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Trump says not seeking extension of Iran deal, threatens to bomb Oman

Trump says not seeking extension of Iran deal, threatens to bomb Oman

US President Donald Trump said on Monday that Washington was not seeking to extend an interim agreement with Iran, accusing Tehran of refusing to accept what he described as a necessary deal to end the conflict between the two countries.

18-Aug-2026

US-Iran MoU expires after 60 days: Where do things stand?

US-Iran MoU expires after 60 days: Where do things stand?

17-Aug-2026

Trump confirms US backchannel with IRGC, Fox News reports

Trump confirms US backchannel with IRGC, Fox News reports

17-Aug-2026

Iran says agreement reached with Oman on map of new route in Hormuz

Iran says agreement reached with Oman on map of new route in Hormuz

17-Aug-2026

Iran pledges to use all means to clarify fate of three pilots in Qatar

Iran pledges to use all means to clarify fate of three pilots in Qatar

17-Aug-2026

EXCLUSIVE REPORTS

Trump says Iran won't make deal he desires, threatens to bomb Oman

Trump says Iran won't make deal he desires, threatens to bomb Oman

18-Aug-2026

Trump: I'll declare Strait of Hormuz US territory

Trump: I'll declare Strait of Hormuz US territory

15-Aug-2026

US releases new Iran strike footage as Tehran warns of response

US releases new Iran strike footage as Tehran warns of response

23-Jul-2026

US strikes Iran for 11th night as Strait of Hormuz still a flashpoint

US strikes Iran for 11th night as Strait of Hormuz still a flashpoint

22-Jul-2026

Iran unleashes several missiles toward US bases in the Middle East

Iran unleashes several missiles toward US bases in the Middle East

22-Jul-2026

Tensions rise as Iran launches missiles amid US air strikes

Tensions rise as Iran launches missiles amid US air strikes

21-Jul-2026

US conducts 10th consecutive night of strikes on Iran

US conducts 10th consecutive night of strikes on Iran

21-Jul-2026

US completes 9th consecutive night of strikes against Iran

US completes 9th consecutive night of strikes against Iran

20-Jul-2026

Video circulating appears to show moment Iran missiles hit Jordan base

Video circulating appears to show moment Iran missiles hit Jordan base

20-Jul-2026

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Trump says Iran won't make deal he desires, threatens to bomb Oman

Trump says Iran won't make deal he desires, threatens to bomb Oman

18-Aug-2026

Trump: I'll declare Strait of Hormuz US territory

Trump: I'll declare Strait of Hormuz US territory

15-Aug-2026

US releases new Iran strike footage as Tehran warns of response

US releases new Iran strike footage as Tehran warns of response

23-Jul-2026

US strikes Iran for 11th night as Strait of Hormuz still a flashpoint

US strikes Iran for 11th night as Strait of Hormuz still a flashpoint

22-Jul-2026

Iran unleashes several missiles toward US bases in the Middle East

Iran unleashes several missiles toward US bases in the Middle East

22-Jul-2026

Tensions rise as Iran launches missiles amid US air strikes

Tensions rise as Iran launches missiles amid US air strikes

21-Jul-2026

US conducts 10th consecutive night of strikes on Iran

US conducts 10th consecutive night of strikes on Iran

21-Jul-2026

US completes 9th consecutive night of strikes against Iran

US completes 9th consecutive night of strikes against Iran

20-Jul-2026

Video circulating appears to show moment Iran missiles hit Jordan base

Video circulating appears to show moment Iran missiles hit Jordan base

20-Jul-2026

ANALYSIS

Yang Xuemin

Why Pakistan emerges as key mediator while Qatar shifts to caution

Why Pakistan emerges as key mediator while Qatar shifts to caution

20-Apr-2026

Chen Guifang

'Horrific': World reacts to post-ceasefire Israeli attacks on Lebanon

'Horrific': World reacts to post-ceasefire Israeli attacks on Lebanon

09-Apr-2026

Li Ruikang

Iran rules out new talks as US envoys set to arrive in Islamabad

20-Apr-2026

Iran rules out new talks as US envoys set to arrive in Islamabad

Liu Jianxi

Iran war: Washington's costs and lessons

09-Apr-2026

Iran war: Washington's costs and lessons

OPINION

Washington turns the Strait of Hormuz into a tollbooth

Washington turns the Strait of Hormuz into a tollbooth

Allies will draw the obvious lesson about what American protection now costs and what it might cost them next. None of this makes the region safer.

Opinion

14-Jul-2026

Ceasefire reached, but has Trump achieved his goals in Iran?

Ceasefire reached, but has Trump achieved his goals in Iran?

In any case, peace talks are a welcome first step. What matters now is whether the United States will stay the course and find a way out of an unsustainable war.

Opinion

08-Apr-2026

How the US undermines the non-proliferation regime it built

How the US undermines the non-proliferation regime it built

07-Apr-2026

Humanitarian crisis deepens in Iran and the Middle East

Humanitarian crisis deepens in Iran and the Middle East

Opinion

07-Apr-2026

The Iran war: When bombs overrule diplomacy

The Iran war: When bombs overrule diplomacy

Force cannot bring peace, and there are no winners in war.

Opinion

06-Apr-2026

Attacking Iran: A gross provocation to the international order

Attacking Iran: A gross provocation to the international order

Attacking Iran is not a lawful use of force; it is turning a blind eye to international law.

Opinion

03-Apr-2026

US-Israel war on Iran: Trump claims victory in a war still unfolding

US-Israel war on Iran: Trump claims victory in a war still unfolding

Opinion

03-Apr-2026

'If there's a negotiation, Iranians want to make sure it's decisive'

'If there's a negotiation, Iranians want to make sure it's decisive'

04-Apr-2026

US' magic tricks of masking a growing deficit

US' magic tricks of masking a growing deficit

Cartoon

02-Apr-2026

GLOBAL REACTION

Brazilian president condemns war politics, urges global responsibility

Brazilian president condemns war politics, urges global responsibility

19-Apr-2026

US blockade of Hormuz violates int'l law, says Russian spokesperson

US blockade of Hormuz violates int'l law, says Russian spokesperson

17-Apr-2026

IEA, IMF, World Bank heads warn of impacts of Iran war

IEA, IMF, World Bank heads warn of impacts of Iran war

14-Apr-2026

China's envoy to UN: No 'license' for use of force

China's envoy to UN: No 'license' for use of force

08-Apr-2026

China, Russia veto UN draft on Strait of Hormuz

China, Russia veto UN draft on Strait of Hormuz

08-Apr-2026

The world reacts to surging fuel prices

The world reacts to surging fuel prices

08-Apr-2026

UN: No military objective justifies deliberately harming civilians

UN: No military objective justifies deliberately harming civilians

08-Apr-2026

Berlin protesters condemn US-Israeli strikes on Iran

Berlin protesters condemn US-Israeli strikes on Iran

06-Apr-2026

Chinese, French envoys discuss Middle East tensions, call for peace

Chinese, French envoys discuss Middle East tensions, call for peace

07-Apr-2026

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