France expels 2 Iranian diplomats in escalating row with Tehran
The French foreign ministry accused authorities in Iran of assaulting embassy employees last month.
Politics
politico.eu
19.08.2026
LG Energy may supply batteries for U.S. drones in pivot to defense
The potential shift highlights broader moves by commercial companies as Washington pushes to replenish munitions used in the Iran and Ukraine wars.
World
japantimes.co.jp
19.08.2026
Iran's Chief of General Staff warned the Gulf countries: Nothing escapes Tehran's eyes
Azerbaijan
apa.az
19.08.2026
Iranian ambassador: Ukraine has not yet paid compensation for the attack on the ship in the Caspian Sea, negotiations are underway
Azerbaijan
apa.az
19.08.2026
Iranian academic writes of US detention 'hell' over link to 1979 hostage crisis
The immigration status of Maryam Tahmasebi was revoked because her husband is the son of a prominent figure in Iran.
World
bbc.co.uk
19.08.2026
Trump says US has no talks planned with Iran and other news from the Middle East
U.S. President Donald Trump says the U.S. has no planned talks with Iran but insists the Strait of Hormuz remains open
World
abcnews.com
19.08.2026
U.S., South Korea cut short their joint military drills at Trump's direction
President Trump ordered the exercises be scaled back, citing what he said was a good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korea's refusal to join the U.S. war against Iran.
World
cbsnews.com
19.08.2026
The UAE has suspended all trade and financial transactions with Iran
Azerbaijan
apa.az
19.08.2026
Democrats call for USS Lincoln probe, question US Navy’s readiness
Lawmakers question whether conditions on the aircraft carrier indicate a 'pattern' of poor planning amid the Iran war.
World
aljazeera.com
19.08.2026
Barro: France expels two Iranian diplomats
Official Paris will expel two Iranian diplomats from the country in the coming days against the background of the scandal regarding the representatives of the French embassy in Tehran.
Azerbaijan
report.az
19.08.2026
Trump threatened Oman because of the agreement made with Iran on the Strait of Hormuz
Azerbaijan
apa.az
19.08.2026
UAE suspends trade and financial transactions with Iran amid missile attacks
Azerbaijan
trend.az
19.08.2026
CNN: Trump ordered the suspension of negotiations with Iran
US President Donald Trump ordered the administration to stop negotiations with Iran.
Azerbaijan
report.az
19.08.2026
UAE suspends trade with Iran after saying it fired missiles at Gulf state
Defence ministry says weapons were targeting maritime traffic but fell into the sea
Finance
ft.com
18.08.2026
The United States has accused 17 Iranians of a large-scale cyber campaign
Azerbaijan
apa.az
18.08.2026
The US may reduce its military presence in the Middle East
The US is considering reducing its military presence in the Middle East after the end of the war with Iran.
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
8/18: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Florida, Wyoming and Alaska hold primaries; mixed messaging from White House on Iran talks.
World
cbsnews.com
18.08.2026
U.S. Tech Stocks Slip as Bond Yields Hit Decade Highs; Iran Truce Expires
Finance
wsj.com
18.08.2026
The French government will expel two Iranian diplomats
Azerbaijan
apa.az
18.08.2026
Araqchi: A temporary ceasefire means a repeat of the war
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that his country wants a complete and definitive end to the conflict, not a temporary one.
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026