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‘Until Trump is out’: Iran signals war could stretch for years

Iran could seek to prolong its war with the US until President Donald Trump leaves office, a senior adviser to the commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has said, signalling a potential strategy of "attrition" rather than a quick resolution to the conflict.

The Times of India · Aug 12

Trump says US has 'total control' over Strait of Hormuz, calls naval blockade a 'wall of steel'

US President Donald Trump has once again claimed "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz in a Truth Social post, calling the American naval blockade a "Wall of Steel" and declaring Iran's military "decimated."

The Economic Times · Aug 12

Hitmen, personal toilets and secret plane swaps: The foreign plots to kill Donald Trump

IN FOCUS: The US president has faced several plots on his life both at home and abroad, Maira Butt reports

The Independent UK · Aug 12

From IRGC commander to Iran’s security chief: Who is Mohsen Rezaei?

Iran appointed Mohsen Rezaei as secretary of its Supreme National Security Council. Rezaei, a hardliner and close ally of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, takes the key security post. He previously commanded the Revolutionary Guards for sixteen years during the Iran-Iraq war. Rezaei also served as vice president for economic…

The Economic Times · Aug 10

Oil Prices Rise on Iran-Oman Deal Hopes Despite Hormuz Stalemate

Oil prices are fluctuating due to diplomatic tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, with traders reacting to signals from Tehran, Washington, and Muscat rather than supply-demand fundamentals.

International Business Times UK · Aug 10

No Direct US-Iran Talks Now. Middle East Peace Missives Take Back Channel Route

Tehran's top diplomat also said even if Iran strikes a deal with Oman to secure a trade route through the contentious Strait of Hormuz, that wouldn't ensure peace. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reiterated that IRGC's demands should be met by the Washington to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

International Business Times · Aug 9

Netanyahu rejects Trump’s Gaza plan and vows no withdrawal until Hamas disarms – as it happened

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The Guardian - UK · Aug 9

Strait of Hormuz standoff: What conditions have US, Iran set to reopen waterway

Iran has made clear that a deal with Oman on a new shipping arrangement for the Strait of Hormuz will not, by itself, reopen the strategic waterway. Tehran says the strait will reopen only after the United States accepts a broader set of Iranian conditions, while Washington has indicated that…

The Times of India · Aug 9

Iran says Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until US meets six demands

The IRGC said the international waterway had evolved from a trade route into a ‘tool of power and war’

The Independent UK · Aug 8

Iran Has Set 6 New Conditions. An End To Middle East War Is Drifting To Dire Straits.

Apart from lifting the Naval blockade enforced by Washington, Iran has also sought a withdrawal of the US naval and air forces from Iran's neighborhood. A full compensation package, lifting of "unjust and illegal" sanctions and unconditional release of Iranian assets "that were blocked and stolen" have also been sought.

International Business Times · Aug 8