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Latest 5 November 2026

Beaten at home, Trump faces stark choice on Iran: deal or escalation

US President Donald Trump went to war seeking regime change in Iran. Instead, it was his own grip on Washington that gave way, as voters weary of the war and…

Iran · 3 Sep 2026 US-Iran strikes raise fears of renewed war across the Middle East Fears of renewed escalation gripped the Middle East on Wednesday after the United States and Iran exchanged their biggest barrage ​since July,… USA · 25 Aug 2026 USA’s ‘economic D-Day’ against Iran begins with a ‘warning shot’ American Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday unveiled a sweeping new effort to economically isolate Iran, warning foreign governments and companies that… USA · 20 Aug 2026 Trump threatens ‘tremendous economic consequences’ on any country helping Iran President Donald Trump has said the US will inflict "TREMENDOUS Economic Consequences" on any country that helps or does business with Iran.… Cyprus · 19 Aug 2026 Cyprus emerges as potential Iranian target if U.S. escalates hostilities Iran has considered targeting US and British military assets in Europe, including Cyprus, if Washington escalates its conflict with Tehran, the Financial… Iran · 4 Aug 2026 From Threats to Turnarounds: Seven Trump Reversals on Iran President Donald Trump announced late Saturday that he had called off planned U.S. strikes on Iran, saying renewed negotiations had raised hopes… Saudi Arabia · 21 Jul 2026 Houthis threaten Saudi shipping as Iran conflict widens Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi movement said it was imposing a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, opening a potential new front in the regional… Iran · 17 Jul 2026 Iran strikes eastern Syria, in first such attack during current war Iran struck eastern Syria on Friday, Iranian state media ​and a Syrian military source said, in the first ‌known attack by Tehran… Airlines · 16 Jul 2026 Iran war leaves crisis-weary European airlines ready for a shakeout As renewed conflict in the Gulf drives up oil prices, airline investors and industry executives see mounting signs that Europe's financially ​weaker… Business · 9 Jul 2026 Oil rises after US launches fresh strikes on Iran Oil prices rose more than 1% on Thursday after the U.S. carried out fresh strikes on ‌Iran, denting hopes for talks to…