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News Desk TEHRAN: Iran has issued a stern warning that it will never allow the United States or Israel to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway through which a significant portion of the world’s oil supply transits. A spokesperson for the Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters stated that any attacks targeting civilian areas would be met with “double retaliation,” signaling Tehran’s readiness to respond to any escalation. The remarks come amid heightened regional tensions and growing international concern over potential confrontations in the Gulf. In a related development, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy declared that the strategic…

News Desk KARACHI: US President Donald Trump issued a strong warning to Iran in a controversial social media post, demanding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.His message drew global attention for its harsh tone and unexpected reference to “praise to Allah.” Trump warned Iran of serious consequences if it failed to reopen the strategic waterway, using unusually aggressive language in his post. He described upcoming developments as unprecedented, stating that “power plant day” and “pull day” would occur simultaneously. The US president’s message stood out not only for its threats but also for including the phrase “praise to Allah,”…

News Desk ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan will host a high-level delegation from the Constitutional Court of Turkiye from 6 to 9 April, during which both sides are set to formalize a judicial cooperation framework through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The visiting delegation will be led by the President of the Turkish top court, Kadir Ozkaya, and will include judges and senior officials. The MoU signing ceremony is scheduled to take place at the Supreme Court on 6 April. According to an official statement issued on Sunday, the agreement aims to establish a structured framework…

News Desk TEL AVIV: The head of Israel’s military command, Rafi Meliomasgab, has acknowledged that the Lebanese group Hezbollah’s military capabilities have surprised the Israeli forces. Speaking to the media, he stated that Hezbollah is highly active, possessing around 10,000 rockets and multiple launchers. According to the commander, the group is capable of firing up to 500 rockets daily for six months. He admitted that Israel’s prior assessments of Hezbollah underestimated the group’s actual strength. Rafi Meliomasgab also apologized to residents in northern Israel for the damages caused during recent confrontations, highlighting the intensity and unexpected scale of Hezbollah’s operations.…

News Desk TEHRAN: Iran has said the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed to the United States and Israel, as tensions in the region continue to escalate. The statement came from a senior military spokesperson amid ongoing conflict in West Asia. Iranian Armed Forces spokesperson General Shekarchi said that the country’s strategy is to push US forces out of West Asia and warned that the key shipping route would not be accessible to Americans and “Zionists”. Meanwhile, head of Iran’s parliamentary national security commission Ebrahim Azizi claimed that five US fighter jets and helicopters had been shot down. He described…

News Desk NEW YORK: The United States has expelled an Iranian diplomat from the United Nations mission in New York over security concerns, according to officials. The move involved Iran’s deputy ambassador Saadat Agha Jani, who was asked to leave the country quietly under a special procedure.A US official told a news website that the State Department ordered the expulsion in December last year on national security grounds. The decision was kept low-profile at the time, and a formal note was sent to Iran’s UN mission in New York instructing the deputy envoy to leave the United States immediately. The…

News Desk TEHRAN: Iranian forces have captured a US pilot after a fighter jet was shot down, though the claim has not been independently verified. Iranian media suggested the pilot ejected from the aircraft and landed inside Iran, where he was later taken into custody. According to the Iranian news agency Tasnim, unconfirmed reports indicated that the country’s armed forces detained a US pilot who had parachuted to the ground after his jet was allegedly hit in Iranian airspace. A correspondent in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province said the pilot landed inside Iran following the downing of a US F-35 aircraft.Sources…

News Desk NEW YORK: The United Nations Security Council held an emergency meeting to address rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route. Delegates discussed proposals aimed at ensuring the security of maritime vessels and maintaining the free flow of trade through the strait. During the session, Bahrain’s draft resolution suggested possible military measures to protect ships, and members debated whether the use of force should be authorized to keep commercial routes open. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) emphasized that Gulf countries face threats from Iranian aggression and affirmed that member states have full rights to…

News Desk TEHRAN: A violent attack occurred at the home of senior Iranian political figure Dr. Kamal Kharazi in Tehran, leaving his wife dead and Kharazi himself severely injured. Arab media reports stated that he was immediately rushed to a hospital, where he is currently receiving treatment. Dr. Kharazi is considered a close advisor to Iran’s top leadership and serves as head of the Strategic Council for Foreign Affairs. He previously held the position of Iran’s Foreign Minister from 1997 to 2005 and has played a central role in shaping the country’s foreign policy. No official statement has yet been…

News Desk TEHRAN: Iran has issued a stark warning to the United States, signalling that more “powerful and destructive” attacks could follow amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Ebrahim Zolfaqari, spokesperson for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, stated that the regional conflict would persist until the US faced “humiliation and surrender.” His remarks came in response to recent claims by President Donald Trump, who asserted that Iran’s missile arsenal had been severely reduced and that the country possessed only a limited number of missiles. Zolfaqari rejected these assertions, describing US evaluations of Iran’s military strength as incomplete. He highlighted…