Qatar steps in to mediate as Trump says U.S. not talking to Iran
Major combat operations have been paused for weeks but there has been little progress toward a wider peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran.
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japantimes.co.jp
28.08.2026
Trump’s war on Iran is rapidly draining US navy budget, documents and interviews reveal
Exclusive: Experts and former officials say accounts are running dry, and funding a war with no clear endgame is the main challengeDonald Trump’s war on Iran has driven the US military into a severe f
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theguardian.com
27.08.2026
War on Iran: Diplomacy intensifies
Trump talks to Al Jazeera, Qatar’s Prime Minister visits Tehran and a temporary route is agreed in the Strait of Hormuz.
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aljazeera.com
27.08.2026
Is Iran war diplomacy ramping up, as Qatar, Oman, Pakistan officials visit?
There are signs both sides could be ready to de-escalate, at least militarily, analysts say.
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aljazeera.com
27.08.2026
Kilometre-long petrol queues in Iran signal further strain on Tehran
Lines formed outside Tehran petrol stations from midnight as a daily shortfall met with panic buying, while officials denied a shortage and said prices would have to change, without clarifying when or
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euronews.com
27.08.2026
UK’s small power plants face continued cyber risk after Iran-linked hack
Government measures to improve resilience are not due until 2030 and July’s hack has not altered this timeline Hundreds of Britain’s smallest power plants could remain at a higher risk to state-sponso
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theguardian.com
27.08.2026
Trump says Iran war will continue for as long as necessary
Trump says Iran war will continue for as long as necessary
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aljazeera.com
26.08.2026
Trump tells Al Jazeera “not in a hurry” for Iran to return to talks
"I have no time schedule," Trump says when asked when he expects Iran to return to the negotiating table.
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aljazeera.com
26.08.2026
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
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
Trump threatens Iran’s partners: How do secondary sanctions work?
The US has used threats of secondary sanctions, whereby countries trading with a sanctioned country also face sanctions.
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aljazeera.com
26.08.2026
Iraq may show how U.S. can squeeze Iran’s trade partners
Iraq, which has more than $100 billion in reserves held in the U.S., is a rare ally of both Washington and Tehran.
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japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026
Xi signals defiance as U.S. threatens sanctions for Iran support
Beijing said its relationship with Iran "should not be disrupted or undermined" and that China will take "all necessary measures" to safeguard its interests.
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japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026
New US sanctions signal Trump desperation on Iran, experts say
Economic escalation is unlikely to force the Iranian government to capitulate to US demands, according to experts.
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aljazeera.com
25.08.2026
There are gas lines in Iran, but no sign yet that its leaders will bow to US sanctions
Long lines have formed outside gas stations in Iran's capital as people rush to fill their tanks amid fuel shortages, fears of higher prices and new U.S. sanctions
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independent.co.uk
25.08.2026
Qatar says US sanctions on Iran are unilateral
Qatar’s Foreign Ministry said in a briefing on Tuesday that the US sanctions on Iran are unilateral.
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aljazeera.com
25.08.2026
US launches Economic war on Iran
The US says it has launched ‘Operation Economic Outcast’, expanding sanctions on Iran
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aljazeera.com
25.08.2026
Trump’s latest wave of Iran sanctions: Which 60 entities are targeted?
Dozens of groups in Iran and other countries face US sanctions over ties to Iranian oil, weapons and cyberoperations.
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aljazeera.com
25.08.2026