Iran on Sunday (Oct 12) urged restraint as tensions between neighbours Pakistan and Afghanistan continue to rise. In a post on X, the Iranian Foreign Ministry, while calling for restraint, voiced concern over the recent developments between Islamabad and Kabul. Underscoring the importance of mutual respect for each country’s territorial integrity and national sovereignty, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baqaei said Tehran was prepared to act as a mediator to help resolve Pakistan-Afghanistan cross-border tensions.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Iran urges dialogue, restraint to prevent escalation of tensions between <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pakistan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Pakistan</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Afghanistan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Afghanistan</a> Esmail Baqaei, <a href="https://twitter.com/IRIMFA_SPOX?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IRIMFA_SPOX</a> , expressed concern over the recent developments between Pakistan and Afghanistan. He underscored the necessity of mutual respect for the territorial… <a href="https://t.co/ev1wAmS8Ot">pic.twitter.com/ev1wAmS8Ot</a>&mdash; Foreign Ministry, Islamic Republic of Iran 🇮🇷 (@IRIMFA_EN) <a href="https://twitter.com/IRIMFA_EN/status/1977372141260624368?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

This comes as Afghanistan and Pakistan earlier on Sunday claimed that dozens of each other’s troops were killed during heavy border clashes overnight. The fighting followed attacks by Taliban forces on Pakistani troops late Saturday, which Kabul called “retaliation for air strikes carried out by the Pakistani army on Kabul.” Pakistan has not formally acknowledged the strikes but insists it has the right to defend itself against militancy planned from Afghan soil.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/maduro-calls-nobel-peace-prize-winner-maria-corina-machado-a-demonic-witch-here-s-why-1760318486365">Maduro calls Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado a ‘demonic witch’. Here's why</a><h2>Conflicting casualty reports</h2>The two sides offered different figures. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid claimed 58 Pakistani soldiers were killed and around 30 wounded, while nine Taliban fighters died. Pakistan’s military said 23 of its soldiers and over 200 Taliban-affiliated forces were killed.&nbsp;<h2>Tensions flare on both sides</h2>Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned what he called “provocations” by Afghanistan, warning: “There will be no compromise on Pakistan's defence, and every provocation will be met with a strong and effective response.”Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-declares-war-is-over-in-gaza-ahead-of-peace-summit-in-egypt-1760316244168">Trump declares 'war is over in Gaza' ahead of peace summit in Egypt</a>Several border crossings were closed Sunday, and additional troops were deployed at Torkham, the main crossing between Kabul and Islamabad. Officials said no further clashes were reported there Sunday morning.Militancy has surged in Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province since the US-led troop withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021 and the Taliban’s return to power. Most attacks are linked to the Pakistani Taliban (TTP), which Islamabad says operates with support from Afghan Taliban authorities.From January to September 15 this year, more than 500 people — including 311 troops and 73 policemen — have been killed in attacks in the border region. Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif said talks to curb Taliban support for the TTP “have failed,” adding, “Enough is enough.”

Iran has urged both Pakistan and Afghanistan to exercise restraint in light of escalating tensions between the two nations. Tehran's Foreign Ministry also offered to facilitate dialogue, emphasising the need to respect the sovereignty of both countries. Read full story.

Iran on Sunday (Oct 12) urged restraint as tensions between neighbours Pakistan and Afghanistan continue to rise. In a post on X, the Iranian Foreign Ministry, while calling for restraint, voiced concern over the recent developments between Islamabad and Kabul. Underscoring the importance of mutual respect for each country’s territorial integrity and national sovereignty, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baqaei said Tehran was prepared to act as a mediator to help resolve Pakistan-Afghanistan cross-border tensions.

Iran has urged both Pakistan and Afghanistan to exercise restraint in light of escalating tensions between the two nations. Tehran's Foreign Ministry also offered to facilitate dialogue, emphasising the need to respect the sovereignty of both countries. Read full story.

Iran offers to mediate as Pakistan-Afghanistan border tensions escalate

Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and his Pakistani counterpart, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, held a telephone conversation during which they discussed and exchanged views on major regional and international developments.


