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Iran's Parliament Reviews Draft Bill to Tighten Hormuz Transit Rules, Proposing Ban on US and Israel-Linked Vessels
The proposed legislation, currently under review and not yet approved, includes measures to block military and civilian cargo tied to Israel, restrict ships linked to actions against the "Axis of Resi
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Trump vows to hunt down 'leakers' after reports of depleted munitions, while denying any weapons shortages in Iran war
U.S. President Donald Trump has vowed to find and seek long-term jail sentences for "leakers" following several media reports that U.S. munitions stockpiles are dangerously depleted amid the war with
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Iran and Oman agree on new coordinates for ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz
Iran and Oman agree on new coordinates for ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz
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Experts warn US-Iran conflict and Hormuz Strait deadlock could last for months, disrupting global oil and gas exports
The conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran, which began on February 28, has re-escalated after a truce signed on June 17 collapsed. The Strait of Hormuz, a strategic chokepoint, is centr
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Antipodes Global Value Strategy increased its stake in Booking Holdings (BKNG) in Q2 2026, believing the market undervalues it.
The fund states that despite market concerns that AI agents might divert consumers and travel uncertainties arising from the Iran conflict, Booking Holdings, as a leading online travel agency, has cor
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US-Israel War on Iran Disrupts Europe's Summer Travel, Forcing Flight Reroutes and Boosting Intra-European Tourism
The conflict has compelled airlines to abandon large swathes of airspace, leading to longer, costlier detours and significant flight schedule changes. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
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Former Iranian female footballers Fatemeh Pasandideh and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh granted Australian citizenship after refusing to sing Iran anthem
The two players, who were branded traitors in Iran, were part of a group of seven from Iran’s delegation who sought protection from the host country following their high-profile protest during the Wom
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Nikkei Asia: US-Israel War on Iran Significantly Reshapes Asia's Energy Landscape, US and Russia Emerge as Key Beneficiaries
Nikkei Asia reports that more than five months since the US and Israel went to war with Iran, Asia's procurement sources for oil and liquefied natural gas have shifted significantly, with the United S
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Nick Timiraos reports that Trump has sought counsel from Warsh on how the war in Iran and the rapid rise of artificial intelligence are affecting the economy.
Nick Timiraos reports that Trump has sought counsel from Warsh on how the war in Iran and the rapid rise of artificial intelligence are affecting the economy.
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Trump states that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon
Trump states that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon
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US crude oil exports have dropped amid stretched inventories and flat production, with the Strategic Petroleum Reserve falling to a 43-year low.
The decline in exports is also attributed to continuing uncertainty over the Iran conflict, potentially impacting importers like Japan that had sought alternatives to Middle East procurement.
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Iran's President says interaction with the country's Supreme Leader is currently 'very difficult'
Iran's President says interaction with the country's Supreme Leader is currently 'very difficult'
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Iran Says No Decision Yet on Second Stage of US Talks
Former Assistant Secretary of State Barbara Leaf commented that a potential deal between the US and Iran on the Strait of Hormuz would merely reset the negotiating table for more detailed discussions
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Mosaic Co. faces surging input costs from the war in Iran, with production cutbacks insufficient to offset the impact on its phosphate business.
Mosaic Co. faces surging input costs from the war in Iran, with production cutbacks insufficient to offset the impact on its phosphate business.
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Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister says no talks with the U.S. have been held in recent days.
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister says no talks with the U.S. have been held in recent days.
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Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Says Potential Transit Route Negotiated by Iran and Oman Could Be Viable for 2 to 4 Months, IRNA Reports
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Says Potential Transit Route Negotiated by Iran and Oman Could Be Viable for 2 to 4 Months, IRNA Reports
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UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk expressed concern over the increasing number of executions in Iran, with at least 56 people executed since March, 27 of whom were linked to protests in January.
Volker Türk stated that the death penalty continues to be used "to create fear among the population and suppress dissent." He noted that since March 19, at least 56 individuals have been executed on c
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U.S. Treasury Website indicates removal of Iran-related sanctions
U.S. Treasury Website indicates removal of Iran-related sanctions
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Donald Trump says US officials are holding "very good" talks with Iran, and a Strait of Hormuz deal could be reached "as early as today," but warns of "severe repercussions" if Iran abandons the agreement.
