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US Strikes Larak; Iran Attacks Jordan and UAE

U.S. forces struck two Iranian missile launchers on Larak Island after IRGC forces were seen preparing to fire rockets with sea mines toward the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a sharp escalation in a corridor vital to global oil shipments. The attacks come amid conflicting casualty reports and ongoing tensions as ships in the strait face heightened danger and international actors monitor the situation.

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US-Iran Clashes Escalate as UAE Intercepts Drone

UAE defence authorities said its air force intercepted a drone approaching from Iran over the country’s territorial waters, with air defences remaining on high alert. Iranian military statements meanwhile claimed retaliatory strikes against US bases in the region and vowed to safeguard security around the Strait of Hormuz, signaling escalating regional tensions.

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CENTCOM strikes Iran again as Trump warns of harsher response to Tehran's retaliation

The United States conducted another wave of strikes on Iranian military targets, including air defenses, radars, and maritime assets, prompting Iranian retaliation across the region. President Donald Trump criticized Tehran and warned of harsher consequences if Iran retaliates, while Iran reported casualties from a wedding attack linked to the strikes.

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Reports say US PrSM missile killed civilians in Lamerd, target unclear

Airwars and the Associated Press mapped the Lamerd strikes and found that US-made Precision Strike Missiles killed civilians up to 50 meters from detonation and caused damage far beyond that radius, prompting warnings from weapons experts that such missiles should not be used near populated areas. The US military has acknowledged using PrSMs in Iran but denies striking Lamerd, while analysts emphasize the weapon’s midair fragmentation and potential for widespread harm as production continues for broader use.

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Iranian rial hits record low as sanctions escalate

Iran’s rial plummeted to a record around 2.02 million per dollar in informal markets amid ongoing conflict and sanctions, with inflation surging and the economy projected to contract by over 5%. The United States launched a sweeping sanctions campaign described as a historic financial offensive, targeting Iran’s trading partners and prompting regional shifts such as the UAE suspending trade, as Tehran resists and warns of countermeasures.

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Aug 24, 2026

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Iranian Media Threatens Barron Trump with $10M Bounty

Iranian state and IRGC-linked media escalated threats against Barron Trump, airing videos that track his movements and propose a $10 million bounty, signaling a sharp rise in personal attacks on the president’s family. The coverage, part of a broader pattern of IRGC-backed hostility toward the Trumps, comes as the U.S. Secret Service monitors and protects Barron amid heightened Iran-U.S. tensions.

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Aug 23, 2026

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US sanctions Hezbollah highlighting Iran ties

The United States has expanded sanctions on Hezbollah, redesignating the group to underscore its ties to Iran’s IRGC-Quds Force and targeting individuals involved in cash-smuggling networks. The measures form part of a broader effort to pressure Hezbollah and Iran, including actions against Lebanese officials and pushes for disarmament, with implications for regional diplomacy and security policy.

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Aug 20, 2026

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Iran Rial Plunges Under Tight Sanctions

Across Iran, households face soaring living costs, high unemployment, and wages far below essentials as inflation spikes and sanctions, along with a naval blockade, push prices higher and strain access to basic goods. Analysts question whether ongoing economic pressure will yield concessions, while the Trump administration pursues tougher sanctions to squeeze Iran, which is resisting and seeking relief and greater control over strategic shipping routes.

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Aug 19, 2026

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Iran Urges Qatar to Transfer Detained Pilots

Iranian officials have repeatedly urged Qatar to move detained pilots from water to land-based medical facilities, calling for ICRC-backed air ambulances and urgent medical attention as their health deteriorates. Meanwhile Qatar denies holding the pilots, the location remains unverified, and Tehran seeks transparency and adherence to international law regarding the detainees.

Aug 19, 2026

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France Plans to Expel Iranian Diplomats

France says it will expel two Iranian diplomats in retaliation for a July incident in which French embassy staff in Tehran were detained and intimidated, accusing Iran of fabricating charges. Tehran retaliated by barring two French diplomats and accusing them of violations of the Vienna Convention, highlighting escalating France-Iran diplomatic tensions.

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Aug 18, 2026

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Iran Says Pilots Held by Qatar; Remains Returned

Iran says three IRIAF pilots shot down in March 2026 are being held alive in Qatar for about six months, with no contact allowed with families or Iranian officials, according to letters to the Red Cross. The reports from Iran International and other outlets frame the detention as potentially violating the Geneva Conventions and the rights of prisoners of war.

Aug 15, 2026

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US-Iran Pause Persists as Talks Resume

President Donald Trump halted the ongoing 13-day campaign of airstrikes against Iran to pursue diplomatic space, while keeping the option to resume or escalate if needed as Washington weighs its next moves. Reports also note that the pause comes amid renewed talks with Iran and regional negotiations, with the administration divided over whether to retaliate in response to incidents such as the downing of a U.S. drone, and the military remaining ready to act if diplomacy falters.

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Jul 25, 2026

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LPG Tanker DISHA Attacked; 28 Indian Crew Safe

The Mozambique-flagged LPG tanker DISHA, carrying 28 Indian crew, came under attack in Iranian territorial waters near the Strait of Hormuz, with India confirming all crew members are safe and that authorities are monitoring the situation. India’s External Affairs Minister Jaishankar condemned attacks on seafarers and stressed that international waterways must remain safe and unimpeded.

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Jul 24, 2026

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Trump uses Iranian assets to cover ship damage

President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that the United States will use frozen Iranian assets it holds to pay for any damages to ships and cargo from strikes around the Gulf, framing the move as fair and equitable while signaling a new policy that could face legal challenges. The reports from multiple outlets confirm the pledge and note its potential legal and geopolitical implications amid tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Jul 23, 2026

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Iran Threatens RAF Fairford After US B-1 Raid

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned that Britain’s RAF Fairford is a legitimate target after the US launched a B1 bomber raid from the base, with sharp rhetoric against the British regime and Monarchy. The UK government under Andy Burnham has continued the policy of allowing US strikes from UK bases, signaling a potential escalation in the Iran conflict.

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Jul 23, 2026

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Rampersad Killed in Iranian Strike on Jordan Base

US Army Sgt Angel Rampersad, 28, of New York, was killed in the Iranian missile strike on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan and the Pentagon updated her status to believed deceased as part of ongoing identification efforts. Family and friends remember her as a social butterfly with a passion for travel, and her dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base was accompanied by tributes from national leaders and military officials.

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