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'Lies, Trump suffering from delusions': Iran military denies direct backchannel talks with US

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Monday denied US President Donald Trump's claim that Washington was engaged in backchannel talks with the force over the war.

The Times of India · Aug 17

Stocks Mixed on Strength in Chipmakers vs Weakness in Software Companies

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up by +0.17% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.20%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +0.13%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.05%, and September E-mini...

Barchart · Aug 17

No new strikes, no peace deal: What Donald Trump’s ‘low-key’ Iran strategy means

The United States is employing a low-key strategy against Iran after a deadline expired. Economic pressure and diplomacy are now the primary tools being utilized. The US is maintaining sanctions and a naval blockade to influence Tehran. This approach aims to avoid immediate military escalation while seeking concessions. Backchannel communications…

The Times of India · Aug 17

Donald Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it ‘gets in the way’ of ending Iran war

President issues threat to ‘bomb the shit out of them’ after previously threatening Gulf ally in May

The Guardian - UK · Aug 17

USS Abraham Lincoln heads home as CENTCOM chief praises crew’s resilience

US Central Command chief Adm Brad Cooper lauded USS Abraham Lincoln sailors for their resilience. He highlighted the aircraft carrier's low mental health cases during its deployment. Cooper's visit occurred amid heightened regional tensions with Iran. The USS Abraham Lincoln is nearing the end of its Arabian Sea operations. This…

The Economic Times · Aug 17

The U.S.-Iran Deadline For The MoU Has Passed, But Tehran Says Hostilities Have Rendered It 'Irrelevant'

"The 60-day discussion is no longer relevant," Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baqaei said.

International Business Times · Aug 17

Trump threatens to 'bomb' Oman if they get in way of Hormuz deal

US President Donald Trump has threatened military action against Oman if it interferes with the US blockade of Iranian ships in the Strait of Hormuz, Fox News reported. Trump said the blockade was putting pressure on Iran but gave no timeline for resolving the conflict, as talks remain stalled.

The Economic Times · Aug 17

Marjorie Taylor Greene Claims Trump Officials Are Discussing Nuclear Strikes on Iran: ‘It’s Pure Evil’ (UPDATED)

Editor’s note: The story has been updated to include a comment from a White House spokesperson.

Benzinga · Aug 17

Why Iranian women freeze eggs they may never be allowed to use

Single women in Iran can legally store frozen eggs but cannot use them without a husband, leaving many paying two months' salary for a procedure whose annual storage costs have quadrupled since 2022, in a country simultaneously pushing pronatalist policies and experiencing a 9% drop in births.

Euronews · Aug 17

Trump issues new warning to Iran as 60-day ceasefire agreement expires

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The Independent UK · Aug 17