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As deadlock persists, Iran shifts to fully offensive war policy

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:23:50 GMT

DUBAI/WASHINGTON, D.C.: Iran has decided to change its war policy from a defensive approach to a "fully offensive" one because efforts to reach a permanent end to its war with the United States have reached a deadlock, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on August 17.

Progress towards peace talks has stopped, and there has also been no progress in restarting oil tanker traffic through the strategic Strait of

No end in sight to Iran-US war, fuel prices to stay high

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:53:46 GMT

DUBAI/CAIRO/GARDEN CITY, New York: Iran has called on the United States to accept that it has been defeated, while U.S. President Donald Trump described Tehran as a "very evil" country and warned Americans that fuel prices could remain high as the war continues.

There was still no clear progress towards peace talks, and oil tanker traffic through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz remained largely halt

Attacks nearly halt Hormuz Strait traffic, US threatens more pressure

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:11:03 GMT

LONDON/PANAMA CITY: Transit through the Strait of Hormuz appeared to have almost come to a standstill on August 14 after two more ships were attacked in the strategic waterway. At the same time, the United States said it had the military capability to keep a naval blockade of Iran in place indefinitely.

A senior Iranian source said on August 12 that negotiations aimed at building on a June agreement to end the w

Trump abandons hammer Iran ASAP approach CNN

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:55:27 GMT

The US president has reportedly shifted to a strategy of attrition aimed at strangling Tehran over time

The US has suspended negotiations with Iran and is seeking to gradually "strangle" the country, CNN reported on Tuesday, after its bombing campaign near the Strait of Hormuz failed to yield the desired results.

The US abruptly halted its most recent wave of strikes late last month amid re

Trump abandons 'hammer Iran ASAP' approach - CNN

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:55:27 GMT

The US president has reportedly shifted to a strategy of attrition aimed at "strangling" Tehran over time

The US has suspended negotiations with Iran and is seeking to gradually "strangle" the country, CNN reported on Tuesday, after its bombing campaign near the Strait of Hormuz failed to yield the desired re

France to expel two Iranian diplomats after alleged assault on French diplomats: FM Barrot

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:30:15 GMT

Paris [France], August 19 (ANI): French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot on Tuesday said France will expel two Iranian diplomats in the coming days, accusing Tehran of carrying out an 'intolerable' act following the alleged assault on two French diplomats in July.

In a post shared on X, Barrot said the Iranian people were the 'primary victims' of the ongoing tensions in West Asia, caught between internal repress

"We will correct delusions of this deluded man": Iran hits back at Trump's assertion over Hormuz as "NEW U.S. Territory"

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:58:11 GMT

Tehran [Iran], August 19 (ANI): As Donald Trump continued his assertions over control of the Strait of Hormuz through an AI-generated image depicting the strategic waterway as 'NEW U.S. Territory', Iran hit back at the US President, warning that his claims would be 'corrected', while labelling his claims as delusions.

Sharing the image in a post on X, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi, who descri

Stop waiting for clown crew to pull a rabbit out of hat, clean up mess you made: Ghalibaf slams US officials over Iran talks

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:57:59 GMT

Tehran [Iran], August 19 (ANI): Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf slammed senior US officials over Washington's approach to negotiations with Tehran, alleging that the US believes increasing economic or military pressure on Iran would force Tehran to accept concessions beyond the existing agreement.

In a post on X, Ghalibaf hit out at US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Secretary of War P

Iran rejects UAE claim of missile launch, calls accusations "baseless"

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:30:11 GMT

Tehran [Iran], August 19 (ANI): Iran on Tuesday (local time) rejected the United Arab Emirates' claim that Tehran launched a missile towards the country, with Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei calling the allegations contrary to the principle of good neighbourliness and harmful to regional efforts to build trust.

Baghaei 'completely rejected' the UAE's claim and expressed regret over the accusa

Iran rejects UAE statement on missiles "launched from Iran"; UAE halts trade with Iran

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:15:13 GMT

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei on early Wednesday rejected a statement by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that two ballistic missiles were launched on Tuesday from Iran toward the UAE.

Baghaei made the denial in a statement, saying the UAE's behavior was in contradiction with the principle of good neighborliness and disrupted ongoing efforts to promote trust among re

UAE claims air defence systems detected two missiles launched from Iran; both fell into sea

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:29:22 GMT

Abu Dhabi [UAE], August 19 (ANI): The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defence on Tuesday said its air defence systems detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran towards the country, adding that both missiles fell into the sea.

The Ministry said the first missile fell outside the UAE's territorial waters, while the second fell within its territorial waters.

'The UAE Ministry of Defence announced tha

Trump holds off Iran talks until Tehran is "ready to make a deal": Reports

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:57:17 GMT

Washington [US], August 19 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has asked his negotiating team to hold off talks with Iran until Tehran is 'ready to make a deal', Al Jazeera reported, adding that there was no conflict within the administration's position on diplomatic engagement with Tehran.

