Iran, Oman reach deal on Strait of Hormuz, but reopening hinges on US conditionsIran and Oman reached an agreement on Strait of Hormuz control and revenues. The Revolutionary Guards stated the strait will not reopen wit...
26 Aug, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
'No other option': Gulf expats hunker down between bouts of warForeign workers are largely staying in Gulf countries despite six months of conflict, choosing higher, tax-free salaries over weaker prospe...
26 Aug, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
US starts returning staff to Middle East missions after Iran war evacuations: SourcesUnited States personnel are returning to some Middle East diplomatic missions after tensions eased. Staff will go back to posts in Lebanon,...
26 Aug, 2026, 07.28 AM IST
US to broaden secondary sanctions to isolate Iran on 'economic D-Day'The United States is set to launch a significant financial offensive against Iran. This move aims to pressure countries to sever economic t...
25 Aug, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
India bonds flat as oil prices shrug off US curbs on IranIndian government bonds experienced little movement early Tuesday, stabilizing after a recent decline. Oil prices reacted unfazed to new US...
25 Aug, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
Bessent's D-Day sanctions are more Anzio, but Iran response is keyUS sanctions announced by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent aim to pressure Iran and countries doing business with it, but their gradual app...
25 Aug, 2026, 06.52 AM IST
Iran vows to retaliate after US widens sanctionsIran has vowed to retaliate against expanded US economic sanctions, warning Washington of attacks on vital interests and energy chokepoints...
25 Aug, 2026, 06.41 AM IST
'Vessels violating Iranian protocols for Strait of Hormuz' shall face fines, detention, confiscation: IranIran's Ports and Maritime Organization warned vessels of future passage restrictions and potential confiscation. Authorized countries trans...
24 Aug, 2026, 08.14 AM IST
Iran says support for new sanctions would be 'act of war'A strong message came from Iran's security chief, cautioning nations that support the freshly imposed US economic measures. President Pezes...
24 Aug, 2026, 07.22 AM IST
'Entering the endgame': US Treasury Secy Bessent says "economic D-Day" begins against IranUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has declared an “economic D-Day” against Iran, saying Washington will use its full range of powers to s...
24 Aug, 2026, 06.13 AM IST
Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir heads to Tehran as US plans ‘toughest’ Iran sanctionsPakistan's army chief Asim Munir will visit Tehran on Monday. He leads a delegation to strengthen bilateral cooperation and regional peace....
23 Aug, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
Iran vows 'devastating' response as US threatens toughest ever economic hitIran warns of devastating retaliation against new United States sanctions. United States Treasury chief Scott Bessent plans the toughest fi...
23 Aug, 2026, 09.28 AM IST
Iran says Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until US changes courseIran's Mohsen Rezaei stated the Strait of Hormuz remains closed until US behavior changes. He claimed America relies on economic pressure a...
23 Aug, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Trump’s economic isolation plan risks Iran strikes across GulfTrump is betting that tighter sanctions, a naval blockade and broader economic pressure can push Iran into accepting a US-backed deal after...
22 Aug, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
Trump calls Strait of Hormuz ‘American territory’, warns Iran over nuclear armsPresident Trump stated Iran must not obtain nuclear weapons. He also declared the Strait of Hormuz as American territory. Iran rejected the...
22 Aug, 2026, 09.19 AM IST
Trump is threatening to bomb Oman, but why?Oman faces US President Trump's threats amid ongoing talks with Iran. These discussions concern managing the vital Strait of Hormuz shippin...
19 Aug, 2026, 06.40 AM IST
Gulf nations growing impatient with Trump's diplomatic efforts regarding truce with Iran: ReportPersian Gulf allies express growing weariness with Iran peace deal negotiations. United States officials reject assessments of President Tr...
16 Aug, 2026, 12.05 PM IST