General News
Syria arrests Assad-era officer who fled prison sentence in Austria
Reported by The Times of Israel and Daily Maverick. First detected August 19, 2026 at 08:52 UTC.
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Middle East & North Africa
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General News
Trump says no Iran talks, Tehran keeps Hormuz shut to shipping
Reported by India Today | Latest Stories and Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News. First detected August 18, 2026 at 23:44 UTC.
General News
Trump says no Iran talks as Strait of Hormuz remains open amid tensions
Reported by India Today | Latest Stories and france24.com. First detected August 18, 2026 at 21:52 UTC.
Elections
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.
General 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.
General 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.
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.
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.
General News
Netanyahu, Kushner agree US general to verify Hamas disarmament before Israel withdraws from Gaza
Reported by france24.com and Axios. First detected August 17, 2026 at 18:18 UTC.