The official told Al Jazeera that the US had been engaged in 'positive talks' with Iran, but Trump had 'decided to wait' before

Why Trump is mad at South Korea

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:29:49 GMT

The US presidents clash with Seoul is part of a wider effort to reevaluate alliances and test what American protection is worth

Only hours before the annual US-South Korean military exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield was due to begin, Donald Trump issued a statement that went far beyond another dispute over how much America's allies should pay for their own security.

On August 16, 2026, the US p

Trump shares AI-generated image declaring Strait of Hormuz "NEW U.S. Territory" amid tensions with Iran

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:03:34 GMT

Washington, DC [US], August 18 (ANI): Continuing his assertions of claiming control over the world's most critical oil transit bottleneck, the Strait of Hormuz, US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) shared an AI-generated image of the waterway being labelled as 'New US Territory.'

The image shared by Trump on his Truth Social Platform, depicts a blue map of the waterway between Iran and the Arabian Pe

UAE halts all trade with Iran after alleged attack on 'maritime navigation'

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:02:00 GMT

The reported attack inflicted no damage, with two ballistic missiles falling in water, according to Emirati officials

The UAE has accused Iran of firing two ballistic missiles in its direction on Tuesday, as the two-month window for US-Iran peace talks expired without a breakthrough. Following the incident, Abu Dhabi

UAE claims Iran fired two ballistic missiles at 'maritime navigation'

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:02:00 GMT

The alleged attack inflicted no damage, with both projectiles falling in water, according to Emirati officials

The UAE has accused Iran of firing two ballistic missiles in its direction on Tuesday, as the two-month window for US-Iran peace talks expired without a breakthrough.

The alleged incident was reported

UAE claims Iran fired two ballistic missiles at it

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:02:00 GMT

The alleged attack inflicted no damage, with both projectiles falling in water, according to Emirati officials

The UAE has accused Iran of firing two ballistic missiles at the Gulf nation on Tuesday, as a two-month window for US-Iran peace talks expired without a breakthrough.

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UAE claims Iran fired two ballistic missiles at maritime navigation

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:02:00 GMT

The alleged attack inflicted no damage, with both projectiles falling in water, according to Emirati officials

The UAE has accused Iran of firing two ballistic missiles in its direction on Tuesday, as the two-month window for US-Iran peace talks expired without a breakthrough.

The alleged incident was reported by the UAE's Defense Ministry and the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Man

UAE cuts economic ties with Iran after alleged missile attack

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:02:00 GMT

Emirati officials reported no damage, saying two ballistic missiles fell into the water

The alleged incident was reported

From renewed military response to keeping Hormuz closed until conditions are met, Ghalibaf draws red line for US amid West Asia crisis

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:00:34 GMT

Tehran [Iran], August 18 (ANI): Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Tuesday warned of a renewed military response to what Tehran describes as US violations of its commitments under the 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in June, saying that Tehran will keep the Strait of Hormuz closed until Washington fulfils key conditions, including lifting sanctions and the blockade as per the agree

Hormuz Strait wont be opened until US complies with interim deal conditions: Iran's Ghalibaf

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:58:55 GMT

Tehran [Iran], August 18 (ANI): Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Tuesday said that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed to maritime traffic until all Iranian conditions set forth in the 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the US are fully met, tying the reopening directly to the complete removal of foreign sanctions and military operations.

'Until America's commitments

Trump declares Hormuz new US territory

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:59:24 GMT

Tehran has dismissed the US presidents cryptic claim on the strategic waterway as delusional

Iran has called US President Donald Trump "delusional" after he proclaimed the Strait of Hormuz a "new US territory."

Trump made the claim on the strategic waterway, which remains heavily disrupted due to the ongoing standoff, in a post on Truth Social on Tuesday. The US president shared a map of th

Trump declares Hormuz 'new US territory'

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:59:24 GMT

Tehran has dismissed the US president's cryptic claim on the strategic waterway as "delusional"

Iran has called US President Donald Trump "delusional" after he proclaimed the Strait of Hormuz a "new US territory."

Trump made the claim on the strategic waterway, which remains heavily disrupted

Democrats plan war powers vote over Trumps deranged Oman threat

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:48:54 GMT

Senator Tim Kaine will table a new resolution to rein in the presidents powers after more than a dozen failed before

Congressional Democrats will introduce a war powers resolution prohibiting military action against Oman, after US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb the country for holding talks with Iran.

Speaking to Fox News on Monday, Trump warned that "if Oman gets in the way" of

"Biggest opponent, obstacle": Iran FM accuses Israel of sabotaging ceasefire deal with US

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:32:23 GMT

Tehran [Iran], August 18 (ANI): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday accused Israel of actively sabotaging diplomacy, calling the country 'the biggest opponent and obstacle' to the implementation of a ceasefire understanding with the US, Iranian news agency ISNA reported.

'The biggest opponent and obstacle to the implementation of the memorandum of understanding was and is the Zionist regime [Israe

Hormuz can't be replaced - Iranian general (VIDEO)

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:26:09 GMT

New energy routes would take years to build and come at a heavy cost, IRGC adviser Mohammad Reza Naqdi has told RT

The Strait of Hormuz will remain indispensable to global energy trade despite efforts by Persian Gulf states to develop alternative export routes, a top Iranian military advisor has told RT.

