Iran awaiting response from Trump on proposal to open strait of Hormuz in six days Country says US must lift sanctions on its oil exports and end the war on all fronts, including in Lebanon The Guardian - US · Sep 24
US ships in Indian Ocean will be attacked if war resumes, warns Iran Iranian Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei has warned that US ships in the Indian Ocean will be targeted if fighting resumes, saying Tehran is prepared for a naval confrontation. In a video posted by Iran’s Embassy in Hyderabad, Rezaei claimed Iran has upgraded hypersonic missiles, electronic warfare and air defences. The Economic Times · Sep 21
Iran rules out reopening Strait of Hormuz, returning to US talks until conditions met Iran remains steadfast in its decision to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed and discontinue negotiations until its stipulations are satisfied. Tehran has communicated its demands to Washington via third parties, now awaiting a response. The nation has issued a warning regarding potential attacks on US bases should military action… The Times of India · Sep 21
Trump Warns 'Very Big Things' Are Coming for Iran as He Weighs Attack, Economic Pressure or Deal Donald Trump is weighing military action, further economic pressure or negotiations with Iran, as Tehran sends conditions through Qatar and a possible meeting with President Pezeshkian remains unconfirmed. International Business Times UK · Sep 20
Middle East braces for more violence as Iran claims US is planning to renew bombing campaign Tensions grow as Trump tells Fox News he is considering ‘wiping Iran out’ after attacks on Riyadh by Houthi rebels The Guardian - UK · Sep 20
Is Iran War Escalation Imminent? Speculation Grows As Trump Cuts Camp David Trip Short. Signs that the Middle East conflict is on the verge of heating up multiply, as both Trump and Netanyahu cut trips short and U.S. embassies in the region issue security alerts. International Business Times · Sep 20
Something big brewing? Trump abruptly leaves Camp David, returns to White House US President Donald Trump cut short his weekend stay at Camp David and returned to the White House on Saturday, a day earlier than scheduled, as tensions escalated across West Asia. The Times of India · Sep 20
Iran sets 7 conditions for talks with US through Qatar, warns of "decisive war" if Trump rejects demands Iran has conveyed seven conditions to the United States through Qatar for beginning negotiations to end the ongoing war, including ending hostilities on all fronts, releasing frozen Iranian funds and lifting the naval blockade. Tehran warned it is prepared for a “decisive war” if Washington rejects its demands, while pursuing… The Economic Times · Sep 20
Iran gives US 3 conditions to restart talks, says ‘Trump’s threats will not achieve results’ Iran has officially presented seven demands to Washington for resuming negotiations, emphasizing the need to conclude hostilities and unfreeze assets. Alongside this diplomatic approach, Iran is readying itself for potential US military actions, adapting its military strategy to prioritize naval capabilities. Efforts are underway to swiftly resolve the ongoing conflict. The Times of India · Sep 19
America must escape its Middle East humiliation before it is too late THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: As oil prices skyrocket, the world’s greatest superpower must see it has been bullied and banjaxed by a badly mauled Iran and a few Houthi fighters – staying in this fight will only bring disaster The Independent UK · Sep 15
Can Iran hurt Trump at ballot box? Tehran’s new war strategy explained Iran is stepping up pressure on the United States less than two months before the US midterm elections, with analysts saying Tehran hopes to increase the political and economic costs of the war for President Donald Trump and weaken his position at home. The Times of India · Sep 10
Houthis attack Saudi energy sites, cities, wound 73 as Iran war risks wider escalation Yemen's Houthis attacked Saudi energy facilities and cities, wounding over seventy people. This escalation highlights the risk of the Iran conflict spreading regionally. Iran warned Gulf energy infrastructure was vulnerable after recent ship attacks. Oil prices climbed to six-week highs as fires erupted at facilities. The coalition vowed to deter… The Economic Times · Sep 8
More than 600 UK flights cancelled after air traffic control ‘technical issue’ – as it happened National Air Traffic Services apologise for technical issue disrupting departures today, which Flightradar24 say has caused hundreds of cancellations The Guardian - UK · Sep 8
Iran-US war latest: Trump says conflict won’t end until after November midterm elections Trump says US could strike Pickaxe Mountain after construction activity seen at deeply buried complex The Independent UK · Sep 8
The Times of India · Sep 8 'Strike our assets & you get struck': Iran threatens US energy assets in Gulf after latest clashes Iran has threatened to retaliate against any new US attacks on its assets, warning that American oil and gas interests and energy infrastructure across the Gulf could be targeted as tensions escalate over the Strait of Hormuz.
The Economic Times · Sep 8 US redirects 94 vessels as Iran warns of maritime exclusion zone in Gulf US forces intensified a maritime blockade in the Arabian Sea, boarding and redirecting commercial vessels. Iran's top security official warned of a recalibrated military posture and a Persian Gulf exclusion zone. This action follows Iran's alleged missile tests and threats regarding the Strait of Hormuz. US CENTCOM previously struck Iranian…
The Independent UK · Sep 7 Iran threatens to take pre-emptive strike with upgraded ballistic missiles Iran state media says a ballistic missile with improved capabilities demonstrates Tehran's shifting stance toward taking preemptive action against threats
International Business Times UK · Sep 7 Tehran Blacklists International Vessels as Parliament Speaker Warns Game Rules Have Changed Iran warns Trump as Tehran blacklists 56 vessels and threatens a harsher response, while a new Strait of Hormuz crisis sends oil prices towards $100.
The Economic Times · Sep 7 Iran vows to respond to US strikes, says US energy companies' facilities are 'exposed' Iran has threatened to retaliate against any new United States attacks on its assets. The nation warned that regional energy production is accessible and exposed to potential strikes. Iranian officials announced plans for a new restricted zone in the Gulf. This zone would impact shipping through the vital Strait of…
The Independent UK · Sep 7 Iran-US war latest: Tehran hikes gasoline prices for heavy users as Strait of Hormuz traffic continues to fall Iran raises gasoline prices after warning the US of retaliation for any new attacks
France 24 · Sep 7 Several killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon At least 11 people were killed, including two infants, were injured in Israeli strikes on a residential building in a town in southern Lebanon early on Monday, Lebanon's state news agency reported. The Israeli army had demanded early Monday that residents of Deir Zahrani in southern Lebanon leave a specific…
The Economic Times · Sep 6 Iran to announce new restricted zone in the Gulf, top security official says Iran's top security official has announced that the country will be establishing a new restricted zone in the Persian Gulf. This move comes amid ongoing tensions in the region, raising concerns about potential disruptions to vital shipping lanes and international maritime traffic. The exact details and implications of this new…
The Times of India · Aug 29 No surrender, no dissent: How six months of war hardened Iran’s leadership Iran's leadership has appointed hard-line military and security officials to key positions. These moves signal a resistance to US pressure and a crackdown on domestic dissent. The new appointments come as Iran faces prolonged confrontation and economic pressure. Hardliners are tightening their grip around the new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba…
The Independent UK · Aug 28 Iran-US war latest: Tehran tells Trump ‘pressure on us won’t work’ after meeting US ally Qatar Tehran said restoring dialogue with Trump was ‘not an impossible mission’
The Economic Times · Aug 28 Iran's security chief denies report of assassination plot against Trump's son Barron Iran's Mohsen Rezaei denied reports of a plot to assassinate Barron Trump. He stated the Strait of Hormuz issue connects to ending regional conflicts. Mediators asked Tehran for conditions to reopen the vital shipping strait. Iran is preparing a list of demands for the waterway's reopening. An agreement with Oman…