The Latest Breaking News from Iran

'Compulsive addiction to sanctions': Iran accuses US of being 'incapable' of pursuing diplomacy

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei on Tuesday accused the US of being “addicted” to sanctions, saying Washington resorts to economic pressure when diplomacy fails.

The Economic Times · Aug 11

Trump flew secretly from Turkey due to Iranian threat: Report

US President Donald Trump secretly travelled on a C-32A military jet from Turkey to Britain after publicly boarding an older Air Force One, The Washington Post reported. The covert switch reportedly followed an Iranian threat, raising questions about the security of the newly renovated, Qatar-donated aircraft Trump had used at…

The Economic Times · Aug 11

‘Compulsive addiction to sanctions’: Iran mocks Trump admin's ‘suffocating’ threat

Iran late Monday mocked the Trump administration’s reliance on economic sanctions, warning that Washington’s repeated attempts to squeeze Tehran are less a strategy than an “addiction” that could ultimately leave the US with fewer options to end the crisis.

The Times of India · Aug 10

Trump Teased a Deal To Open Hormuz 'Tomorrow.' It's Been a Week.

The war with Iran continues to hold up oil flows from the Persian Gulf, even though it was supposed to be finished many times already.

Reason · Aug 10

The U.S. And Iran Appear To Move Further Away From a Deal To Reopen Hormuz. Stocks Edge Down.

Stocks edged down on Monday as traders continue assessing the ongoing dispute between the U.S. and Iran.

International Business Times · Aug 10

'Trump Will Not Reach an Agreement With Us,' Iranian Conservative Claims: What Do Prediction Markets Say?

A viral post claiming Iran has “flatly ruled out” negotiating with President Donald Trump and will wait out his term until 2029 racked up more than 300,000 views Monday morning.

Benzinga · Aug 10

Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei fills 6 key military positions

Iran's Supreme Leader appointed six senior commanders to key military and IRGC posts. Ali Abdollahi became Chief of Staff while Kioumars Heydari is Deputy Chief. Ahmad Vahidi now commands the IRGC, and Mostafa Izadi is his deputy. Ali Azmaei leads the IRGC Navy, and Hossein Taeb heads the Basij. These…

The Economic Times · Aug 10

Crude Prices Soar as Strait of Hormuz Reopening in Doubt

September WTI crude oil (CLU26 ) closed up +3.95 (+5.05%) on Monday, and September RBOB gasoline (RBU26 ) closed up +0.1501 (+5.03%). Crude oil and gasoline prices rallied sharply on Monday, with gasoline soaring to a 1-week high. The lack of an agreement between Iran and Oman to reopen the...

Barchart · Aug 10

Oil climbs 5% as Iran, US both demand compensation and Hormuz hopes fade

Oil prices rose significantly as Iran and the United States exchanged compensation demands. Prospects for reopening the Strait of Hormuz dimmed due to these escalating tensions. Ukraine continued to strike Russian refineries and tankers, further impacting supply. Saudi Aramco postponed a refinery restart after recent Houthi attacks. US Strategic Petroleum…

The Economic Times · Aug 10

Trump says will demand conflict compensation from Iran as part of peace talks

Trump this weekend said he was "low-keying" his approach to the conflict, suggesting that he was prepared to let economic pressure mount in place of further military strikes.

Euronews · Aug 10