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US and Iran trade fire as hostilities flare again

The US military hit targets in Iran on Tuesday as Tehran reponded with retaliatory strikes as hostilities between the two countries flared once again in an intermittent war that has lasted more than six months. One US strike hit a home hosting a wedding, killing four people and wounding dozens,…

France 24

War has shifted how power works in Iran

When Washington unveiled its economic “D-Day” on August 19, the latest tightening of the financial siege and the blockade around Iran’s ports, it believed it was applying decisive leverage. But in Tehran the move was read as something else entirely – as confirmation that the US still prefers pressure to…

The Conversation

Iran defiant as Scott Bessent says US likely to announce bank sanctions this week

Washington plans to announce bank sanctions against Iran this week. Oil prices increased after direct attacks and tanker incidents. Iran warned it would prevent oil exports from the Persian Gulf. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent vowed to economically asphyxiate Iran's leadership. Tehran officials remain defiant, utilising all capabilities to respond.

The Economic Times

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Trump considering new strikes to stop Strait of Hormuz attacks as president threatens to ‘smack’ Tehran

The US and Iran have not held peace talks in weeks after an interim agreement collapsed

The Independent UK

Netanyahu Boasts His 'Influence' Helped Push Trump to Attack Iran, Credits '1,000 Hours' on US TV

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu claims his media influence helped shift US policy on Iran, sparking controversy amid escalating US-Iran tensions and upcoming Israeli elections.

International Business Times UK

Sanctions and bombs won’t end the war in Iran. Trump is running out of options against an intractable foe

President Donald Trump has entangled the United States in a war of choice with Iran that he cannot easily win or quit.

The Conversation

US military striking targets in Iran after attempted attacks on shipping

The US military said on Tuesday it is striking new targets in Iran as hostilities flare again after a month without military action. US Central Command said that the strikes follow recent attempted attacks by the Iranian government against commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Follow our liveblog to…

France 24

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Trump threatens further action as US and Iran exchange strikes for first time in weeks

Trump has vowed further escalation after Iran retaliated for US attacks on rocket launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

Trump destroys Kharg Island digitally - with AI slop

President Trump posted an AI video showing Kharg Island destroyed. Defense analysts confirmed no such attack occurred on the vital oil hub. Actual fighting resumed between US and Iranian forces on Sunday. Pentagon officials could not substantiate the president's battlefield claims. This highlights a growing disconnect between rhetoric and reality.

The Times of India

Tehran mocks Trump’s ‘laughable’ claims after US president stated Iran is ‘dead’

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The Independent UK

U.S.-Iran Hostilities Resume. Trump Again Threatens To Target Key Island For Tehran's Oil Exports.

U.S. forces said they struck Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island on Sunday, while Tehran launched missiles at U.S. bases in Jordan.

International Business Times

Exclusive: US naval blockade is paralysing daily life, Iranians tell Euronews

A Euronews Farsi exclusive shows how a reinstated US naval blockade is paralysing Iran’s trade, driving 70% inflation and pushing families into survival mode. From stranded cargo to empty tables, Iranian citizens speak out on the worsening humanitarian crisis.

Euronews

‘Blown to smithereens’: Trump shares AI-generated video of Iran’s Kharg Island

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Iran's Kharg Island was being “blown to smithereens”, without providing details, as tensions between Washington and Tehran escalated after the first known US strikes on Iran in weeks.

The Times of India

Iran launches strikes on Jordan after US attacks an island in 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 preventing Iranian forces from disrupting global shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

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The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Trump vows to ‘hit Iran hard’ after two sides exchange fresh strikes

Trump vowed retaliation for Iranian strikes on US military bases in Jordan

The Economic Times

'Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon': Trump reiterates Tehran's navy, air force and leaders as "gone"

Speaking to Fox News on "Sunday Night in America", Trump said, "Iran is a number one leading state sponsor of terror. You've heard that many times, in the whole world. They cannot have a nuclear weapon."

The Economic Times

Trump says Kharg Island is being ‘blown to smithereens’ as US-Iran tensions flare

US President Donald Trump posted a message about Kharg Island amid rising tensions. US forces struck Iranian rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded by launching ballistic missiles at US bases in Jordan. Jordanian air defenses intercepted the Iranian missile launches effectively. The United States continues to maintain…

The Economic Times

Iran crisis puts Xi-Putin’s anti-US bloc to the test, with PM Narendra Modi in the mix

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit convenes amid US economic pressure on Iran. Chinese and Russian presidents will meet with Iran's leader at the summit. The bloc's ability to act coherently faces scrutiny due to internal rivalries. Leaders are expected to offer symbolic solidarity with Tehran. The summit highlights the evolving…

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Fortune

Iran's president admits 'we have many problems' and missiles 'are of no use' as the U.S. chokes its economy while weakening Tehran's grip on Hormuz

“People are on the edge now; if I put more pressure on them, they might fall off the edge. We have to be careful that no one falls off.”

The Economic Times

US strikes Iranian rocket launchers near Larak Island on Strait of Hormuz; Tehran vows retaliation

US Iran war: United States forces struck Iranian rocket launchers near the Strait of Hormuz. This action marks the first military engagement in the region in a month. Iranian state media reported explosions and casualties among Revolutionary Guard Corps fighters. The US military recently completed clearing sea mines from the…

The Guardian - UK

Trump’s ‘economic D-day’ against Iran risks driving the stakes even higher

As with its approach to Hormuz, the US has mistaken applying pressure for an actual strategy. But Tehran has chips of its own to play, says Sina Toossi of the Center for International Policy

The Times of India

No surrender, no dissent: How six months of war hardened Iran’s leadership

Iran's leadership has appointed hard-line military and security officials to key positions. These moves signal a resistance to US pressure and a crackdown on domestic dissent. The new appointments come as Iran faces prolonged confrontation and economic pressure. Hardliners are tightening their grip around the new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba…

International Business Times

Iranian Oil Exports Plunged Over 80% In August As U.S. Blockade Persists, Data Shows

Tehran loaded some 260,000 barrels per day so far this month, compared to 1.7 million in the same month of last year.

International Business Times

The U.S.-Iran War Hit The Six Month Mark. Russia Believes Washington Has Been Weakened By The Conflict.

Different reports have claimed that the U.S. is experiencing severe shortages of equipment and ammunition as a result of its operations against Tehran, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz.

The Economic Times

Iran's FM Abbas Araghchi says returning to diplomacy 'isn't impossible' but depends on US

Iran's foreign minister stated diplomacy is possible if the US abandons coercion and builds trust. He also held productive discussions with Qatar's prime minister and foreign minister. US President Donald Trump ruled out immediate talks with Tehran, citing Iran's limited capabilities. Trump cautioned that military operations targeting Iran might not…

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