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Morning Brief

Morning Brief - 9 August 2026

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 9th of August, covering the latest developments.

35d ago
Middle East conflict

Deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz expected 'soon' - U.S. official

An agreement between Iran and the U.S. to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is expected "soon," a U.S. official has said. The deal would result in the resumption of commercial shipping through the sea passage and the lifting of an American naval blockade on Iranian ports.

36d ago
Morning Brief

Morning Brief - 8 August 2026

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 8th of August, covering the latest developments.

36d ago
U.S. foreign policy

U.S. Senate passes sweeping Russia and Iran sanctions bill

The U.S. Senate has overwhelmingly passed legislation that would introduce sweeping sanctions against Russia and expand penalties on Iran, clearing a major hurdle for a bill that has been delayed for more than a year.

36d ago
PrimeTime

PrimeTime | 7 August 2026

The 8 August edition of AnewZ's PrimeTime led with the one-year anniversary of the Washington Declaration and progress in Azerbaijan-Armenia relations, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan's new defence pact, and continuing diplomatic efforts over the Strait of Hormuz.

37d ago
IRAN U.S.

Trump may face Hormuz compromise as U.S.-Iran talks advance

U.S. President Donald Trump may have to accept concessions he previously opposed if he wants to secure a deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to analysts, as negotiators move closer to a temporary agreement.