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NEW YORK: A US attack on Iranian nuclear sites could push oil prices even higher and trigger a knee-jerk rush to safety, investors said, as they assessed how the latest escalation of tensions would ripple through the global economy. The reaction in Middle East stock markets, which trade on Sunday, suggested investors were assuming a benign outcome, even as Iran intensified its missile attacks on Israel in response to the sudden, deep US involvement in the conflict. Investors said they expected US involvement would cause a stock market selloff and a possible bid for the dollar and other safe-haven assets when major markets reopen, but also said much uncertainty remained. “I think the markets are going to be initially alarmed, and I think oil will open higher,” said Mark Spindel, chief investment officer at Potomac River Capital. Economists warn dramatic rise in oil prices may damage global economy “We don’t have any damage assessment and that will take some time. Even though (Trump) has described this as ‘done...

In its war with Iran, Israel has racked up some impressive military achievements and also suffered heavy blows. But the goals of the war, which change daily, indicate that Israel doesn't know where it's heading

ISLAMABAD - The United Nations Security Council meeting on Iran was in progress on Sunday night till last reports came in.

The next big question for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is whether Trump has had enough when it comes to Iran, or whether the Israeli American campaign is going to be long-term

ISLAMABAD - Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan Emir Engineer Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has strongly condemned the US attack on Iran, stating that America has destroyed global peace through its aggression.

ISLAMABAD - Kashmiri leader and social activist Mushaal Mulick has expressed deep concern over the alleged attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities by the US.

ISLAMABAD - Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar yesterday reiterated Pakistan’s strong condemnation of ongoing Israeli aggression against the sovereignty of Iran and called for accountability of Israel’s unjustified and illegitimate actions.

ISLAMABAD - Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan Dr Reza Amiri Moghadam yesterday stressed Tehran’s unwavering commitment to its nuclear programme.

ISLAMABAD - Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Sunday said that Pakistan stands in complete solidarity with neighboring Iran in the face of Israel’s unprovoked and unjustified aggression.

Het Israëlische leger meldt nieuwe aanvallen te hebben uitgevoerd op Iraanse militaire doelen in de buurt van Teheran. En het Internationaal Atoomenergieagentschap (IAEA) laat weten dat over mogelijke schade die ondergronds zou zijn aangericht aan de nucleaire sites in Iran nog geen inschatting is te maken. Volg alle ontwikkelingen over het Midden-Oosten in ons liveblog.

UNITED NATIONS, June 22: The U.N Security Council (UNSC) met on Sunday to discuss U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites as Russia, China and Pakistan proposed the 15-member body adopt a resolution calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in the Middle East. It was not immediately clear when it could be put to a […]

The varied Democratic and Republican responses to Trump's strike on Iran underscore the political volatility of the issue, paving the way for Israel's estrangement from Washington and its scapegoating by Trump's critics on both sides of the aisles

ISLAMABAD: Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr Reza Amiri Moghadam, on Sunday asserted that Iran would continue its nuclear program despite the United States (US) attacked its three nuclear sites including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. According to Pakistan’s state-run news agency, the APP, speaking at the emergency press conference here at the National Press Club, Islamabad, […]

De kaarten in het Midden-Oosten worden opnieuw geschud. Met het bombardement op drie Iraanse nucleaire doelen hebben de Verenigde Staten zich rechtstreeks gemengd in de oorlog tussen Israël en Iran.

De Verenigde Staten hebben in de nacht van zaterdag op zondag drie nucleaire doelen in Iran aangevallen. Experts zien hoe de Amerikaanse president Donald Trump daarmee een lang gekoesterde wens om Iran te verzwakken in vervulling laat gaan. "Hij kon niet meer terug."

Recent polls show sweeping support for Israel's strikes on Iran, across political lines and despite ballistic missile barrages, in stark contrast to the bitter divisions over the Gaza war. Why does the 'rallying 'round the flag' effect only work for Iran – and what does it mean for Netanyahu?

Președintele Emmanuel Macron a convocat o ședință de urgență a cabinetului de securitate după atacurile aeriene ale SUA asupra unor instalații nucleare din Iran. Franța se distanțează clar de aceste acțiuni și face apel la calm și dialog.

Despite Israeli and American gains, the war's outcome is far from certain, and Khamenei's failures could still push him to pursue a nuclear bomb at any cost. Meanwhile, Israel's focus on Iran does not erase the urgent need to resolve its other burning front: Gaza

US President Donald Trump said US air strikes on Sunday “totally obliterated” Iran’s main nuclear sites, as Washington joined Israel’s war with Tehran in a flashpoint moment for the Middle East. Condemning the US attacks as a violation of international law, Iran said it was “resolved to defend Iran’s territory, sovereignty, security and people by all force”. It also responded with a volley of missiles at Israel that wounded scores of people in Tel Aviv. Key developments: US strikes Iran’s Fordow, Isfahan and Natanz nuclear sites Pentagon chief says US operation not aimed at regime change Top US general details weapons used in “Operation Midnight Hammer” Iran warns of ‘everlasting consequences’, says US betrayed diplomacy Pakistan condemns attacks, voices support for Tehran’s right to defend Democrats criticise decision ‘without Congress approval’ The US president had stepped up his rhetoric against Iran since Israel first struck Iran on June 13, repeating his insistence that it could never have a nuclear weap...

De Verenigde Staten bombardeerden in de nacht van zaterdag op zondag drie nucleaire complexen in Iran. Daarmee voegt de VS zich in de oorlog tussen Iran en Israël. Dit weten we nu over de aanvallen.