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Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran welcomes cessation of the Israeli regime’s genocide in the Gaza Strip, while advising serious caution in light of multiple instances of Tel Aviv’s betrayal of previous agreements.


Iran says idea of normalisation with Israel is 'wishful thinking' 

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a stark warning, claiming that Iran is actively developing intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of striking cities across the United States. The statement, made during a high-level security briefing, escalates tensions as Israel signals preparedness for a potential new conflict. With nuclear talks stalled and proxy clashes intensifying, Netanyahu’s remarks point to a growing threat that could pull global powers deeper into the Middle East crisis.


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Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran welcomes cessation of the Israeli regime’s genocide in the Gaza Strip, while advising serious caution in light of multiple instances of Tel Aviv’s betrayal of previous agreements.

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Iran-Israel tensions: Netanyahu claims Iran building ICBMs to hit US cities 

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a stark warning, claiming that Iran is actively developing intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of striking cities across the United States. The statement, made during a high-level security briefing, escalates tensions as Israel signals preparedness for a potential new conflict. With nuclear talks stalled and proxy clashes intensifying, Netanyahu’s remarks point to a growing threat that could pull global powers deeper into the Middle East crisis.

Iran-Israel War: Israel Warns of New Warfront With Iran, Claims Iran Building ICBMs To Hit US Cities

Netanyahu Claims Iran Is Building Missiles to Hit U.S. Cities

Iran reportedly conducted a test of its intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) last month, raising concerns among global powers about the country’s advancing missile capabilities. 


Report: Iran Tested Its Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Last Month

In a dramatic escalation of U.S.-Iran tensions, President Donald Trump has issued a direct warning to Tehran: any attempt to resume its nuclear weapons program will be met with immediate U.S. military action. Speaking on October 5 at Naval Station Norfolk, Trump referred to the recent Operation Midnight Hammer airstrikes, claiming they stopped Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.

Meanwhile, U.S. prosecutors have charged Iranian-linked operatives in a plot to assassinate Trump and an Iranian-American journalist, fueling speculation about potential Iranian retaliation.

With diplomatic tensions at a boiling point, this could mark a major turning point in U.S.-Iran relations. Full details inside.

Trump's Stark Warning: 'Won't Wait to Strike Iran Again'

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (Oct 5) warned that he would bomb Iran again if the country restarts its nuclear programme, saying the United States “won’t wait so long this time.” Speaking at a Navy Day event at Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia, Trump referenced the June 22 US airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, calling them “perfectly executed.” Trump alleged that Iran was just a month away from having a nuclear weapon when the US struck its nuclear facilities, and vowed that he would order another strike if Tehran attempts to restart its nuclear programme.

Trump Threatens To Bomb Iran Again, Says US ‘Won’t Wait So Long This Time’

