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Iran-US war live: Trump’s agreement with Tehran expires today as $30k bounty placed on US soldiers

President Trump declared on Truth Social that Iran cannot possess a nuclear weapon 'in any way, shape or form' as the 60-day ceasefire agreement signed in June expired Monday, with no permanent peace deal reached. Iran rejected the deadline, citing 'gross and widespread US violations' and saying it does not formulate policy under pressure. In related developments, US envoy Jared Kushner pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to accept a Gaza peace plan, while Hunter Biden and Bill Maher sparred over Kushner's role on 'Real Time.'

2 outlets · 2 articles Aug 17

Iran And Oman Reach Agreement 'in Principle' On New Strait Of Hormuz Transit Route

Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson announced an agreement in principle with Oman on a new maritime transit route for the Strait of Hormuz, with details still being finalized. The development comes amid ongoing US-Iran tensions and a looming deadline for a broader deal, while a separate report frames the situation as continued talks rather than a final agreement.

2 outlets · 2 articles Aug 17

Iran bars two French embassy employees from returning to Tehran following diplomatic dispute

France has announced the expulsion of two Iranian diplomats after Tehran barred two French embassy employees from returning, escalating a dispute over allegations of interference and civil society support.

2 outlets · 2 articles Aug 17

Iran’s talks with Oman on Strait of Hormuz held up by US, Israel — diplomat

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said negotiations with Oman on Strait of Hormuz security have been delayed due to US and Israeli interference, while Tehran and Muscat work on a mechanism to ensure safe passage. Baghaei also reiterated Iran's refusal to accept US conditions for ending the Middle East conflict, warning that countries hosting US troops could face consequences.

2 outlets · 4 articles Aug 17

Strait of Iran

Five months into the war, Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has cut oil traffic by 90%, defying US claims of control and prompting cautious NATO-facilitated talks. As Tehran asserts sovereignty over the waterway, the world faces an energy crisis with no easy resolution.

2 outlets · 2 articles Aug 17

US backs 'Islamic Nato': Trump calls Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan pact 'big, bold and important step'

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have signed a trilateral defense agreement in Mecca, which US President Donald Trump has called a 'big, bold, and important first step.' The pact creates a collective defense commitment akin to NATO's Article 5, and analysts are weighing its implications for regional security and multipolarity.

3 outlets · 3 articles Aug 17

'Big, bold and important first step': Trump welcomes defence pact between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye

Bangladesh has said it is open to joining the Saudi Arabia-Pakistan-Turkiye defence pact, with two junior ministers stressing any decision hinges on national interests. Meanwhile, reports of an invitation for Iran to join remain unconfirmed, with Tehran denying receiving any official proposal.

22 outlets · 25 articles Aug 17

Iran war thrusts Diego Garcia into spotlight as official calls US military base ‘integral’

A Financial Times report citing sources close to Tehran says Iran has assessed striking US military assets in southeastern Europe, including bases in Bulgaria and Cyprus, if President Trump escalates the conflict. NATO says it is prepared to defend allies, while Bulgaria and Cyprus have taken precautionary measures and Cypriot officials deny the threat.

7 outlets · 11 articles Aug 17

US-Iran MoU is set to expire: What to know

As the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding set to expire on Monday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called for ending the war from a position of strength, while Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said no decision has been made to restart negotiations. The US is preparing intensified sanctions, and analysts note Iran's increased leverage.

5 outlets · 5 articles Aug 16

Iran and Oman work on temporary Hormuz shipping route as Trump threatens to claim the strait

Iranian and Omani foreign ministers have discussed practical steps for a temporary maritime corridor through the Strait of Hormuz amid sharply reduced shipping. Iranian officials stressed the talks are separate from any reopening decision, which they tied to U.S. conditions, while President Trump said he would designate the waterway U.S. territory.

2 outlets · 2 articles Aug 16

Trump wants more economic pressure on Iran. What are his options?

President Donald Trump has vowed an intensified economic campaign against Iran, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaling unprecedented measures as soon as next week. Options include secondary sanctions on Chinese refiners and banks, while Iran’s key oil trade with China and ties to neighboring countries complicate enforcement. Officials and analysts outline the scale of existing sanctions and the constraints on further pressure.

8 outlets · 9 articles Aug 16

Trump threatens to make the Strait of Hormuz a US territory: Can he?

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly declared the Strait of Hormuz an 'American territory' amid a naval blockade and escalating tensions with Iran. While Trump asserts total control, international law experts and Iranian officials dismiss the claim as legally and practically impossible, as the waterway remains a critical global chokepoint.

5 outlets · 6 articles Aug 16

Iran executes man over involvement in winter protests

Iran executed two men on Sunday in connection with January anti-government protests, with authorities accusing them of acting as agents of Israel and the US. The executions come amid a surge in the number of executions since the start of the Middle East war in February.

6 outlets · 7 articles Aug 16

Iran urges Qatar to release pilots shot down in Middle East war

Iranian authorities revealed on Saturday that three pilots captured by Qatari forces during the Middle East war are still being held, urging their release. A senior military official called for the pilots to be transferred to a land hospital, citing poor physical condition.

2 outlets · 2 articles Aug 15

UAE says Iran attacked ADNOC vessel in Hormuz, urges Iran to halt attacks, reopen waterways

The UAE has accused Iran of attacking an Abu Dhabi National Oil Company vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the third such incident in less than a week. The UAE Foreign Ministry called on Tehran to halt attacks and fully reopen the waterway, while Iran has rejected the accusations. The incident underscores heightened tensions in the region since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran in late February.

1 outlet · 1 article Aug 15

Trump threatens to make Strait of Hormuz US territory

President Donald Trump told supporters in South Carolina that he considers the Strait of Hormuz 'an American territory,' escalating his rhetoric amid the ongoing war with Iran. Iranian officials dismissed the remarks as 'fanciful delusions' and reaffirmed Tehran's sovereignty over the strategic waterway.

5 outlets · 5 articles Aug 15

Trump says he’ll hit Iran hard economically, will soon declare Hormuz ‘US territory’

Washington has announced an unprecedented push to isolate Iran's economy, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pledging to sever every economic lifeline of the 'tyrannical regime.' Iran has vowed to shut down Gulf oil exports if the pressure continues, as diplomatic efforts and a crisis in the Strait of Hormuz deepen.

1 outlet · 1 article Aug 14

US long-term borrowing costs rise to 25-year high, as inflation fears hit bond sale - business live

The US Treasury paid its highest borrowing costs in a quarter of a century at its latest 30-year bond auction, as investors demanded a heavy premium on long-term government debt over inflation and fiscal concerns. A Treasury plan to double bond buybacks gave markets a brief reprieve, but yields quickly climbed again. Stocks were mixed globally, while the White House pressed an economic campaign against Iran.

4 outlets · 5 articles Aug 14

Trump turns to economic pain as US bombings fail to sway Iran

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Saturday that Tehran received 'numerous messages' from neighboring countries seeking new regional security arrangements, though he did not name any nations. The remarks come as Washington prepares to announce what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called the 'toughest sanctions in history' against Iran.

1 outlet · 1 article Aug 13

'We will keep it': Trump says US has total control over Hormuz, Iran has 'no money'

President Trump asserts the US has 'total control' of the Strait of Hormuz, pledging to keep it, while Iran is described as 'shot' with 'no money.' Yet independent tracking data and official counts suggest traffic remains far below pre-war levels, and analysts dispute the administration's figures.

4 outlets · 4 articles Aug 13