Iran-US war latest: Ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz as Trump casts doubt over peace deal Iran said it reached an agreement with Oman over a plan for ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz The Independent UK · Aug 17
Trump Says He Will 'Never Apologize' for $4 Gas, but Analyst Says Americans Are Paying $2.35 Billion More Weekly President Donald Trump on Friday said that Americans would continue to grapple with high gas prices in the U.S. amid the ongoing war with Iran. Still, GasBuddy analyst Patrick De Haan said consumers were paying billions in excess costs weekly. Benzinga · Aug 17
Fake Iran nuclear post: How a fabricated X claim by Indian account created panic in Israel, US A fabricated quote attributed to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards commander spread from an Indian X account to Israeli media and US politicians, eventually featuring in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech, according to a review by The New York Times. The Times of India · Aug 17
Iran warns of escalating sanctions, market inflation; says enemy wants to compensate for defeat in economic war Iran's First Vice President warns of economic warfare after military standoffs. He stated that adversaries seek to exploit inflation and provoke social discontent. Iran remains committed to international law but will protect its rights and achievements. The government must counter economic pressure through national unity and planning. Improving livelihoods and… The Economic Times · Aug 17
Trump orders Pentagon to scale back military drills with South Korea hours before start US President Donald Trump on Sunday ordered the Pentagon to scale back "inappropriate and hostile" military drills with South Korea, claiming that the ally had failed to help with the war against Iran and citing his "good relationship" with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. France 24 · Aug 17
Trump Touts 'Very Good Relationship' With Kim Jong Un, Asks Hegseth to 'Substantially Reduce' Military Exercises With South Korea President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to significantly scale back joint military exercises with South Korea, citing their cost, his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Seoul’s refusal to assist U.S. efforts involving Iran. Benzinga · Aug 17
The long boat to school gets longer as Iran war drives up the price of fuel Soaring fuel prices due to the Iran war are impacting global education access. Many children are forced to leave school and work to support their families. This conflict exacerbates existing poverty and educational disparities worldwide. Developing nations and vulnerable populations face the most severe consequences. The war threatens years of… The Economic Times · Aug 17
How the Iran war is forcing families to choose between schooling and survival The impact of war on education isn't as visible as the school closures during Covid-19 pandemic, but the conflict is hitting the poorest children first The Independent UK · Aug 17
Iran offers $30,000 bounty for killing, capturing US soldiers; $60,000 if done by women Iranian Army chief Amir Hatami has announced a $30,000 bounty for anyone who kills or captures a US soldier, with the reward doubled to $60,000 if the act is carried out by an Iranian woman. The announcement comes amid continued tensions between Tehran and Washington, despite there being no known… The Times of India · Aug 17
'May become offensive': IRGC deputy signals shift in Iran's military doctrine US Iran war: Tehran's military doctrine is shifting towards an offensive posture, preparing for transformative approaches. The armed forces will take necessary action at the appropriate time. Adversaries are warned to anticipate strategic surprises from Tehran. Iran's new commander emphasizes maximum deterrence and proactive threat neutralization. Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf declared… The Economic Times · Aug 17
'Anticipate strategic surprises': Iran signals possible shift from defensive to offensive military posture Iran's military may adopt a more proactive and offensive approach to defense. Senior IRGC officials warn adversaries of strategic surprises ahead. The country's actions could move beyond purely retaliatory military postures. Maximum deterrence is now a key focus for military leadership. Iran aims to neutralize threats proactively before they materialize. The Times of India · Aug 17
Oil Price Today (August 17): Crude oil approaches $90 again amid no breakthrough in Iran war talks. What’s next? Over the weekend, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Iran had not decided to resume talks with the U.S. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump called on Americans to accept slightly higher gasoline prices while the conflict continues. The Economic Times · Aug 17
Iranian parliament advances bill to curb foreign influence Iran's parliament has enacted a stringent law that makes it illegal to conduct interviews with media outlets deemed hostile. Those who breach this law could face severe prison terms. Additionally, any communication with foreign embassies now mandates prior approval and notification. This legislation seeks to diminish the influence of foreign… The Times of India · Aug 17
The Economic Times · Aug 17 Donald Trump calls for US-South Korea drills to be substantially reduced President Trump directed the Pentagon to significantly reduce joint military drills with South Korea. He expressed unhappiness with the United States agreeing to participate in these exercises. Trump cited South Korea's refusal to join actions against Iran as a reason. North Korea routinely denounces these drills as preparations for invasion.…
The Economic Times · Aug 17 Strait of Hormuz shipping slows sharply after tanker attacks Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slowed significantly over the weekend. This decline followed attacks on tankers and stalled United States-Iran conflict resolution talks. Commodity vessel transits dropped sharply, with very few ships registered for Sunday. Shipping appeared to grind to a near standstill after UAE reported tanker attacks last…
The Times of India · Aug 17 ‘Very good’ ties with Kim: Trump orders 'substantial' cut in military drills with South Korea US President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to “substantially” reduce planned joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his “very good relationship” with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Seoul’s refusal to join US efforts to denuclearise Iran.
International Business Times UK · Aug 16 Trump Orders Reduction of South Korea Military Drills as He Defends Relationship With Kim Jong Un President Trump has instructed the Pentagon to reduce joint military drills with South Korea, citing high costs and diplomatic tensions with North Korea and Iran.
International Business Times UK · Aug 16 US Navy Sailor Exposes Alleged Filthy Conditions Living Aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln After 250 Days at Sea A US Navy sailor reveals poor conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, sparking controversy over crew treatment during a record deployment in the Middle East amid tensions with Iran.
International Business Times UK · Aug 16 Iran Offers $30,000 Bounty for US Troops: Army Chief Hatami Confirms Reward, Doubled for Women Iran's army chief announced a $30,000 bounty for capturing or killing US soldiers, escalating tensions. The reward doubles for women, highlighting the conflict's intensity and Tehran's provocative stance.
International Business Times · Aug 16 How To Squeeze Iran Financially. Is US Taking Aim At Chinese 'Teapot' Entities Trump's latest announcement is likely to target independent Chinese refineries, known as "teapots." Teapots account for a quarter of Chinese refinery capacity. China accounts for more than 80% of Iran's shipped oil and teapots absorb much of this trade.
The Economic Times · Aug 16 Iran parliament approves bill to criminalise interviews with 'hostile' foreign media, including US and Israeli outlets Iran's parliament has approved a bill criminalising interviews with hostile media outlets. Violators of this new legislation could face imprisonment for six months to two years. The bill also requires notification for interviews with other foreign media organizations. It aims to counter foreign intelligence influence and protect national security interests.…
Fortune · Aug 16 Iran’s oil is trapped while rivals’ exports from the Persian Gulf are poised to surge, but Tehran could do whatever it takes to break the chokehold Satellite images revealed that Saudi ships on both sides of the Strait of Hormuz are preparing to transport oil out of the Persian Gulf.
The Guardian - US · Aug 16 Democrats demand answers from Trump on USS Abraham Lincoln conditions Senator Ruben Gallego calls carrier’s months-long deployment a ‘deep problem’ as wellbeing concerns mount
The Times of India · Aug 16 Israel surprised by speed of Iran's missile recovery despite strikes: Report Israeli defence officials have been surprised by the speed at which Iran is rebuilding parts of its military capabilities, with the country's ballistic missile programme emerging as a particular concern, the Jerusalem Post reported.