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Iraq in Talks with US on Partial Resumption of Air Links with Iran
Baghdad is asking Washington to allow Iraqi Airways limited flights to Iran. As a compromise, it proposes receiving all Iranian flights only at Al-Najaf airport.
Trump Rejects Iran's Strait of Hormuz Proposal
US President Donald Trump said he rejected an Iranian plan to resume shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
IRGC Says Fighting Continues in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says battles between US and Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz are ongoing and the strait remains closed.
Azerbaijan Suspends Iranian Airline Flights from September 22, 2026
AZAL has announced the suspension of flights by Iranian airlines to Azerbaijan due to a new US sanctions package targeting Iran's aviation sector.
Iranian Airlines Suspend Flights to Georgia Over US Sanctions
From September 21, Iranian carriers blacklisted by OFAC stopped operating flights to Georgia. Georgia's Civil Aviation Agency said it fully complies with the sanctions regime.
US Sanctions VTB for Circumventing Iran Sanctions
The US Treasury's OFAC added VTB to its sanctions list on September 14 for the bank's role in circumventing Iran sanctions. VTB is now among the world's most comprehensively sanctioned financial institutions.
Iran and Oman Reach Agreement on Strait of Hormuz
Tehran and Muscat have agreed on a text concerning safe routes in the Strait of Hormuz and plan to hold a meeting with regional countries.
Bitcoin Rises 1.9% After US Inflation Data
Bitcoin climbed to $78,914.6 after US inflation data matched forecasts, but gains were capped by US-Iran tensions.
Trump Says US Could Keep Iranian Oil
US President Donald Trump said the United States could gain control over Iranian oil. He also declined to comment on the expected September 14 meeting of Persian Gulf states with Iranian authorities.
Iran Sets Seven Conditions for Opening the Strait of Hormuz
Iran has conveyed seven conditions to the United States through intermediaries that must be met for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen. Until they are fulfilled, the strait will remain closed.
UK Allows Shah Deniz Operations Under Iran Sanctions
The UK government has issued a general license allowing continued operations at the Shah Deniz gas field in Azerbaijan despite sanctions against Iran.
US Imposes Sanctions on 36 Individuals and Companies Over Iran's Aviation Sector
The US Treasury announced new sanctions against Iranian airlines and related entities, accusing them of supporting the transport of weapons and illegal cargo.
Iran and Oman Prepare to Register Safe Route in Strait of Hormuz
Iran and Oman are finalizing negotiations on a safe temporary route in the Strait of Hormuz, with an agreement expected to be registered with the IMO in the coming days.
Iran Announces Full Closure of Strait of Hormuz
Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei announced the complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz to shipping and the shelling of American vessels.
Hegseth Threatens to Destroy Iranian Tankers
Pentagon chief warns that the US will sink Iranian tankers if Tehran continues attacks on American ships.
IRGC Claims Strikes on US Vessels and Oil Tankers in Strait of Hormuz
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reported attacks on three American vessels and three oil tankers in response to US strikes on Iranian tankers.
US Strikes Three Iranian Tankers After IRGC Missile Attack
US military struck three tankers linked to Iran's IRGC after a missile attack on US Navy ships. No damage to American vessels.
US Intelligence: Iran May Escalate Conflict
American intelligence believes Iran has grown more confident in its capabilities and may intensify attacks in the Middle East, avoiding agreements with the US.
Iran's Gasoline Consumption Reaches 1.2 Billion Liters in Eight Days
Iran consumed about 1.2 billion liters of gasoline in the first eight days of the Iranian month (Aug 23 – Sep 22, 2026). Tehran saw a 30% spike due to rumors of shortages.
US Threatens Sanctions on Countries Helping Iran Evade Restrictions
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington will impose sanctions on states that help Iran evade existing restrictions and create mechanisms for Tehran to generate revenue.
Iranian military says it will retaliate after US airstrikes on several provinces.
Iran's Central Bank Chief Denies Rumors of Economic Collapse
Abdolnaser Hemmati stated that Iran's economy is not on the brink of collapse and that reserves are sufficient. The Central Bank is ready to allocate $2 billion to the foreign exchange market.
US to Impose New Sanctions on Iran-Linked Entities Weekly
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington plans to impose new sanctions on Iran-linked entities every week to increase pressure on Tehran.
Iranian Banks Increase Lending by 75% in Four Months
From March 21 to July 22, 2026, loans issued by Iranian banks grew by 75% year-on-year, reaching $19.6 billion.