In an

Hormuz cant be replaced Iranian general

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:26:09 GMT

New energy routes would take years to build and come at a heavy cost, IRGC adviser Mohammad Reza Naqdi has told RT

The Strait of Hormuz will remain indispensable to global energy trade despite efforts by Persian Gulf states to develop alternative export routes, a top Iranian military advisor has told RT.

In an exclusive interview with the outlet, Mohammad Reza Naqdi, a senior Islamic Revolu

South Africa faces new fuel price shock

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:39:32 GMT

The country's Central Energy Fund projects diesel hikes of up to $0.20 per litre while petrol prices could also rise sharply

South Africa is expected to face another fuel price hike in September as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to keep global oil prices elevated, according to the data provided by t

Vessel struck by projectile while transiting Strait of Hormuz: Report

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:30:37 GMT

Portsmouth [UK], August 18 (ANI): A vessel transiting the Strait of Hormuz was struck by an unknown projectile, resulting in damage to its engine room and a crew casualty, the UK's Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Tuesday.

'The Company Security Officer has reported that the vessel was struck by an unknown projectile while conducting an outbound transit of the Strait of Hormuz,' UKMTO said in its inciden

World Insights: U.S. haunted by its warmongering toward Iran

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:45:37 GMT

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- About six months into the Iran war, the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln has become a stark symbol of how Washington's pursuit of military solutions is increasingly coming back to haunt itself.

As the conflict drags on, months of prolonged deployment are exhausting U.S. service members, straining military resources and exposing the mounting costs of a conflict that Washington h

"Took full advantage of ceasefire": Iran prepares for bigger fight with US and Israel, eyes Kuwait ground raid

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:58:35 GMT

Washington, DC [US], August 18 (ANI): Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has utilised the period of relative calm following a June memorandum of understanding with the United States to prepare for a wider confrontation, including formulating plans for pre-emptive strikes and potential operations on enemy territory, according to a Wall Street Journal report citing Iranian and Arab officials.

The milit

Iran Says Hormuz Will Remain Closed Until US 'Fulfills Commitments'

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:05:00 GMT

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Iran Insists Hormuz Will Remain Closed

Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has reiterated Tehran's position that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States "fulfills its commitments" under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Iran.

In remarks that came a day after the pact's 60-day deadline expired without a breakthrough, Qalib

Trump Says No Iran Talks Underway

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:05:00 GMT

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UAE Says Iran Fired Two Ballistic Missiles Toward Its Territory

The United Arab Emirates accused Iran on August 18 of firing two ballistic missiles toward the country, the first such barrage detected by its Defense Ministry in months.

UAE air defenses "detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran," with one falling outside the country's territorial waters and the other la

Trump envoy Jared Kushner reiterates firm stance, says Iran "cannot have a nuclear weapon"

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:58:56 GMT

Tel Aviv [Israel], August 18 (ANI): US President Donald Trump's envoy Jared Kushner has reiterated Washington's firm stance on Iran, stating that the American leader remains clear that Tehran cannot be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon.

Speaking to Fox News while in Tel Aviv, Kushner outlined the core conditions required from Tehran for any diplomatic progress.

'President Trump's been very, very, very cle

Iraq: Kurdistan govt accuses Iran of drone strikes on PM's office, Parastin chief's residence; Tehran refutes

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:29:40 GMT

Erbil [Iraq], August 18 (ANI): Iraq's Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) on Monday (local time) accused Iran of carrying out drone strikes targeting the office of Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani and the residence of the head of the Kurdish intelligence agency Parastin.

No casualties were reported in the incident, while there was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attacks, CNN reported.<

Trump criticises South Korea, says 'declined request to help US in Iran conflict'

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:29:30 GMT

Washington DC [US], August 18 (ANI): US President Donald Trump said South Korean President Lee Jae Myung declined his request for assistance in a US military operation against Iran, questioning why Washington should continue spending billions of dollars to protect Seoul from North Korea.

Speaking to reporters, Trump said he called the South Korean President and asked whether he would be willing to 'give us a litt

"Like the idea of declaring Strait of Hormuz US territory": Trump says Washington has "total control" with naval blockade

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:57:34 GMT

Washington DC [US], August 18 (ANI): United States President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) reiterated his remarks about declaring the Strait of Hormuz as a 'US territory,' asserting Washington DC has 'total control' in the region.

Speaking to reporters, Trump emphasised the effectiveness of the US naval blockade on Iran and stressed that oil prices are coming down and the Strait of Hormuz is open. He added

"We'll bomb the sh** out of them": Trump warns Oman over deal with Iran to control Hormuz

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:58:52 GMT

Washington DC [US], August 17 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Monday warned Oman against getting involved in a deal with Iran over control of the Strait of Hormuz, saying the United States would 'bomb the s*** out of them' if Muscat interferes with Washington's position on the strategic waterway.

