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Middle East conflict

Iran, U.S. make competing claims over control of Strait of Hormuz

Iran says the Strait of Hormuz remains under its control, rejecting U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim of “total control” over the strategic waterway and insisting it will not reopen until Washington fulfils its commitments under an interim deal.

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View from Iran

Iran slams U.S., demands 'zero tolerance' on attacking civilian nuclear sites

Iran has strongly condemned the recent U.S. attack on the construction site of the Karoon Nuclear Power Plant in Darkhovin, Khuzestan Province. Tehran officials are urging the UN to adopt a “zero-tolerance” policy regarding attacks on civilian nuclear centers under the world body’s verification.

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Middle East

U.S. military says vessels intercepted over Iran blockade

The U.S. military announced that it has completed a new wave of strikes against Iranian military targets under U.S. President Donald Trump's orders. The operation targeted command centres, air defence systems, missile and drone facilities, and coastal surveillance sites across multiple locations.

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Middle East conflict

U.S. strikes on Iran escalate conflict as Tehran retaliates

The U.S. has launched a fresh wave of strikes on Iran, targeting Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) sites as Tehran retaliated against U.S. positions across the region, while Iranian officials said at least five people were killed and dozens wounded at a wedding near Sirik.

12:35
Middle East conflict

U.S. strikes on Iran escalate conflict as Tehran retaliates

The U.S. has launched a fresh wave of strikes on Iran, targeting Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) sites as Tehran retaliated against U.S. positions across the region, while Iranian officials said at least five people were killed and dozens wounded at a wedding near Sirik.

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20:59
Russia-Ukraine conflict

Putin says there is still a chance of peace with Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that he thinks there is a chance of a peace being reached with Ukraine. He told the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Russia that he believed there was "a chance of finding a solution," to the conflict.

12:35
Middle East conflict

U.S. strikes on Iran escalate conflict as Tehran retaliates

The U.S. has launched a fresh wave of strikes on Iran, targeting Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) sites as Tehran retaliated against U.S. positions across the region, while Iranian officials said at least five people were killed and dozens wounded at a wedding near Sirik.

09:09
Morning Brief

Morning Brief - 3 September 2026

Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for the 3rd of September, covering the latest developments. 

17:40
U.S.-Iran conflict

U.S.-Iran war enters 7th month with no end in sight

The Israeli-U.S. invasion of Iran, which began on 28 February, entered its seventh month on Friday, as Tehran wrapped up a week of high-level visits the region, with officials from Pakistan, Oman and Qatar helping to negotiate a way out of the current stalemate in the conflict.

18:36
Middle East conflict

Rubio tells allies U.S. will hold off new Iran strikes

Secretary of State Marco Rubio told allied foreign ministers Washington will focus on sanctions and other pressure on Iran “for the time being”, Axios reports. Meanwhile, Iran and Oman have resumed talks on a temporary shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz.

13:28
Türkiye Trade

Türkiye, Qatar target $5 billion in bilateral trade

Türkiye and Qatar aim to boost bilateral trade to $5 billion, Turkish Trade Minister Ömer Bolat said after meeting Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Trade Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed in Ankara on Monday.

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Middle East conflict

Iran condemns U.S. plans to announce new sanctions

Iran on Saturday denounced U.S. plans to announce new sanctions that could put further strain on the Islamic Republic's economy and have an impact on its most important trading partners including China.

09:42
Middle East conflict

Iran condemns new U.S. sanctions as ‘economic terrorism’

Iran has condemned new U.S. sanctions as “economic terrorism” and “crimes against humanity”, accusing Washington of pursuing a decades-long policy of hostility. Tehran said the measures would not weaken its resolve to defend its sovereignty and national interests.

03:59
Middle East conflict

Trump announces ‘most crushing economic operation’ against Iran

Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has slowed, according to the latest data, as uncertainty over the waterway’s reopening kept most shipowners away. Six commodity vessels crossed the strait on Tuesday, down from nine the day before and below the 10-day daily average of 11.