Ship hit in Hormuz as Iran's top negotiator says strait to stay shut
Parliament speaker Ghalibaf said the waterway would remain closed until Washington lifted its naval blockade, released frozen Iranian assets and dropped oil sanctions, as an unidentified projectile hi
Azerbaijan
euronews.com
18.08.2026
Trump Again Threatens to Bomb Oman
Trump’s threat comes as Iran and Oman are reportedly nearing an arrangement to govern commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
World
time.com
18.08.2026
Ghalibaf will visit Iraq
Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, will pay a two-day visit to Iraq tomorrow.
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
Cooling UK labour market ‘questions need’ for Bank of England rate hikes; grocery inflation slows to two-year low – business live
Brent crude climbs above $91 a barrel as US-Iran ceasefire endsGrocery inflation in the UK has slowed to the lowest rate in almost two years, bringing some relief to households, a monthly survey shows
Finance
theguardian.com
18.08.2026
Trump says N Korea’s Kim has responded to his request for a conversation
US president says conversations with Kim Jong Un at a 'positive' stage and slams Seoul for refusing to join war on Iran.
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
Trump’s cuts to South Korean drills stir doubts about US resolve in Asia
Decision comes as Pentagon pulls ships from Indo-Pacific to Middle East and Iran war depletes weapons stockpiles
Finance
ft.com
18.08.2026
Airlines in ‘stand-off’ over price cuts as jet fuel costs ease
Carriers are keen to protect the fare increases they brought in after start of Iran conflict
Finance
ft.com
18.08.2026
WSJ: Trump scapegoats Oman
US President Donald Trump has threatened to strike Oman while looking to blame for the difficulties in reaching an agreement on Iran's nuclear program.
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
Trump Approval Rating Ties All-Time Low: A Snapshot of Turned-Off Voters
The president is losing ground with key voting blocs as concerns over the Iran war and cost of living mount.
Politics
newsweek.com
18.08.2026
Trump takes aim at longtime ally Oman as Strait of Hormuz remains gridlocked
With no deal in sight to end the conflict in Iran or reopen the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices are up once again. Charlie D'Agata reports.
World
cbsnews.com
18.08.2026
Facing Quagmire in Iran, Trump Turns to a Familiar Face: North Korea’s Kim Jong-un
Seven years ago, President Trump failed to disarm North Korea and walked away. Could the same thing happen with Iran?
Politics
nytimes.com
18.08.2026
Harvard, NYU among 30 universities hit with Pentagon foreign-tie audit deadline
The Pentagon ordered 30 universities to audit foreign ties or risk losing federal funding, targeting entities linked to China, Russia and Iran.
Politics
foxnews.com
17.08.2026
8/17: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Iran war continues 60 days after memorandum of understanding signed; Florida primaries on Tuesday.
World
cbsnews.com
17.08.2026
Trump’s approval rating sinks to new low
New poll found a majority of US citizens concerned about the US war on Iran.
World
aljazeera.com
17.08.2026
Baghdad demanded an explanation from Iran regarding the attack on the office of the Prime Minister of Iraqi Kurdistan
Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hossein asked Iran to give an official explanation regarding the attack on the office of the Prime Minister of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region, Masrour Barzani.
Azerbaijan
report.az
17.08.2026
Hakan Fidan discussed the opening of the Strait of Hormuz with Aragçi
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan had a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
Azerbaijan
report.az
17.08.2026
Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it ‘gets in the way’ of Strait of Hormuz talks with Iran
President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to strike Oman if it interferes in a potential deal over control of the Strait of Hormuz.
World
nbcnews.com
17.08.2026
UAE economy: On the verge of collapse or on way to recovery?
On one hand, the UAE economy is suffering due to the Iran war, as residents leave and tourists cancel plans. On the other hand, UAE authorities insist everything is fine and recovery is underway. What
World
dw.com
17.08.2026
UAE economy: On the brink or bouncing back?
On the one hand, the UAE economy is suffering due to the Iran war, as residents leave and tourists cancel plans. On the other hand, UAE authorities insist recovery is underway. What's really going on?
World
dw.com
17.08.2026
Trump aide Natalie Harp is given cutting new nickname as unearthed video reveals a key way she serves him
The longtime presidential aide was one of three staffers who flew aboard a separate flight with the president to evade a possible Iranian missile attack in July
World
independent.co.uk
17.08.2026