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Farah Pahlavi- former Queen (Shahbanu) of Iran

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Japan to Aid Infrastructure Recovery in Gulf Nations Affected by U.S.-Iran Conflict

Tokyo plans financial and technical support to help Persian Gulf countries rebuild oil and power facilities damaged in the ongoing U.S.-Iran war, aiming to secure stable energy supplies.

Aug 12, 2026, 3:52 PM Nikkei Asia

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Editorial image for Iran Strikes US Military Sites in Kuwait and Bahrain Following US Attacks

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Trump Declares Iran Ceasefire Over Following US and Iranian Strikes

US President Donald Trump announced the end of the ceasefire with Iran after fresh military strikes, with both sides exchanging attacks in the Persian Gulf region.

Deutsche Welle | Jul 8, 2026, 5:08 AM

politics

Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Remains Elusive One Week After Trump’s Promise

Despite initial optimism from the Trump administration about reopening the Strait of Hormuz, no agreement has been reached amid ongoing demands from Iran and persistent conflict in the region.

Reason | Aug 10, 2026, 9:10 PM

President Donald Trump being sworn in on January 20, 2017 at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. Melania Trump wears a sky-blue cashmere Ralph Lauren ensemble. He holds his left hand on two versions of the Bible , one childhood Bible given to him by his mother, along with Abraham Lincoln’s Bible.

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Trump Emphasizes Economic Pressure on Iran Amid Regime’s Financial Struggles

President Donald Trump signals a preference for economic measures over immediate military action as Iran faces severe inflation and financial distress.

Fox News Latest | Aug 10, 2026, 7:09 PM

Donald Trump speaking at CPAC in Washington D.C. on February 10, 2011.

Trump Faces Calls for Windfall Tax on Big Oil’s Profits Amid Iran War

Environmental groups urge President Trump to tax oil companies’ soaring profits, citing his policies that benefited the industry during the ongoing conflict with Iran.

Guardian US | Aug 7, 2026, 9:56 AM

Calls Grow for Windfall Tax on Big Oil Profits Amid Iran Conflict

Environmental groups urge President Trump to tax soaring oil company profits linked to the Iran war, highlighting contradictions in his stance and policies.

Guardian US | Aug 7, 2026, 9:41 AM

Trump Faces Calls to Tax Big Oil’s Windfall Profits Amid Iran War

Environmental groups urge President Trump to impose a windfall profits tax on oil companies benefiting from rising fuel prices linked to the ongoing Iran conflict.

Guardian US | Aug 7, 2026, 9:26 AM

Trump Faces Calls to Tax Big Oil’s Windfall Profits Amid Iran War

Environmental groups urge President Trump to impose a windfall tax on oil companies profiting from the conflict-driven price surge, highlighting contradictions in his stance and policies.

Guardian US | Aug 7, 2026, 9:11 AM

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Trump Sees Progress in Talks with Iran to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

President Trump reports positive discussions with Iran and hopes for a deal to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz, while cautioning on the consequences if no agreement is reached.

Washington Times News | Aug 5, 2026, 2:18 PM

This is a high-resolution image of the United States Declaration of Independence ( article - text ). This image is a version of the 1823 William Stone facsimile — Stone may well have used a wet pressing process (that removed ink from the original document onto a contact sheet for the purpose of making the engraving).

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Iran and Oman Negotiate Waterway Deal Amid US Opposition to Iranian Control and Transit Fees

Iran and Oman are drafting an agreement to reopen shipping lanes through the Strait of Hormuz, but US opposition and blockade conditions complicate the deal's implementation.

Euronews | Aug 5, 2026, 3:44 AM

The Seven Sisters , a series of seven chalk cliff peaks along the East Sussex coast in England. Seaford head in the background is on the other side of the River Cuckmere and not part of the Seven Sisters. Taken by myself as a series of 7 frames with a Canon 5D and 70-200mm f/2.8L lens at 200mm.

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Oil Companies Report Record Profits Amid Strait of Hormuz Closure and Iran Conflict

Major oil firms including ExxonMobil, BP, Chevron, and Saudi Aramco have posted unprecedented earnings as the ongoing Iran war disrupts global energy markets.

Al Jazeera | Aug 4, 2026, 2:30 PM

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Trump Withdraws Threat of Military Action Against Iran Amid Deal Talks

After escalating tensions and warnings of war, President Donald Trump announced a cancellation of planned attacks on Iran following an agreement on deal parameters, while regional preparations for conflict continue.

