Pakistan’s offer to mediate between the US and Iran drew sharp reactions after Donald Trump shared it online. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said, “Pakistan stands ready to negotiate.” Trump also reportedly sent a 15-point proposal through Islamabad. The move was called a “joke” by many online users. They pointed to Pakistan’s own security issues and tensions with neighbours. The country is also facing internal violence and cross-border conflict. Critics said a nation dealing with such challenges may struggle to act as a neutral mediator. The contrast between its domestic situation and global role triggered widespread debate on credibility. (PC: India Today)

Iran has set strict conditions to join ceasefire talks with the United States. It has demanded closure of US military bases in the Gulf. Iran also wants sanctions removed and freedom to keep its missile programme. It has asked for war compensation and control rules over the Strait of Hormuz. US officials called these demands unrealistic. Talks are happening through mediators, not directly. President Donald Trump said discussions are ongoing. The US has proposed a 15-point peace plan. It includes limits on Iran’s nuclear and missile programmes. Fighting continues in the region. Airstrikes and missile attacks have been reported in Iran, Israel and nearby areas.

Iran has rejected a ceasefire plan proposed by US President Donald Trump. Officials called the 15-point plan “excessive” and unfair. Iran has instead shared five new demands to end the conflict. These include stopping all attacks and killings, and ensuring the war does not restart. Iran also wants full payment for war damages. It has asked for an end to fighting across all regions and groups. A key demand is control over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran says this is its legal right. Officials added that the US cannot decide when the war will end. Iran will choose the timing and conditions itself. (PC: AP/AFP)

Iran has claimed it launched coast-to-sea cruise missiles at the US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Gulf, escalating the ongoing West Asia conflict. Iranian state media said the strike forced the carrier to change position and released an unverified video showing missile launches. The attack followed earlier warnings from Iran’s navy that the vessel would be targeted if it entered missile range. However, the United States has not confirmed any strike or damage, keeping the claim unverified. The incident comes amid rising hostilities, continued missile exchanges, and stalled ceasefire efforts, further heightening regional instability. 

Iran has dismissed Donald Trump’s claims of ongoing ceasefire talks, mocking Washington for “negotiating with itself” while denying any diplomatic engagement. Even as the US signalled a proposed peace plan, Tehran intensified military action, launching overnight missile and drone strikes targeting Gulf states and US bases in countries such as Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan. The escalation highlights deep mistrust between both sides, with Iran continuing retaliation against US-Israeli operations. Rising regional tensions have disrupted oil routes and prompted global concern, as diplomacy stalls and the conflict shows no immediate signs of de-escalation. (PC: AP)

Tensions in the ongoing US-Iran conflict have intensified following claims that Iran launched missiles toward the USS Abraham Lincoln, after warning it was under surveillance. While Iranian state media reported the strike, independent confirmation remains unclear, adding to uncertainty on the battlefield. The escalation comes amid fragile diplomatic efforts, with the United States proposing a ceasefire plan through intermediaries like Pakistan. However, Tehran has denied direct negotiations and set strict conditions, including security guarantees and reparations. Despite ongoing talks, continued missile exchanges and military deployments suggest the conflict remains volatile, threatening regional stability and global energy supplies. (PC: X)

Iran said it struck the USS Abraham Lincoln with cruise missiles on Wednesday, claiming the US carrier was forced to change position. The Iranian military said its Qader missiles targeted the vessel after earlier warning it was under “constant monitoring.”   “The firing of coast-to-sea cruise missiles… targeted this vessel,” Iran’s army said. A video shared by Fars news agency showed projectiles and loud blasts, but it has not been independently verified.   Earlier, Iran had warned it would act once the carrier entered missile range. The USS Abraham Lincoln was also reportedly targeted earlier this month with ballistic missiles.

Fires and strikes at oil and gas sites across regions have raised fears of a major global supply shock. Energy hubs in the Middle East, Russia, and the US have been hit by attacks and accidents. In the US, the Valero refinery in Texas was shut after explosions. In Russia, Ukrainian drones struck refineries and an export terminal. In the Gulf, key gas and oil sites faced missile and drone attacks. The International Energy Agency called it the “largest supply disruption in history.” Brent crude has crossed $100 per barrel. Experts warn rebuilding damaged infrastructure may take years, keeping markets under pressure.

Iran fired missiles at the USS Abraham Lincoln on Wednesday, according to state media. The strike came shortly after Iran warned it was closely tracking US naval movements in the region. Iran’s naval commander had said the carrier was under “constant Iranian monitoring.” He added that once it entered missile range, it would be targeted.   The development comes amid rising tensions between Iran and the US. Reports of a peace proposal earlier in the day also affected markets. Oil prices fell after the news. Brent crude dropped over 4 per cent to $100.32 per barrel. US West Texas Intermediate fell 3.4 per cent to $89.24. (PC: X)

The United States has sent a 15-point plan to Iran through Pakistan, which is acting as an intermediary. Reports say the plan includes dismantling Iran’s nuclear facilities in exchange for lifting sanctions. The details have not been made public. An Israeli minister said the plan is “beautiful on paper” but added Iran is “probably” unlikely to accept it. Iran’s military rejected the move. A spokesman said the US is “negotiating with itself” and added, “Someone like us will never come to terms with someone like you.” Meanwhile, Iran said “non-hostile vessels” can pass through the Strait of Hormuz. (PC: BBC)