in the World Test Championship at Lord’s, despite the contest against Australia being predominantly influenced by the bowlers. Batter David Bedingham, who was the top scorer with 45 in South Africa’s modest first innings total of 138, conveyed the team’s confidence in their capacity to overhaul whatever target Australia establishes. The reigning champions currently hold a 218-run advantage with two second-innings wickets still in hand and will resume play on Friday, aiming to extend their lead further to make South Africa’s task even more…
