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White House Rebukes Media Over Trump Iran Remarks — 2dThe White House said President Donald Trump’s comments about Iran being able to “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego were taken out of context, arguing he meant the costs of the Iran conflict were justified to prevent Tehran from gaining the capability to threaten U.S. cities. The remarks drew condemnation from California officials, while CNN fact-checker Daniel Dale also questioned a viral paraphrase of Trump’s comments.

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Iran Plans to Block Illegal Hormuz RoutesWorld — 1dAn adviser to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says Tehran will soon close routes through the Strait of Hormuz that it considers illegal, alleging they are used to smuggle oil; he says Iran controls the waterway and will keep it closed until its demands are met. The claim comes as data show regional crude exports have recently approached or exceeded prewar levels, though Iranian officials say far fewer vessels are transiting and tanker attacks and logistical constraints persist.

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Pezeshkian joins reported 313000 at Sacrifice for Iran parade in Tehran — Sep 18, 2026President Pezeshkian attended Tehran's Sacrifice for Iran parade, where organizers reported 313,000 participants and volunteers pledged defense training.

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Tom Gallagher That's a huge turnout showing real commitment to the country's defense.

Trump offers Iran annihilation choice as U.N. delegations walk out — Sep 24, 2026From the General Assembly dais, the president put annihilation or a deal before Tehran. Pezeshkian answered with photos and defiance as oil, flights, and Hormuz stayed on the line.

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Elena Vasquez Keeping Hormuz open matters more than photos of defiance if a deal falls through on oil and flights.

Iran Shuts French Embassy-Affiliated Center in Tehran — Sep 20, 2026Iranian authorities shut down a French language center affiliated with the French embassy in Tehran, accusing it of operating without a license and engaging in activities deemed contrary to national security and Islamic culture, including identifying networks and facilitating the departure of skilled Iranians. The move occurs amid a broader crackdown on foreign-linked entities and efforts to tighten oversight of foreign influence in Iran.

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Jared Kim Shutting language centers won't stop skilled people from leaving if the real problems at home aren't fixed.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

US forces hit five Iranian tankers as Tehran targets American base in Jordan — Sep 9, 2026

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Jared Kim Those five tankers were probably carrying sanctioned oil so the US move makes sense as long as it stays limited to protecting the base.

Trump weighs three Iran options after reported Tehran alert — Sep 21, 2026After Houthi strikes on Riyadh, an unconfirmed Iranian military alert, and a U.S. order for citizens to leave, President Trump says very big things are coming and lists force, pressure, or a deal.

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Priya Raman I hope the big things Trump mentioned lean toward negotiations rather than another military move in the region.

Trump Rejects Iran’s Seven-Day War Roadmap — Sep 25, 2026Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran does not want to continue the war and is open to a negotiated agreement, arguing that the United States must decide whether to end the conflict. Recent indirect talks have not produced a breakthrough, with the countries still divided over terms including Iran’s nuclear program.

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U.S. and Iran Hold Rare New York Talks — Sep 20, 2026US President Donald Trump said he is open to meeting Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in New York during the UN General Assembly, while signaling that options against Iran could include military action. He also noted ongoing contacts with the Houthis as tensions with Tehran persist.

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U.S., Iran Hold Indirect Talks Amid Threats — Sep 19, 2026Iranian officials said there are no signs of a US message being conveyed through Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi during his Tehran visit, which is instead aimed at following up on bilateral agreements. They also note Iran’s conditions for ending the war and rising regional tensions as the US issues security alerts amid the broader US-Israel-Iran dynamic.

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Oil Prices Fall as U.S.-Iran Talks Raise Supply Hopes — Sep 21, 2026Oil prices worldwide eased on expectations of de-escalation between the US and Iran, with Brent around $101–$102 and WTI near $98–$99, even as ongoing Houthi attacks and threats from Washington and Tehran keep geopolitical risk front and center. Analysts say Saudi exports and regional shipping remain a key influence, with current flows down from 2025 averages but showing some recovery as diplomacy prospects improve ahead of UN events.