Donald Trump said U.S. officials were holding "very good" talks with Iran and hinted that a deal on the Strait of Hormuz could be reached as early as today. But he warned that the U.S. would "hit Iran
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Al Jazeera reports: The southern Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas continues to be under attack, with residents saying "the ceasefire never came."
According to Al Jazeera, despite official claims of a ceasefire, the southern Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas and its surrounding areas continued to suffer attacks in July. Local residents reported
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Glencore's H1 2026 energy trading profits soared 66 times to $2.66 billion, benefiting from Iran war market turmoil
The commodity giant's adjusted earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) from trading reached $2.66 billion in the first half of 2026, a significant increase from $40 million a year earlier. CEO Gary
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US Mortgage Rates Mixed on Aug 5: 30-year fixed at 6.60% (down 4 bps), 15-year at 6.09% (up 2 bps), 5/1 ARM at 6.79% (up 6 bps), amid Iran-Hormuz negotiations
US Mortgage Rates Mixed on Aug 5: 30-year fixed at 6.60% (down 4 bps), 15-year at 6.09% (up 2 bps), 5/1 ARM at 6.79% (up 6 bps), amid Iran-Hormuz negotiations
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Iran War Exposes US Military Aluminum Supply Risk, Pentagon Wargames Already Showed Problem
The supply of ultra-refined aluminum used in fighter jets is tight after drone attacks damaged a factory in the United Arab Emirates, highlighting supply-chain risks facing the U.S. military, Bloomber
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Oil prices climb after Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis claim strike on Saudi tanker in Red Sea; Brent crude up over 1.2% to $80.32, WTI up 0.67% to $76.28
Crude prices rebounded on Wednesday after Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi militants claimed they had struck a Saudi Arabian oil tanker in the Red Sea near Yanbu, a major port for Saudi crude oil exports. T
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Chinese tech giant Huawei faces landmark criminal trial in the US, accused of theft, fraud, and sanctions violations.
U.S. prosecutors in Brooklyn federal court depicted Huawei as a "criminal enterprise," accusing it of stealing technology from American companies, defrauding banks, and circumventing sanctions against
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Iran warns of potential new attacks by the US, threatening continued retaliation.
Iran stated it has obtained intelligence indicating the U.S. and its allies are preparing a major new attack, Reuters reported. Tehran's military command warned that any strike would trigger sustained
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Qatar Airways CEO Says Iran War Was Its ‘Largest Crisis’ Ever
Qatar Airways CEO Hamad Al-Khater stated that the ongoing conflict in Iran has proven to be the biggest test for the airline in its more than 30 years of operation, and the company has taken measures
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Iran pushes for mass civilian mobilization, IRGC says over 600,000 registered this week
Iranian authorities are promoting a large-scale mobilization campaign called "Janfada" (meaning "devotee"), aimed at training and arming civilian volunteers as part of the Basij militia under the Isla
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The U.S. State Department urges citizens to reconsider travel to the Middle East, and the Iranian Parliament Speaker reiterates that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed.
The U.S. State Department issued a warning Saturday night, urging American citizens to reconsider travel to the Middle East, citing the potential for rapid escalation of the conflict with Iran. This f
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US companies, especially manufacturers and retailers, are being squeezed by tariffs, soaring fuel costs from Iran war, and rising interest rates
American companies, particularly those in manufacturing, auto supply, retail, and transportation, are facing a triple squeeze. Tariffs under Trump's trade policies are increasing raw material costs, t
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Iran's security chief says conditions for ending war with US, including lifting naval blockade and unfreezing funds, sent to Washington via Qatar; awaits Trump's response
Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, told Al Jazeera in an exclusive interview on Saturday that Tehran has conveyed a formal set of conditions to Washington through Qa
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Iran's Top Security Official Says Qatar Has Conveyed Tehran's Conditions to Washington to End War, Awaiting Trump Response - Al Jazeera Interview
Iran's Top Security Official Says Qatar Has Conveyed Tehran's Conditions to Washington to End War, Awaiting Trump Response - Al Jazeera Interview
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Iran's top security official stated that Tehran hopes the war between Saudi Arabia and Yemen will end.
