Millions of barrels of Iranian oil sit beyond Trump blockade as he vows ‘zero leakage’
Nearly 40 million barrels of Iranian crude sit on tankers near Malaysia, posing a test for Trump's "zero-leakage" sanctions campaign against Tehran.
Politics
foxnews.com
26.08.2026
Trump says Iran war will continue for as long as necessary
Trump says Iran war will continue for as long as necessary
World
aljazeera.com
26.08.2026
Trump Says Mojtaba Khamenei Is Alive. Either Way, His Ghost Rules Iran
Trump says Iran's missing ayatollah survived. The real mystery is whether the IRGC has turned him into its wartime puppet.
Politics
newsweek.com
26.08.2026
Oil prices tumble as Oman and Iran make an unexpected move
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
26.08.2026
CISA confirms hackers targeted over 100 US water systems during July
The federal cyber agency's warning comes amid a wave of suspected Iran-backed cyberattacks targeting critical water systems across the United States.
Tech
techcrunch.com
26.08.2026
Trump tells Al Jazeera “not in a hurry” for Iran to return to talks
"I have no time schedule," Trump says when asked when he expects Iran to return to the negotiating table.
World
aljazeera.com
26.08.2026
EXCLUSIVE: State Dept reveals Portland Antifa connection to Hamas, Iran’s IRGC in sweeping terror action
A State Department memo reveals how an Italy-based tech collective built encrypted tools used by Antifa, Hamas, and Hezbollah to organize attacks.
Politics
foxnews.com
26.08.2026
What to Know About the Apparent Iranian Threat Against Barron Trump
The U.S. Secret Service has said it is “aware” of the threat.
World
time.com
26.08.2026
US 'will achieve nothing' with its economic chokehold, Tehran says
Pezeshkian's words of defiance came as Iran's deputy foreign minister said a deal with Oman would bar all military vessels from the Strait of Hormuz in an escalation of Tehran's demands that drew oppo
Azerbaijan
euronews.com
26.08.2026
The end of Trumpsplaining
The pretence that America’s leader is a grand strategist will not survive the Iran fiasco
Finance
ft.com
26.08.2026
One US dollar now costs 2 million rials in Iran, and here’s what it can buy
Sanctions and the US-Israel war on Iran have left the country's people unable to keep pace with rising prices.
World
aljazeera.com
26.08.2026
The Bulgarian village that fears becoming an Iranian target
US Air Force refuelling planes caused anxiety in Bezmer. While their departure has brought relief, tensions persist.
World
aljazeera.com
26.08.2026
US Secret Service probes Iranian video threatening Barron Trump
The agency confirmed it was aware of the IRGC-affiliated broadcast on the US president's youngest son, which claimed a $10m bounty and alleged his movements were "fully monitored".
World
euronews.com
26.08.2026
Trump threatens Iran’s partners: How do secondary sanctions work?
The US has used threats of secondary sanctions, whereby countries trading with a sanctioned country also face sanctions.
World
aljazeera.com
26.08.2026
Top official says Iran, Oman have agreed new temporary route in Hormuz
Deputy foreign minster says the route's entry as well as part of the exit would run through Iranian territorial waters.
World
aljazeera.com
26.08.2026
Iraq may show how U.S. can squeeze Iran’s trade partners
Iraq, which has more than $100 billion in reserves held in the U.S., is a rare ally of both Washington and Tehran.
World
japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026
Iranian Foreign Ministry: Negotiations with Oman on management of the Strait of Hormuz will last up to 60 days
Azerbaijan
apa.az
26.08.2026
U.S. ‘Economic D-Day’ Targets More Than Just Iranian Oil
The United States threatened sanctions for any country or entity that engages with Iran’s gold, digital assets, aviation, shipping and tech industries. Here’s why that matters.
Politics
nytimes.com
26.08.2026
Xi signals defiance as U.S. threatens sanctions for Iran support
Beijing said its relationship with Iran "should not be disrupted or undermined" and that China will take "all necessary measures" to safeguard its interests.
World
japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026
New US sanctions signal Trump desperation on Iran, experts say
Economic escalation is unlikely to force the Iranian government to capitulate to US demands, according to experts.
World
aljazeera.com
25.08.2026