Reason | Aug 3, 2026, 6:51 PM

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Iran Denies Talks with U.S. over Strait of Hormuz Despite Trump’s Claims

Iranian officials reject U.S. President Trump's assertion of imminent negotiations, maintaining no direct talks are underway regarding control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Washington Times News | Aug 3, 2026, 2:37 PM

Umm Qasr, Kuwait (Apr. 24, 2003) -- Rear Adm. Charles Kubik, Commander, First Naval Construction Division, speaks to the citizens of Umm Qasr about the newly renovated Umm Qasr High School. The Seabees rebuilt the high school while in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Operation Iraqi Freedom is the multi-national coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate Iraq's weapons of mass destruction and end the regime of Saddam Hussein. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Maj. Kathleen A. Hoard. (RELEASED)

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Iran War Halts Operations at Iraq’s Key Umm Qasr Port

The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran has stopped commercial shipping to Iraq’s only deep-water port, severely impacting the country’s economy.

Africanews | Jul 29, 2026, 5:45 PM

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Shipping Continues Through Strait of Hormuz Amid US-Iran Conflict Despite Risks

Despite Iran's attacks on vessels and reports of mines, several shippers continue to transit the strategic Strait of Hormuz, driven by financial incentives.

Deutsche Welle | Jul 28, 2026, 2:36 PM

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UN Warns Against Escalation After Houthi Attacks on Red Sea Vessels

UN Secretary-General António Guterres calls for de-escalation amid renewed Houthi attacks threatening maritime navigation and regional stability.

UN News | Jul 26, 2026, 9:36 AM

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Iran’s IRGC Reports Explosions of Two Oil Tankers in Strait of Hormuz

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attributes the explosions to unsafe navigation and U.S. interference amid escalating regional tensions.

The Hill | Jul 20, 2026, 2:43 PM

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US Launches Eighth Night of Strikes on Iran After Deaths of American Soldiers in Jordan

The US targets Iran’s Revolutionary Guard following missile attacks in Jordan, while Iran retaliates with drone strikes on US bases in Kuwait amid escalating regional tensions.

ABC Australia News | Jul 19, 2026, 5:31 AM

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Iranian Attacks on Jordanian Bases Injure Several U.S. Troops Amid Escalating Middle East Conflict

Iranian missile and drone strikes on military bases in Jordan this week reportedly injured multiple U.S. service members, as tensions rise following failed peace talks and renewed U.S. strikes on Iranian targets.

The Hill | Jul 18, 2026, 3:29 AM

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Challenges Persist for U.S. in Regaining Full Control of Strait of Hormuz

Experts say restoring prewar oil tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz demands a significant U.S. military presence amid ongoing Iranian asymmetric warfare tactics.

CBS Politics | Jul 14, 2026, 2:19 PM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating A recent Memorandum of Understanding outlines Iran's commitment to allow safe commercial passage through the Strait of Hormuz for 60 days, but conflicting claims and military actions continue to escalate tensions.

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Iran and US Clash Over Strait of Hormuz Control Amid Ongoing Gulf Tensions

A recent Memorandum of Understanding outlines Iran's commitment to allow safe commercial passage through the Strait of Hormuz for 60 days, but conflicting claims and military actions continue to escalate tensions.

ABC Australia News | Jul 13, 2026, 4:38 AM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating A fire aboard a Qatari liquified natural gas tanker near the Strait of Hormuz underscores the volatility of global energy markets amid ongoing conflict and rising prices in Asia and Europe.

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Qatari LNG Tanker Fire Highlights Risks Amid Soaring Global Gas Prices

A fire aboard a Qatari liquified natural gas tanker near the Strait of Hormuz underscores the volatility of global energy markets amid ongoing conflict and rising prices in Asia and Europe.

ABC Australia News | Jul 11, 2026, 7:51 PM

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US-Iran Conflict Reaches Dangerous New Phase Amid Failed Ceasefire

Four and a half months after hostilities began, the US and Iran are escalating military actions, with Iran rejecting a return to pre-war conditions in the Strait of Hormuz.

ABC Australia News | Jul 9, 2026, 8:24 PM

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Iran Buries Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Amid Renewed US Strikes and Rising Tensions

The burial of Iran's slain Supreme Leader coincides with a major escalation in US-Iran conflict, including US airstrikes targeting around 90 Iranian military sites.

Africanews | Jul 9, 2026, 1:24 AM