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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…

The Economic Times

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.”

Fortune

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 Economic Times

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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 Guardian - UK

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…

The Times of India

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.

International Business Times

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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…

The Economic Times

Iran-US war latest: Tehran tells Trump ‘pressure on us won’t work’ after meeting US ally Qatar

Tehran said restoring dialogue with Trump was ‘not an impossible mission’

The Independent UK

Army chief's Iran visit focused on de-escalation, negotiated settlement: Pakistan

Pakistan's Foreign Office stated Army chief Asim Munir's Iran visit aimed at regional de-escalation. He met Iranian leaders to discuss preventing conflict escalation and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Islamabad refuted claims that Munir visited Iran as an envoy for the United States. Pakistan continues its diplomatic efforts to revive…

The Economic Times

Military action against Iran not over: US President Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump indicated military operations targeting Iran might continue. He firmly ruled out immediate talks with Tehran, stating Iran has limited capabilities. Trump highlighted Iran's severe military and economic strain following recent confrontations. The Strait of Hormuz reopening does not signify an end to potential US military engagement.…

The Economic Times

Trump used to say he saw a quick end to his Iran war. Six months later, he claims he's in no hurry

President Trump faces criticism as the six-month war against Iran continues unexpectedly. The administration now focuses on economic pressure and sanctions to achieve its goals. This strategy shift comes amid concerns about diminished military stockpiles and global readiness. Iran, though battered, has shown resilience and adapted to sanctions over decades.…

The Economic Times

Iran's security chief denies report of assassination plot against Trump's son Barron

Iran's Mohsen Rezaei denied reports of a plot to assassinate Barron Trump. He stated the Strait of Hormuz issue connects to ending regional conflicts. Mediators asked Tehran for conditions to reopen the vital shipping strait. Iran is preparing a list of demands for the waterway's reopening. An agreement with Oman…

The Economic Times

China's help critical, but unlikely, for US to choke off Iran

The United States seeks to economically isolate Iran through expanded sanctions. China's continued trade with Tehran complicates these US efforts significantly. Beijing defends its legitimate cooperation and vows to protect its economic interests. The US has targeted some Chinese entities but avoided major financial institutions. China has little incentive to…

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Tehran will 'send Netanyahu to hell', Iran's security chief Rezaei says; warns of severe confrontation

Iranian security chief Mohsen Rezaei has warned of a severe confrontation with the US if the blockade of Iranian ports continues, threatening retaliation against American economic interests. He also warned of a new phase of conflict with Israel, while claiming Iran exported up to 80 million barrels of oil during…

Euronews

Qatar PM meets Iran’s Araghchi in Tehran as Doha pushes de-escalation and reopening Hormuz

Qatar is stepping up its mediation efforts as regional tensions remain high and direct US-Iran talks remain stalled, with Doha focused on de-escalation, dialogue and restoring freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

The Independent UK

Iran scrambles to sustain trade as US threatens to sanction countries that refuse to break ties

Iran's economy is poised for more instability as the Trump administration tries to coerce other countries into ending all financial dealings with the Islamic Republic

France 24

Iran, Qatar hold Hormuz talks as US blockade squeezes Iran oil exports

Officials from Iran and Qatar met on Thursday in Tehran for diplomatic talks on the strategic Strait of Hormuz, as a US naval blockade chokes oil supplies to Iran amid a domestic shortfall. The meetings follow a week of intense diplomacy in Iran involving separate meetings with officials from Oman…

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The Economic Times

After six months, the Iran war has reached its endgame, a costly stalemate

The Iran war has reached a costly stalemate after six months of conflict. The Iranian government faces economic siege but believes it has time on its side. Tehran is betting that China and India will not fully comply with US sanctions. Washington's latest measures shift the battlefield to Iran's oil…

Euronews

Kilometre-long petrol queues in Iran signal further strain on Tehran

Lines formed outside Tehran petrol stations from midnight as a daily shortfall met with panic buying, while officials denied a shortage and said prices would have to change, without clarifying when or by how much.

The Independent UK

Regional powers seek off-ramp from Iran war, and other Middle East developments

Regional powers are seeking an off-ramp from the Iran war as another tanker attack is reported in the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Tehran drafting list of conditions to open Hormuz as Trump sends new warship to Middle East

Trump insists US is still winning against Iran and willing to do ‘whatever it takes’

The Economic Times

Qatar PM to visit Tehran to pursue mediation efforts

Qatar’s prime minister is visiting Tehran to revive diplomacy between Iran and the United States as sanctions intensify and negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz remain unresolved. The waterway’s oil traffic has sharply declined, while Iran and Oman dispute control, revenues and navigation rules amid lingering tensions and maritime incidents.

The Times of India

Qatar PM to visit Tehran as Iran-US tensions persist over Hormuz Strait and sanctions

The latest visit comes as the conflict approaches its sixth month. Although major fighting has largely stopped, the two sides have yet to make progress towards a lasting diplomatic settlement. One of the biggest unresolved issues is the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway between Iran and Oman through which…

France 24

Navigation, jurisdiction, costs: Iran, Oman attempt to hammer out Hormuz deal

Iran and Oman are holding talks to try to reach an interim agreement for a controlled resumption of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The two countries have discussed a framework for a “temporary corridor” for shipping, according to a joint statement by the Iranian and Omani foreign ministries. But…

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