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Iran continues Qatar-mediated talks on reopening the Strait of Hormuz
Araghchi says consultations have yet to produce a result. Iran is discussing a two-day implementation plan for reopening Hormuz if its conditions are met.
Iran Offers US Deal on Strait of Hormuz in Exchange for Lifting Port Blockade
Tehran has conveyed to Washington through Pakistani intermediaries a proposal to resume shipping in the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for lifting the US blockade of Iranian ports. Iran also said it is ready to return to negotiations with the US.
Trump Says Ukraine Conflict and Iran War Will End Soon
US President Donald Trump said Washington is close to ending two conflicts — between Russia and Ukraine and with Iran — claiming he has already settled eight wars or conflicts.
Semafor: US administration unofficially links diesel price surge to Iran operation
According to Semafor, some US administration officials privately acknowledge that rising diesel prices are caused by the military operation against Iran, though Trump previously attributed the increase to the Russia-Ukraine war.
Iranian Banks Increase Startup Lending by 131% in Six Months
In the first half of the current Iranian year, Iranian banks issued 6.72 quadrillion rials in loans to startups, up 131% year-on-year.
Tanker Carrying 750,000 Barrels of Oil Hits Mine in Strait of Hormuz
An oil tanker carrying 750,000 barrels of oil struck a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's IRGC Navy said.
Iran Expands Attacks on Ships Beyond Strait of Hormuz
Attacks on commercial vessels spread to the Persian and Oman gulfs. The tanker Acers was attacked near Qatar, and the supertanker Gem No. 2 off the UAE coast.
Trump Expects Sharp Drop in Diesel Prices and Quick End to Standoff with Iran
US President Donald Trump said he expects a sharp fall in diesel fuel prices and a swift end to the conflict with Iran. He also claimed Iran no longer has an army, navy or air defenses.
Tehran Airport Resumes International Flights
Tehran's Imam Khomeini International Airport has resumed international air traffic, which had been suspended during the US and Israeli operation against Iran. The first flight was an Iraqi Airways plane from Najaf.
Iran's Ardabil Province Needs $400 Million to Modernize 600 Enterprises
Ardabil Governor Masoud Emami Yeganeh said 700 trillion rials (about $400 million) are needed to modernize 600 economic enterprises and provide them with working capital.
Putin: Russia Hopes for Opening of Strait of Hormuz and Lifting of Sanctions on Iran
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed hope for the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and the lifting of sanctions on Iran, noting that a fair removal of restrictions would eliminate the need for bans on civilian vessel movement.
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.