US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning, saying the United States is ready to attack Iran again if provoked. The statement comes amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and fresh concerns over Iran's nuclear program.


US-Iran War: Donald Trump says US ready to attack Iran again amid Middle East tensions

A U.S. air strike turned a wedding ceremony in Iran into a scene of mourning, leaving five people died. This was followed by Tehran's powerful retaliation across UAE, Kuwait, Jordan, Iraq and Bahrain.


Iran targets US bases in Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait & Erbil 

Khamenei warns of 'unforgettable lessons' after Iranians' wedding function attacked 

While U.S. President Donald Trump calls Iran a failed nation, the latter's war-time performance is stark. According to Iranian state media, IRGC's missile strike caused extensive damage to an aircraft hangar at the Muwaffaq Salti air base in Jordan. Iran has carried out retaliatory strikes despite US' warning.

US-Iran War: Trump threatens Iran with 'Total' destruction if attacks continue

While U.S. President Donald Trump calls Iran a failed nation, the latter's war-time performance is stark. According to Iranian state media, IRGC's missile strike caused extensive damage to an aircraft hangar at the Muwaffaq Salti air base in Jordan. Amid this, the cracks within Pentagon are widening with the resignation of U.S. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll.


Iran war: IRGC strike claim raises questions as Pentagon cracks deepen

The U.S. has launched fresh strikes on Iranian targets around the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of a wider escalation in the region. The operation comes after recent attacks on commercial shipping and U.S. personnel, and days after Washington and Tehran exchanged fire following a month-long lull.


US-Iran war: US strikes Iran after month-long pause

Iran unleashes fury on US base in Jordan, frustrated Trump erupts over nuke question

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu is facing backlash after openly boasting, in a Hebrew-language interview ahead of Israel's October elections, that his "close to 1,000 hours" on American television helped him influence US leaders and finally push Washington to strike Iran. "It took a long time to bring the United States to its senses," he said. The remarks surface as the Pentagon stays quiet on Army Secretary Dan Driscoll's abrupt exit, reportedly following months of tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.


Benjamin Netanyahu spills details on how he convinced Trump to strike Iran 

The financial cost of the US-Iran war is mounting, with independent estimates putting the overall bill at more than $100 billion. The soaring military expenditure highlights the economic impact of the conflict, as continued operations and regional instability place further pressure on government budgets and the wider global economy.

US-Iran War: Independent estimates put Iran war bill above $100 billion

Iran has warned that any further U.S. military strikes or aggressive actions will be met with a decisive and severe response.

Iran warns of disproportionate response if US carries out further attacks

Iran says it launched attacks targeting US military positions in Jordan and the Al Minhad airbase in the UAE, following US strikes on two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island. The UAE Defence Ministry has rejected Iran’s claim that Al Minhad Air Base was targeted. The latest developments come amid heightened tensions between Iran, the US and regional allies.

US-Iran war: Jordan intercepts eight retaliatory Iranian missiles

A Washington Post report reveals senior US military leaders have privately warned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that six months of large-scale operations against Iran is "too much for too long," risking America's ability to respond to threats elsewhere, including on home soil. The concerns, detailed in a classified Aug. 14 Pentagon document, came from the Army, Navy and Air Force chiefs and top commanders overseeing Europe, Asia and Latin America. The Navy appears hardest hit, with commanders warning ship maintenance and fleet readiness are being stretched thin


'Too much for too long': Reports say US commanders warn Hegseth Iran war is unsustainable

PM Modi held bilateral talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, discussing ways to strengthen ties between the two nations. The meeting comes against the backdrop of Iran's ongoing war with the US and Israel, adding weight to India's continued diplomatic engagement with Tehran even as tensions in the region remain high.


Breaking: PM Modi urges dialogue to resolve regional issues

Iranian students are facing growing uncertainty over university admissions, with changes and delays creating concerns about their academic plans and future opportunities. The situation has left many students and families waiting for clarity on admission decisions, enrollment procedures and access to higher education across Iran.


Iranian students face uncertainty over foreign university admissions

Breaking: PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Iranian President Pezeshkian

India is preparing to host the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12–13, bringing together some of the world's most influential leaders. Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and several other heads of state are expected to attend the high-profile gathering. The summit comes amid major geopolitical tensions across West Asia, Europe and the Indo-Pacific. With BRICS expanding its global footprint, discussions are expected to focus on trade, economic cooperation, global governance reforms, energy security and strategic partnerships among emerging economies.

