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Iran Consul General calls for probe into Minab school strike
Hameed Ahmadiyeh, Consul General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Hyderabad, has called for an investigation into the February 28 strike on Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School in Minab city, Hormozgan province,…
- Middle East
US worked with Iran to deport Iranians, emails show
Washington: US immigration officials worked with Iran to deport Iranians in 2025, newly released emails show, revealing a working relationship between the US and Iranian governments despite tensions mounting between the countries.…
- Middle East
Trump announces ‘most crushing’ economic operation against Iran
US President Donald Trump has announced what he called the “most crushing economic operation” against Iran, warning countries and entities providing financial or commercial support to Tehran of “TREMENDOUS Economic Consequences”. In…
- World
Trump says Iran could face ‘very Draconian sanctions’
Washington: US President Donald Trump has warned that Iran could face “very Draconian sanctions” even as he played down the Strait of Hormuz’s future importance, arguing that increased American energy production and…
- Middle East
Iran claims California as its territory after Trump’s post
Iran on Tuesday, August 18, responded to Trump’s post claiming the Strait of Hormuz is the new territory of the United States. The Iranian Consulate in Hyderabad shared an image on X…
- Photos
World Photography Day: Photos that have defined 2026 so far
As people celebrate World Photography Day on Wednesday, August 19, Siasat.com has put together a series of photos that have defined 2026 so far. In the age of digital media, no moment…
- Middle East
UAE suspends trade, financial transactions with Iran
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has suspended all trade, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran until further notice, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said on Wednesday, August…
- Middle East
New territory: Trump shares image showing US owning Hormuz
United States President Donald Trump has posted an image of a map on his social media platform, Truth Social, portraying the US as owning the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway that…
- Middle East
Another ship attacked while sailing out of Strait of Hormuz
A ship was hit by a projectile early Tuesday, August 18, as it was sailing out of the Strait of Hormuz, according to the British military’s UK Maritime Trade Operations center. There was…
- Middle East
UN Secretary-General calls for resumption of Iran-US talks
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls on Iran and the United States to resume negotiations toward a durable settlement to the conflict, his spokesman said. Asked at a briefing about the…
- Middle East
Iran near finalising Strait of Hormuz shipping deal with Oman
Dubai: Iran on Monday, August 17, said it is working to finalise a joint statement with Oman on a plan to manage the transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Fully…
- Middle East
Hormuz defenders will break your legs, says Iran army to Trump
Iranian army commander Major General Amir Hatami on Sunday, August 16, denounced United States President Donald Trump for his comments regarding the Strait of Hormuz, according to state-run Islamic Republic of Iran…
- Middle East
Iran warns France against interference in internal affairs
Tehran: The Iranian Intelligence Ministry warned the French government against “illegal interference” in Iran’s internal affairs. In a statement on its website, the ministry said on Saturday, August 15, that two French…
- Middle East
Qatar denies detaining Iranian pilots, tanker attacked in Hormuz
Doha: Qatar denied claims that it had detained Iranian pilots, describing them as misleading amid ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at de-escalating regional tensions. “We categorically deny the claims circulating regarding the detention…
- Middle East
Record navy deployment to Iran not nearly long enough: Trump
Washington: US President Donald Trump on Friday, August 14, downplayed the toll on American sailors enduring a record-setting deployment of nearly nine months on the USS Abraham Lincoln as concerns escalated about…
