Iran is facing a worsening economic crisis as the Iranian rial has plunged beyond the historic 2 million mark against the U.S. dollar on the open market. The sharp currency collapse comes amid renewed international pressure, escalating sanctions, and growing concerns over inflation and economic instability. President Masoud Pezeshkian has acknowledged the hardships facing ordinary Iranians, describing the situation as a full-scale economic and security war. As businesses and households struggle with rising prices and a weakening currency, questions are mounting over Iran's economic future and its ability to withstand mounting external pressure.

Iranian Rial hits historic low: Pezeshkian admits Iran faces 'many problems' 

Iran has been invited to join the Makkah Defence Pact signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan on August 7. The development was reported by Lebanon-based Al Mayadeen, and it is being considered by Tehran reported Pakistan’s SAMAA TV. Iran's Foreign Ministry is yet to confirm that it has received an invitation to join the mutual defence agreement.&nbsp;"Iran has received an invitation to join the Mecca Agreement, and the matter is under review," said Mehdi Rahimi, head of the Iranian parliament's Khaneh Mellat news agency. He added that the countries in the region are moving towards seeking "a regional security umbrella," and "a victory for Iran, because it has been calling for this for a long time."However, the details of the invitation remain foggy, as Rahimi did not mention which country had extended the invitation, and no country has officially confirmed the development. The Makkah Defence Pact signed by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had a NATO-like mutual defense stipualtion and, under which an attack on one country will be considered an attack on all. Turkey has previously publicly expressed that it wants Egypt to join the agreement. Pakistan has also maintained that it does not want the Defence Pact to be an “exclusive club”. But the pact does not establish a NATO-style integrated military command and contains very few specific military commitments.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-850-million-payment-outstanding-un-dues-1787478462717">US to make $850mn payment out of its $4bn+ outstanding UN dues</a>Tehran had been cautious in responding to the coalition, and it seeks a regional security umbrella outside of Washington's influence. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on August 10 that Tehran had "no reason for concern" over the establishment of the alliance.While the pact is born out of the chaos of the US-Iran war, regional analysts and Israeli security officials perceive the primary objective of the alliance as working as a deterrent against Israel's aggression. The pact is effectively the polar opposite of the pre-war vision of a US-brokered "New Middle East" where normalisation with Israel was the central requirement.&nbsp;Houthis are preparing to seize land along the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, which would allow them to threaten the vital shipping artery. Saudi Arabia relies entirely on Red Sea ports to export its oil amid the Hormuz crisis. So Iran’s reported invitation to the pact is highly paradoxical, as the Houthis represent the most immediate test to the alliance. It is unclear how comfortable a Sunni monarch will be with a Shia militant group on its border. For such an inclusion to work, both Riyadh and Tehran would have to reach a compromise on Yemen and the Houthis and trade concrete concessions.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Iran has reportedly been invited to join the Makkah Defence Pact signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan, as Tehran considers a regional security framework.

Iran has been invited to join the Makkah Defence Pact signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan on August 7. The development was reported by Lebanon-based Al Mayadeen, and it is being considered by Tehran reported Pakistan’s SAMAA TV. Iran's Foreign Ministry is yet to confirm that it has received an invitation to join the mutual defence agreement. "Iran has received an invitation to join the Mecca Agreement, and the matter is under review," said Mehdi Rahimi, head of the Iranian parliament's Khaneh Mellat news agency. He added that the countries in the region are moving towards seeking "a regional security umbrella," and "a victory for Iran, because it has been calling for this for a long time." However, the details of the invitation remain foggy, as Rahimi did not mention which country had extended the invitation, and no country has officially confirmed the development. The Makkah Defence Pact signed by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had a NATO-like mutual defense stipualtion and, under which an attack on one country will be considered an attack on all. Turkey has previously publicly expressed that it wants Egypt to join the agreement. Pakistan has also maintained that it does not want the Defence Pact to be an “exclusive club”. But the pact does not establish a NATO-style integrated military command and contains very few specific military commitments. Also Read: US to make $850mn payment out of its $4bn+ outstanding UN dues Tehran had been cautious in responding to the coalition, and it seeks a regional security umbrella outside of Washington's influence. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on August 10 that Tehran had "no reason for concern" over the establishment of the alliance. While the pact is born out of the chaos of the US-Iran war, regional analysts and Israeli security officials perceive the primary objective of the alliance as working as a deterrent against Israel's aggression. The pact is effectively the polar opposite of the pre-war vision of a US-brokered "New Middle East" where normalisation with Israel was the central requirement. Houthis are preparing to seize land along the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, which would allow them to threaten the vital shipping artery. Saudi Arabia relies entirely on Red Sea ports to export its oil amid the Hormuz crisis. So Iran’s reported invitation to the pact is highly paradoxical, as the Houthis represent the most immediate test to the alliance. It is unclear how comfortable a Sunni monarch will be with a Shia militant group on its border. For such an inclusion to work, both Riyadh and Tehran would have to reach a compromise on Yemen and the Houthis and trade concrete concessions.