During a phone call with Fox News correspondent Trey Yingst, Trump discussed the situation with Iran as the 60-day

"Iran cannot have, in any way, shape, or form, a Nuclear Weapon": Trump reiterates US' "number one Goal"

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:34:57 GMT

Washington [US], August 17 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Monday reiterated that preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon remains Washington's 'number one Goal' in the ongoing conflict with Tehran in West Asia, placing a renewed emphasis on the nuclear issue despite some of his advisers highlighting energy security and keeping oil and gas prices low as equally important priorities.

'The number one Goa

Trump threatens to bomb the sht out of Oman

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:13:15 GMT

Tehran and Muscat are discussing a parallel Hormuz deal as talks with Washington stall

US President Donald Trump has threatened to "bomb the sh*t out of" Oman if it strikes a separate deal with Iran on control of the Strait of Hormuz, despite Oman's key role as a mediator between Washington and Tehran.

In addition to brokering talks between the US and Iran, Omani negotiators have been condu

Trump threatens to 'bomb the sh*t out of' Oman

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:13:15 GMT

Tehran and Muscat are discussing a parallel Hormuz deal as talks with Washington stall

US President Donald Trump has threatened to "bomb the sh*t out of" Oman if it strikes a separate deal with Iran on control of the Strait of Hormuz, despite Oman's key role as a mediator between Washington and Tehran.

Artist Collective Challenges Iran's Account Of Designers' Arrest

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:43:34 GMT

Almost a month after two prominent Iranian graphic designers were detained by security forces, friends and relatives of the pair have issued a statement demanding public disclosure of the charges against them and immediate access to independent legal counsel.

Aria Kasaei, 46, a well-known graphic designer and founder of the Kargah design studio, and Elaheh "Elly" Naghilou, a 36-year-old graphic designer and colle

"60-day discussion is no longer relevant": Iran says US violations rendered 14-point MoU "moot"

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:58:06 GMT

Tehran [Iran], August 17 (ANI): Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei on Monday said the 60-day period referred to in the 14-point MoU is 'no longer relevant', accusing the United States of committing 'gross and widespread violations' of the understanding shortly after it was signed.

Baghaei made the remarks in response to a question on the expiry of the 60 day-period, Iran's plans to address secur

"Complexity of issue" prolongs Iran-Oman talks on Strait of Hormuz: Iran FM spokesperson

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:31:12 GMT

Tehran [Iran], August 17 (ANI): Iran and Oman are continuing talks to establish a mechanism for secure commercial navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran saying the discussions have been prolonged due to the complexity of the issue, the involvement of multiple actors and what it called 'destructive efforts' by malicious parties.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei made the remarks du

"Closely consulting with the US" on military contributions to Iran, Strait of Hormuz: South Korean media

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:29:14 GMT

Seoul [South Korea], August 17 (ANI): South Korea on Monday said it is closely consulting with the United States on ways to make practical and military contributions to international discussions on a ceasefire in Iran and efforts to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, according to South Korean Yonhap News Agency.

As per Yonhap News Agency, the presidential office also said Seoul and Washington

Dark oil trade still flowing despite Hormuz disruption Bloomberg

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:05:56 GMT

Tankers sailing with transponders off are reportedly helping prevent a sharper oil-price surge by moving crude through the disrupted strait

Gulf states are covertly shipping oil through the Strait of Hormuz on tankers with their transponders switched off despite severe disruptions to normal traffic and intermittent attacks, Bloomberg reported on Sunday, citing people familiar with the shipments.<

Explainer: Why U.S. finds itself in stalemate as 60-day peace deadline expires

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:15:20 GMT

TEHRAN/WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- The 60-day window established under the June 18 peace memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Iran and the United States expires on Monday, marking a critical moment for an agreement that was meant to create space for diplomacy and de-escalation.

Yet as the deadline arrives, Washington finds itself increasingly trapped in a stalemate, unable to secure a military victory or

'Trump planning to use nuclear weapons on Iran,' claims ex-US Congresswoman

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:03:03 GMT

Washington, DC [US], August 17 (ANI): Former US Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has alleged that senior officials at the White House are holding strategy meetings regarding the potential deployment of nuclear weapons against Iran.

Taking to social media platform X on Sunday, Greene asserted that the high-level discussions were 'real' and accused the Trump administration of lowering the threshold for nuclear

Japan economy grows 1.1% in April-June, but energy disruptions weigh on domestic demand

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:30:18 GMT

Tokyo [Japan], August 17 (ANI): Japan's economy grew at an annualised 1.1 per cent in April-June, marking a second consecutive quarter of expansion, but fell short of the 2.0 per cent market expectation as the fallout from the West Asia conflict weighed on business investment and household spending, government data showed on Monday.

On a quarter-on-quarter basis, gross domestic product rose 0.3 per cent, below th

Enemy wants to compensate for defeat in economic war: Iran's Vice President warns of escalating sanctions, market inflation

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 04:59:08 GMT

Tehran [Iran], August 17 (ANI): Iran's First Vice President, Mohammad Reza Aref, has warned that external adversaries, specifically the United States and Israel, are shifting their strategy to economic warfare following recent military standoffs, according to Iranian media.

