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The crisis takes root in President Donald Trumps withdrawal last year of the US from the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers. (Photo:AP)

Iraq wants to be peacemaker as Washington-Tehran feud heats up

In recent weeks, tensions between Washington and Tehran soared over America deploying an aircraft carrier, B-52 bombers...

27 May 2019 9:58 AM IST

The MEAs comments came a day after Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said he will not allow Pakistani soil to be used for terror. (Photo:AP)

Imran Khan warns against risk of war in Asia, Middle East amid Iran...

Tehran has distanced itself from the bombings, but the United States has sent a aircraft carrier and an extra 1,500...

26 May 2019 9:34 AM IST

Earlier this month, the administration of US President Donald Trump dispatched to the region an aircraft carrier and B-52 bombers. (Photo:AP)

Rocket struck near US Embassy in Baghdad, amid escalating tension

Tensions between the US and Iran have been high since Washington withdrew last year from the 2015 nuclear deal.

20 May 2019 12:10 PM IST

In seeking to reduce Irans oil exports to zero, the Trump administration is targeting the countrys top revenue earner in its latest no-holds-barred move. (Photo:AP)

Iran rubbishes talk of conflict; make it clear they do not want war

Tensions between Washington and Tehran have increased in recent days, raising concerns about a potential US-Iran...

19 May 2019 12:49 PM IST

Zarif and Sushma Swaraj are likely to discuss the impact of the US decision and how to develop a course of action to deal with it. (Photo:AP)

Amid US pressure, Tehran sends Foreign Minister to India for talks

India will be looking with serious concern as relationship between the United States and Iran is in a dire state.

14 May 2019 2:05 PM IST

A picture taken by US Air Force personnel stationed in Al Udaid air base and posted on the CENTCOM website showed two aircraft. (Photo:AP)

US B-52 bombers reach middle-east in clear message to Iran

American B-52 bombers sent to the Middle East over what Washington describes as threats from Iran have arrived at US...

10 May 2019 3:54 PM IST

White House national security adviser John Bolton said on Sunday that the United States was deploying a carrier strike group and a bomber task force to the Middle East. (Photo:AP)

B-52 bombers to be part of US forces in Iran row

The US military said that B-52 bombers will be part of additional forces being sent to the Middle East to counter...

8 May 2019 10:05 AM IST

Trumps address blended self-congratulation and calls for optimism amid a growing economy with ominous warnings about deadly gangs, the scourge of violent immigrants living in the United States illegally. (Photo: AP)

US to evacuate Balad Air Base in Iraq over 'potential security...

The already strained relationship was further aggravated after Iran shot down a US military drone on Thursday.

22 Jun 2019 3:48 PM IST

King Salman, pictured in a handout from the Saudi Royal Palace. (Photo: AFP)

'Terror' attacks could threaten global oil supply; warns Saudi King...

King Salman has called on Gulf and Arab leaders to confront Iran's 'criminal acts' after sabotage attacks damaged four...

1 Jun 2019 9:07 AM IST