Iran and Oman discuss temporary Hormuz shipping corridor as talks continue in Tehran
Iran and Oman are holding talks in Tehran on a temporary shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz, in the latest effort to restore controlled navigation in the blocked waterway. The two sides are discussing an interim framework that would allow ships to pass while mine clearance is carried out in the strait. A joint statement from the Iranian and Omani foreign ministries said the talks are ongoing and that no final terms have yet been agreed.Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi said after the meeting that he hoped practical arrangements to restore safe navigation would be announced soon. Iranian Deputy... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 22:00 LONDON
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US sanctions Palestine Action and allied groups amid wider crackdown
The United States has imposed sanctions on Palestine Action, the pro-Palestine network Masar Badil, and Autistici Inventati, an Italy-based group that provides digital services to left-wing organisations. The move was announced by the US Department of the Treasury on Wednesday and comes as the administration of President Donald Trump intensifies what it describes as a global crackdown on critics of Israel. Palestine Action rejected the sanctions and linked them to the group's legal fight in the United Kingdom.According to the Treasury, the measures include financial penalties against the three organisations. Palestine Action co-founder Huda Ammori said the US action should... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 19:32 LONDON
US expands sanctions pressure on Iran as secondary penalties are threatened
The United States has announced a new sanctions package against Iran and warned that countries and companies continuing to trade with Tehran could face secondary penalties. The measures were presented as part of a broader effort to cut off Iran's revenue streams and intensify economic pressure while the conflict remains unresolved. According to the supplied reporting, at least 60 entities across the Middle East, Asia and Europe have been targeted.US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the campaign would focus on Iran's oil income and other sources of revenue, and that firms facilitating transactions linked to Iranian oil could be targeted.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 08:59 LONDON
Oil prices fall for a second day as US shifts from Iran strikes to sanctions
Oil prices fell for a second straight day on Tuesday as traders judged the risk of renewed US military strikes on Iran to have eased. Washington instead threatened broader economic sanctions, prompting a calmer reaction in energy markets than many analysts had expected. The move came as attention remained fixed on the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil and gas shipments.Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described the campaign as an "economic D-Day" against Tehran, but the US gave no timeline for the measures and did not name any countries that could face penalties. According to the supplied material,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 23:29 LONDON
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Qatar and Pakistan step up daily efforts to revive US-Iran talks amid Hormuz tensions
Qatar says it and Pakistan are speaking daily with parties involved in efforts to revive negotiations between the United States and Iran, as pressure from new US sanctions continues to build. The comments add a diplomatic track to an already tense standoff in which Washington has expanded restrictions on Iran and related entities. Qatar also urged Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring the regional stakes of the dispute.Majed Al-Ansari, Qatar's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, said officials were "on the phone on a daily basis" trying to work out ideas for a return to negotiations. He said Qatar remained focused... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 19:05 LONDON
US removes Syria from state sponsor of terrorism list as investment barriers fall
The United States has removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism after 47 years, in a move Washington says clears the final major barriers to private sector investment and Syria's reintegration into the global economy. The decision also removes Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, from the US list of global terrorist organisations. It marks another major shift in US policy toward Syria's new leadership.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the move reflected the Syrian government's positive actions to distance itself from acts of international terrorism. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the change would help foster... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 04:02 LONDON
US support for Iran war falls as Trump approval hits record low
Public support in the United States for military action against Iran has fallen to its lowest level since the conflict began, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Monday. The survey also found President Donald Trump's approval rating holding at 33%, matching the lowest level recorded in the polling series across both of his terms. The findings point to growing political pressure on the White House as the war continues and economic concerns deepen.The poll found that 31% of Americans surveyed support US military action against Iran, down from 37% in March and 34% earlier this month. Among Republican respondents,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 23:04 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Reno wildfire drives mass evacuations as US, Europe and Asia face fresh shocks
Authorities in Nevada have ordered about 42,000 people to leave their homes as a wildfire on the outskirts of Reno remains uncontained, with another 45,000 under evacuation warning as crews try to slow the spread. đź”—In the Middle East, Syria has sentenced former grand mufti Ahmad Badreddin Hassoun to life in prison in Damascus over crimes linked to the nearly 14 year war, while Iran has condemned France for expelling two Iranian diplomats and called the move illegal. đź”— đź”—Washington is preparing a major new sanctions package against Iran, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent due to unveil measures later on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 24 Aug 2026 12:21 LONDON
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Trump renews Strait of Hormuz claim as Iran threatens to keep waterway closed
Donald Trump has renewed his claim over the Strait of Hormuz after posting a map on Truth Social that depicted the strategic waterway as "new American territory". He did not comment on the image, but the post revived a dispute that has already drawn sharp responses from Iranian officials. The exchange centres on one of the world's most important shipping lanes and comes amid continuing tension between Washington and Tehran.The latest remarks were followed by a direct warning from Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, who said the strait would remain closed until the United States changes... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Aug 2026 15:29 LONDON
Chile closes embassy in Tehran amid US-Iran tensions
Chile has announced it will close its embassy in Tehran on 31 August, citing an internal operational reorganisation and security factors in the Middle East. The decision was set out in an official statement from Chile's foreign ministry on Saturday, and it comes as tensions between the United States and Iran continue to rise. Chile said the move is preventive and does not amount to a break in diplomatic relations with Iran.According to the statement, consular services previously handled by the embassy in the Iranian capital will be transferred to Chile's consulate in Ankara. The ministry said the closure is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Aug 2026 03:31 LONDON
US national debt tops $40 trillion as borrowing costs stay elevated
US gross national debt has passed $40 trillion for the first time, according to Treasury Department data, marking a new milestone in the country's long-running fiscal expansion. The total stood at $40.05 trillion at the close of business on Tuesday, the figures showed. The move comes as borrowing costs remain elevated and investors continue to watch the scale of federal deficits.The Treasury data put the increase ahead of an earlier Congressional Budget Office forecast that overall borrowing would reach $39.4 trillion by the end of fiscal year 2026. The row links the rise to higher borrowing, interest costs and tariff-related... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 05:29 LONDON
Shadows of Fire: The Long Arc of Iran–United States Tensions
A Region on Edge: The Latest Escalation In recent months, tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified once again, fueled by disputes over regional security, nuclear development, maritime incidents in the Persian Gulf, and the broader strategic balance in the Middle East. Officials in Washington have expressed renewed concern over Iran’s uranium enrichment levels, while leaders in Tehran have accused the United States of economic warfare through sanctions and diplomatic isolation. The fragile equilibrium that followed earlier rounds of indirect negotiations appears increasingly strained, with both sides engaging in sharp rhetoric at the United Nations, reinforcing military postures... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 08:49 LONDON
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