Iran war

Pentagon asks US defence firms to boost production of key systems amid weapons stockpile concerns

2026-08-09T01:34:45.000Z
In recent weeks, the US has repeatedly signalled that a deal to open Hormuz could be close, only to have Iran deny that talks are under way.

Iran says Hormuz deal with Oman is ‘very close’, but demands must be met before reopening

2026-08-09T00:46:50.000Z
Yemen’s army said early on Aug 8 that it had responded against Houthi forces on several fronts along the lines of contact. 

Houthis strike Marib again as UN warns Yemen nearing wider conflict

2026-08-08T04:51:30.000Z
In recent weeks, the Trump administration has signalled that a deal to reopen the strait could be close, only to have Iran deny that talks are ongoing.

US expects deal soon on Strait of Hormuz; Sunni powers unite in defence pact

2026-08-08T01:21:09.000Z
A deal that gives Iran authority over traffic through the strait would mean the war had resulted in a major shift in the balance of regional power in Teheran’s favour.

Proposed Hormuz deal would give Iran control of inbound traffic: sources

2026-08-07T13:04:53.000Z
Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, Aug 6, 2026.

Oil rises on concerns over Strait of Hormuz reopening plans

2026-08-07T04:05:45.000Z
A proposed Iran-Oman deal to manage the Strait of Hormuz has become key to expectations for a resumption of energy flows. 

Iran wants to bar US, Israeli ships from Hormuz in peace accord

2026-08-07T03:20:17.000Z
President Trump’s comments followed a Washington Post report on Wednesday that said Trump vented frustration with Hegseth on the sidelines of a Cabinet meeting last week.

Trump backs Hegseth after report of dispute over weapon stockpiles

2026-08-07T01:19:31.000Z
Maintaining an uneasy status quo with Iran would not offer Trump a face-saving way out of a conflict he had predicted would be over by mid-April.
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Trump’s Iran dilemma: ‘Menu of bad options’ leaves the US with no easy exit from war

2026-08-07T00:23:13.000Z
The Associated Press said earlier that at least 30 troops of Yemen’s internationally-recognised government were killed in the strikes, citing government officials.

Houthis carry out deadly attack in Yemen and hit Saudi territory

2026-08-06T23:51:40.000Z