Aref claimed the 'enemy' is seeking to offset military setbacks by escalating economic pressure and exploiting domestic inflation to provoke

Washington's "farm team": Iran slams Canada for backing US amid conflict

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 04:31:36 GMT

Tehran [Iran], August 17 (ANI): Iran has criticised Canada for supporting the US amid the ongoing conflict with Tehran, with Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei using an ice hockey reference to accuse Ottawa of acting as Washington's 'farm team'.

In a post on X on Sunday, Baghaei referred to Canada as Washington's 'farm team'- a term used in ice hockey for a minor-league affiliate that develops players

Iran places $30,000 bounty on US soldiers

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 04:10:53 GMT

Army chief Amir Hatami has offered double the reward to Iranian women who kill or capture American troops

Tehran will pay out cash rewards to any Iranian citizen who kills or captures a US serviceman, Army Chief Amir Hatami has announced, warning Washington against putting troops on Iranian soil.

Speaking at an event on Sunday in remarks carried by state broadcaster IRIB, Hatami said the in

Iranian army chief offers $30,000 bounty for killing or capturing US soldiers, doubles reward for women

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 03:30:55 GMT

Tehran [Iran], August 17 (ANI): Iranian Army Chief Amir Hatami has announced a USD 30,000 bounty for anyone who kills or captures a US soldier, with the reward reportedly doubled when the act is carried out by a woman, amid ongoing friction between Tehran and Washington.

The decision comes after a 'large number of requests' from individuals seeking to participate, state-run IRNA cited the military chief as saying

Hormuz Traffic Grinds To Near Halt Again As Talks Stall

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 03:05:00 GMT

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Data showed that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slowed over the weekend as attacks continued in the important waterway and as talks stalled between Washington and Tehran on ways to end the crisis.

Shiptracking data from Kpler showed that five commodity vessels transited the strait on August 15,

Iranian Parliamentary Deputy Apologizes To Mahsa Amini's Family

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 03:05:00 GMT

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Iranian Parliamentary Deputy Apologizes To Mahsa Amini's Family

An Iranian parliamentary deputy has apologized to the parents of Mahsa Amini for statements he made about her 2022 death, which sparked Iran's Women, Life, Freedom protests.

Ahmad Ariainejad recently said in a television debate that Amini had "gone to hell" and fueled months of "riots."

Amini, a 22-year-old K

Trump Says US Not Seeking Extension Of Interim Deal With Iran

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 03:05:00 GMT

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Trump Says Tehran 'Not Going To Make The Kind Of Deal I Think Is Necessary'

US President Trump speaks at the White House on August 17.

US President Donald Trump said Washingtonis not seeking an extension of the expiring framework agreement with Tehran, voicing pessimism about the prospects for a satisfactory deal.

The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), signed on

60-Day Deadline Expires For US, Iran Talks Under Framework Agreement

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 03:05:00 GMT

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Trump Repeats Main Goal: 'Iran Cannot Have A Nuclear Weapon'

US President Donald Trump has again said the primary US aim in dealings with Iran is that Tehran must not develop or acquire nuclear weapons.

"The number one Goal is, and always will be, that Iran cannot have, in any way, shape, or form, a Nuclear Weapon," Trump wrote in a short post on his Truth Social platform on Au

"May become offensive": IRGC deputy signals shift in Iran's military doctrine

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 02:58:38 GMT

Tehran [Iran], August 17 (ANI): Iran's military doctrine is shifting from a defensive posture towards an offensive one, with the country's armed forces preparing to adopt 'transformative approaches' and take necessary action at the appropriate time, Iranian Fars News Agency reported.

IRGC Political Deputy Brigadier General Yadollah Javani told Iranian state media that Iran's actions so far had been defensive but

Leavitt likes her children more than me: Donald Trump jokes over Press Secretary's exit

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 02:58:26 GMT

Washington, DC [US], August 17 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has hinted at a potential contender for the White House Press Secretary role, pointing to Fox News correspondent Alexis McAdams during a recent interview.

When asked by McAdams whether Karoline Leavitt could be replaced, Trump defended his outgoing press secretary, emphasising the difficulty of filling her shoes. He simultaneously turned the discussi

'Big, bold, important first step': Trump welcomes Saudi-Turkey-Pak defence pact amid Iran war

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 02:58:04 GMT

Washington, DC [US], August 17 (ANI): US President Donald Trump welcomed the recently signed Mecca Joint Defence Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan, describing the trilateral security arrangement as a major move towards enhanced security and self-reliance in the region.

In a post on his Truth Social platform on Sunday, Trump stated that he was 'very happy' to see Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakis

Washington discussing nuclear strike on Iran former congresswoman

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:12:42 GMT

Marjorie Taylor Greene claims officials are considering lowering the threshold for using atomic weapons

Officials in Washington are allegedly discussing the possible use of nuclear weapons against Iran as the months-long conflict continues to escalate, former US Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has claimed.

