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Iran denies any peace negotiations with the US after Donald Trump claimed talks were underway, as military tensions and strikes continue across the region.
Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz have intensified after two vessels were reportedly targeted in the strategic waterway, while US President Donald Trump said he is facing a major decision over whether to resume large-scale military action against Iran.
Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the United States eases military pressure and lifts its blockade on Iranian ports, a senior Iranian official told Reuters. The diplomatic signal comes as Iran-backed Houthi forces push deeper into Yemen's highlands and tensions rise around the Red Sea and Gulf.
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has resigned after around 18 months in the position, amid reported tensions with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. His departure adds to a series of senior military leadership changes under the Trump administration.
India will host the BRICS summit in New Delhi on September 12-13 as divisions between Iran and the UAE, the Iran war and China-India ties test the expanded bloc's unity.
Trade tensions between the United States and Canada are escalating after talks collapsed, with new 50% US tariffs on about $20 billion of Canadian goods and retaliatory duties from Ottawa expected to put pressure on businesses and consumers.
The US national average diesel price has crossed $6 a gallon for the first time, adding pressure to trucking, farming, shipping and food prices as the Iran conflict, Russian refinery disruptions and tighter global fuel supplies squeeze the market.
The United Kingdom has strongly criticized Iran following reports of missile activity targeting the strategically important Diego Garcia military base in the Indian Ocean.
As the Iran conflict intensifies, Donald Trump faces growing instability at home, with multiple top officials fired and more expected in a widening shake-up.
US President Donald Trump’s latest push to rename New Mexico, combined with tariff threats, military warnings and pressure on allies, is adding to growing concerns about Washington’s relations with Canada, Mexico and Europe. At the same time, countries including India, China, Russia and Brazil are exploring stronger ties beyond the US.
Iran signals urgent developments in US talks while deadly strikes in Lebanon escalate, with no signs of slowing violence across the region.
Brent crude climbed above $100 a barrel for the first time since July as attacks on Iranian tankers and Saudi energy facilities intensified fears of wider supply disruptions.
