Iran emphasises self-sufficiency in battle against US economic war
Iranian authorities believe they can withstand US sanctions, but warn of a tough year ahead.
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aljazeera.com
26.08.2026
Iran, Oman agree on temporary Hormuz route: What we know
Iran’s deputy foreign minister announced a temporary shipping corridor in the Strait of Hormuz.
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aljazeera.com
26.08.2026
Iran, Oman edge toward Strait of Hormuz reopening plan, but Tehran demands U.S. lift blockade
The two nations, which lie on opposite sides of the vital, narrow waterway, discussed a proposal to temporarily reopen it and clear mines.
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cbsnews.com
26.08.2026
Iran-US war latest: Tehran insists Strait of Hormuz is still closed despite ‘understanding’ with Oman
Trump threatens to launch new strikes on nuclear site as well as Iranian military ships in the key waterway
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independent.co.uk
26.08.2026
Iran bets economic pain will pressure Trump in game of ‘chicken’
Iran is betting global economic fallout and Republicans worried about the midterms will force Trump's retreat.
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aljazeera.com
26.08.2026
Iran seeks to criminalise all contact with foreign media in latest ‘chilling’ crackdown
As photojournalist sentenced to 15 years, rights groups warn law would turn civic engagement into security crimeIran has taken the first step towards criminalising contact with foreign media, in a mov
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theguardian.com
26.08.2026
Iran and Oman discuss temporary corridor in Strait or Hormuz
Iran and Oman held talks in Tehran to discuss the management of traffic passing through the Strait of Hormuz, as well as a joint mine-clearing project. Further negotiations are expected to discuss a p
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euronews.com
26.08.2026
Iran offers $10 million to kill Trump's son
Iranian state media has aired a video that appears to threaten the life of Barron Trump, US President Donald Trump's youngest son. Since the start of the war in February, Iranian media have on multipl
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france24.com
25.08.2026
Will Iran withdraw from nuclear non-proliferation treaty?
Iranian lawmakers have again raised the possibility of leaving a decades-old international nuclear weapons treaty. Analysts say the threat to quit may offer Tehran more leverage than an actual withdra
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dw.com
25.08.2026
Iran Vows Retaliation After U.S. Widens ‘Economic D-Day’ Sanctions
After the measures were announced, Iran said its government was prepared to counter the newly unveiled U.S. sanctions.
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time.com
25.08.2026
Iran threatens retaliation as new US sanctions hit already-struggling economy
Iranian officials are maintaining their strong rhetoric against the US, after Washington announced a fresh raft of sanctions against Iran. Tehran has pledged to hit back with its own measures, while t
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france24.com
25.08.2026
Iran war live: US slaps new sanctions on Iran, warns Tehran trade partners
US tells countries to choose between Washington and Tehran, warns Iran's trade partners they will face consequences.
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aljazeera.com
25.08.2026
Israel's Netanyahu says Iran tried to assassinate one of his sons
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that Iran had attempted to assassinate one of his two sons, without providing evidence or further details. “Iran tried to kill one of my sons,”
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france24.com
24.08.2026
US public support for Iran war falls as Trump approval at record low: Poll
Falling Republican support, rising gas prices, and fears of a long conflict drive a decline in backing for the Iran war.
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aljazeera.com
24.08.2026
Iran claims there is a $10 million bounty on Barron Trump
Iranian state media has released footage claiming President Donald Trump’s youngest son is being ‘fully monitored,’ according to a new report
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independent.co.uk
24.08.2026
Iran warns of a harsh response to anticipated US sanctions and other Middle East news
Iran has warned that U.S. sanctions set to be announced would not bring peace to the region
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independent.co.uk
24.08.2026
Iran calls France's decision to expel two Iranian diplomats 'illegal'
Iran's foreign ministry on Monday said France's decision to expel two of its diplomats was “illegal”. France's move came in retaliation for Tehran's decision not to allow two French diplomats to retur
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france24.com
24.08.2026
U.S. vows ‘economic D-Day’ as Iran threatens to halt all oil exports
Iran in turn vowed to shut down all oil exports from the Gulf "if the economic war continues."
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japantimes.co.jp
24.08.2026
Iran discovers major new gas reserves amid war-hit energy sector
Iran on Sunday said it had discovered more than 200 billion cubic metres of natural gas in the southern Fars province, with more than 160 billion cubic metres potentially recoverable. The find comes a
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france24.com
23.08.2026
Mike Pence warns Trump he’ll have to ‘go in and finish the job’ in Iran
Pence, a stalwart Iran hawk, implies that boots on the ground will be required to ‘finish the job’ as war stretches to six month anniversary
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independent.co.uk
23.08.2026