Trump unveils White House helipad as he obsesses over renovations amid Iran war: ‘I love construction’
Trump takes time from his day to marvel at the granite and grass being used in his White House makeover
World
independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
NATO: Alliance countries are ready to face any threat from Iran
NATO is ready to respond to threats from Iran to its member countries in the event of strikes on US military facilities in Europe.
Azerbaijan
report.az
19.08.2026
Iran loses key economic lifeline in Middle East that Trump's sanctions couldn't reach as deadlock persists
The United Arab Emirates suspended all trade with Iran after accusing Tehran of firing ballistic missiles toward maritime traffic in the region.
Politics
foxnews.com
19.08.2026
UAE halts all trade and financial dealings with Iran
Abu Dhabi announced the suspension after Iran fired two ballistic missiles toward the country on Tuesday. The move severs ties with what had been a major trading partner for sanctioned Iran, as crude
Azerbaijan
euronews.com
19.08.2026
War on Iran: Iran allegedly targets the UAE
After reports that Iran targeted the UAE with two ballistic missiles, the Emirates has suspended trade with Tehran.
World
aljazeera.com
19.08.2026
Iran executed at least 900 people since January, rights group says
The Abdorrahman Boroumand Center documented 901 executions in the first seven months of 2026, including 56 on political or national security charges and 98 members of ethnic minorities — a further ris
World
euronews.com
19.08.2026
Erdogan discussed the US-Iran war with the Prime Minister of Japan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had a telephone conversation with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
Azerbaijan
report.az
19.08.2026
Iran threatens to attack US targets in Europe if Trump escalates war, says report
Data shows that traffic through the shipping route remains at a standstill despite Trump saying it is open for business
World
independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
Iran bars two French diplomats from entering country over alleged misconduct
Azerbaijan
trend.az
19.08.2026
Turkmenistan, Iran discuss strengthening consular cooperation
Azerbaijan
trend.az
19.08.2026
U.K. Inflation Surges as Iran War Threatens Further Price Pressures
Finance
wsj.com
19.08.2026
FT: If escalation escalates, Iran is considering attacking US military targets in Europe
Azerbaijan
apa.az
19.08.2026
South Africa to Australia: Why coal profits are surging during Iran war
Coal companies are reporting a huge rise in profits, but analysts say global clean energy transition is still on track.
World
aljazeera.com
19.08.2026
Uzbekistan, Iran discuss expanding trade, investment and transit co-op
Azerbaijan
trend.az
19.08.2026
Iran seeks new economic opportunities in Central Asia: trade, transit and investment in focus
Azerbaijan
trend.az
19.08.2026
Iran-US war latest: Trump claims Strait of Hormuz is open with all mines removed after declaring it ‘new US territory’
Negotiations between the parties remain deadlocked as the waterway remains largely closed
World
independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
Iran eyes military targets in Europe if Trump escalates war, insiders say
Proposals to retaliate against US assets beyond the Middle East come as many in Tehran see renewed conflict as inevitable
Finance
ft.com
19.08.2026
UAE imposes indefinite trade embargo on Iran over alleged missile attacks
Iran denies launching missiles at the UAE, suggesting the incident was a 'false flag operation'.
World
aljazeera.com
19.08.2026
Rubio discussed Iran and shipping in the Strait of Hormuz with the UAE official
Azerbaijan
apa.az
19.08.2026
Iran has denied accusations that it fired missiles into the territory of the UAE
Tehran rejected the accusations of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that the Iranian Armed Forces fired missiles at the emirate.
Azerbaijan
report.az
19.08.2026