Iran war live: Iran says Hormuz remains closed despite Oman route deal
Tehran says the agreement with Oman on routes through Hormuz does not indicate that the strait is open.
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aljazeera.com
26.08.2026
Iran and Oman discuss temporary corridor in Strait or Hormuz
Iran and Oman held talks in Tehran to discuss the management of traffic passing through the Strait of Hormuz, as well as a joint mine-clearing project. Further negotiations are expected to discuss a p
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euronews.com
26.08.2026
Middle East live: Iran says Hormuz strait still closed despite transit corridor talks with Oman
Tehran warned on Wednesday that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed unless the United States ends the war, despite discussions with Oman on a temporary transit corridor in the vital waterway. Wash
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france24.com
26.08.2026
Iran-US war latest: Tehran insists Strait of Hormuz is still closed despite ‘understanding’ with Oman
Trump threatens to launch new strikes on nuclear site as well as Iranian military ships in the key waterway
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independent.co.uk
26.08.2026
Iran bets economic pain will pressure Trump in game of ‘chicken’
Iran is betting global economic fallout and Republicans worried about the midterms will force Trump's retreat.
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aljazeera.com
26.08.2026
Iran seeks to criminalise all contact with foreign media in latest ‘chilling’ crackdown
As photojournalist sentenced to 15 years, rights groups warn law would turn civic engagement into security crimeIran has taken the first step towards criminalising contact with foreign media, in a mov
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theguardian.com
26.08.2026
Iran faces strait of Hormuz paradox as strategic value of chokehold erodes
Internal calls to end war get louder as Gulf neighbours plan alternative pipelines to cut reliance on waterwayIs the strait of Hormuz, recently cited by the office of the Iranian supreme leader as “th
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theguardian.com
26.08.2026
Iran and Oman push talks for ‘interim’ reopening of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz, through which about a fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas previously passed, has remained largely closed since March.
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japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026
Oil prices fall for second day as US shifts from Iran strikes to sanctions
Oil prices fell for a second straight day on Tuesday as traders saw a reduced risk of renewed US military strikes on Iran after Washington instead threatened broader economic sanctions. Treasury Secre
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france24.com
25.08.2026
Father of USS Lincoln sailor released from ICE custody after arrest while son was deployed to Iran war
His arrest as his son was entering his ninth month on the USS Abraham Lincoln sparked intense backlash
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independent.co.uk
25.08.2026
Iran, Oman discuss temporary shipping lane through Strait of Hormuz
Omani FM hopes the two countries will 'soon announce' a joint temporary transit corridor through the Strait of Hormuz.
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aljazeera.com
25.08.2026
Will the U.S. sanctions against Iran work if they don't include China?
Analysts say without meaningful sanctions against China, Iran will likely survive this latest round of financial punishment.
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cbsnews.com
25.08.2026
Sanctions or missiles? Why Gulf may not relish Trump’s new Iran approach
As Washington pressures Tehran, Gulf states weigh sanctions against the risk of escalation.
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aljazeera.com
25.08.2026
Iran offers $10 million to kill Trump's son
Iranian state media has aired a video that appears to threaten the life of Barron Trump, US President Donald Trump's youngest son. Since the start of the war in February, Iranian media have on multipl
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france24.com
25.08.2026
China says will safeguard its own interests as US expands Iran sanctions
China has advocated for a ceasefire, insisting US sanctions will not resolve the Middle East conflict.
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aljazeera.com
25.08.2026
What to Know About the Apparent Iranian Threat Against Barron Trump
The U.S. Secret Service has said it is “aware” of the threat.
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time.com
26.08.2026
Iran, Oman agree on temporary Hormuz route: What we know
Iran’s deputy foreign minister announced a temporary shipping corridor in the Strait of Hormuz.
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aljazeera.com
26.08.2026
One US dollar now costs 2 million rials in Iran, and here’s what it can buy
Sanctions and the US-Israel war on Iran have left the country's people unable to keep pace with rising prices.
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aljazeera.com
26.08.2026
The Bulgarian village that fears becoming an Iranian target
US Air Force refuelling planes caused anxiety in Bezmer. While their departure has brought relief, tensions persist.
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aljazeera.com
26.08.2026
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".
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euronews.com
26.08.2026