The 2026 Iran War, which erupted in February after joint US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran, has drawn global attention. While many nations have taken sides or stayed distant, Pakistan has emerged as one of the most active players — not as a combatant, but as a key diplomatic intermediary and peace broker. Officially neutral, Pakistan has … Read more
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most critical chokepoints for energy supplies. As of April 12, 2026, following the collapse of US-Iran negotiations in Islamabad, the United States has signaled it will impose a naval blockade on the strait to force Iran to reopen it fully and stop charging fees on oil … Read more
The high-stakes US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, on April 11, 2026, ended in failure after a grueling 21-hour marathon session. Vice President JD Vance, leading the American delegation, confirmed no agreement was reached, stating that Iran had “chosen not to accept our terms.” This outcome has raised fresh concerns about the fragile two-week ceasefire, … Read more
In February 2026, the Middle East erupted into open conflict when Iran launched a barrage of ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones targeting the United Arab Emirates (UAE), including major hubs like Dubai and Abu Dhabi. This marked a dramatic escalation in regional tensions, with Iran directly striking a key Gulf economic powerhouse for the … Read more
In an era of heightened global tensions in the Middle East, the question of why Iran cannot have nuclear weapons remains one of the most pressing issues in international security. Despite Iran’s repeated assertions that its nuclear program is purely peaceful, the international community—led by the United States, Israel, and European powers—maintains a firm stance … Read more
Ancient Iran, often synonymous with ancient Persia, is home to one of the world’s oldest and most influential civilizations. Centered on the Iranian plateau, this region gave rise to empires that shaped global history through conquest, administration, cultural tolerance, and innovation. The most iconic era is the Achaemenid Empire (c. 550–330 BCE), founded by Cyrus … Read more
For centuries, the country we now know as Iran was widely referred to as Persia in the Western world. This name evoked images of ancient empires, grand palaces like Persepolis, and legendary figures such as Cyrus the Great. Yet, the people living there have long called their homeland Iran. So why the difference? And why … Read more
In the heart of one of the world’s most volatile regions, Iran nuclear program continues to captivate—and alarm—the international community. As of March 2026, following devastating U.S. and Israeli airstrikes in 2025 that severely damaged key facilities at Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan, Tehran has declared its intent to rebuild what it insists is a purely … Read more
The Strait of Hormuz — a narrow waterway between Iran and Oman — is one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints. Normally, it carries about 20-30% of global seaborne oil trade and a similar share of liquefied natural gas (LNG). But since early March 2026, amid the escalating US-Israel-Iran war, Iran has effectively closed … Read more