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Trump calls resuming strikes on Iran 'highly unlikely': What is behind his statement

Politics 11/10/2026, 01:31

Trump called the resumption of strikes on Iran "highly unlikely," citing support for a naval blockade by Gulf nations. Tehran responded with a two-day ultimatum.

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Trump Weighs Peace, War, and Pressure: Three Iran Scenarios After Congressional Midterms

Politics 11/06/2026, 08:07

Following Democrats' capture of Congress, Trump meets with national security advisers to weigh three Iran options—from a deal to renewed strikes—as Russia's mediation is discussed in the Kremlin.

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Three Scenarios for Iran: Trump Is Not Rushing into Military Action, and Three Camps Have Formed in His Team

Politics 11/03/2026, 14:32

Trump stated in an interview with Axios that the US is in no hurry to resume military action against Iran. Three camps have formed in his team: favoring negotiations, favoring a military solution, and favoring continued economic pressure.

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Iran's Supreme Leader Orders 'Geographically Unlimited' Response to Threats

Politics 10/31/2026, 15:21

On October 31, Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei ordered a 'geographically unlimited' response to threats and an update of the US-Israel target list. The statement followed reports of a strike near Qeshm Island.

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Trump Announces 'Very Soon' Putin-Zelenskyy Meeting and Does Not Rule Out Strikes on Iran After Elections

Politics 10/28/2026, 13:39

Early in the morning on October 28, Donald Trump stated that a face-to-face meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy will be organized 'very soon,' and when asked about strikes on Iran after the November 3 elections, replied: 'Anything is possible.'

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Trump Warns of Potential US Strike on Iran's 'Nuclear Fortress' at Pickaxe Mountain

Politics 10/16/2026, 23:07

In an interview with Newsmax, Donald Trump stated that the US could strike Iran's "nuclear fortress" at Pickaxe Mountain to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons, while not ruling out the use of conventional bombs.

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Pezeshkian: Iran does not seek nuclear weapons and is ready for dialogue with the US, but not under pressure

Politics 10/16/2026, 22:21

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Tehran does not seek to create nuclear weapons and is ready for dialogue with the US, rejecting pressure and unilateral sanctions. The statement was made on the sidelines of COP17 in Yerevan.

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Iran Names the Only Condition for Opening the Strait of Hormuz: US Withdrawal from the Region

Politics 10/16/2026, 20:44

Iran has conditioned the opening of the Strait of Hormuz on the US withdrawal from the region, stating it will otherwise drive them out. According to UKMTO, at least 10 vessels were attacked in October, threatening about 20% of global oil.

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US Increases Military Activity Near Iran Amid Rising Oil Traffic in the Strait of Hormuz

Politics 09/25/2026, 15:15

The US is strengthening its military presence and reconnaissance activity near Iran and the Strait of Hormuz amid a sharp increase in oil traffic.

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Brent and WTI Oil Diverge: Spread Hits $12.68 Amid US-Iran Talks

Economy 09/25/2026, 10:57

On September 25, Brent fell 0.82% to $105.73 and WTI fell 1.65% to $93.05 after a weekly high on the 24th. The spread between the grades reached $12.68 amid US-Iran ceasefire talks.

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US strikes IRGC units in the Strait of Hormuz: Iran responds with attack on bases in Jordan

Politics 08/31/2026, 07:36

US Central Command announced strikes on IRGC units that had mined the Strait of Hormuz. In response, Iran attacked US military bases in Jordan, while Qatar is negotiating the unblocking of the strait.

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Qatar and Iran Discuss Unblocking the Strait of Hormuz: Tehran Prepares a List of Conditions

Politics 08/28/2026, 23:37

On August 27, Qatar's prime minister discussed unblocking the Strait of Hormuz with Iran in Tehran. Tehran agreed to prepare a list of conditions for restoring shipping and coordinated a central corridor with Oman.

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Trump Claims Full Demining of the Strait of Hormuz and Threatens Iran with the Destruction of Vessels

Politics 08/26/2026, 03:36

Trump stated that all mines in the Strait of Hormuz have been destroyed, threatened Iran with the destruction of mining vessels, and called the strait US territory. The statement came against the backdrop of the new "Economic Exile" operation.

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Iran Publishes 'Blacklist' of Ships in the Strait of Hormuz and Threatens Confiscation

Politics 08/24/2026, 09:16

Iran has published a new list of "non-compliant" vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and threatened them with fines, arrest, and confiscation. Since mid-March, transit has been de facto managed by the IRGC.

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Iran Pushes a Middle East Security Concept Without US Involvement: Key Statements from Tehran

Politics 08/23/2026, 16:59

The Speaker of the Iranian Parliament announced receiving proposals from neighbors on new security and cooperation agreements. Official Tehran is promoting a regional order without external military presence.

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Tehran: No Frozen Assets Returned After Expiry of the Islamabad Memorandum with the US

Economy 08/20/2026, 03:53

The head of Iran's Central Bank stated that not a single frozen asset abroad has been unblocked after the expiry of the Islamabad Memorandum with the US. Estimates of the value of the blocked funds exceed 100 billion dollars.

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