Iran Publishes Vessel Blacklist for Strait of Hormuz, Warns of Seizure
The announcement marks another escalation in Iran's efforts to exert greater control over the key waterway.
Politics
newsweek.com
24.08.2026
Scott Bessent: an economic D-Day is coming for Iran
Countries that calculate appeasement of the regime to be a safer choice should reconsider
Finance
ft.com
23.08.2026
Iran can confiscate ships that violate the rules of passage through the Strait of Hormuz
Azerbaijan
apa.az
23.08.2026
Trump has ‘run out of options’ in Iran war: Stephen Walt
Political scientist Stephen Walt says Trump promised to make US stronger, but many of his policies are making it weaker.
World
aljazeera.com
23.08.2026
Iran war: Top US lawmaker says Republicans can ‘absolutely’ win midterms
House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Trump ally, admits it 'would be helpful' if conflict ends before elections in November.
World
aljazeera.com
23.08.2026
Can Nigeria cash in on Iran war?
Ekperikpe Ekpo says the US-Israel war on Iran has pushed Nigeria to expand its gas production.
World
aljazeera.com
23.08.2026
Iran government signals fuel price hike on eve of new US sanctions
Prices for food and other items are soaring, and there is a history of unrest, so any increase is being considered.
World
aljazeera.com
23.08.2026
Week in politics: primaries results, Iran pressure, Korean relations flip
Democrats have not shown a clear preference for progressive candidates over moderate ones. Republicans have rejected some of President Trump's endorsees despite his tight grip on the party's base.
Politics
npr.org
23.08.2026
Iran was offered to join the Mecca agreement
Iran has been invited to join the Mecca Agreement on collective defense.
Azerbaijan
report.az
23.08.2026
Ukraine and Iran Wars Expose the Flaws in Nuclear Deterrence | Opinion
Kyiv and Tehran's attacks on their nuclear-armed opponents have yet again shown that deterrence is a failure.
Politics
newsweek.com
23.08.2026
The heads of foreign affairs of Iran and Egypt held a discussion on reducing tension in the region
Azerbaijan
apa.az
23.08.2026
Iran's Foreign Ministry has announced the date of the Pakistani delegation's visit to Tehran
Pakistan's official delegation headed by Army Commander Asim Munir will visit Tehran on August 24.
Azerbaijan
report.az
23.08.2026
Iran-US war latest: Tehran warns of ‘earthquake-like’ retaliation over Trump’s ‘economic D-Day’ threats
Iran’s new security chief warns Gulf neighbours they will be treated as ‘enemies’ if they join Trump’s economic war
World
independent.co.uk
23.08.2026
Iran’s new security chief says neighbours who join US economic war will be considered ‘enemies’
Hardliner Mohsen Rezaei also threatens American economic interests in first interview since appointment to supreme national security councilThe new leader of Iran’s top security body has warned its ne
World
theguardian.com
23.08.2026
Trump’s economic isolation plan risks Iran strikes across Gulf
Experts say that if the new plan is actually effective, at some point, Iran will have no alternative but to lash out again.
World
japantimes.co.jp
23.08.2026
Iran condemns U.S. plans to announce new sanctions
The secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Mohsen Rezaei, told state television that Tehran would target the interests of countries helping the United States.
World
japantimes.co.jp
23.08.2026
Iran war live: Tehran warns neighbours against joining US economic war
Official says any state joining US would be considered enemies and Tehran would target their interests in retaliation.
World
aljazeera.com
23.08.2026
Iran warns nearby nations against joining US ‘economic war’ efforts
The warning comes as US President Donald Trump threatens to isolate Iran economically to weaken its government.
World
aljazeera.com
23.08.2026
Iran has announced that it may target the oil export routes of the countries that will join the US sanctions
Azerbaijan
apa.az
22.08.2026
Iran grants permission for some Iraqi oil tankers to pass through Hormuz
Iraqi President Nizar Amidi says his country's territory will not be used to launch attacks against any other state.
World
aljazeera.com
22.08.2026