Pakistan expels Iran ambassador, recalls envoy from Tehran after Iranian airstrikes
Wednesday, 17 January 2024 Pakistan expelled the Iranian ambassador on Wednesday and withdrew its envoy from Tehran in response to Iran's missile and drone strikes targeting purported terror bases within Pakistani territory on Tuesday. These actions have the potential to further escalate an already highly tense situation in the West Asia region. Notably, the recent attack marked the most significant Iranian incursion into Pakistani territory. The airstrikes in Panjgur, in Pakistan’s restive border district with Iran in southwestern Baluchistan province, Tehran said, were aimed at the armed group Jaish al-Adl (Army of Justice).
The Bannu military cantonment in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, located over 330 km east of Islamabad, came under a severe attack early on Monday (July 15). The assault, reportedly led by several suicide bombers, resulted in a prolonged gunbattle with security forces. The militant group Jaish Fursan-e-Muhammad, a faction of the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) led by Hafiz Gul Bahadur, claimed responsibility for the attack. According to Pakistani state media, the incident began when the assailants attempted to breach the cantonment’s security perimeter with an explosive-laden vehicle.
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The Shehbaz Sharif-led government in Pakistan has decided to ban the jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, the country's Information Minister announced on Monday. The PTI is Pakistan's largest opposition party. Attaullah Tarar, the Pakistani Minister for Information and Broadcasting, announced in a press conference that the decision to ban the PTI was made due to alleged anti-state activities. The case will be referred to the Supreme Court, according to Pakistani media.
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Iran has vowed to fully support Hezbollah if Israel launches a large-scale attack on the Lebanese group. However, Iran's foreign affairs adviser Kamal Kharrazi emphasizes that Tehran is not seeking a regional war. This stance reflects Iran's complex role in the 'axis of resistance' against US and Israeli influence. The situation stems from the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, which has heightened regional tensions. While Iran pledges support, it prefers to avoid direct military confrontation, instead relying on allied militant groups if retaliation becomes necessary.
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UN Nuclear Watchdog , Clashes With Iran for Failing , to Cooperate With Inspectors.
'The Guardian' reports that the West may be teetering on the edge of a renewed confrontation with Tehran over Iran's nuclear program.
The news comes after the United Nations' nuclear watchdog voted to censure Iran for repeatedly failing to cooperate with U.N. inspectors. .
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
vote came after the United States dropped its
objection to the censure, joining European nations.
EU nations had urged the Biden administration to alter
its stance on the matter, claiming that the integrity
of the nuclear non-proliferation treaty was in jeopardy. .
The U.S. has since called for a long-term strategy to be
developed to deal with Iran's nuclear program, stressing
that the terms of the original 2015 deal expire next year.
The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action
(JCPoA) originally saw Western economic
sanctions lifted in exchange for strong
controls over Iran's nuclear program.
However, 'The Guardian' reports that Tehran has
since gradually restricted access for U.N. inspectors,
while also vastly boosting its stock of enriched uranium. .
However, 'The Guardian' reports that Tehran has
since gradually restricted access for U.N. inspectors,
while also vastly boosting its stock of enriched uranium. .
Iran now possesses 30 times the
JCPoA limit of enriched uranium
and its stockpile of high enriched
uranium up to 60% has continued
to grow significantly, U.K., France and Germany joint statement
to the IAEA, via 'The Guardian'.
Iran now has the approximate
amount of nuclear material
from which the possibility of
manufacturing a nuclear explosive
device cannot be excluded, U.K., France and Germany joint statement
to the IAEA, via 'The Guardian'
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Iran has summoned Sweden's temporary charge d'affaires in response to what it termed "baseless & spiteful accusations" following claims by Sweden's intelligence agency that Iran has been "using criminal networks" within the Scandinavian country to target Israel and its interests.
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In a recent airstrike near Aleppo, Israel reportedly killed 12 pro-Iran fighters, further escalating tensions in the region. Prime Minister Netanyahu's actions are seen as a direct provocation against Tehran. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing situation.
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Ismail Haniyeh, head of Hamas's political bureau, was photographed meeting with Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran on Wednesday. The photo, released by Khamenei’s office, shows Haniyeh seated on a couch alongside Iran’s acting president, Mohammad Mokhber. Haniyeh was in Iran to attend the funeral of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who tragically died in a helicopter crash on Sunday along with seven others, including Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian.
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"Chancellor Nehammer and I have spoken at length about ongoing conflicts around the world, be it the conflict in Ukraine or the situation in West Asia. I have.. DNA
Iran’s President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to bolstering resistance forces throughout West Asia. In a message to Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, Secretary-General of Lebanon’s Hezbollah resistance movement, Pezeshkian expressed his gratitude for Nasrallah's congratulatory message following his victory in the July 5 presidential runoff. Pezeshkian emphasised that Iran's support for the Axis of Resistance is deeply embedded in the nation's core policies, reflecting the principles established by the late Imam Khomeini and the directives of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. This stance is a continuation of Iran’s longstanding position of opposing the Zionist entity and backing the resistance and resilience of regional populations.
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The Iraqi Resistance Coordination Committee warns of escalated attacks on U.S. interests if Israel attacks Lebanon. This threat extends to the broader West Asian region. Thousands of resistance fighters are ready to support Hezbollah in a potential conflict. The situation is linked to ongoing tensions in Gaza and criticisms of U.S.-Israel relations. Recent attacks on U.S. forces in the region highlight the volatile situation. This complex scenario underscores the interconnected nature of conflicts and alliances in West Asia.
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The Secretary-General of Iraq's Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq resistance group, Qais al-Khazali, has issued a stark warning to Israel against initiating a new war on Lebanon, emphasising that such aggression would jeopardise the strategic interests of its key ally, the United States, in West Asia. In a bold statement, al-Khazali underscored that the Israeli regime and its extremist right-wing administration, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, would ultimately fail to benefit the United States, questioning the wisdom of Washington's unwavering support for Tel Aviv.
#Iraq #MiddleEast #Lebanon #Israel #US #Tensions #Resistance #Conflict #Geopolitics #Diplomacy #News #Security #RegionalStability #PoliticalNews #InternationalRelations
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The untimely demise of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash has introduced a significant variable to the political landscape of the Middle East. Join us as we explore the potential impacts of Raisi's death on regional stability, Iran's hardline policies, and the future of international relations in West Asia. Will this event lead to a shift in Iran's approach towards its adversaries, or will the current regime maintain its course? Watch now to understand the broader implications of this pivotal moment in Middle Eastern geopolitics.
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