Oil Price Today (August 26): Crude oil tanks 6% in two days to hover near $85. What’s behind the decline?Brent crude futures were down $2.35, or 2.65%, at $86 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell $1.94, or 2.36%, to $...
26 Aug, 2026, 07.44 AM 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
Iraq may show how U.S. can squeeze Iran's trade partnersThe United States is pressuring Iraq to curb its financial dealings with Iran. Washington has sanctioned Iraqi banks involved in trade with...
26 Aug, 2026, 06.59 AM IST
US prepares to send diplomats back to Middle East embassies after Iran war evacuations: ReportEmbassies slated to restore higher staffing levels include those in Israel, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, Oman, Iraq and Kuwait, ac...
26 Aug, 2026, 01.01 AM IST
Indian exports face little risk from tougher US sanctions on IranStricter US sanctions on Iran are unlikely to significantly affect India’s exports to the country, as bilateral trade is mainly concentrate...
25 Aug, 2026, 10.04 PM 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
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
Iran's four-decade war planning makes it difficult for US to decimate it: ExpertAn Indian military expert stated Iran prepared for war with the US for decades. Iran developed a decentralized command structure and attrit...
23 Aug, 2026, 01.16 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
"We do not accept the use of Iraqi territory to attack any country": Iraqi President Nizar Amidi"We are keen to prevent Iraq from becoming involved in the war. The country most affected by the war is Iraq. We do not accept the use of I...
22 Aug, 2026, 06.12 PM IST
Iran allowed Iraqi tankers to pass through Hormuz Strait: state mediaTehran has allowed Iraqi oil tankers passage through the Strait of Hormuz. This decision follows repeated requests from Baghdad over the pa...
22 Aug, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
Iran grants permission for Iraqi oil tankers to pass through Strait of HormuzIran has taken a pivotal step by permitting Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. This action follows a series of request...
22 Aug, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
Iran backs Iraq’s sovereignty as Baghdad seeks to bring militias under state controlIran's Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf stated Iran supports Iraqi consensus and independence. Economic cooperation will advance with an upcomin...
22 Aug, 2026, 06.13 AM IST
Iran says Tehran must overcome 'unjust sanctions' as US ramps up economic pressureUS Iran war news: Iran's parliament speaker urged planning to overcome "unjust sanctions" after new US measures. Scott Bessent announced th...
21 Aug, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
UAE halts all trade, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran until further noticeThe United Arab Emirates has suspended all trade activities and financial transactions with Iran. This decision follows regional escalation...
19 Aug, 2026, 07.31 AM IST
Oil edges up on uncertainty over exports through HormuzOil prices climbed for a fourth day due to supply uncertainty. Investors weighed conflicting messages from Tehran and Washington on the Str...
19 Aug, 2026, 07.24 AM IST
Iraq to probe drone attack on Kurdistan PM's officeIraq will investigate a drone attack on the Kurdistan prime minister's office. Iran denied involvement and called the incident a ploy to ha...
18 Aug, 2026, 07.59 AM IST