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Hundreds of ballistic missiles were launched from Iran towards Israel in Tehran’s response to intensive Israeli strikes as part of “Operation True Promise 3” on Friday after a day of attacks on the Islamic Republic’s nuclear and missile facilities. Iranian media outlet Tehran Times reported that 100 missiles were fired at Israel from Shiraz in the initial phase. “TV footages show that Israel’s capital Tel Aviv is in disarray and people seeking shelter as ballistic missiles are raining down on the occupied territories. The legitimate retaliatory attacks by Iran’s military is called ‘Operation True Promise 3’,” the report added. It said the attack was launched as Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was addressing the nation. Khamenei said that Israel initiated a war and said it will not be allowed to do “hit and run” attacks without grave consequences. “The Zionist regime (Israel) will not remain unscathed from the consequences of its crime. The Iranian nation must be guaranteed that our response will not be ...

Iranian armed forces chief, IRGC chief, and nuclear scientists martyred in Israeli strikes Iran retaliates with over 100 drones Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Australia, China, France and other countries voice concern over Middle East situation  PM Sharif condemns Israeli aggression, NA passes resolution Donald Trump vows to defend Israel if attacked by Iran Airlines […]

JERUSALEM: Explosions were heard over Tel Aviv and Jerusalem as sirens sounded on Friday night across Israel following what the country’s military spokesman said was the firing of missiles from Iran. Iran’s state news agency IRNA said hundreds of ballistic missiles had been launched in retaliation for Israel’s biggest ever attacks on Iran, blasting Iran’s […]

Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad strongly condemns Israel's “unjustified and illegitimate” aggression against Iran

Former Prime Minister and PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif strongly condemned Israel’s recent attack on Iran, calling it a deeply regrettable and unjust act.

The government on Friday advised the Pakistani Zaireen to reconsider their plans to travel to Iran and Iraq, keeping in view the situation, emerged after Israel’s attack on Iran.

Israel’s recent strikes on Iranian military and nuclear sites — including the uranium enrichment facility at Natanz — have marked a significant escalation in tensions between the two countries and the Middle East. This is not the first time Israel has taken pre-emptive action against Iranian nuclear infrastructure. For years, the two states have been engaged in a complex and often covert conflict involving cyber operations, proxy engagements, and targeted killings. Disputes over Iran’s nuclear activities — which Tehran maintains are for peaceful purposes — have long shaped the relationship. Israel has consistently called for international pressure on Iran, while the latter has rejected allegations of seeking to develop nuclear weapons. A satellite image shows the Natanz nuclear facility in Iran in this handout image dated January 24, 2025. — Reuters From deadly bombings in Buenos Aires in the early 1990s, to the cyberattack on Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility using the Stuxnet virus, assassinations of key Irani...

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar says Pakistan has activated a round the clock crisis management unit at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to ensure the safety and security of its nationals and Zaireens in Iran.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed all relevant authorities to provide every possible assistance for the safe return and protection of Pakistani pilgrims currently in Iran.

President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday strongly condemned the blatant Israeli aggression against Iran, calling it a flagrant violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iran.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed all relevant authorities to provide every possible assistance for the safe return and protection of Pakistani Zaireen currently in Iran following Israel’s deadly strikes. Israel launched widescale strikes against Iran earlier today, saying it targeted nuclear facilities, ballistic missile factories and military commanders and that this was the start of a “prolonged operation to prevent Tehran from building an atomic weapon”. Iran promised a harsh response and Israel said it was working to intercept about 100 drones launched towards Israeli territory in retaliation. In light of PM Shehbaz’s directives, a Crisis Management Cell has been established at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to monitor the situation and coordinate efforts. The Pakistani Embassy in Iran has also been instructed to remain vigilant and actively assist the pilgrims. Earlier today, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar shared the embassy’s hotline number: (0098)-2166941388. The prime minister emphasised ...

Israel appears ready to attack Iran, officials in US and Europe say — The New York Times, June 11 Israeli attack on Iran could come within days, US and Israeli officials say — The Wall Street Journal, June 12 Iran doubles down as US signals Israel could strike despite nuclear talks — Al Jazeera, June 12 Trump says he doesn’t want Israel to attack Iran, but strike ‘could very well happen’ — The Times of Israel, June 12 In a rather anticipated move, Israel on Friday launched widescale strikes on Iran, claiming that it targeted nuclear facilities, ballistic missile factories, and military commanders. In a message, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the attacks were the beginning of a prolonged operation to prevent Tehran from building an atomic weapon. Iranian media and witnesses reported explosions, including at the country’s main uranium enrichment facility at Natanz, Reuters reported. Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards corps said its top commander, Hossein Salami, was killed, and state media report...

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned Israel's airstrikes on Iran, calling them an unprovoked and deeply irresponsible act that threatens to escalate tensions in an already volatile region.

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has adjusted its flight operations following Israel’s deadly military strikes on Iran, which targeted nuclear sites, missile facilities, and military leadership, including the reported killing of Revolutionary Guards chief Hossein Salami.

The National Assembly of Pakistan on Friday unanimously passed a resolution condemning Israel’s military strike on Iran, expressing full solidarity with the Iranian people and government, and calling for urgent international intervention.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday strongly condemned the Israeli airstrikes on Iran, denouncing them as a blatant violation of Iran’s sovereignty and international law.

No US role in Israeli assault; Iran hears explosions, raises regional security alarms swiftly

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that US personnel were being moved out of the Middle East because “it could be a dangerous place”, adding that the United States would not allow Iran to have a nuclear weapon. Reuters reported earlier on Wednesday that the US is preparing a partial evacuation of its Iraqi embassy and will allow military dependents to leave locations around the Middle East due to heightened security risks in the region, according to US and Iraqi sources. The four US and two Iraqi sources did not say what security risks had prompted the decision, and reports of the potential evacuation pushed up oil prices by more than four per cent. A US official said the State Department had authorised voluntary departures from Bahrain and Kuwait. The State Department updated its worldwide travel advisory on Wednesday evening to reflect the latest US posture. “On June 11, the Department of State ordered the departure of non-emergency US government personnel due to heightened regional tensions,” the ...

Iran threatened on Wednesday to target United States military bases in the region if conflict breaks out, while US President Donald Trump said he was “less confident” about reaching a nuclear deal. Iran and the United States have held five rounds of talks since April to thrash out a new nuclear deal to replace the 2015 accord that Trump abandoned during his first term in 2018. Since returning to office in January, Trump has revived his “maximum pressure” campaign on Tehran, backing nuclear diplomacy but warning of military action if it fails. “All its bases are within our reach, we have access to them, and without hesitation we will target all of them in the host countries,” Iran’s Defence Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh said in response to US threats of military action if the talks fail. “God willing, things won’t reach that point, and the talks will succeed,” the minister said, adding that the US side “will suffer more losses” if it came to conflict. The United States has multiple bases in the Middle East, with th...

A fire broke out at a petrochemical complex in southern Iran on Wednesday, killing at least three people, state television reported. “Given the scale of the incident, the number of injuries and deaths is likely to increase,” the broadcaster added, airing images of smoke rising from the Kaveh Petrochemical Complex in Bushehr province, 1,200 kilometres south of Tehran. The governor of Dayyer county, Alireza Sajadi, told the television that the fire had broken out in the complex’s dedicated port but “has been contained”. The director general of crisis management for Bushehr province, Kourosh Dehghan, said “an explosion and fire resulting from a welding operation” led to the casualties. The fire comes little more than a month after a massive blast at Shahid Rajaee port in Bandar Abbas killed 58 people and caused extensive damage. Officials blamed it on “negligence”.