Iran rejects US sanctions, land blockade plans
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Baghaei says proposed US sanctions against Iran, including a reported land blockade, would have no impact on Tehran’s position. – “These measures have no effect on…
Drones target office of Iraqi Kurdistan’s PM, no casualties reported
Two drones targeted the office of the Kurdistan Regional Government’s prime minister in northern Iraq on Monday but there were no reports of any casualties, the KRG security agency said.…
CENTCOM chief acknowledges fatigue among crew of USS Abraham Lincoln
US Central Command head Admiral Brad Cooper acknowledged the fatigue of the USS Abraham Lincoln crew after visiting the aircraft carrier, which was scheduled to return to the US in…
Qatar, Saudi Arabia Coordinate Diplomatic Efforts to De-escalate Regional Tensions
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, Saudi Foreign Minister Hold Phone Conversation Doha | August 16, 2026 HE Prime Minister and Minister…
Iran, US no closer to deal as ceasefire set to expire
A 60-day deadline for Iran and the United States to negotiate a final agreement expires on Monday without either side implementing the terms of a memorandum of understanding signed in…
Trump orders Pentagon to cut back military exercises with South Korea
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday instructed the Pentagon to “substantially reduce” 10 days of joint military exercises with South Korea as they were about to get underway, citing the…
Iranian parliament to debate foreign influence, Hormuz oversight bills
Iran’s parliament will hold a virtual session on Sunday to review bills to counter foreign influence and oversee the Strait of Hormuz, state media IRIB reported. – Lawmakers will consider…
Iran Links Hormuz Reopening to US Compliance with June MoU
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran is continuing talks with Oman on shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz, but warns reopening the waterway will depend on the US…
Iran disputes Qatar, Kuwait accounts of captured Iranian personnel
An Iranian military official said on Sunday that Qatar should allow an Iranian team to enter the country to investigate the fate of pilots whom Tehran says were captured by…
Flights resume at Iran’s Bandar Abbas airport
Flights at the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas have resumed after repeated interruptions during US attacks on the southern city. – Kazem Tavassoli, director general of airports in Hormozgan province,…