Iran's top security official stated that Tehran hopes the war between Saudi Arabia and Yemen will end.
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Pakistan urges Iran to protect energy supplies and shipping, as high-ranking officials from both countries are set to meet.
Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday, emphasizing the importance of uninterrupted energy supplies and the sa
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Iran's car market prices surge 40-130% since February, with officials calling it a 'mafia system', highlighting cost-of-living crisis
Domestic car prices in Iran have mostly risen 40% to 80% since the start of the war in February, with some vehicles selling for over 130% of their September 2025 costs. This makes even locally made ca
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Brent crude oil surged to $132 this week after the Saudi East-West Pipeline was attacked and shut down, forcing Saudi Arabia to rely on high-cost "relay oil transportation" via the Strait of Hormuz.
A drone launched from Iraq by Iranian-backed militants recently struck Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline, forcing its shutdown, the Wall Street Journal reported. The pipeline, previously a critica
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MarketWatch Analysis: Oil Prices and Energy Stocks Would Be Hit by a Sudden End to Iran War, But Company Insiders Are Still Buying
MarketWatch analysis suggests that despite a sudden end to the Iran war potentially leading to a drop in oil prices and energy stocks, company insiders are still buying these related stocks, indicatin
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Turkey Revokes Operating License of Iran's Bank Mellat Istanbul Branch
Turkey's banking regulator (BDDK) announced in the Official Gazette on Saturday that it has revoked the operating license of Iran's Bank Mellat Istanbul branch. The agency stated that this move was ma
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Al Jazeera: The U.S. Department of Defense is considering withdrawing one-third of its troops from Europe after allies refused to provide bases for operations against Iran.
The U.S. Department of Defense is considering a proposal to withdraw approximately one-third of its troops (around 22,000 soldiers) from Europe, primarily affecting garrisons in Germany, Italy, and Sp
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Trump extends sanctions on Iran, Sanaa residents take to streets in support of Houthis.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has extended sanctions against Iran. Meanwhile, thousands of Houthi supporters demonstrated in the streets of Sanaa.
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U.S. President signs H.R. 5334 bill, expanding sanctions on Russia and extending sanctions on Iran.
On Friday, September 18, the President of the United States signed H.R. 5334, the "Lindsey O. Graham Sanction Russia and Iran Act of 2026." This bill authorizes and expands statutory sanctions, tariff
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US Pentagon: Military operations against Iran have cost $43.6 billion, excluding losses to Middle East bases.
The Pentagon has informed Congress that as of September 3, 2026, the U.S. has spent $43.6 billion on military operations against Iran, Bloomberg reported. This includes approximately $11.2 billion in
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Trump: Iran war will end soon
Trump: Iran war will end soon
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Iran holds massive government-organized rallies, with hundreds of thousands vowing to sacrifice for the nation, and the president stating the aim is to send a message of unity to the US and Israel.
According to Al Jazeera, approximately 313,000 volunteers gathered in central Tehran for an event aimed at highlighting "self-sacrifice for Iran," where the Iranian government showcased weapons such a
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Al Jazeera Analysis: Iran's Pressure in the Middle East Strains Relations with Gulf States
Commentators note that Tehran's pressure in the Middle East is increasingly straining its relations with Gulf states. This follows Iran's direct attack on Saudi Arabia, which led Riyadh to expel Iran'
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Polls show: US voters' opposition to war with Iran hits record high, 71% believe the Trump administration lacks a clear strategy
A Fox News poll released Thursday shows that 71% of American voters believe the Trump administration "lacks a clear strategy" to end the conflict with Iran, which has led to rising inflation and soari
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Analysis: China's Crude Oil Imports Show Signs of Rebound, Potentially Eroding Global Oil Price Buffer
Analysts point out that China's crude oil imports have shown early signs of recovery after months of subdued purchases due to the US-Israel war with Iran, which could erode the buffer that previously
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Blockchain malware activity jumps 440% as AI lowers the barrier for North Korea and Iran-linked hackers
Chainalysis reports that state-linked hackers, particularly those tied to North Korea and Iran, are increasingly using public blockchains to maintain malware infrastructure, accounting for roughly two
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