First detected August 18, 2026 at 14:10 UTC. Image: PerthNow via source articleElections
Trump says no US talks are underway with Iran, announces Hormuz is open, and reaffirms naval blockade On 18 August 2026 President Donald Trump declared that the United States had no current or scheduled diplomatic engagement with Iran, declared the Strait of Hormuz fully open, and confirmed the naval blockade remains in force.
medium confidence Aug 18, 2026, 3:00 PM UTC
First detected August 18, 2026 at 13:34 UTC. Image: Toronto Sun - RSS Feed via source articleGeneral News
Strait of Hormuz to remain closed until US meets Iran's demands, top negotiator says Reported by Africanews and Toronto Sun - RSS Feed. First detected August 18, 2026 at 13:34 UTC.
medium confidence Aug 18, 2026, 2:00 PM UTC
First detected August 18, 2026 at 02:52 UTC. Image: Business Line - Home via source articleGeneral News
Trump says Iran won’t make deal he thinks is needed, threatens to bomb Oman Reported by Business Line - Home and Daily Maverick. First detected August 18, 2026 at 02:52 UTC.
medium confidence Aug 18, 2026, 3:18 AM UTC
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War and security
Trump threatens to bomb ally Oman as US-Iran war agreement expires Reported by Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News and Brisbane Times - Latest News. First detected August 17, 2026 at 19:26 UTC.
medium confidence Aug 17, 2026, 8:38 PM UTC
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General News
Trump says US not seeking to extend interim deal with Iran Reported by Middle East Eye and India Today | Latest Stories. First detected August 17, 2026 at 18:34 UTC.
medium confidence Aug 17, 2026, 7:20 PM UTC
The Iranian military has announced a reward that would double if claimed by a woman, amid no recent U.S. Image: france24.com via source articleGeneral News
Iran Announces $30,000 Bounty for Killing or Capturing U.S. Soldiers, Double Reward if Perpetrated by a Woman Tehran’s military offers cash incentives for attacks on American troops, a move that heightens tensions in the region.
medium confidence Aug 16, 2026, 3:53 PM UTC
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General News
Qatar denies detaining Iranian pilots and reports that the remains of one pilot were found. Qatar states that the pilots violated its airspace earlier this year and failed to respond to contact attempts, with search and rescue teams recovering the remains of one individual.
high confidence Aug 15, 2026, 8:14 PM UTC
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War and security
Trump Says He May Declare Strait Of Hormuz US Territory After Iran War Reported by Free Press Journal and Premium Times Nigeria. First detected August 15, 2026 at 07:48 UTC.
medium confidence Aug 15, 2026, 8:46 AM UTC
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Business
U.S. Senate Authorizes 100 % Tariffs on Russian‑Oil Buyers, Targeting Major Importers The Lindsey O. Graham Act of 2026, enacted on August 7, grants the president power to impose up to one‑hundred per cent duties on imports from any country that continues to purchase Russian oil and gas, with India and China among the likely targets.
medium confidence Aug 12, 2026, 9:15 AM UTC