Iran has reportedly been invited to join the Makkah Defence Pact signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan, as Tehran considers a regional security framework.

Iran reportedly invited to join Makkah Defence Pact amid Saudi-Houthi tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified pressure on Iran, warning countries against providing Tehran with any economic lifeline. The threat has put allies and trading partners on edge as Washington seeks to tighten economic pressure on the Islamic Republic. At the center of the debate is Iran's trade network, with China remaining the largest buyer of Iranian oil despite years of U.S. sanctions and diplomatic pressure. The developments are reigniting questions over the effectiveness of sanctions, global energy security and the future of Iran's economic ties.

Trump warns nations giving any economic lifeline to Iran

On Gravitas, We decode Trump's great retreat: from bombing Iran to stone age to porous sanctions, the US President is caught in a trap of his own making.


Trump's great retreat from bombing Iran to stone age to porous sanctions 

U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified pressure on Iran, warning countries against providing Tehran with any economic lifeline. The threat has put allies and trading partners on edge as Washington seeks to tighten economic pressure on the Islamic Republic. At the center of the debate is Iran's trade network, with China remaining the largest buyer of Iranian oil despite years of U.S. sanctions and diplomatic pressure. The developments are reigniting questions over the effectiveness of sanctions, global energy security and the future of Iran's economic ties.


Trump's 'economic d-day' warning for Iran raises stakes for global trade partners 

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced what he called the “most crushing economic operation ever” against Iran, warning of severe consequences for any country helping Tehran economically. The move comes amid continuing tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, where Trump insists shipping is moving and “lots of boats” are crossing despite ongoing disputes over access and security in the vital waterway. The latest escalation signals a shift from military pressure to economic warfare.


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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday (August 20) said Washington's plan to intensify economic sanctions on Iran could reduce the need for another large-scale military operation against Tehran.&nbsp;"If we are doing the maximum economic pressure, then that means that likely there will not be a large-scale kinetic restart, but I will emphasise that is for now," Bessent was quoted as saying by CNBC.&nbsp;Bessent said the US wants to sharply increase economic pressure on Iran with the aim of collapsing its government. He described the planned sanctions as an unprecedented campaign of economic isolation.&nbsp;"It is going to work in Iran, and we are going to collapse this regime," he told CNBC. "This is going to be the greatest coordinated economic isolation in the history of the world."<h2>US urges China and allies to back sanctions</h2>Bessent also addressed the possibility of Washington putting pressure on China over its dealings with Iran. He said "many conversations are best to have in private," while urging Beijing "to get with the program." The Treasury Secretary also called on other countries to support the US measures and warned them about the consequences of failing to do so.&nbsp;"So it is time for our allies and the rest of the world to make a decision, and we are going to squash the economy of this murderous regime, which, that will curtail their ability to project power through their proxies," he said.&nbsp;Washington has imposed a series of new economic sanctions since US President Donald Trump launched the war with Tehran in late February. However, the Iranian government has continued to operate despite the measures.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/centre-approves-high-court-bench-in-ladakh-shah-hails-move-to-ease-justice-access-1787235249621">Centre approves High Court bench in Ladakh, Shah hails move to ease justice access</a><h2>Iran rejects US sanctions as 'economic terrorism'</h2>Iran's Foreign Ministry strongly rejected the latest US sanctions and described them as a crime against humanity. According to ISNA, Tehran said the measures reflected decades of US hostility towards the Iranian people.&nbsp;"The US administration, on the anniversary of the shameful coup of 19 Mordad 1953, claimed to impose extensive economic and trade sanctions against the Iranian nation. This action is not only another sign of the continuation of 73 years of American policymakers' animosity and hostility towards the Iranian people, but also proves the anti-human, law-breaking, and arrogant nature of the US administration.&nbsp;"Without a doubt, the US economic sanctions against Iran, which have targeted the fundamental human rights of every Iranian citizen, are an example of "economic terrorism" and a "crime against humanity," and the instigators and perpetrators of these sanctions deserve to be tried and punished for committing such heinous crimes," the semi-official news agency quoted Tehran's foreign ministry as saying.&nbsp;The Iranian ministry also described the sanctions as inhumane measures against the Iranian people. It said the Islamic Republic remains determined to defend its security and national interests while confronting US military, economic, political and psychological pressure.

