Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire Indefinitely—But Without Concessions, Escalation Looks Inevitable

Donald Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran indefinitely, citing a “fractured” Iranian government. On paper, it looks like de-escalation. In...

Pakistan’s 600km Taimoor Missile Could Reshape Arabian Sea Power Balance

Pakistan’s successful live firing of the Taimoor air-launched cruise missile marks a significant step in its evolving maritime strategy,...

Qatar Moves Toward Defense Pact With Pakistan in Major Shift in Gulf Security Strategy

Qatar is moving toward a strategic defense agreement with Pakistan, a development that could significantly reshape the Gulf’s evolving...

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Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire Indefinitely—But Without Concessions, Escalation Looks Inevitable

Donald Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran indefinitely,...

Pakistan’s 600km Taimoor Missile Could Reshape Arabian Sea Power Balance

Pakistan’s successful live firing of the Taimoor air-launched cruise...

Qatar Moves Toward Defense Pact With Pakistan in Major Shift in Gulf Security Strategy

Qatar is moving toward a strategic defense agreement with...

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Iran Lawmaker Warns Ukraine Could Become ‘Legitimate Target’ Over Support Against Iranian Drones

Tensions between Iran and Ukraine have escalated after a senior Iranian lawmaker claimed Kyiv could become a “legitimate target” for Tehran over its alleged support for Israel in countering Iranian drone attacks. Ebrahim Azizi, head of the National Security Commission of Iran’s parliament, made the statement in a post on...

Taliban’s Own Words: Mullah Yaqoob Interview Reveals Durand Line and TTP Reality

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Russia Redirects Gas to Asia as Iran War Triggers Global Energy Price Surge

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Turkey Requests MI6 Support to Protect Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa Amid Assassination Threats

Turkey’s intelligence agency has reportedly asked Britain’s MI6 to...

Will the UAE Freeze Iranian Assets? Why Dubai’s Financial Network Matters for Iran’s Economy

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