The Latest Breaking News from Iran

What Armenia's Thousand-Year History of Survival Teaches the Indian Comfort Traveller

The Country That Refused the Comfortable LieYou land in Yerevan and the first thing you notice is that nothing is performing for you. There are no garlands, no cultural shows arranged for tourists, no smiling guides in traditional dress waiting at the gate. The city is grey and pink, built…

Times Life · Aug 27

Oil prices extend losses on expectations talks to ease Middle East supply woes

Oil prices have declined as discussions between Iran and Qatar may pave the way for reopening the crucial Strait of Hormuz. This reopening could alleviate supply issues arising from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Currently, Iran and Oman are working on arrangements for overseeing this vital shipping route.…

The Economic Times · Aug 27

Qantas may hike fares and expand Jetstar add-on fees as profits dip to four-year low

Airline declines to predict impact of new carry-on luggage charge on Jetstar revenue or ticket sales, saying it is offering customers ‘choice’

The Guardian - AU · Aug 27

Iran's New Bill Could Jail Citizens for an Instagram Post or a Foreign Interview, Critics Warn It's a Path to 'North Korea'

Iranian lawmakers have approved a bill criminalising unauthorised contact with foreign media, threatening citizens with up to two years in prison for sharing information or engaging with international outlets.

International Business Times UK · Aug 26

Qantas to jettison flagship jet sooner as profit slides

Qantas will begin phasing out its "much-loved" Airbus A380s four years earlier than planned, after its annual profits hit turbulence.

AAP · Aug 26

Trump downplays Moscow visit by CIA director as ‘semi-routine’

President denies visit was to gain support for Iran sanctions or due to fears that Putin plans to ‘test Nato resolve’

The Guardian - US · Aug 26

Iran has caused ‘billions’ in damage to American intelligence assets, report says

CIA outposts in Saudi Arabia and Iraq have reportedly been struck by Iranian drones

The Independent UK · Aug 26

Crude Oil Prices Slightly Lower on the Push to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

October WTI crude oil (CLV26 ) is down -0.04 (-0.05%) today, and October RBOB gasoline (RBV26 ) is up +0.04043 (+1.38%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are mixed today, with crude oil falling to a 1.5-week low. Crude prices are slightly lower today, adding to this week’s losses, as Iran...

Barchart · Aug 26

Iran Goes After the Sons: Inside the Threats Against Barron Trump and the Netanyahu Brothers

Iranian state television has aired a video threatening Barron Trump, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Tehran tried to kill one of his sons, two developments that bring the families of America's and Israel's leaders into an already dangerous conflict.

Latin Times · Aug 26

What is happening in the Strait of Hormuz after Trump’s strange rant?

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The Independent UK · Aug 26