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Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi reached Tehran on Saturday (June 6, 2026) to push for peace amidst rising tensions

Updated - June 07, 2026 07:51 am IST

A drone view of vessles anchored in the Strait of Hormuz. File.

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The U.S. military said on Sunday (June 7, 2026) it shot down two Iranian attack drones threatening Strait of Hormuz shipping traffic, the latest clash between the warring forces as tensions escalate anew in the West Asia.

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The tit-for-tat strikes, including a salvo of Iranian missiles fired on Saturday (June 6, 2026) at U.S. allies Bahrain and Kuwait, come despite Washington and Tehran being engaged in weeks of indirect talks on how to end the war. In a parallel conflict in Lebanon, two Lebanese army officers and a soldier were killed in an Israeli strike on a military vehicle in south Lebanon, the Lebanese army said. The Israeli military said it was investigating the incident. Iran has ⁠made a ceasefire in Lebanon between Israel and Iran-aligned Hezbollah a condition for any peace deal with Washington.

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Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi reached Tehran on Saturday (June 6, 2026) to push for peace amidst rising tensions. It is Mr. Naqvi’s third visit to Iran in recent weeks, as Pakistan leads a diplomatic push to bring the two sides to the table.

June 07, 2026 07:51

Pakistan Interior Minister visits Tehran for third time in weeks amid U.S.-Iran tensions

Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi reached Tehran on Saturday (June 6, 2026) to push for peace amidst rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran, according to media reports.

It is Mr. Naqvi’s third visit to Iran in recent weeks, as Pakistan leads a diplomatic push to bring the two sides to the table.

Upon his arrival in Tehran, Mr. Naqvi was received by his Iranian counterpart Eskandar Momeni, Iran’s state-run Press TV reported.

During his visit, Mr. Naqvi will hold talks with various top officials, including Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s semi-official news agency Tasnim reported.

- PTI

June 07, 2026 07:50

U.S. eyes Iranian assets for Gulf allies’ reconstruction, source says

The U.S. government will attempt to redirect Iranian assets to Gulf states for rebuilding and repairs of future damage ‌caused by Iran, a source familiar with the matter said on Saturday (June 6, 2026), a day after a wave of attacks by Iran against Kuwait and Bahrain.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has also directed a team to assess costs for damage already ⁠inflicted on Gulf allies by Iran, the source said, adding that the U.S. will consider using Iranian assets for those repairs as well.

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U.S. eyes Iranian assets for Gulf allies’ reconstruction, source says

U.S. plans to redirect Iranian assets for Gulf reconstruction amid ongoing tensions and damage assessments following recent attacks.

June 07, 2026 07:50

U.S. says it destroyed two Iran drones targeting Hormuz shipping

The U.S. military said it shot down two Iranian attack drones threatening Strait of Hormuz shipping traffic, the latest clash between the warring forces as tensions escalate anew in the Middle East.

“Earlier today, US forces in the Middle East shot down two Iranian one-way attack drones that threatened international maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz,” US Central Command said on its X account.

“American forces remain postured and ready to continue defending against Iranian aggression.”

- AFP

Published - June 07, 2026 07:43 am IST