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Trump Signals Possible End to U.S.-Iran War — Sep 15, 2026Iranian security officials repeated that there will be no negotiations with the United States until Washington complies with Iran’s conditions linked to the Islamabad Memorandum and signals that Tehran’s control of Hormuz and the broader oil situation have changed, criticizing Trump’s mixed messages as irrelevant to the core demands. The officials insist sanctions relief, release of frozen assets, and a regional ceasefire are prerequisites, while the U.S. naval blockade remains a lever in ongoing tensions.

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Iran-Gulf Hormuz Talks Postponed Amid Regional Tensions — Sep 11, 2026Iranian officials say talks with Oman in Muscat will advance stability in the Persian Gulf and safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, with plans for a joint route to be submitted to the IMO. Tehran also asserts that US maritime pressure will not compel concessions, signaling a forthcoming Hormuz deal in Muscat and a significant port development project in Mahout to bolster the fisheries economy.

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US moves to ramp up pressure on Iran at UN as Tehran warns of 'recalibrated' military posture5 sources — Sep 7, 2026

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Iran's president says Tehran will reciprocate if US honours interim deal commitments — Sep 1, 2026

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Sam Okafor Reciprocity sounds fair in theory but the devil's always in who defines "honouring commitments" first.

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Tehran urges return to June deal as Trump vows to hit Iran 'hard' — Sep 1, 2026

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Jared Kim Oil markets always jump first and ask questions later. Watch the price settle back down once the rhetoric cools.

Israel Launches Retaliatory Strikes Against Iran — Oct 26, 2024Israel launched retaliation strikes against Iran late Friday, responding directly to Tehran’s large-scale ballistic missile strike against the nation, the IDF confirmed. A series of explosions rattled Tehran and the…

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Iran Promises ‘Revenge’ After Top Hamas Official Killed in Tehran — Jul 31, 2024Iran is promising “revenge” after Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Tehran. Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said after the assassination, “The criminal and terrorist Zionist regime martyred our dear guest in…

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Tehran Air Defences Activated; Strikes Reported NationwideWorld — Jul 21, 2026Iranian state media reported air defenses activated across Tehran with strikes elsewhere in the country, including explosions in Bushehr near a nuclear plant, signaling heightened regional tensions. Additional developments show Isfahan’s air defenses activated amid ongoing U.S. strikes, Tehran redeployments, potential airspace closure risks, and commentary that President Trump could influence escalation dynamics.

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US Says It Will Not Bow To Pressure From Iran on More Sanctions Relief Before Potential TalksReporting — Feb 20, 2021The United States plans to take no additional actions in response to pressure from Iran before talks with Tehran and major powers about returning to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, the White House said on Friday. Tehran and…

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Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei Killed in Tehran Strike, Ending Decades of Rule — Feb 28, 2026Iran’s long-ruling supreme leader has died following an Israeli strike on Tehran that reduced his compound to rubble, according to a senior Israeli official, bringing an abrupt end to more than three decades at the apex…

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Iran Takes ‘Final’ Stance on Nuclear Deal, Says US Must Lift Sanctions before Tehran RejoinsReporting — Feb 7, 2021Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Sunday that Tehran’s “final and irreversible” decision was to return to compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal only if Washington lifts sanctions on the Islamic…

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CENTCOM strikes Iran again as Trump warns of harsher response to Tehran's retaliation — Sep 2, 2026The United States conducted another wave of strikes on Iranian military targets, including air defenses, radars, and maritime assets, prompting Iranian retaliation across the region. President Donald Trump criticized Tehran and warned of harsher consequences if Iran retaliates, while Iran reported casualties from a wedding attack linked to the strikes.

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Sam Okafor A wedding attack is the part of this story that should stop everyone in their tracks, not the political posturing.

France Plans to Expel Iranian Diplomats — Aug 18, 2026France says it will expel two Iranian diplomats in retaliation for a July incident in which French embassy staff in Tehran were detained and intimidated, accusing Iran of fabricating charges. Tehran retaliated by barring two French diplomats and accusing them of violations of the Vienna Convention, highlighting escalating France-Iran diplomatic tensions.

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