Middle East
Field Marshal Munir arrives in Tehran for talks on US-Iran mediation
CDF Field Marshal Asim Munir arrived in Tehran for talks on Pakistan's US-Iran mediation, as Iran's Revolutionary Guard warns of new targets around Hormuz.
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Islamabad
Dar urges dialogue with Iran as Tehran keeps Hormuz offer open
Ishaq Dar told Iran's foreign minister dialogue and diplomacy are vital, as Tehran said its seven-day Hormuz proposal stands and Vance admitted US failures.
Energy
Oil heads for weekly gain; Hormuz flows fall to 68pc of normal
Brent eased to $105.21 but was set for a weekly gain as Iranian attacks cut Hormuz oil flows to 68pc of normal. The IEA agreed to release 20m barrels of diesel.
Middle East
Two ships sink near Hormuz after projectile strikes
A container ship and a bulk carrier sank near the Strait of Hormuz after being hit, as CNN reported US plans that could use the 'mother of all bombs' on Iran.
Islamabad
Dar and Omani FM discuss Hormuz, Gaza and Kashmir at joint commission
Ishaq Dar and Oman's Badr Albusaidi discussed regional tensions and vowed closer ties at the eighth Pakistan-Oman Joint Ministerial Commission in Islamabad.
Middle East
Iran steps up Hormuz ship attacks to keep oil prices high, officials say
Iranian officials told Reuters Tehran had changed tactics to target more ships in and beyond Hormuz before the US vote, as Brent crude rose to $106.32.
Europe
Britain blames Iran's Guards for RAF Fairford plot, Tehran denies link
UK PM Andy Burnham said the RAF Fairford plot was likely directed by Iran's IRGC, which Tehran denies, as Trump said China and Russia were not helping Iran.
Middle East
US fighter jet disables cargo ship trying to run Iran blockade
A US fighter jet disabled a Panama-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman that tried to run the blockade of Iran, as a tanker was hit near Hormuz.
Energy
Oil falls after Trump rules out Iran attack before midterms
Brent fell to about $103 after Trump ruled out attacking Iran before the US midterms, as Tehran reviews a US reply on reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Trade
WTO raises trade forecast, names Pakistan among gainers from disruption
The WTO raised its 2026 trade growth forecast to 3.9pc on an AI boom and said Pakistan's sea freight services exports rose 73pc as shipping was rerouted.
Energy
Brent tops $102 as Hormuz tanker attacks and US storm hit supply
Oil rose on Thursday, with Brent above $102 a barrel, as attacks on Gulf shipping hit a wartime high and a hurricane shut a quarter of US Gulf of Mexico output.
Middle East
Trump says an Iran deal 'isn't really something that I want'
Trump said envoy Steve Witkoff is doing well in Iran talks but a deal is not his preferred outcome, amid reports the Pentagon is preparing new strike options.
Energy
Oil slips as G7 releases reserves and Gulf exports recover
Brent fell to $101.59 on Monday as G7 nations released 100 million barrels from reserves and Middle East crude exports rose above pre-war levels on some days.