The US said tougher economic sanctions could reduce the risk of renewed large-scale military action against Iran, while Tehran condemned the measures as "economic terrorism" and a "crime against humanity".

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday (August 20) said Washington's plan to intensify economic sanctions on Iran could reduce the need for another large-scale military operation against Tehran. "If we are doing the maximum economic pressure, then that means that likely there will not be a large-scale kinetic restart, but I will emphasise that is for now," Bessent was quoted as saying by CNBC. Bessent said the US wants to sharply increase economic pressure on Iran with the aim of collapsing its government. He described the planned sanctions as an unprecedented campaign of economic isolation. "It is going to work in Iran, and we are going to collapse this regime," he told CNBC. "This is going to be the greatest coordinated economic isolation in the history of the world." US urges China and allies to back sanctions Bessent also addressed the possibility of Washington putting pressure on China over its dealings with Iran. He said "many conversations are best to have in private," while urging Beijing "to get with the program." The Treasury Secretary also called on other countries to support the US measures and warned them about the consequences of failing to do so. "So it is time for our allies and the rest of the world to make a decision, and we are going to squash the economy of this murderous regime, which, that will curtail their ability to project power through their proxies," he said. Washington has imposed a series of new economic sanctions since US President Donald Trump launched the war with Tehran in late February. However, the Iranian government has continued to operate despite the measures. Also Read: Centre approves High Court bench in Ladakh, Shah hails move to ease justice access Iran rejects US sanctions as 'economic terrorism' Iran's Foreign Ministry strongly rejected the latest US sanctions and described them as a crime against humanity. According to ISNA, Tehran said the measures reflected decades of US hostility towards the Iranian people. "The US administration, on the anniversary of the shameful coup of 19 Mordad 1953, claimed to impose extensive economic and trade sanctions against the Iranian nation. This action is not only another sign of the continuation of 73 years of American policymakers' animosity and hostility towards the Iranian people, but also proves the anti-human, law-breaking, and arrogant nature of the US administration. "Without a doubt, the US economic sanctions against Iran, which have targeted the fundamental human rights of every Iranian citizen, are an example of "economic terrorism" and a "crime against humanity," and the instigators and perpetrators of these sanctions deserve to be tried and punished for committing such heinous crimes," the semi-official news agency quoted Tehran's foreign ministry as saying. The Iranian ministry also described the sanctions as inhumane measures against the Iranian people. It said the Islamic Republic remains determined to defend its security and national interests while confronting US military, economic, political and psychological pressure.

The US said tougher economic sanctions could reduce the risk of renewed large-scale military action against Iran, while Tehran condemned the measures as "economic terrorism" and a "crime against humanity".

US says tougher Iran sanctions make large-scale war less likely; Tehran condemns 'economic terrorism'

Iran is seeking deeper strategic and security cooperation with Iraq as Tehran pushes for a regional security framework without outside powers. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf is in Baghdad for talks focused on security, economic cooperation and the future of the region.


Tehran seeks a regional order without foreign interference 

Iran is furious after Trump declared the Strait of Hormuz 'new US territory'. With Tehran threatening to 'correct Trump's delusion' and Trump ruling out any immediate talks with Iran, is West Asia hurtling towards yet another escalation? 


