International

Pakistan Says It Remains Committed To Peace

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2026

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said Islamabad remains committed to facilitating regional peace after a proposed second round of talks between the United States and Iran did not take place. Pakistan US Iran Talks Sharif said he had spoken with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian after diplomatic efforts for another round of US-Iran engagement failed […]

National

Oil Prices Surge On Iran Supply Fears

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2026

Oil prices climbed sharply as markets reacted to fears of prolonged supply disruption linked to the Iran crisis and rising uncertainty over possible US military action. Oil Prices Hit New Highs US oil prices rose above $109 a barrel after another strong daily gain, extending a rally driven by concerns over supply security in the […]

International

Ghalibaf Says US Blockade Targets Iran

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2026

Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has accused the United States of using a naval blockade to intensify economic pressure and create internal divisions inside Iran. Ghalibaf Attacks US Naval Blockade Ghalibaf said the US blockade was aimed at forcing Iran into submission by weakening the country from within. He claimed Washington was trying to […]

International

Iran-Linked Hackers Leak US Troop Details

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2026

An Iran-linked hacking group has released personal details of more than 2,000 US military personnel, raising fresh cybersecurity concerns as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to escalate. Iran-Linked Hackers Target US Troops The Handala Hack Team reportedly published the names and personal details of 2,379 US Marines stationed in the Persian Gulf region. The

International

Trump And Putin Discuss Iran And Ukraine

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2026

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call lasting more than 90 minutes, with discussions focused on the Iran conflict, the Persian Gulf situation and the continuing war in Ukraine. Trump Putin Call On Iran The call was described as frank and businesslike, with both leaders paying close attention to […]

International

Trump Says Iran Blockade Will Continue

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2026

US President Donald Trump has said the naval blockade linked to Iran will continue until Tehran agrees to a deal on its nuclear programme, escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and global oil security. Trump Iran Blockade Statement Trump said the blockade was proving more effective than direct military action and claimed Iran’s economy […]

International

US Defence Secretary Faces Iran War Questions

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2026

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faced sharp questioning from lawmakers over the cost and direction of the Iran war, as he defended a major Pentagon budget request by saying it reflected the “urgency of the moment.” US Defence Secretary Defends Pentagon Budget Hegseth described the proposed $1.5 trillion defence budget as a historic war-fighting request, […]

International

US Sanctions 35 Over Iran Shadow Banking

By BPN News Desk April 29, 2026

The United States has imposed sanctions on 35 individuals and entities accused of helping Iran operate a shadow banking network used to move large sums of money and evade sanctions. The action is part of Washington’s wider campaign to restrict Tehran’s access to global financial channels. US Sanctions Iran Shadow Banking Network The US Treasury […]

International

Rubio Calls Hormuz An Economic Weapon

By BPN News Desk April 28, 2026

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has accused Iran of using the Strait of Hormuz as an “economic nuclear weapon” against the world, as Washington rejected any possible deal that does not address Tehran’s nuclear programme. Rubio Warns Iran Over Hormuz Control Rubio said Iran was trying to use the Strait of Hormuz to pressure […]

International

Iran Says US Cannot Dictate Policy

By BPN News Desk April 28, 2026

Iran has said the United States is no longer in a position to “dictate” policy to independent nations as Washington reviews Tehran’s latest proposal to end the West Asia war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran Pushes New War Proposal Iran’s Defence Ministry spokesperson Reza Talaei-Nik said Washington must abandon what Tehran called “illegal […]