DARK SECRETS: 2 - The Real Truth

Strait of Hormuz open or closed? What are latest standpoints of Iran and Donald Trump's U.S.?

Tehran has spent long weeks in discussions with Oman, on the other side of the strait, on how to manage shipping traffic. Its new rush for a deal with Washington, analysts said, reflects its eye on the midterms.

The Economic Times · Sep 26

Where things stand after Iran's new pitch for deal to open Strait of Hormuz

Iran's president and foreign minister proposed a deal to the US to end fighting and assist diplomacy. They seek the lifting of sanctions, access to funds, and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. Ongoing indirect talks indicate both sides are willing to negotiate despite rising tensions. The urgency for…

The Economic Times · Sep 26

‘No longer trust talks with Washington’: Iran’s Pezeshkian sets red line

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said Tehran “no longer trust[s] talks with Washington” following what he described as repeated US attacks and sanctions after negotiations, drawing a clear red line over any renewed diplomatic engagement with the United States.

The Times of India · Sep 26

Iran offers 7-day plan to reopen Hormuz: What’s in the proposal

Iran has offered the United States a seven-day plan to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz and resume stalled talks on its nuclear programme, with foreign minister Abbas Araghchi saying the next move now rests with Washington.

The Times of India · Sep 25

Trump faces tough choices as Iran dangles deal to reopen Hormuz before US midterms

Iran’s seven-day timetable would restart nuclear talks, but will the US be willing to deliver on terms that include reining in Israel in Lebanon?

The Guardian - UK · Sep 25

Jimmy Fallon Mocks Donald Trump Over Health Fears Claiming It Is 'Physically Impossible' To Bend Down

Jimmy Fallon turned Iran's president's UN speech into a joke about Donald Trump, then spoofed the president's airport greeting for Xi Jinping in a fictional 'Uber Trump' advert.

International Business Times UK · Sep 25

Saudi Arabia reports fresh Houthi attacks as France offers military support to protect Yanbu

Yanbu serves as the kingdom's primary crude export terminal on the Red Sea and is connected to its oil-producing regions near the Gulf coast by the East-West pipeline, also known as Petroline.

Euronews · Sep 25

Pezeshkian denies Iran plot to kill Trump, says ‘never been the position’

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said Iran would never seek to kill US President Donald Trump, despite Trump and US authorities accusing Tehran of plotting his assassination.

The Times of India · Sep 25

Iran-US war latest: Tehran warns it is ready for ‘doomsday’ war as Trump rejects roadmap to end conflict

Donald Trump has publicly rejected the seven-day plan and reportedly told staff he expects to resume hostilities after the November midterms

The Independent UK · Sep 25

Allies unite behind Saudi Arabia as Houthis step up attacks

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan will hold an urgent, high-level meeting under a joint defence pact to discuss ways to support the kingdom amid attacks by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis, while Tehran sought to distance itself from the

The Economic Times · Sep 25