Greene, once a prominent MAGA ally, made the allegation in a post on X on Sunday

Washington discussing nuclear strike on Iran - former congresswoman

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:12:42 GMT

Marjorie Taylor Greene claims officials are considering lowering the threshold for using atomic weapons

Why the Mecca alliance may work in Russias favor

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:29:28 GMT

Middle East turmoil gives Russia cover on its southern flank

Russia has historically protected itself across several fronts by maintaining buffer states along the borders it shared with threatening powers. These states didn't necessarily have to like Russia, much less become its allies, but their usefulness lay in causing even greater problems for Russia's potential adversaries.

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Why the Mecca alliance may work in Russias favour

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:29:28 GMT

Middle East turmoil gives Russia cover on its southern flank

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The Mecca trio gives Washington another problem

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:29:28 GMT

Middle East turmoil gives Russia cover on its southern flank

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Israel and Honduras sign Security Cooperation Pact

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:32:01 GMT

Tel Aviv [Israel], August 16 (ANI/TPS): Israel and Honduras signed a memorandum of understanding on Sunday to strengthen security cooperation and expand strategic ties between the two countries.

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz and Honduran Defence Minister Enrique Rodriguez Burchard signed the agreement during an official visit to Israel by a senior Honduran defence delegation.

'Honduras is an importan

Emerged victorious militarily, politically in war: Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:31:55 GMT

Tehran [Iran], August 16 (ANI): Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Ghalibaf has said that Tehran emerged victorious both militarily and politically from what he described as an 'unjust war' led by the United States and Israel, state broadcaster Press TV reported on Sunday.

In a post on Telegram, Press TV shared his remarks, in which the Iranian official said that the country stood firm against the 'unjust war' l

Iran economy shows signs of recovery from war-induced downturn as business activity resumes, says Chamber of Commerce chief Hassanzadeh

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:00:02 GMT

Tehran [Iran], August 16 (ANI): Iran's economy is showing signs of recovery from the sharp downturn caused by the recent war, with economic activity gradually resuming, according to the head of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture, Samad Hassanzadeh.

Speaking at a meeting of the chamber's representatives on Sunday, Hassanzadeh said the latest Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) reports con

US mulls copying Russias air defense tech Military Watch

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:14:33 GMT

The Pentagon is reportedly considering next-generation mobile air defense radars modeled on Russias S-300 and S-400

The US is looking to Russia's air defense technology as it develops a new generation of mobile radars following losses suffered during the war with Iran, Military Watch has reported. New THAAD radars are reportedly set to gain a mobile sensor platform function similar to those built

Iranian Parliament to debate Hormuz Strait oversight bills as top lawmaker mocks Trump's threats

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:58:26 GMT

Tehran [Iran], August 16 (ANI): The Iranian Parliament is set to hold a virtual session on Sunday to review crucial legislation aimed at overseeing the Strait of Hormuz and countering foreign influence, even as senior Iranian lawmakers launched sharp verbal attacks against US President Donald Trump over his threats regarding the strategic waterway.

According to Iranian state broadcaster IRIB, members of the parli

Israel wants ChatGPT to push its Gaza narrative Politico

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:34:40 GMT

The country has launched a campaign to shape how AI models answer questions about its war on Hamas and the IDF amid declining public support in the US

Israel has spent tens of millions of dollars to boost its image in the US by seeking to influence how AI platforms portray the country, Politico has reported.

US public attitudes toward Israel have deteriorated in recent years, first over its

"No account on any front will remain unsettled": Israeli Defence Minister vows after strike in Lebanon kills 11

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:58:49 GMT

Tel Aviv [Israel], August 16 (ANI): Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a stern warning following the latest Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon that killed 11 people, including three children and two women from the same family, and injured several others.

In a post on X, Katz declared that Israel will react decisively to any security threats facing its military personnel and civilian population.

Gulf nations growing impatient with Trump's diplomatic efforts regarding truce with Iran: Report

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:58:08 GMT

Washington, DC [US], August 16 (ANI): Discontent with Washington is mounting across the Persian Gulf region as regional allies are growing weary of the negotiations to secure a peace deal with Iran.

According to Arab and Western officials cited in a report by The Washington Post, the Gulf allies of the United States are getting increasingly skeptical of President Donald Trump's ability to handle the delicate dip

Trump Welcomes Saudi, Turkey, Pakistan Defense Pact

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:05:00 GMT

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US President Donald Trump said he was pleased by the recent signing of a defense agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan -- one the participants said was not aimed at Tehran but which comes amid attacks by Iran on Saudi and other Gulf Arab nations.

"Very happy to see that Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have re

Iran Demands Access To Qatar In Dispute Over Downed Pilots

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:05:00 GMT

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Iran has rejected Qatar's denial that it is holding three Iranian airmen, with Tehran demanding that Doha allow an Iranian Air Force expert team into the country to conduct an on-site investigation.

