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18,023 documented events · latest Aug 18, 2026 — chronological archive with full summaries and multi-source verification.

strikeAug 18, 2026

Why has Trump threatened to bomb Oman – for a second time?

The US president threatened to bomb Oman over Hormuz, with US-Iran peace negotiations in a deadlock.

strikeAug 18, 2026

Will gas prices fall if companies build oil routes that bypass the Strait of Hormuz? Experts explain

Alternatives could address the oil shortage but risks abound, some experts said.

humanitarianAug 18, 2026

'Why should US protect you from Kim?': Trump defends S Korea military drill cuts over Iran war rift

Business News›News›International›World News›'Why should US protect you from Kim?': Trump defends S Korea military drill cuts over Iran war rift 'Why should US protect you from Kim?': Trump defends S…

militaryAug 18, 2026

'Why should US protect you from Kim?': Trump defends S Korea military drill cuts over Iran war rift

'Why should US protect you from Kim?': Trump defends S Korea military drill cuts over Iran war rift

otherAug 18, 2026

What to know about California’s special election to replace Eric Swalwell

A race that once received little attention has seen outside spending from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee.

militaryAug 18, 2026

Opinion | Assuming why military personnel serve ignores a basic fact

Opinion | Assuming why military personnel serve ignores a basic fact

humanitarianAug 18, 2026

Opinion | Assuming why military personnel serve ignores a basic fact

Gian Gentile is a retired U.S. Army colonel and former director of the military history program at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

strikeAug 18, 2026

Indian Shares End Lower For Sixth Straight Session

(RTTNews) - Indian shares closed lower on Tuesday as rising oil prices and global bond yields amid an apparent impasse in Middle East peace talks rekindled inflation and interest-rate worries.

otherAug 18, 2026

North Korea overture have consequences far beyond the peninsula

North Korea overture have consequences far beyond the peninsula

strikeAug 18, 2026

North Korea overture have consequences far beyond the peninsula

If President Donald Trump makes good on his threat to pull funding from military drills with South Korea, the United States would gain little while eroding trust in Seoul and other key allies in the…

diplomacyAug 18, 2026

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.

strikeAug 18, 2026

Syria, US say Israel attacks airbase in Idlib

Eight air strikes hit the Abu al-Duhur military base in Idlib's eastern countryside.

otherAug 18, 2026

War was supposed to crush Iran's 'Axis of Resistance.' Instead, it's bloodied but unbroken

War was supposed to crush Iran's 'Axis of Resistance.' Instead, it's bloodied but unbroken

strikeAug 18, 2026

War was supposed to crush Iran's 'Axis of Resistance.' Instead, it's bloodied but unbroken

War was supposed to crush Iran’s ‘Axis of Resistance.’ Instead, it’s bloodied but unbroken - - - Share via See more from the L.A. Times in Google Search.

strikeAug 18, 2026

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…

diplomacyAug 18, 2026

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…

strikeAug 18, 2026

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…

otherAug 18, 2026

Iran ready for new 'offensive' after US dismisses truce extension

Iran ready for new 'offensive' after US dismisses truce extension

diplomacyAug 18, 2026

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…

strikeAug 18, 2026

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…

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