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.
World
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".
World
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.
World
aljazeera.com
26.08.2026
Top official says Iran, Oman have agreed new temporary route in Hormuz
Deputy foreign minster says the route's entry as well as part of the exit would run through Iranian territorial waters.
World
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.
World
japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026
Iranian Foreign Ministry: Negotiations with Oman on management of the Strait of Hormuz will last up to 60 days
Azerbaijan
apa.az
26.08.2026
U.S. ‘Economic D-Day’ Targets More Than Just Iranian Oil
The United States threatened sanctions for any country or entity that engages with Iran’s gold, digital assets, aviation, shipping and tech industries. Here’s why that matters.
Politics
nytimes.com
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.
World
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.
World
aljazeera.com
25.08.2026
Secret Service aware of Iranian video threat targeting Barron Trump, agency says
A video aired on Iranian state media depicts locations tied to Barron Trump and offers a suggested $10 million reward for his exact location.
Politics
foxnews.com
25.08.2026
Trump's Biggest Middle East Crisis Looms Not in Iran, But Among Two Allies
A former U.S. official told Newsweek that "in one sense, the likelihood of conflict is quite high" between Israel and Turkey.
Politics
newsweek.com
25.08.2026
Abbas Araqchi discussed recent events in the region with Pakistani and Qatari officials
İranın xarici işlər naziri Abbas Əraqçi ilə Qətər Dövlətinin Baş naziri və xarici işlər naziri Şeyx Məhəmməd bin Əbdülrəhman bin Casim Al Tani arasında telefon danışığı olub və tərəflər regiondakı son
Azerbaijan
report.az
25.08.2026
FT: Blokadaya görə İranın 20 tankeri Şri-Lanka sahillərində qalıb
Amerika hərbçilərinin İran limanlarını blokadaya alması fonunda bu ölkənin bayrağı altındakı 20-yə yaxın tanker Şri-Lanka sahillərində toplanıb.
Azerbaijan
report.az
25.08.2026
SEPAH: İranı Qərbi Azərbaycan və Kürdüstan vasitəsilə parçalamaq istəyirdilər
ABŞ ordusu İrana qarşı savaşda əsas diqqəti Qərbi Azərbaycan və Kürdüstan vilayətlərinə yönəldib, İslam Respublikasını şimal-qərbdən parçalamaq istəyirdi.
Azerbaijan
report.az
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
World
independent.co.uk
25.08.2026
Iranian tankers gather off Sri Lankan coast
Cut off from home ports by the US blockade, ships seek shelter close to Sri Lanka’s territorial waters
Finance
ft.com
25.08.2026
Strait of Hormuz tanker traffic falls to lowest level
As tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated again, the number of tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen to its lowest level.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
25.08.2026
Peseskian: Enemies seek to drive Iran into unrest
ABŞ və İsrail İranın daxilində iğtişaşlar yaratmaq üçün İslam Respublikasında iqtisadi etirazların artmasını istəyir.
Azerbaijan
report.az
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.
World
aljazeera.com
25.08.2026
US launches Economic war on Iran
The US says it has launched ‘Operation Economic Outcast’, expanding sanctions on Iran
World
aljazeera.com
25.08.2026