Mohammad Baqerzadeh, head of the Iranian Armed Forces committee

Oman negotiations, reopening of Hormuz are two separate issues: Iranian FM Araghchi

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 06:58:36 GMT

Tehran [Iran], August 16 (ANI): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that the ongoing bilateral negotiations between Iran and Oman are 'completely separate' from the issue of reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

According to Al Jazeera, Araghchi, speaking with Shahrara News, clarified that ongoing discussions with Muscat focus specifically on designating updated navigation lanes for vessel transit, as previou

Qatar denies detaining three Iranian pilots, dubs reports as "misleading"

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 01:30:01 GMT

Doha [Qatar], August 16 (ANI): Qatar on Saturday (local time) categorically denied reports claiming that Iranian pilots were detained, stating that the allegations were misleading and came at a sensitive time amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to de-escalate regional tensions.

Qatar's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Majed Mohammed Al-Ansari, made the remarks in an X post, stating that contact had been established wit

GCC Secretary General condemns repeated hostile Iranian attacks on ADNOC tankers

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 23:05:25 GMT

RIYADH, 16th August, 2026 (WAM) --Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), has condemned the repeated hostile Iranian attacks targeting two tankers belonging to ADNOC while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. "These attacks represent a dangerous and unacceptable escalation, as well as a direct threat to the security and safety of maritime navigation and international trade in one o

Saudi Arabia launches maritime coalition amid escalation in Yemen

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:52:59 GMT

The groups attacks are threatening a Red Sea shipping route that has become increasingly important amid disruption in the Strait of Hormuz

Saudi Arabia has announced the formal launch of a multinational maritime defense coalition aimed at safeguarding shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, as escalating hostilities with Yemen's Houthis threaten one of the world's most important trade routes.

"Gross violations of international law": Iran condemns Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:29:46 GMT

Tehran [Iran], August 16 (ANI): Iran has strongly condemned the latest Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon that killed 11 people, including three children and two women from the same family, and injured several others, Tasnim News reported.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei condemned what he described as the 'brutal attacks' carried out by the 'Zionist regime' on several areas of Lebanon, incl

Musks $100 mn gamble helps mend rift with Trump WSJ

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:07:32 GMT

The tech billionaire is reportedly planning to make a generous contribution to help Republicans in the November midterm elections

US-based tech billionaire Elon Musk and President Donald Trump have rekindled their friendship after falling out last year, with Musk preparing a major donation to Republicans for the midterm elections, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing people who ac

Iran invokes Dostoevsky to slam US foreign policy

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:45:22 GMT

The literary broadside comes as Tehran and Washington remain deadlocked over efforts to end their months-long conflict

Iran has invoked Russian novelist Fyodor Dostoevsky to accuse Washington of basing its foreign policy toward Tehran and the wider Middle East on "lies," as efforts to end the months-long conflict remain stalled.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei cited a passage fro

Bahrain condemns Iranian attack on UAE's ADNOC vessel

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:41:49 GMT

MANAMA, 15th August, 2026 (WAM) -- The Kingdom of Bahrain expressed strong condemnation and denunciation of the Iranian attack targeting a vessel affiliated with Emirati ADNOC while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, in a flagrant violation of international law, the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, and UN Security Council Resolution 2817.

In a statement carried by the Bahrain News Agency (BNA), the

Kuwait strongly condemns Iranian attack on UAE's ADNOC vessel

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:31:18 GMT

KUWAIT, 15th August, 2026 (WAM) -- The Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday expressed Kuwait's strong condemnation and denunciation of the Iranian attack against a vessel affiliated with the UAE's Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) while transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

In a statement carried by the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), the ministry stressed that this attack constitutes a blatant violation of

Five years after Taliban returned to power, where does Afghanistan stand?

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:15:09 GMT

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KABUL, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- White Taliban flags emblazoned with black script lined major streets across Kabul on Saturday as the Taliban celebrates the fifth anniversary of its return to power with a large-scale ceremony here.

Five years on, the war-torn country has largely moved from war to reconstruction. Overall security has improved, but creating jobs, absorbing retur

Iran mocks Trumps Hormuz ambitions as fanciful delusions

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:20:31 GMT

The US president has threatened to declare the waterway a territory of his country after defeating the Islamic Republic

The Strait of Hormuz will remain under Tehran's control, the Iranian Foreign Ministry has said, calling on Washington to "stop indulging in delusions." The statement comes in response to President Donald Trump saying he would soon declare the sea passage a "territory of the US."

Iran mocks Trump's Hormuz ambitions as 'fanciful delusions'

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:20:31 GMT

The US president has threatened to declare the waterway "a territory" of his country after "defeating" the Islamic Republic

The Strait of Hormuz will remain under Tehran's control, the Iranian Foreign Ministry has said, calling on Washington to "stop indulging in delusions." The statement comes in response to

UAE strongly condemns targeting of ADNOC vessel while transiting Strait of Hormuz

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:24:07 GMT

ABU DHABI, 15th August, 2026 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned and denounced the hostile Iranian attack that targeted a vessel affiliated with ADNOC as it transited through the Strait of Hormuz, with no injuries reported.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) underscored that this attack constitutes a flagrant violation of UN Security Council resolution 2817, which affirmed

Netanyahu hits London with Islamic Britain jibe

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:11:25 GMT

The Israeli PMs remark comes as the new Labor government weighs taking measures against the Jewish state following months of strained relations

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has described the UK as the "Islamic Republic of Britain," as the country's new Labor government weighs taking measures against Israel.