Trump angers Iran with conquest map of Hormuz, Tehran threatens to 'correct his delusion'

President Trump says the Strait of Hormuz is open and operating normally, but global shipping markets appear unconvinced. While oil exports have begun to recover, commercial shipping traffic remains below normal levels, reflecting lingering concerns over security risks in one of the world's most important energy corridors. As oil prices approach $92 a barrel, traders continue to price in a Hormuz risk premium despite claims that the crisis has eased.


Hormuz crisis: Oil markets defy ‘open’ claim as shipping lags

The UAE has accused Iran of firing two ballistic missiles toward its shipping lanes, with one landing inside its territorial waters, and has responded by suspending all trade, commercial exchanges, and financial transactions with Tehran indefinitely. The UAE Defence Ministry said the missiles appeared aimed at maritime traffic, though no damage or injuries were reported. Iran has firmly denied the accusation, calling it "baseless," with some suggesting it could be a "false flag operation." The incident comes as talks between the US and Iran remain stalled, with Trump confirming no negotiations are currently planned.


Iran war: UAE accuses Iran of firing missiles at shipping, halts all trade ties 

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially suspended all trade, commercial exchanges, and financial transactions with Iran until further notice. The dramatic shift in economic relations follows a sharp spike in regional hostilities, triggered after the UAE Ministry of Defense detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran targeting maritime traffic near its coast.  


UAE suspends all trade, financial dealings with Iran

The Iran-U.S. war is putting growing pressure on America’s missile and air-defence stockpiles, raising concerns over how quickly depleted reserves can be replenished. At the same time, Russia’s missile production shows little sign of slowing, highlighting a major contrast in wartime manufacturing capacity. Allies and adversaries are watching closely as questions grow over U.S. readiness and long-term weapons supplies.


Iran-US war: Russia's missile production capacity shows no slowdown 

The United Arab Emirates issued a brief phone alert for "potential missile threats" with the ministry of defence confirming it had detected missiles "directed towards the country" for the first time in months. It was the first such alert since a false alarm in June and an alert in July for an attack that ultimately did not enter UAE territory. Before that, the last missile warning came in early May.


Breaking: Missile attack on UAE | Middle East tensions rise again

US President Donald Trump posted a graphic on the Truth Social platform that depicts the Strait of Hormuz as a "new U.S. Territory”. The graphic featured a map of the strategic waterway, claiming that Washington has total control over it. The post comes just after Iran denied opening the Strait of Hormuz until the US naval blockade is lifted.&nbsp;

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi directly mocked U.S. President Donald Trump on social media, dismissing Trump's declaration that the strategic shipping lane would be annexed as "new U.S. territory" as pure delusion."Just as Trump correctly wrote the name of the eternal Persian Gulf, soon his delusion regarding the Strait of Hormuz will either be corrected, or we will correct the delusions of this deluded man," said Gharibabadi in a post on X.President Donald Trump on Friday said he would designate the Strait of Hormuz a territory of the United States “pretty soon” as the status of the waterway, a global chokepoint through which a fifth of global oil and gas passes, remains under a military and diplomatic deadlock.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/abdul-el-sayed-trump-main-character-midterms-michigan-senate-1786989679086">Abdul El-Sayed hits back at Trump: ‘He’s going to turn me into the main character of the midterms’</a><h2>Ghalibaf declared Hormuz will remain closed</h2>Iran's parliament speaker Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf said on Tuesday that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the US lifts the naval blockade and meets Tehran's demands.&nbsp;“I want to state clearly that the Strait of Hormuz will not be opened until the American commitments stipulated in the memorandum of understanding... are implemented,” said Ghalibaf in a speech broadcast on state television.Trump on Thursday threatened to bomb Oman as it was negotiating with Iran over opening a route at the Strait of Hormuz. &nbsp;On the other hand, Donald Trump’s envoy and son-in-law Jared Kushner said the United States and Iran were having “very positive and active conversations”, while noting that “there’s really not a lot of trust between America and Iran after all these years”.

Donald Trump calls the Strait of Hormuz “new US territory” as Iran mocks the claim and vows to keep the strategic waterway closed until US demands are met.

US President Donald Trump posted a graphic on the Truth Social platform that depicts the Strait of Hormuz as a "new U.S. Territory”. The graphic featured a map of the strategic waterway, claiming that Washington has total control over it. The post comes just after Iran denied opening the Strait of Hormuz until the US naval blockade is lifted.

