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Military incidents involving Iran, the United States and Gulf states have renewed concern over regional security and the Strait of Hormuz.

A new diplomatic proposal is on the table for one of the world's most strategically sensitive waterways, as Oman pitches a Gulf-backed alternative aimed at easing tensions over control of the Strait of Hormuz. H2: What…

Pakistan's central bank looks set to sit on its hands at its upcoming monetary policy meeting, with analysts pointing to instability thousands of miles away in the Gulf as a key reason for staying cautious at home. H2…

Iran has warned that US-linked energy interests across the Gulf could be vulnerable if attacks on Iranian assets continue, deepening concern over shipping, oil supplies and the fragile security balance around the Strait…
Al Jazeera says reports first surfaced early in the Iran war that Tehran had targeted sites linked to the CIA in the Gulf, but the role of Russia remains unconfirmed.

Pakistan's Chief of Defence Forces and Army Chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has arrived in Tehran with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, placing Islamabad's regional peace diplomacy back at the centre of a tense Iran…

Iran held funerals in Kuhestak after a strike hit a wedding gathering, as US-Iran fighting and Gulf security fears intensified.
Pakistan’s deputy prime minister used the Asean Regional Forum in Manila to flag regional flashpoints, including Kashmir and the Indus Waters Treaty, as threats to stability.
Syria?s foreign minister is due to visit Pakistan, giving Islamabad another diplomatic opening as regional security, reconstruction and Middle East tensions remain under discussion.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has invited Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar to attend the upcoming Regional 4 foreign ministers' meeting in Istanbul, bringing Pakistan, Turkiye…
Tensions across the Gulf region sharpened again after reports of new US attacks and fresh explosions in Iranian cities, alongside claims that Houthis attacked two Saudi oil tankers. The latest developments, reported by…

More than 21,000 Pakistani citizens were deported from Gulf countries between March 1 and July 13, 2026, according to figures shared in the National Assembly, raising fresh concern about immigration compliance, overseas…

Iran is signalling a broader regional posture as attacks on shipping and plans for a restricted maritime zone deepen concern around the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran has denied UAE missile allegations while Abu Dhabi moves to suspend trade and financial transactions, raising fresh concerns for Gulf commerce, shipping and energy markets.
Pakistan has backed stronger action against Houthi attacks on maritime traffic, while also condemning militia activity aimed at Saudi Arabia and broader regional instability.

Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir is set to lead a Pakistani delegation to Tehran as Islamabad supports dialogue, bilateral cooperation and regional de-escalation.

Pakistan's role in U.S.-Iran diplomacy is giving Islamabad fresh strategic relevance while testing its ability to balance ties across a divided region.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement has brought Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye closer on security and cooperation.
Pakistan faces a crowded 2026 security agenda, from the Afghanistan border and TTP violence to Middle East instability and new defence ties.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has left for Saudi Arabia on a three-day official visit, with discussions expected to centre on Pakistan-Saudi relations and regional developments, according to the government and the…
Senior officials from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates used coordinated social media messages on Tuesday to project solidarity after months of reported friction between the two Gulf states. Saudi Minister of…

Iran says diplomacy with Washington can return if pressure gives way to trust and respect, while Qatar continues mediation around regional security and Hormuz shipping.

Pakistan and Turkiye are moving beyond traditional friendship in 2026, with defence cooperation, trade goals and regional diplomacy giving the relationship a sharper strategic shape.
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