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Iranian top negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf affirmed that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States satisfies interim conditions including lifting sanctions and unfreezing assets.
The Hindu | discovered by Google Nationality News | Aug 18, 2026, 1:00 PM
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Iranian officials stated that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the US lifts its marine blockade and unfreezes Iranian assets, following the expiration of the 60-day diplomatic negotiating period.
The Hindu | discovered by Google Nationality News | Aug 18, 2026, 1:00 PM
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As the Iran war spills over into the Red Sea – a crucial chokepoint for Asia-Europe trade – China has marked a milestone by launching its first regular service through the Arctic’s Northern Sea Route (NSR), a development welcomed by Russia. The route, which runs along Russia’s northern Arctic coast, slashes travel time compared with alternative paths. A journey from Ningbo city on China’s southeast coast to Felixstowe in the United Kingdom takes just 20 days – about half the time required for...
South China Morning Post Business | discovered by South China Morning Post Business | Aug 18, 2026, 5:00 PM
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TEHRAN- As geopolitical tensions continue to strain maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has demonstrated that its foreign trade is far from vulnerable. By rapidly developing northern ports and expanding railway infrastructure, the country is successfully diversifying its trade routes and ensuring the continued flow of essential goods.
Tehran Times | discovered by Tehran Times | Aug 18, 2026, 6:00 PM
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By John Lee. Iraqi trucks operated by the General Company for Land Transport have completed the first journey under the TIR transit system from the Arar border crossing to the Inche Burun border crossing on the Iran-Turkmenistan border. According to the Ministry of Transport, the operation was coordinated with relevant government, border, and customs authorities […] Iraqi Trucks on First TIR Transit to Turkmenistan first appeared on Iraq Business News.
Iraq Business News | discovered by Iraq Business News | Aug 18, 2026, 3:52 AM
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TEHRAN - A delegation comprising representatives of Iranian knowledge-based companies will travel to Russia to attend the International Trade Fair for Automotive Production, Aftermarket and Service Industry, known as MIMS Automobility.
Tehran Times | discovered by Tehran Times | Aug 18, 2026, 8:43 AM
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Donald Trump declares the Strait of Hormuz a “new US territory” in a social media post, escalating tensions with Iran over the strategic waterway. Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-declares-strait-of-hormuz-new-us-territory-in-social-media-post/
Punch Nigeria | discovered by Punch Nigeria | Aug 18, 2026, 5:40 PM
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Iran is preparing to adopt a more offensive military posture as diplomatic efforts to secure a permanent end to its war with the United States remain deadlocked, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Monday. The official said Iranian institutions should prepare for a possible escalation in the Strait of Hormuz and across the region, […] The post Iran Signals More Offensive Military Posture as US-Iran Talks Stall appeared first on Khaama Press.
Khaama Press | discovered by Khaama Press | Aug 18, 2026, 12:18 PM
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US President Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to 33%, its lowest level of his current presidency, as a growing majority of Americans express concern that the war with Iran could become a prolonged conflict, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll. The online poll, conducted among 1,166 US adults, found that 64% disapproved of Trump’s […] The post Trump Approval Falls to 33%, Lowest of His Presidency, Reuters/Ipsos Poll Finds appeared first on Khaama Press.
Khaama Press | discovered by Khaama Press | Aug 18, 2026, 9:29 AM
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U.S. Senator Chris Murphy has sharply criticized President Donald Trump’s approach to Iran’s nuclear programme, arguing that Washington currently lacks an effective means of forcing Tehran to abandon its nuclear ambitions. Speaking amid renewed uncertainty over U.S.-Iran diplomacy, Murphy said Iran was taking advantage of what he described as Trump’s weak negotiating position. “The Iranians […] The post US Senator Chris Murphy Criticizes Trump’s Iran Nuclear Strategy appeared first on Khaama Press.
Khaama Press | discovered by Khaama Press | Aug 18, 2026, 7:36 AM
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