Donald Trump calls the Strait of Hormuz “new US territory” as Iran mocks the claim and vows to keep the strategic waterway closed until US demands are met.

Trump declares Strait of Hormuz ‘new US territory’; Iran mocks ‘delusion’, vows to keep waterway closed

Israel’s far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has called for Israeli forces to kill 30-40 people in Gaza every night and advocated Jewish settlements and Palestinian displacement.

Ben Gvir's Gaza rhetoric draws sharp rebuke from UAE billionaire

Iran is resuming Umrah pilgrimages to Saudi Arabia after a six-month suspension, with 18,000 pilgrims set to travel in the first phase. Around five million Iranians holding Umrah registration vouchers are waiting to make the pilgrimage, with the pace of future departures depending on flight availability and foreign-currency arrangements.

Iran resumes Umrah: 18,000 people set for first phase as five million await 

The 60-day US-Iran memorandum aimed at ending the war has expired, with no clear sign that either side is ready to extend the agreement. Iran says it has not decided whether to resume direct negotiations with Washington, while messages continue to pass through mediators.


Trump confirms direct backchannel talks with IRGC

Erbil is reportedly emerging as a crucial hub for quiet diplomacy between Washington and Tehran. Reports suggest the US is exploring backchannel contacts with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to help secure a broader agreement, while Kurdish leader Masoud Barzani has again offered to facilitate dialogue. The developments highlight renewed efforts to revive negotiations amid continuing regional tensions.


US seeks IRGC backchannel to secure deal 

Two Iranian drones targeted the Iraqi Kurdistan prime minister's office and the home of the autonomous region's intelligence chief overnight, authorities said Monday.

"Following an investigation by the Kurdistan Counter-Terrorism Unit, my personal office and the home of the head of the Security and Intelligence Agency were targeted by Iranian drone attacks earlier today," Kurdistan Prime Minister Masrour Barzani said, in a post on X.

"This is a dangerous escalation and a direct threat to the security and stability of the Kurdistan region."

Iran strikes Iraq: Two drones hit the Kurdish PM Masrour Barzani's office

#gravitas An Israeli air force officer has been arrested on suspicion of using sensitive information to place bets on polymarket, including wagers tied to Israeli military strikes in Iran and Yemen. 

Israeli air force officer caught betting on next bombing on Iran, Yemen 

According to a report, over 1,300 Strava users on U.S. military bases in West Asia have been sharing information which could have been used by Iran to target American forces. It gave the example of how Iran may have attacked a hotel in Manama in March by tracking the activity of a U.S. naval contractor.


American nightmare: Iran tracked Strava data & launched precise strikes on US bases 

Is Trump planning a nuclear attack on Iran? According to an explosive claim made by a former U.S. Congresswoman, Trump administration officials are discussing the possible use of nuclear weapons against Iran, alleging that the issue has come up in high-level strategy meetings.

Defeated Trump threatens nuclear devastation of Iran, says former senator 

The 60-day U.S.-Iran memorandum aimed at ending the war has expired, with no clear sign that either side is ready to extend the agreement. Iran says it has not decided whether to resume direct negotiations with Washington, while messages continue to pass through mediators.

 Iran and US trade barbs as 60-day MoU expires without a deal or extension

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said today that it will consider three missing pilots to be prisoners in Qatar, despite Doha’s denials, until it clarifies their fate. At his weekly press briefing, Baghaei responded to a question about the fate of four Iranian pilots: one of them had been killed, his body has been returned, and the other three still remain captive.&nbsp;Tehran has said the Iranians went missing while carrying out an operation against the United States’ Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar on March 2, shortly after the outbreak of the West Asia war. On Saturday, Iranian authorities alleged for the first time that the pilots have been captured by Qatar.&nbsp;“It is imperative to obtain clarification on their situation,” foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei told a weekly press briefing. “Until the pilots’ situation is clarified, we consider them prisoners and will spare no effort to shed light on their fate.”Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-mecca-joint-defence-agreement-saudi-turkey-pakistan-1786965964554">Trump hails Saudi Arabia-Turkey-Pakistan defence pact as ‘big, bold’ first step</a>Tehran had said that the Foreign Ministry’s first correspondence with the International Committee of the Red Cross was sent on March 15 or 16. At the same time, the Iranian embassy in Doha and the Foreign Ministry have begun pursuing the matter through the Qatari Embassy in Tehran. According to Baghei, the issue has also been raised during various meetings and telephone conversations with Qatari officials. Tehran claims that it would use bilateral, multilateral and legal mechanisms to pursue the matter.&nbsp;Qatar denies holding the pilots and said an invitation had been sent to Iran “to be briefed on the details of the search and rescue operations in April, but the Iranian side has yet to respond”. Qatar's foreign affairs spokesperson Majed Mohammed Al Ansari said contact had been made with the pilots "after they violated Qatari airspace", but that it had not received a response