BRICS summit 2026: Xi Jinping, Putin, Pezeshkian among top leaders heading to Delhi 

Iranian students are facing growing uncertainty over university admissions, with changes and delays creating concerns about their academic plans and future opportunities. The situation has left many students and families waiting for clarity on admission decisions, enrollment procedures and access to higher education across Iran.

Iranian students face uncertainty over university admissions 

The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial global energy corridor, carrying around 20% of the world’s oil flows. Any disruption in the waterway could significantly affect global oil supplies, prices and energy markets.

Hormuz normally carries around 20% of global oil flows 

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has hit back at US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s claim involving 130 million barrels, presenting what he called Washington’s “real 130s.” Ghalibaf cited estimates of more than $130 billion in costs to US households from the Iran war, claimed Jane Street lost over $130 million shorting oil, and pointed to rising US Treasury yields.

US-Iran war: Iranian top official dismisses Washington's oil flow claim

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran’s foreign trade has plunged by 25% to 35%, blaming US sanctions and a naval blockade of Iranian ports for the sharp decline.

US-Iran war: April ceasefire, June MoU yield no final peace deal 

Iran is facing growing regional pressure as tensions rise across the Middle East, with the UAE taking a more active position in the evolving confrontation. The developments highlight shifting alliances and increasing diplomatic and strategic pressure on Tehran, as regional powers respond to Iran’s expanding influence and ongoing tensions.

Iran faces pressure from all sides, UAE opens new front against Iran 

The United States is ramping up pressure on businesses helping Iran evade sanctions, threatening to cut them off from the American financial system. This has placed China in a difficult position. While Beijing may resist Washington’s demands, Chinese banks remain heavily dependent on access to the U.S. dollar and global financial networks. As tensions over Iran’s oil exports grow, China must balance its strategic ties with Tehran against the risks of facing U.S. financial penalties.

U.S. Sanctions put China’s banks in a bind over Iran oil trade

Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani held talks in Tehran with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on the Strait of Hormuz. Discussions included a proposed temporary shipping corridor and a possible joint project to clear mines from the key waterway.

Qatar PM meets Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi

Taiwan's opposition-controlled parliament rejected on Thursday a T$210 billion ($6.6 billion) ‌government plan for a special budget to buy new military drones and passed their own plan instead, which sets annual spending at T$40 billion.
The government said its plan, to run until 2031, to buy about 210,000 drones, could not wait, as the wars in Ukraine and Iran ​showed the importance of uncrewed weapons in modern warfare amid a rising threat from China, which sees ​the island as its own territory.

Taiwan approves $1.26 billion worth military drone spending

US-Iran diplomacy is gaining momentum amid a tense standoff over the Strait of Hormuz. As both sides face mounting pressure over regional security and energy supplies, diplomatic efforts could play a key role in preventing further escalation.

US vs Iran: Diplomacy gains momentum amid standoff over Hormuz 

The long-delayed Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline is back in the spotlight as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif forms a high-powered committee to break the deadlock. Signed in 2009 and formalised in 2010, the project has stalled for years, partly due to US sanctions, leaving Iran to file an international arbitration case in Paris. With millions of dollars in potential penalties looming, Pakistan is now weighing legal, financial, and energy factors to find a way out.


Pakistan weighs penalties, energy needs over Iran gas pipeline

US President Donald Trump once again said on Wednesday that there will be no “Israel” without him. Speaking with the conservative radio commentator Glenn Beck, he said that if he had not walked out of the Obama-era JCPOA, Iran would have had nuclear weapons. He claimed that it was "one of the most dangerous deals ever," describing it as a "path to a nuclear weapon.""Israel would have been totally knocked out," he added. "If Donald Trump wasn't president, there would be no Israel right now … and that's a guarantee," said Trump, reiterating the comments he made at the G7 summit.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-iran-sanctions-china-impact-1787746089398">Will Trump’s new Iran sanctions work? China holds the key</a><h2>Trump thinks Mojtaba Khamenei is alive&nbsp;</h2>Trump said that he believes that the Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is alive, despite recent speculation around his absence from public view since taking over following the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a joint US-Israeli strike.“I don’t think he’s dead. He was very seriously wounded. The left side of his body, the arm, the leg, the whole thing. He was very seriously wounded. But I don’t think he’s dead," Trump said in an interview with the conservative radio host Glenn Beck.&nbsp;Trump further added that if the Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was not alive, then, “they (Iran) are putting on a very good show.” Recently, Iran's Fars News Agency released undated archival footage showing Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei presiding over a religious academic study session. The video was released amid claims by Israeli media that Mojtaba Khamenei was in an "extremely critical condition".Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/why-pakistan-deploying-bayraktar-tb2-drones-1787756607714">Why is Pakistan deploying Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drones near India border?</a><h2>Trump said the Strait of Hormuz is functioning</h2>In the interview with conservative radio host Glenn Beck aired Wednesday, Trump said that the Strait of Hormuz is "functioning," but there will still be a drone or rocket shot sometimes.&nbsp;"We got rid of the mines," the president said. "But the strait, it's functioning; it's a functioning strait. Yes, every once in a while there will be a drone or a rocket or something shot, but it is a very functioning strait. A lot of oil is pouring out."In another interview with &nbsp;Al Jazeera on Wednesday, Trump said that the US is "achieving a very big victory", but the war in Iran will continue "as long as necessary", and there is no timetable in place for resuming peace talks.&nbsp;

