Can Iran use rockets to mine the Strait of Hormuz, as US claims?
Analysts say it's implausible but Iran is well-versed in adapting conventional weapons to suit its needs.
World
aljazeera.com
31.08.2026
U.S. hits Iran with first strikes in weeks
The U.S. said Sunday that it struck rocket launchers on Iran's Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz, the first strikes in weeks. Meanwhile, Iran said it retaliated by targeting American bases in Jorda
World
cbsnews.com
31.08.2026
Iran, US trade fire in first exchange in a month
Iran attacked US military targets in the Middle East on Monday in retaliation following American strikes on an island in the Strait of Hormuz, the first exchange of fire for a month in a war that has
World
france24.com
31.08.2026
Middle East war flares up after Iran responds to US attacks
Iran attacked US military targets in the Middle East in retaliation for the first American strikes on its territory in a month. This signs a fresh flare-up of the war that has engulfed the region. Was
World
france24.com
31.08.2026
Attacks flare between U.S., Iran after month-long pause
U.S. threats erupt into attacks in the Strait of Hormuz; Iran retaliates against U.S. targets in the UAE and Jordan in the first exchange of fire since July 29
World
npr.org
31.08.2026
US renews attack on Iran while threatening financial sanctions on Tehran allies
Hostilities between the US and Iran resumed after a month's pause. The US said Iran was preparing to launch sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz. Iran retaliated by hitting US military bases in Jordan.
World
france24.com
31.08.2026
U.S. and Iran exchange fire for the first time in a month
U.S. forces struck Iranian launchers in the Strait of Hormuz, saying they were preparing to deploy sea mines. Iran responded by targeting U.S. bases in Jordan.
World
npr.org
31.08.2026
UK households will take £2,400 financial hit from Iran war, analysis shows
Centre for Economics and Business Research calculates effect of inflation and wage stagnation to end of 2027UK households will have suffered a £2,400 financial hit, on average, from the Iran war by th
Finance
theguardian.com
31.08.2026
Iran fires retaliatory strikes following US attacks on Larak island in the Strait of Hormuz
The US attacks on Iran are the first in around a month as the Trump administration had shifted its war objective to inflict maximum economic pain on Tehran. Washington says the strikes were aimed at p
World
euronews.com
31.08.2026
The home front: How Israel, Iran, and US leaders have been hit by the war
Six months into the US-Israel war on Iran, the governments in the three countries are fighting political wars at home.
World
aljazeera.com
30.08.2026
Iran Is Facing Its Soviet Moment and Possibly Its End | Opinion
Iran is weaker now than the USSR was in 1985 as its economic lifelines are strangled. Could this be the end for Tehran's regime?
Politics
newsweek.com
30.08.2026
Iran war live: Tehran stands firm over US sanctions; settlers besiege Qusra
Iran says it will rely equally on diplomacy and defence to protect its interests.
World
aljazeera.com
30.08.2026
Iran accuses rivals of using media to influence energy prices
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said intelligence gathered by Tehran indicates attempts to manipulate energy markets amid the ongoing conflict.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
29.08.2026
Iran war reaches 6-month mark: Conflict cost $1,100 per US taxpayer
After six months of war, Iran’s leadership has coalesced around a hard core of military generals and clerics long entrenched in the ruling theocracy. They are ready for a potentially long confrontatio
World
france24.com
29.08.2026
Iran’s leaders acknowledge economic toll of war, pledge diplomacy, defence
Iran's president said sanctions and the US naval blockade had caused exports and imports to slump by nearly 35 percent.
World
aljazeera.com
29.08.2026
"Persian": Iran is considering the Caspian Sea as an alternative to the Strait of Hormuz
Against the backdrop of disruptions in southern routes and growing uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz, Iran is exploring opportunities to develop foreign trade through the north of the country an
Azerbaijan
report.az
29.08.2026
Aragchi: Iran wants good neighborly relations
Iran wants good relations with neighboring countries and Middle Eastern republics and states that there is no conflict with Egypt.
Azerbaijan
report.az
28.08.2026
The Latest: Iran war reaches its six-month mark as Trump shifts focus
President Donald Trump has reached an awkward moment in his second term as the U.S.-Israel war against Iran began six months ago Friday
World
independent.co.uk
28.08.2026
Iran says talks with US still possible if Washington abandons pressure policy
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that a return to negotiations with the United States remains possible, but only if Washington abandons its policy of pressure against Tehran.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
28.08.2026
Iran agrees to set conditions for resuming traffic through Hormuz
Iran has agreed to prepare a list of conditions for the resumption of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
28.08.2026