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (Oct 5) warned that he would bomb Iran again if the country restarts its nuclear programme, saying the United States “won’t wait so long this time.” Speaking at a Navy Day event at Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia, Trump referenced the June 22 US airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, calling them “perfectly executed.” Trump alleged that Iran was just a month away from having a nuclear weapon when the US struck its nuclear facilities, and vowed that he would order another strike if Tehran attempts to restart its nuclear programme.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-israel-agreed-to-withdrawal-line-ceasefire-to-follow-once-hamas-confirms-1759631344689">Trump says Israel agreed to ‘withdrawal line,’ ceasefire to follow once Hamas confirms</a><h2>Trump hails US attack on Iran</h2>Talking about the June 22 'Operation Midnight Hammer' in which the US used "bunker buster" bombs to strike three Iranian nuclear sites: Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. Those strikes followed Israel's air campaign that began on June 13, targeting a dozen Iranian military and nuclear-related sites.“The B2s, what they did. Those beautiful flying wings, what they did, they hit every single target. And just in case, we shot 30 Tomahawks out of a submarine,” Trump told sailors at Naval Station Norfolk at a celebration of the US Navy’s 250th birthday.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">‘We’re NOT going to wait so long’ to hit Iran again B2 pilots had been training for 22 YEARS for ‘Operation Midnight Hammer’, Trump adds <a href="https://t.co/0gaXwqvQ0l">https://t.co/0gaXwqvQ0l</a> <a href="https://t.co/tJO0QadFxY">pic.twitter.com/tJO0QadFxY</a>&mdash; RT (@RT_com) <a href="https://twitter.com/RT_com/status/1974941710552908053?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The president claimed that back in June, Iran was going to have a nuclear weapon “within a month,” despite US intelligence assessments at the time determining that indicating Tehran was not pursuing a bomb.“They were going to have a nuclear weapon within a month,” Trump said. “And now they can start the operation all over again, but I hope they don’t because we’ll have to take care of that too if they do, I let them know that. You want to do that, it’s fine, but we’re going to take care of that and we’re not going to wait so long.”Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/pope-blesses-chunk-of-ice-on-camera-sparks-ridicule-but-this-is-why-he-did-it-1759382204019">Video: Pope blesses chunk of ice on camera, sparks ridicule — but why did he do it?</a><h2>Operation Midnight Hammer: 22 years in making</h2>Trump also claimed B-2 pilots told him that US planners had been preparing for such an operation for 22 years, but that no president before him had the guts to do it.In a September interview, he previously told the Daily Caller that he ordered the June strikes on behalf of Israel, boasting that “nobody has done more for Israel than I have, including the recent attacks with Iran, wiping that thing out.”The remarks come amid growing signs of another confrontation with Tehran. The Trump administration has been pressing Iran to abandon its uranium enrichment and curb its ballistic missile program — demands Tehran has rejected outright. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei recently reiterated his prohibition on the development of nuclear weapons but vowed not to give up the country’s civilian nuclear program, calling it a matter of national dignity.

US President Trump warned Sunday he would bomb Iran again if it restarts its nuclear program, citing the June 22 US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites as “perfectly executed.” He claimed Iran was a month from a bomb back then, and vowed not to wait so long next time.

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (Oct 5) warned that he would bomb Iran again if the country restarts its nuclear programme, saying the United States “won’t wait so long this time.” Speaking at a Navy Day event at Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia, Trump referenced the June 22 US airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, calling them “perfectly executed.” Trump alleged that Iran was just a month away from having a nuclear weapon when the US struck its nuclear facilities, and vowed that he would order another strike if Tehran attempts to restart its nuclear programme. Also read | Trump says Israel agreed to ‘withdrawal line,’ ceasefire to follow once Hamas confirms Trump hails US attack on Iran Talking about the June 22 'Operation Midnight Hammer' in which the US used "bunker buster" bombs to strike three Iranian nuclear sites: Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. Those strikes followed Israel's air campaign that began on June 13, targeting a dozen Iranian military and nuclear-related sites. “The B2s, what they did. Those beautiful flying wings, what they did, they hit every single target. And just in case, we shot 30 Tomahawks out of a submarine,” Trump told sailors at Naval Station Norfolk at a celebration of the US Navy’s 250th birthday.

US President Trump warned Sunday he would bomb Iran again if it restarts its nuclear program, citing the June 22 US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites as “perfectly executed.” He claimed Iran was a month from a bomb back then, and vowed not to wait so long next time.

Trump threatens to bomb Iran again, says US ‘won’t wait so long this time’. Watch!

The coming into force of the agreement "marks an important milestone in the history of Russian-Iranian interstate relations that have reached a new level of broad strategic partnership. Watch he video to know more on this!


Iran-Russia Strategic Partnership Treaty Comes Into Effect 

The coming into force of the agreement "marks an important milestone in the history of Russian-Iranian interstate relations that have reached a new level of broad strategic partnership," the Russian Foreign Ministry emphasised


Iran-Russia strategic partnership treaty comes into effect

The United Nations has imposed new sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme, escalating tensions in the region. Meanwhile, Russia has accused Western nations of closing diplomatic channels, warning of rising global instability. The twin developments underscore deepening divisions over international security and nuclear oversight.

