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Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, 26 July 2026. Photo: Reuters

Oil steadies after US threatens indefinite blockade of Iran

Brent futures rose 1 cent, or 0.1%, to $87.08 a barrel by 0247 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures rose 6 cents to $81.31 a barrel.

People and journalists stand at a site hit by Israeli strikes that occurred in the early hours of Thursday, according to Lebanon’s state news agency NNA, in Burj al-Shamali, southern Lebanon, 6 August, 2026. Photo: Reuters

After US criticism, Israel ties Lebanon withdrawal to Hezbollah disarmament

Chess pieces are seen in front of displayed Iran's and US flags in this illustration taken January 25, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

Iran says no progress on reviving interim peace deal with US

Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 6, 2026. Photo: Reuters

US expects deal soon on Strait of Hormuz

Construction of a ballroom at the White House seen from a window at the Washington Monument, in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 4, 2026. REUTERS

US appeals court blocks Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom project

US Pacific Fleet Commander Admiral Steve Koehler meets Bangladesh officials during his visit to Dhaka, which concluded today (6 August). Photo: Courtesy

US Pacific Fleet commander concludes Bangladesh visit

A banner with a picture of U.S. President Donald Trump next to an Iranian missile system at Azadi Square in Tehran, Iran, July 30, 2026. Photo: Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

How Iran is widening its pressure campaign to force US concessions

File photo of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. Photo: Courtesy/File

US holds PM Tarique in high regard: Adviser Humaiun

The billboard in Tehran is the latest in a series implying death threats to the US president. Photo: Collected

'Blood for blood': Iran unveils billboard showing Trump family above coffins

US President Donald Trump. Photo: Reuters

Trump says he will hold off on fresh Iran attack in hope of quick deal

Smoke rises after a US Marine Corps F-35B fighter jet crashed near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, California. Photo: Collected

US fighter jet crashes near California military base

A general view of a US State Department sign outside the US State Department building in Washington, DC, US, July 11, 2025. Photo: Reuters

US to make visa bond programme permanent for people from dozens of countries

Islamabad backs renewed Iran-US talks under memorandum. Photo: collected

Mediator Pakistan says 'doing utmost' to bring US, Iran back to talks under MoU