Iran says three pilots missing after an alleged operation against the US Al Udeid Air Base are being treated as prisoners in Qatar until their fate is clarified.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said today that it will consider three missing pilots to be prisoners in Qatar, despite Doha’s denials, until it clarifies their fate. At his weekly press briefing, Baghaei responded to a question about the fate of four Iranian pilots: one of them had been killed, his body has been returned, and the other three still remain captive. Tehran has said the Iranians went missing while carrying out an operation against the United States’ Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar on March 2, shortly after the outbreak of the West Asia war. On Saturday, Iranian authorities alleged for the first time that the pilots have been captured by Qatar. “It is imperative to obtain clarification on their situation,” foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei told a weekly press briefing. “Until the pilots’ situation is clarified, we consider them prisoners and will spare no effort to shed light on their fate.” Also Read: Trump hails Saudi Arabia-Turkey-Pakistan defence pact as ‘big, bold’ first step Tehran had said that the Foreign Ministry’s first correspondence with the International Committee of the Red Cross was sent on March 15 or 16. At the same time, the Iranian embassy in Doha and the Foreign Ministry have begun pursuing the matter through the Qatari Embassy in Tehran. According to Baghei, the issue has also been raised during various meetings and telephone conversations with Qatari officials. Tehran claims that it would use bilateral, multilateral and legal mechanisms to pursue the matter. Qatar denies holding the pilots and said an invitation had been sent to Iran “to be briefed on the details of the search and rescue operations in April, but the Iranian side has yet to respond”. Qatar's foreign affairs spokesperson Majed Mohammed Al Ansari said contact had been made with the pilots "after they violated Qatari airspace", but that it had not received a response

Iran says three pilots missing after an alleged operation against the US Al Udeid Air Base are being treated as prisoners in Qatar until their fate is clarified.

Iran says 3 missing pilots are ‘prisoners’ in Qatar, Doha denies holding them

Iran strikes Iraq: Tehran accused of targeting Kurdish leadership in Erbil

Israel’s far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has called for Israeli forces to kill 30-40 people in Gaza every night and advocated Jewish settlements and Palestinian displacement. Iran condemned the remarks

Ben Gvir calls for 30-40 nightly killings in Gaza, Iran reacts

Iran has offered a $30,000 reward for anyone who kills or captures a US soldier, according to state news agency IRNA, while women who carry out the act would receive twice that amount. The announcement, attributed to Army chief Amir Hatami, comes as fighting and diplomatic tensions remain focused on the Strait of Hormuz, with the wider US-Iran conflict continuing.


Iran: Capturing or killing US soldiers would be rewarded with $30k

Iran's Foreign Ministry strongly condemned recent Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon that killed 11 people, labeling the military actions as "gross violations of international law" and a severe infringement on national sovereignty.


Iran: Israel strikes 'gross violations of international law'

Iran has demanded that Qatar release three Iranian SU-24 pilots whom Tehran claims were captured alive after their aircraft crashed during military strikes six months ago. Qatar denies holding the pilots, calling the claims “misleading statements” and rejecting Tehran’s allegations.

Iran: 3 pilots captured by Qatari forces after their SU-24 jets crashed

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to declare the Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory after what he described as the “total defeat” of Iran. Speaking at a rally in Garden City, New York, Trump said the U.S. Navy's presence in the strategic waterway would continue as Washington escalates pressure on Tehran.

US-Iran war: Trump vows to claim Hormuz as US territory after Iran's defeat

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