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Donald Trump claimed Iran would have developed nuclear weapons without his actions, saying “there would be no Israel right now".

US President Donald Trump once again said on Wednesday that there will be no “Israel” without him. Speaking with the conservative radio commentator Glenn Beck, he said that if he had not walked out of the Obama-era JCPOA, Iran would have had nuclear weapons. He claimed that it was "one of the most dangerous deals ever," describing it as a "path to a nuclear weapon." "Israel would have been totally knocked out," he added. "If Donald Trump wasn't president, there would be no Israel right now … and that's a guarantee," said Trump, reiterating the comments he made at the G7 summit. Also Read: Will Trump’s new Iran sanctions work? China holds the key Trump thinks Mojtaba Khamenei is alive Trump said that he believes that the Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is alive, despite recent speculation around his absence from public view since taking over following the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a joint US-Israeli strike. “I don’t think he’s dead. He was very seriously wounded. The left side of his body, the arm, the leg, the whole thing. He was very seriously wounded. But I don’t think he’s dead," Trump said in an interview with the conservative radio host Glenn Beck. Trump further added that if the Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was not alive, then, “they (Iran) are putting on a very good show.” Recently, Iran's Fars News Agency released undated archival footage showing Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei presiding over a religious academic study session. The video was released amid claims by Israeli media that Mojtaba Khamenei was in an "extremely critical condition". Also Read: Why is Pakistan deploying Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drones near India border? Trump said the Strait of Hormuz is functioning In the interview with conservative radio host Glenn Beck aired Wednesday, Trump said that the Strait of Hormuz is "functioning," but there will still be a drone or rocket shot sometimes. "We got rid of the mines," the president said. "But the strait, it's functioning; it's a functioning strait. Yes, every once in a while there will be a drone or a rocket or something shot, but it is a very functioning strait. A lot of oil is pouring out." In another interview with Al Jazeera on Wednesday, Trump said that the US is "achieving a very big victory", but the war in Iran will continue "as long as necessary", and there is no timetable in place for resuming peace talks.

Donald Trump claimed Iran would have developed nuclear weapons without his actions, saying “there would be no Israel right now".

Trump once again claims without him there would be ‘no Israel right now’

As tensions with Iran persist, U.S. President Donald Trump appears to be pursuing a dual-track strategy, combining intense economic pressure with repeated diplomatic openings. Washington has expanded sanctions, threatened secondary penalties and sought to isolate Tehran economically, while also signaling willingness for talks and offering potential off-ramps.


US-Iran war: US President Donald Trump continues to look for options to end Iran war 

Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline deadlock deepens: Islamabad forms high-powered body

The US-Iran standoff has entered a new phase as President Donald Trump signals potential sanctions relief if Iran helps restore normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, Iran and Oman are discussing a temporary navigational corridor to ease disruptions in one of the world's most critical energy chokepoints. The move comes amid stalled diplomacy, mounting economic pressure, and growing concerns over global oil supplies. Is Washington shifting from maximum pressure to conditional incentives, or is this another chapter in a prolonged geopolitical deadlock?

US-Iran War: Iran says weighing the new US proposal

The Trump administration has launched “Operation Economic Outcast,” a sweeping campaign designed to squeeze Iran's financial lifelines and pressure countries doing business with Tehran. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned that countries could face sanctions if they continue economic ties with Iran. More than 60 Iran-linked individuals and entities have already been targeted, while Washington is threatening broader secondary sanctions.
But the strategy faces a major obstacle: China, Iran's biggest oil customer. Beijing has warned it could retaliate against U.S. measures targeting Chinese companies involved in Iranian trade.

China warns US it could retaliate over Iran sanctions

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