Tehran mocks Trump’s ‘laughable’ claims after US president stated Iran is ‘dead’ IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 31
First US military attacks on Iran in a month prompt retaliation US attacks Iranian rocket launchers on island in strait of Hormuz and Tehran targets US bases in Jordan and UAE The Guardian - UK · Aug 31
Trump says US will ‘hit Iran hard’ as hostilities resume – as it happened Iran responded to an assault on its Larak Island by targeting US bases in Jordan The Guardian - AU · Aug 31
Iran launches ballistic missiles at US air bases in Jordan, claims state media Iran claimed to have launched ballistic missiles at two US air bases in Jordan after American forces struck Larak Island. Iranian media said the missiles targeted technical infrastructure and fighter-jet positions, while Al Arabiya reported that Jordanian air defences intercepted them. US Central Command said blockade remained in place. The Economic Times · Aug 31
US forces strike Iranian rocket launchers in Strait of Hormuz as IRGC warns of 'retaliatory response' The IRGC confirmed strikes had hit Larak Island and warned that the attack would be "met with a retaliatory response," per Iran's Fars news agency. Euronews · Aug 30
Six months into the US-Iran war, will there be any accountability for potential war crimes? The Trump administration has consistently viewed itself as being above international law. Not only does it claim international law doesn’t apply to the United States, it has imposed sanctions on officials of the International Criminal Court (ICC). The Conversation · Aug 27
When Will Crude Oil Prices Stabilize? Crude oil prices have declined from the March 2026 high, but they remain highly volatile, driven by uncertainty and hostilities in the Middle East. Crude oil’s trend since March 2026 has been bearish, but the potential for price spikes remains a clear and present danger in late August 2026. Barchart · Aug 27
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. Euronews · Aug 27
US Secret Service probes Iranian video threatening Barron Trump The agency confirmed it was aware of the IRGC-affiliated broadcast on the US president's youngest son, which claimed a $10m bounty and alleged his movements were "fully monitored". Euronews · Aug 26
Barron Trump Threat Signals Iran's Escalating Focus on First Family After Targeting the President and Melania Iran's threat against Barron Trump follows a July segment targeting Melania and lands the same day Netanyahu says Tehran tried to kill his son. International Business Times UK · Aug 25
‘Where to kill Barron Trump?’: After Melania Trump, Iran targets Trump's 20-year-old son in chilling video as $10 million bounty claim emerges amid US-Iran tensions Iranian state-linked media has aired a disturbing three-minute video targeting President Donald Trump’s 20-year-old son Barron Trump. The clip titled “Where to kill Barron Trump” claims to track his movements and showing his university surroundings. Reports suggest that the Iranian regime has placed a $10 million bounty on Barron Trump’s… The Economic Times · Aug 24
Iranian state TV broadcasts video targeting Barron Trump with $10m bounty Tehran state-run media has broadcast footage purportedly tracking US President Donald Trump's youngest son, showing the location of his university, escort vehicles and Secret Service posts, and alleging his movements were "fully monitored". Euronews · Aug 24
Iran-linked hackers blamed for cyber-attack that shut down UK power plant Incident marks apparent escalation by Tehran in its in retaliation against UK over allowing US to use British bases The Guardian - UK · Aug 23
Iran's president calls for end to war from 'position of power' as US ups pressure President Pezeshkian said Iran was in a position of "power and dignity" and should end the war on its own terms, even as Washington prepares to ramp up economic sanctions it described as "Economic D-Day." Euronews · Aug 21
Latin Times · Aug 20 UAE Cuts Trade Ties With Iran as NATO Warns It's "Prepared to Address Any Threat" The UAE severed all trade and banking ties with Iran after a missile scare, and NATO says it's ready to respond as Iran reportedly eyes Europe strikes.
Bangkok Post · Aug 20 Who’s who in Iran’s new hardline security leadership Earlier this month Iranian supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei reshuffled Tehran’s top security team, putting his own personal stamp on the appointments and readying the Islamic republic for a long-term confrontation with the United States.
Reason · Aug 19 Azerbaijan Suing CNN for Libel: Can They Do That? From yesterday's Complaint in Republic of Azerbaijan v. CNN, Inc. (D. Del.): … Azerbaijan … brings this defamation complaint against… The post Azerbaijan Suing CNN for Libel: Can They Do That? appeared first on Reason.com.
International Business Times UK · Aug 18 US Charges 17 Iranian Hackers, Offers $10 Million Bounty for 5 Fugitives Over 31-Terabyte University Cyber Theft The US Department of Justice has charged 17 individuals linked to Iran's Mabna Institute with a global hacking operation, stealing 31 terabytes of data from universities and institutions since 2013.
The Economic Times · Aug 18 How an Indian X handle's fake Iran quote reached Netanyahu, US A false claim about Iran's nuclear ambitions spread through Israeli and US networks. This originated from an India-based X account and was amplified by various figures. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and senior US politicians cited the fabricated statement. The claim was later clarified as taken out of context and…
The Economic Times · Aug 17 A bombshell nuke attack claim exposes the trap Trump faces in Iran The US-Iran nuclear agreement deadline passed without a breakthrough, and President Trump now seeks surrender. Iran signals readiness for a prolonged confrontation, showing little sign of accepting US demands. Former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene claimed nuclear weapons are discussed for Iran. Conventional weapons may not destroy Iran's deeply buried nuclear…
The Times of India · Aug 17 'Lies, Trump suffering from delusions': Iran military denies direct backchannel talks with US Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Monday denied US President Donald Trump's claim that Washington was engaged in backchannel talks with the force over the war.
The Times of India · Aug 17 How Trump bypassed Iran's negotiators and used Kurdistan's Barzani to contact IRGC The Donald Trump administration took an unusual route in its efforts to end the war with Iran, turning to Iraq’s Kurdistan President Nechirvan Barzani as a backchannel to the powerful and raging Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) after long-running Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death in American-Israeli strikes, according to…
The Economic Times · Aug 17 'May become offensive': IRGC deputy signals shift in Iran's military doctrine US Iran war: Tehran's military doctrine is shifting towards an offensive posture, preparing for transformative approaches. The armed forces will take necessary action at the appropriate time. Adversaries are warned to anticipate strategic surprises from Tehran. Iran's new commander emphasizes maximum deterrence and proactive threat neutralization. Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf declared…
The Times of India · Aug 17 'Anticipate strategic surprises': Iran signals possible shift from defensive to offensive military posture Iran's military may adopt a more proactive and offensive approach to defense. Senior IRGC officials warn adversaries of strategic surprises ahead. The country's actions could move beyond purely retaliatory military postures. Maximum deterrence is now a key focus for military leadership. Iran aims to neutralize threats proactively before they materialize.
International Business Times UK · Aug 14 Iran's Brutal Trump Strategy: Drag Out the War Until His Presidency Is Over Iran's IRGC adviser says Tehran could prolong the war until Trump leaves office, using attrition to deter future attacks as tensions rise over the Strait of Hormuz.