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Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 31, 2026. Photo: Reuters

Iran threatens greater force if US launches more attacks

The exchanges of fire, which began with US raids last week, come amid a deadlock in the six-month war between the two foes.

Iranian flag overlayed with a rising stock graph and 3D printed oil barrel miniatures are seen in this illustration taken on 23 June 2025. Photo: Reuters

Iran's government to raise fuel price for heavy users

Houthi-mobilized fighters ride atop a car in Sanaa, Yemen September 21, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah/File Photo

Yemen forces recapture strategic Hais district amid Houthi clashes

A woman walks on a street in Tehran, Iran, September 2, 2026. Photo: Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Iran seeks to contain unrest as US pressure deepens economic woes

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is breaking the ceasefire and hurling accusations of a deep state coup because he feels threatened. Photo: Reuters

Netanyahu boasts about bombing Qatar, says funds went to Gaza aid

Fire and smoke rise during what US Central Command (CENTCOM) says are strikes on Iranian oil carriers, at an unknown location in this screengrab taken from a handout video released on September 5, 2026. Photo: Central Command/Handout via Reuters

US, Iranian forces fire at vessels in waters near Iran

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman shakes hands with US President Donald Trump in Osaka, Japan, June 29, 2019. Bandar Algaloud/Courtesy of Saudi Royal Court/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo

US approves $5b sale of bombs to Saudi Arabia

The flotilla, made up of dozens of vessels and hundreds of participants from across the globe, sought to deliver desperately needed aid to Gaza and to confront Israel’s naval blockade. Photo: Reuters

Freedom Flotilla launches new mission to challenge Gaza blockade

A screengrab from a drone video taken on September 2 shows damage to a courtyard and a hole in the roof of a home where a wedding ceremony was held. Video obtained by REUTERS

US probes Iran wedding strike that analysis shows was likely direct hit by US munition

US President Donald Trump speaks about election security during an address to the nation from the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on 16 July 2026. Photo: Reuters/FIle

Iran war is 'small potatoes' for US: Trump

The Adidas logo is pictured during celebrations for German sports apparel maker Adidas' 70th anniversary at the company's headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany, 9 August, 2019. Photo: Reuters

Calls for Adidas boycott grow after brand features Israeli soldier in new campaign

Birds gather around litter on a beach as commercial vessels lie anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Wednesday, 2 September 2026. UNB/AP

Iran fires missiles and drones at Kuwait as regional tensions escalate

Oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz in 2018. Photo: Reuters

Iran blacklists more ships trying to sail through Hormuz, government website shows