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Ship hit in Hormuz as Iran's top negotiator says strait to stay shut
Parliament speaker Ghalibaf said the waterway would remain closed until Washington lifted its naval blockade, released frozen Iranian assets and dropped oil sanctions, as an unidentified projectile…
Hormuz To Remain Closed Until US Releases Frozen Assets, Meets Interim Deal Conditions: Iran's Ghalibaf
- Iran demands US lift sanctions and return frozen assets to reopen Strait of Hormuz - Iran's Parliament Speaker warns closure of Strait continues until US ends military threats - Around 20% of…
Strait of Hormuz to remain closed until US fulfills memorandum terms — parliament speaker
TEHRAN, August 18. /TASS/. The Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States fulfills the terms of the Iran-US memorandum, the speaker of Iran’s parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf…
Iran ready for new 'offensive' after US dismisses truce extension
Iran ready for new 'offensive' after US dismisses truce extension
Iran ‘won war and diplomacy,’ foreign minister says after Trump’s call for Tehran to surrender
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tuesday that Iran had “won both the war and diplomacy,” claiming those who initially sought Tehran’s “unconditional surrender” later sought negotiations…
Trump says US has no talks planned with Iran and other news from the Middle East
By The Associated Press U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday the U.S. has no talks planned with Iran but insisted the Strait of Hormuz remains “open and operating,” despite limited traffic and a…
Araghchi: Tehran pushed for US-Iran war so ceasefire could be on its terms | The Jerusalem Post
Iran pushed to continue the war with the United States in order to force a ceasefire on its own terms, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said during a conference with Iranian educators on…
'Do What Israel Tells You!' - Graffiti On USAF Jet Suggests Troops Think War Isn't For America
'Do What Israel Tells You!' - Graffiti On USAF Jet Suggests Troops Think War Isn't For America It only took two weeks of fighting for a majority of polled Americans to conclude that the war on Iran…
'Do What Israel Tells You!' - Graffiti On USAF Jet Suggests Troops Think War Isn't For America
'Do What Israel Tells You!' - Graffiti On USAF Jet Suggests Troops Think War Isn't For America
Oil climbs again as waning US-Iran peace hopes raise supply woes
Oil climbs again as waning US-Iran peace hopes raise supply woes
South Korea president stresses US alliance as many baffled by Trump order to cut exercises
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea's president said Tuesday a solid alliance with the U.S. strengthens the foundation of national security, as many South Koreans were baffled and concerned about…
Iran shifts to ‘fully offensive’ posture as peace talks falter and Donald Trump threatens to bomb US ally Oman
Iran will shift to a “fully offensive” military posture because efforts to negotiate a permanent end to its war with the US have stalled, an Iranian official told Reuters on Monday, as Washington…
Iran shifts to ‘fully offensive’ posture as peace talks falter and Donald Trump threatens to bomb US ally Oman
Iran shifts to ‘fully offensive’ posture as peace talks falter and Donald Trump threatens to bomb US ally Oman
Ship attacked in Hormuz Strait as U.S.-Iran ceasefire expiry risks prolonged conflict
Ship attacked in Hormuz Strait as U.S.-Iran ceasefire expiry risks prolonged conflict - A cargo vessel was struck by a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz: UKMTO.
Ship attacked in Hormuz Strait as U.S.-Iran ceasefire expiry risks prolonged conflict
Ship attacked in Hormuz Strait as U.S.-Iran ceasefire expiry risks prolonged conflict
Nikkei slides as Middle East stalemate fuels oil, inflation concerns
Nikkei slides as Middle East stalemate fuels oil, inflation concerns
Nikkei slides as Middle East stalemate fuels oil, inflation concerns
Nikkei slides as Middle East stalemate fuels oil, inflation concerns Shipping stocks benefited from expectations for higher freight rates due to the Iran war - The Nikkei dropped 1.1 per cent to…
Oil Price Today (August 18): Crude oil crosses $91/barrel amid fading US-Iran peace hopes. What lies ahead?
Brent crude futures rose 39 cents, or 0.4%, to $91.26, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures jumped 51 cents to $85.31 a barrel, extending gains.
Oil Price Today (August 18): Crude oil crosses $91/barrel amid fading US-Iran peace hopes. What lies ahead?
Oil Price Today (August 18): Crude oil crosses $91/barrel amid fading US-Iran peace hopes. What lies ahead?
US Navy Destroyer Suffered 4-Day Power Outage In Sweltering South China Sea
US Navy Destroyer Suffered 4-Day Power Outage In Sweltering South China Sea