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The Latest Round of U.S.-Iran Talks Failed. Tehran Now Says Conversations are Meaningless.

"Every time we come to the negotiating table, war is immediately imposed on us," Masoud Pezeshkian said.

International Business Times · 21h ago

Iran insists it controls Hormuz as rial hits record low and exports dry up

Iran's military insisted it retained full control of Hormuz and the foreign minister said the strait could reopen within seven days if Tehran's conditions were met, after US Treasury Secretary Bessent said Iran had not loaded a single barrel of crude onto tankers in September.

Euronews · Oct 5

Iran's Oil Minister Resigns As Exports Dry Up Due To U.S. Blockade And Tehran's Economic Crisis Deepens

As Tehran grapples with an ever-worsening economic crisis, Iran's presidential office confirmed on Sunday that Mohsen Paknejad will be replaced by Hamid Bovard, the CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company.

International Business Times · Oct 5

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Iran Holds Strait of Hormuz Hostage Until Trump Accepts Seven Demands, Warns of 'New Surprises'

Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the US meets seven reported conditions, including sanctions relief, released assets and an end to military operations.

International Business Times UK · Oct 5

Europe Today: Russia hits Kyiv as Merz visits; Bolsonaro wins Brazil's first round election

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to Ukraine was met with Russian missiles as he pledged €1.3 billion to Kyiv. In Iran, the country's deputy foreign minister says Washington is reviewing Tehran’s proposal to end the war. And in Brazil, Bolsonaro wins Brazil's first round election.

Euronews · Oct 5

Iran oil minister resigns, replaced by top executive amid US blockade on Tehran's exports

Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad has resigned, with National Iranian Oil Company chief Hamid Bovard appointed as acting minister. The resignation comes as the US intensifies its naval blockade and sanctions targeting Iran’s oil revenues amid the ongoing Middle East war.

The Economic Times · Oct 5

US withdraws all bombers from UK's Fairford base after suspected terror plot

The United States has withdrawn all bombers from RAF Fairford following an investigation into a suspected terror plot. The withdrawal occurred shortly after several people were arrested in connection with the alleged attack plans. British authorities indicated potential Iranian involvement, while Tehran firmly denied these claims and summoned the British…

The Times of India · Oct 4

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Iran reviewing US response to diplomatic proposal presented at UN: Kazem Gharibabadi

Iran is currently evaluating a diplomatic proposal put forth to the United States aimed at easing rising regional tensions. This proposal was conveyed by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi via diplomatic channels. In related news, a commercial tanker in the Strait of Hormuz suffered damage from an unidentified projectile, but…

The Economic Times · Oct 4

Trump says Iran has been ‘decimated’, warns will decide on Tehran the ‘easy’ or ‘hard’ way

US President Donald Trump indicated a decision regarding Iran will be made soon, emphasizing potential outcomes. He highlighted that Iran is experiencing significant economic and military challenges, with high inflation and depleted military resources. Trump suggested that any conflict with Iran could end quickly, implying favorable conditions for the US.…

The Economic Times · Oct 4

Iran’s currency is getting obliterated as the regime is about to run out of oil to sell and can’t even get its money from customers

“We can’t even get our own money out of a country to which we’ve supplied goods, let alone using those funds to pay someone else in another corner of the world.”

Fortune · Oct 3

Iran-US war latest: Houthis claim attack on major Saudi oil refinery as ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz

It comes amid escalating hostilities between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis

The Independent UK · Oct 3

What we know and don't know about how Iran uses asymmetric warfare

The leaders of Britain and the United States have suggested that Iran played a role in two major security incidents — the arrests near a U.S.-run military base in England and the attack in the cockpit of an Israel-bound plane

The Independent UK · Oct 2

The U.S. Is Targeting Tehran's Remaining Financial Lifelines With New Sanctions

The Treasury Department targeted the countries' automotive and rail industries.

International Business Times · Oct 2

Trump sending third aircraft carrier and 9,000 more troops to Middle East

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The Independent UK · Oct 2

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The Economic Times · Oct 2

Omani co-pilot behind flydubai cockpit attack found with 'Free Palestine' leaflets, pro-Palestinian material: Israeli media

A Flydubai flight experienced a severe incident when the Omani co-pilot attacked the captain mid-flight. The flight faced a significant emergency descent, dropping 16,000 feet before landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. Israeli authorities are investigating the assailant's potential Islamist radicalisation and connection to Tehran. Captain Smit Machchhar displayed remarkable bravery…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

Trump threatens Iran with ‘very hard’ strike if Tehran linked to FlyDubai attack

U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he would respond very hard against Iran, if they are implicated. Investigators are looking into the attack's motives and possible links to Iran. In response to the incident, approximately 9,000 U.S. troops were sent to the Middle East for military support. The attempted hijacking…

The Times of India · Oct 1

Axis Of Resistance: Iran seeks to preserve weakened network; Iraq now key test

Mothers and the Islamic Republic of Iran have something unexpected in common: they both understand that it takes a village to raise a child, though what a child and a village mean to each of them differs.

The Times of India · Oct 1

Iran military kills 6 in Zahedan, accuses armed groups of ties with foreign powers

Iranian military forces killed six members of a designated terrorist group in Zahedan on Thursday. Clashes between security forces and armed groups frequently occur in Sistan-Baluchistan province, highlighting ongoing regional tensions. The Iranian revolutionary guards reported finding explosive packages with the detained individuals during their operation. Meanwhile, Tehran is contemplating…

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The Times of India · Oct 1

Iran summons UK envoy after PM Burnham hints at Tehran link in Fairford base 'terror plot'

Iran's foreign ministry expressed its discontent by summoning the British ambassador, following remarks made by UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham about Tehran's alleged role in a recent incident at RAF Fairford. Iranian officials rebuffed these claims, suggesting they shifted focus from British military operations against Iran, particularly the US usage…

International Business Times · Oct 1

Iran Negotiations Remain Stalled. Trump Now Said He Doesn't Think There Could 'Ever' Be Peace With Tehran.

"By annihilating Iran, we've created peace in the world," Trump said in an interview with TIME magazine.

International Business Times · Oct 1

U.S.-Iran Negotiations Are Stalled. Now Rubio Reportedly Ordered Tehran's UN Delegation To Leave The Country.

The order included Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

The Economic Times · Oct 1

Iran readies harder retaliation if attacked as diplomacy faces long odds

Iran is intensifying its military response planning amid fears of US military escalation in the region. Senior commanders are considering broader targets beyond US-linked assets in their strategic discussions. Diplomatically, Iran has proposed a plan through Qatari mediators to halt fighting and resume oil exports. Economic pressures and fears of…

The Independent UK · Oct 1

Iran-US war latest: Trump gives new reason for starting conflict after threatening to hit Iran ‘very hard’

The president has always said the ongoing conflict was launched to prevent Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon

The Times of India · Oct 1

‘Overstayed Their Welcome’ Order: Rubio expels Iran team after talks stall; Trump says time is coming

US secretary of state Marco Rubio ordered Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi and his delegation to leave New York on Monday after negotiations between Washington and Tehran reached a stalemate, Axios reported on Wednesday.

The Economic Times · Oct 1

Oil Price Today (October 1): Crude oil at $98 as investors assess supply recovery, peace deal talks. What are analysts saying?

Brent crude was trading near $98 a barrel after touching $104 during Wednesday’s intraday trade. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) for November delivery fell 0.4% to $90.07 a barrel on Thursday, following a 1.2% gain in the previous session

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