G7 urges Iran to cooperate after snapback | UN reinstates arms embargo

Tensions between Israel and Iran are escalating, raising fears of a potential military strike and renewed confrontation in the region.


Another confrontation between Iran & Israel is looming 

Censorship at UN: Iranian state TV faced international backlash after digitally blurring the legs of Finland’s Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen and Sweden’s Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard during a UN broadcast.


 Iran State TV Faces Backlash for Blurring Finnish Foreign Minister’s Legs In UN Broadcast 

Iran-U.S.: Iran has rejected new nuclear negotiations with the United States and condemned the reimposition of United Nations sanctions. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declared the talks with the US as a "complete dead end" and labeled negotiations as an imposition rather than a genuine dialogue.


Iran-U.S.: Iran Rejects New Nuclear Talks, Condemns UN Sanctions Reimposition

The UN has officially reimposed sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, further pressuring the Middle East nation that is already suffering global isolation and economic turmoil following previous rounds of punitive measures by the West.


Tehran rejects UN's sanctions as 'baseless', urges world to defy 'illegal' sanctions 

Pakistan and its key neighbours, China and Iran, have joined Russia in opposing the establishment of any "military bases in and around Afghanistan", and called for respect of Kabul's "sovereignty" and "territorial integrity", an official statement said Saturday.


Pakistan, China, Iran, Russia oppose Afghan bases; No response from US yet

Pakistan's opposite moves woo China at UN, entice Trump in Washington 

Pakistan, China, Iran, and Russia oppose establishment of military bases near Afghanistan 

UN slaps Iran with snapback sanctions: France, Germany, and UK warns Iran against nuclear escalation

Iran's president repeated in the UNGA that his country is not seeking nuclear weapons, after military strikes by Israel and the United States. 


UN Security Council Rejects Bid To Delay Iran Nuclear Sanctions


Iran's president repeated in the UNGA that his country is not seeking nuclear weapons, after military strikes by Israel and the United States. 

Iran's Hardline Lawmakers Demand Nuclear Bomb Iran Braces for UN Sanctions

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. Netanyahu’s speech comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, ongoing conflict with Hamas and Hezbollah, and growing concerns over Iran’s influence in the region.

UNGA: Israel's Netanyahu's Shocking Speech At The United Nations General Assembly 2025

Iran and Russia have signed a $25 billion agreement to build four nuclear power plants in the Islamic Republic, Iran’s state media reported on Friday (Sep 26). This comes after the United Nations Security Council voted to reimpose UN sanctions on Tehran last week.


Iran Sanctions Set To Return Even As Nuclear Inspections Resume

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Iran's president repeated in the UNGA that his country is not seeking nuclear weapons, after military strikes by Israel and the United States. 

#Gravitas Iranian state television released footage of what it claims are secret documents, exposing Israel’s most guarded military and nuclear programs, including the country's nuclear facilities.  

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Iran's president repeated in the UNGA that his country is not seeking nuclear weapons, after military strikes by Israel and the United States.

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Iran: Khamenei calls talks with US a 'dead end', Iran claims leak of Israeli nuclear files

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Iran-Israel tensions: Netanyahu claims Iran building ICBMs to hit US cities

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Netanyahu Claims Iran Is Building Missiles to Hit U.S. Cities

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Trump's Stark Warning: 'Won't Wait to Strike Iran Again'

Trump Threatens To Bomb Iran Again, Says US ‘Won’t Wait So Long This Time’

Trump threatens to bomb Iran again, says US ‘won’t wait so long'. Watch!

Iran-Russia Strategic Partnership Treaty Comes Into Effect

Iran-Russia strategic partnership treaty comes into effect

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Another confrontation between Iran & Israel is looming

Iran State TV Faces Backlash for Blurring Finnish Foreign Minister’s Legs In UN Broadcast

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Tehran rejects UN's sanctions as 'baseless', urges world to defy 'illegal' sanctions

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Pakistan, China, Iran, and Russia oppose establishment of military bases near Afghanistan

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