Speaking on an Israeli Army Radio podcast on Friday, Netanyahu criticiz

Qatar Denies Detaining Iranian Pilots After Iran Accuses Doha

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:05:00 GMT

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Qatar denied on August 15 that it was holding three Iranian pilots after Tehran accused the country of detaining them after they went down during the early stages of the war in the Middle East.

We categorically deny the claims circulating regarding the detention of Iranian pilots, Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman Ma

"India is unstoppable": Global embassies and missions send heartfelt greetings on 80th Independence Day

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 06:30:57 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): As India celebrates its landmark 80th Independence Anniversary, international diplomatic missions, ambassadors, and partner nations based in New Delhi have shared heartfelt greetings, honouring India's democratic journey, civilizational heritage, and robust bilateral partnerships.

Marking celebrations abroad amidst challenging weather conditions, the Consulate General of India

Global tricolour relay, landmark illuminations, and worldwide felicitations mark India's 80th independence day

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 04:31:20 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): As India marks its 80th Independence Anniversary, Indian embassies, high commissions, and international partner nations across the globe have rolled out vibrant celebrations, cultural showcases, and high-profile diplomatic gestures.

From flag-hoisting ceremonies in East Asia to landmark illuminations in South America, missions worldwide have united in commemorating the historic

Vance warns of rising interest in socialism in US

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:08:13 GMT

Republicans risk losing younger voters unless living standards improve, the vice president has said

The US Republican Party must address the economic pressures facing Americans or risk driving more young people toward socialism, Vice President J.D. Vance has said.

Vance made the remarks in an interview with Fox News on Thursday, pointing to the cost of housing and education, access to well-

"Strait of Hormuz cannot be seized by tweet or election speech": Iran hits back at Trump's 'US territory' remark

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:57:36 GMT

Tehran [Iran], August 15 (ANI): Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi on Friday rejected US President Donald Trump's remarks that he would declare the Strait of Hormuz 'a territory of the United States' after defeating Iran, saying the strategic waterway 'cannot be seized by tweet' or military force.

In an X post, Gharibabadi said Iran 'neither fears threats nor cowers before displays of power', asser

Will declare Hormuz "US territory" after defeating Iran: Trump

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:29:29 GMT

Washington DC [US], August 15 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said he plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz 'a territory of the United States' after the war with Iran, The New York Post reported.

Addressing a Republican rally in Long Island, Trump said, 'After we finish defeating Iran, which is being very badly defeated -- pretty soon I'll be declaring the Hormuz Strait a territory of the

62 commercial vessels redirected, three disabled amid US blockade on Iran: CENTCOM

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:57:41 GMT

Washington, DC [US], August 15 (ANI): The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Friday (local time) that its forces had redirected 62 commercial vessels, disabled three, and boarded two others while enforcing the US blockade against Iran in the Arabian Sea.

CENTCOM stated that the actions were taken to ensure compliance with the blockade.

'A US Sailor directs an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter during nighttime fl

"Rahul Gandhi has no intention of insulting anyone": Congress' Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury defends Lok Sabha LoP over recent remarks

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:04:03 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Friday stepped forward to back Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his recent comments, asserting that the senior party figure simply voiced what he observed. The Congress leader maintained that the situation has drawn widespread attention and that the opposition leader holds no personal animosity or intent to demean individuals.

US lost 45 Reaper drones in Iran war, 25% of fleet; losses could top USD 1.3 bn: Report

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:03:03 GMT

Washington, DC [US], August 14 (ANI): The United States lost a minimum of 45 MQ-9 Reaper surveillance and attack drones during its conflict with Iran, representing nearly one-fourth of its operational fleet and potentially incurring a financial loss exceeding USD 1.3 billion for taxpayers, according to a report by The Washington Post, citing US officials.

Clarifying the losses, an official told the newspaper that

"How can Congress claim legacy of its great leaders...": Rajnath Singh slams Rahul Gandhi for "petty" remarks

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:00:52 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has on Friday strongly criticised Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his 'petty and condemnable' remarks concerning Prime Minister Narendra Modi and India's foreign policy.

Singh said such conduct was unacceptable from the Leader of Opposition. He further accused Rahul Gandhi of damaging the dignity of the Lok Sabha LoP's office a

Commercial tanker struck by drone in Strait of Hormuz; UKMTO issues navigation advisory

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:30:25 GMT

Portsmouth [UK], August 14 (ANI): A commercial tanker was hit by an uncrewed aerial vehicle while conducting an outbound transit through the Strait of Hormuz, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) stated in a warning notice issued Friday.

Citing reports from military authorities regarding the August 13 incident, the UK agency confirmed that the vessel sustained minor damage.

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