- Iran-US war latest: Tehran drafting list of conditions to open Hormuz as Trump sends new warship to Middle East The Independent —
- Trump used to say he saw a quick end to his Iran war. Six months later, he claims he's in no hurry The Philadelphia Inquirer —
- US clears Strait of Hormuz as 50,000 troops maintain blockade of Iran, CENTCOM chief says The Jerusalem Post —
- ‘Earthquake-like manner’: How Iran vows to counter US economic warfare? Plan may include nuclear weapon, oil crackdown Mint —
- ‘Send Netanyahu to hell’: Iran warns of ‘severe confrontation’ if US blockade continues Times Of India —
- Iran war diplomacy turns toward reopening Strait of Hormuz The Straits Times —
- Iran war diplomacy turns toward reopening Strait of Hormuz Deccan Herald —
- Trump’s lack of progress on Iran is beginning to damage Sino-US relations — Phar Kim Beng Malay Mail —
- US to push economic pressure on Iran at G20 finance talks Al-Monitor —
- Trump touts "very big victory" in Iran but says the war "will continue for as long as necessary" CBS News —
- Iran, Qatar hold Hormuz talks as US blockade chokes Iran oil imports France 24 —
- Qatari Prime Minister Travels to Tehran as Iran War Nears Six-Month Mark The New York Times —
- The US cannot remove Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormu Tehran Times —
- US Declares Economic D-Day Against Iran The New Arab —
- Qatar, Iran discuss proposal for temporary shipping corridor through Strait of Hormuz Middle East Monitor —
- US Sanctions 4 India-Based Firms, 3 Indians To Punish Iran NDTV —
- Trump's new economic squeeze on Iran has big challenge: China The Hindu —
- Latest Oil Market News and Analysis for Aug. 26 Bloomberg —
- Iran, Oman Push Talks for ‘Interim’ Reopening of Hormuz Strait Bloomberg —
- Israel seeking to lead intensifying international race over anti-satellite weaponry - analysis The Jerusalem Post —
Iran
Country in Western Asia
Iran, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, and historically known as Persia, is a country in West Asia. It borders Iraq to the west, Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Armenia to the northwest, the Caspian Sea to the north, Turkmenistan to the northeast, Afghanistan to the east, Pakistan to the southeast, and the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf to the south. With a population of over 92 million, Iran ranks 17th globally in both geographic size and population. It is divided into five regions with 31 provinces. Tehran is the nation's capital and largest city and serves as its primary economic center.
Also known as...
Persia, Islamic Republic of Iran, ir, Islamic Rep. Iran, and IRI
Iran war enters sixth month with no end in sight