Cabinet ministers’ mobile numbers found online after Burnham targeted Revelation about security leak follows person pretending to be senior White House aide contacting prime minister The Guardian - UK · 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
Trump sounds like he’s been stood up for a date in whiny Truth Social tirade against Iran ANALYSIS: Not even the president can answer why his latest efforts to reach a deal with Iran will go any differently. Monday’s outburst suggests that he’s too angry to care, writes John Bowden The Independent UK · Aug 3
US Delegation Walks Out on France at UN Meeting, Accuses Ally of 'Condescending and Disrespectful Rhetoric' A US delegation exited a UN Security Council meeting after France criticised Washington's human rights record, highlighting growing tensions between the two allies over international human rights policies. International Business Times UK · Jul 28
Rift deepens as US walks out of UN over French criticism of Trump United States diplomats walked out of a United Nations Security Council meeting on Monday as their French counterparts were speaking, after Paris criticised the Trump administration’s human rights record and backed a second term for human rights chief Volker Turk. The move underlined the growing strain in relations between Washington… Radio France Internationale · Jul 28
Regime change? Inside Reza Pahlavi's faltering bid to lead Iran Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran's last shah, is facing growing questions over his leadership ambitions despite years of campaigning for democratic change. A Reuters investigation finds waning donor confidence, opposition divisions and a lack of backing from the Trump administration, highlighting the absence of a clear alternative to… The Economic Times · Jul 28
Waltz: Interceptor Shortage Is Biden's Fault, Fake News, and Illegal To Discuss The Trump administration official contradicted himself as he tried to explain away bad news from the Iran war. Reason · Jul 27
Mike Waltz slams reports that US military running low on missiles as Iran strikes called off, says leakers ‘deserve to be in jail’ Claims "a lot of our stockpiles were depleted because of Biden." We Got This Covered · Jul 27
Saudi downs drones fired by Iran-backed militias in Iraq amid US-Tehran lull Saudi Arabia intercepted drones launched by Iran-backed militias in Iraq. Mediators are pushing to revive diplomacy and restore an interim ceasefire arrangement. Commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen to its lowest level. Concerns have spread to the Bab al-Mandeb Strait after Houthi rebel threats. Diplomatic efforts continue… The Economic Times · Jul 27
The U.S. Said it Halted Attacks On Iran To Give Room For Diplomacy. Tehran Says It's Not Pursuing Talks Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Iran is not seeking more talks with the U.S. even though the countries have halted attacks over the past days. International Business Times · Jul 27
The U.S. And Iran Halted Strikes In The Middle East. Oil Prices Are Plummeting Oil is plummeting after the U.S. and Iran halted strikes in the Middle East. International Business Times · Jul 27
The U.S. Halted Attacks Against Iran. A Top Commander Reportedly Said The Current Campaign Hit Its Limit Brad Cooper, the commander of the U.S. Military Central Command (CENTCOM), reportedly said the current campaign against Iran hit its limit of effectiveness. International Business Times · Jul 27
Why US strikes on Hormuz suddenly stopped despite Trump's bluster After nearly two weeks of sustained attacks around the Strait of Hormuz and repeated warnings from President Donald Trump that military action could intensify, the US abruptly paused its bombing campaign on Friday. The decision, according to multiple reports, was driven less by diplomacy than by a reassessment inside the… The Times of India · Jul 27
Mediators see progress in diplomatic efforts to halt Iran war, 2 regional officials say Mediators have made progress in efforts to bring the United States and Iran back to negotiations and prevent an all-out war in the Middle East, according to two regional officials The Independent UK · Jul 27
Benzinga · Jul 27 Iran Warns US Won't Be Allowed to Dictate Timing or Course of the War, Says Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed Iran said it will not let the U.S. dictate the course, duration, or timing of the war, arguing that Washington is stuck in a “self-made quagmire” five months after the conflict began.
Radio France Internationale · Jul 27 Iran halts retaliatory strikes as US gives diplomacy 'more room' Iran and the United States have paused their attacks, offering Gulf shipping and global oil markets a respite after weeks of escalating strikes around the Strait of Hormuz.
Benzinga · Jul 27 John Kennedy Rips Trump's Saudi Nuclear Deal Timing, Warns of Mixed Signals Amid Iran Tensions: 'The World Is on a Hair Trigger' Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) expressed doubts about the Donald Trump administration’s proposed civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia as Congress prepares to review the agreement.
Euronews · Jul 27 US and Iran hold fire for third night as talks given 'space' There had been 13 consecutive nights of US strikes on Iran, which the US military said aimed to "degrade Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz."
Benzinga · Jul 27 Ted Lieu Accuses Mike Waltz of Blaming Ukraine for Arms Shortages: 'Stop Falsely Blaming Others and Take Responsibility' for Iran War Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) accused U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz of falsely blaming Ukraine for U.S. military stockpile challenges, arguing the Iran conflict consumed more American defense resources.
The Economic Times · Jul 27 Rupee rises 28 paise to 96.25 against US dollar in early trade The Indian rupee strengthened significantly against the US dollar on Monday. This gain was driven by a sharp decline in global crude oil prices. Positive global sentiment emerged after the US and Iran signaled an easing of regional tensions. Domestic equity markets also witnessed strong buying trends, further supporting the…
The Independent UK · Jul 27 Iran-US war latest: Trump claims ‘good’ talks ongoing as Tehran hits out over Ukraine’s Caspian Sea tanker strike Trump warns the US would resume ‘strong military action’ if talks with Iran fail
Benzinga · Jul 27 Mike Waltz Says Trump Is Giving 'Some Space' to US-Iran Talks: Dow Futures Advance 266 Points and Oil Falls Over 4% Late Sunday, U.S. stock futures climbed and crude oil prices slumped as President Donald Trump allowed diplomatic efforts with Iran to continue during a pause in hostilities, easing investor concerns over an immediate escalation in the Middle East.
Bangkok Post · Jul 27 Iran halts strikes as Trump gives space to talks TEHRAN - Iran and the United States held their fire Sunday, handing Gulf shipping and the oil industry a respite from missile strikes as Donald Trump's UN envoy said the president was "giving talks some space".
The Economic Times · Jul 27 US, Iran hold fire for second day as ceasefire talks gain momentum The United States and Iran refrained from launching attacks for a second consecutive day as mediators worked to revive an interim ceasefire agreement after nearly two weeks of escalating hostilities. The pause has raised cautious hopes for de-escalation, with Oman-led diplomacy focusing on restoring confidence and addressing disputes over navigation…
International Business Times UK · Jul 27 '#AmericaAlone': French Government Post Goes Viral After US Votes Against UN Human Rights Chief A diplomatic row erupted on social media as France accused the US of aligning with authoritarian regimes following a UN vote, sparking widespread debate and criticism.