Islamabad says 'unprovoked aggression' will make defence pact with Riyadh 'operational'

US president claims Tehran is trying to influence vote as he warns against activity at underground nuclear site.

Asian stocks fell and Brent oil held gains a day after breaking the $100 barrier on the back of resurgent Middle East hostilities that have fanned inflation fears

Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia issues alerts warning of Houthi missile and drone attacks

US might attack Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain, president says