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Pakistan has expressed full solidarity and support for Saudi Arabia following recent Houthi attacks on the kingdom. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif conveyed Islamabad’s firm support for Saudi Arabia’s security during a phone call with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, while also reiterating Pakistan’s commitment to diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing tensions in West Asia.
Against the backdrop of the Iran war, the Russia-Ukraine conflict and growing global economic uncertainty, the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit has opened in New Delhi, bringing together leaders and senior representatives from Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America.
Amid rapidly shifting geopolitical and economic equations, the 18th BRICS Summit is underway in New Delhi. Held on September 12 and 13 at Bharat Mandapam, the summit is bringing together major powers such as China, Russia, India and Iran, while also highlighting differences within the bloc over economic cooperation, de-dollarisation, reform of global governance institutions, energy security and the conflict in West Asia.
Amid growing economic pressure and sanctions from the United States, the Islamic Republic of Iran is focusing on strengthening relations and cooperation with BRICS member states, including India, to address its economic crisis.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has claimed that it attacked and destroyed a U.S. unmanned surface vessel (USV) near the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz.
Tensions in the Middle East have escalated following a series of attacks by Yemen’s Houthi movement against Saudi Arabia. Amid the growing tensions, Pakistan has warned the Islamic Republic of Iran to use its influence to rein in the Houthis and halt their attacks on the kingdom. Reuters reported that Islamabad conveyed the message to Tehran on behalf of Saudi Arabia.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to hold a bilateral meeting in New Delhi on Saturday on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit. Xi’s visit to India, his first in seven years, and the planned meeting are being closely watched as both countries seek to stabilise bilateral relations and maintain diplomatic engagement.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has claimed that it attacked two U.S. vessels and eight oil tankers in the Persian Gulf in response to a U.S. attack on five Iranian oil tankers. It also claimed to have targeted 10 additional vessels attempting to pass through a prohibited and unsafe area of the Strait of Hormuz.
A series of drone and ballistic missile attacks by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi forces targeting southern Saudi cities and critical energy facilities has once again brought the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye into focus. Coming just a month after the agreement was signed, the attacks are raising questions about the effectiveness of the alliance’s collective defence commitments.
Iran’s Supreme National Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei has claimed that Iran launched an anti-ship missile directly against a US vessel for the first time, in what could mark a significant escalation in the ongoing military tensions between Tehran and Washington.
Iran has warned South Korea that any military presence or participation in military activities in the Persian Gulf or Strait of Hormuz with US support would be regarded as direct support for what Tehran describes as US “aggression.”
The United States is now imposing economic pressure and waging soft war and cognitive warfare against Tehran in an attempt to offset the losses it and its allies suffered in the military conflict with Iran, alleged Major General Ali Abdollahi, Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces and Commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Command.
Recent contacts across Europe by Sajeeb Wazed Joy, the son of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her ex-ICT adviser, have reignited political debate across Bangladesh. The timing coincides with public statements from Sheikh Hasina signaling her intent to return to Bangladesh in December, generating renewed activism among Awami League loyalists.
Political instability, an armed insurgency in Balochistan, the possibility of nationwide protests demanding the release of Imran Khan, and tensions with India over the Indus Waters Treaty have left Pakistan facing multiple complex challenges both domestically and internationally. At the same time, the growing role of the country’s military leadership in regional diplomacy surrounding Iran has added another layer of complexity to the situation.
Amid escalating military tensions between the United States and Iran, former US Ambassador to Tunisia Joey Hood has warned that Iran could potentially launch a direct attack on US territory. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Hood cautioned that Tehran could decide to carry out a surprise attack against the United States within the next six weeks.
Pakistan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is preparing for nationwide protests and a long march on September 27 demanding the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. With a major street mobilisation being planned alongside indications of a possible political understanding involving the military leadership, Islamabad is facing renewed political pressure ahead of September.
Amid rising geopolitical tensions, trade conflicts, economic uncertainty and an environment of sanctions around the world, several European countries are reassessing where they should store their gold reserves. The Netherlands is the latest example, having moved part of its gold reserves held in North America to London.
Tehran has assured comprehensive cooperation to swiftly resolve legal and judicial complications faced by businesses as Iran and India seek to further expand their bilateral trade and financial relations. Iran’s Judiciary Chief Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei said the Iranian Judiciary is prepared to expedite the settlement of legal matters involving traders and economic entities engaged in joint business activities between the two countries and to simplify the relevant procedures.
The United States and Israel suffered a major defeat in their recent military aggression against Iran and failed to achieve any of their stated objectives, Iranian Army spokesman Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia has claimed.
The United States is investigating a recent airstrike on a wedding ceremony in Iran, US Vice President JD Vance said on Thursday. He made the remarks during a White House press briefing as tensions continued to escalate in West Asia.
