Iran pauses reprisals after Trump halts US airstrikes for 2 days
What's new: Tehran signaled it will resume attacks if Washington restarts bombing, even as the White House leaves room for talks.
Bloomberg, The New York Times +5
Subject
#Tehran
Trump pauses Iran strikes for 2nd day as talks get more time
What's new: Iran also halted retaliatory attacks, easing immediate pressure on oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
BBC News (US & Canada), The Straits Times
Iran summons Ukrainian diplomat after Caspian ship strike kills sailor
What's new: Tehran said one sailor died and another was injured, while Zelensky said Ukraine hit vessels tied to Iran-linked military cargo.
Series: Iran · Ukraine Vessel Attack Dispute · 2 chapters since Jul 26Netanyahu heads to Trump meeting focused on Iran nuclear program
What's next: The Israeli leader said he will push for continued scrutiny of Tehran even without new intelligence to share.
The New York Times, Bloomberg +1
Trump weighs broader Iran strikes as Hormuz traffic slows
Why it matters: Oil climbed above $100 a barrel, and the White House threatened to use about $2 billion in blocked Iranian funds for shipping damages.
Missile hit Mozambique-flagged LPG tanker near Strait of Hormuz
Why it matters: The strike hit a key energy shipping route as fighting between Washington and Tehran again disrupts Gulf traffic.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times
Trump weighs wider Iran strikes as Hormuz traffic nears standstill
Why it matters: Oil rose above $100 a barrel as attacks spread to Saudi tankers and ships began avoiding another key chokepoint.
Trump threatens Iranian bridges, power plants as strikes hit night 12
Why it matters: Tehran warned it could hit regional energy infrastructure tied to US interests if Washington carries out the threat.
CNBC, The Straits Times
US hits Iran for 11th night as Trump threatens nuclear-site strike
Why it matters: Oil climbed to $94 and Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan reported intercepting Iranian drones or missiles.
Bloomberg, Fox News
Trump hosts Iraq PM as Sept. 30 militia disarm deadline nears
What's new: Baghdad tied the future of Iran-backed armed groups to a Sept. 30 deadline as Washington weighs its support.
The New York Times, PBS NewsHour +2
Iran hard-liners threaten Trump as US pressure campaign intensifies
What's new: The rhetoric rose after funeral rites for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and followed renewed US strikes and maritime moves.
The New York Times, The Straits Times +1
Huge crowds fill Tehran for Khamenei funeral procession
What's new: The procession moved through Enghelab Square as mourners waved Iranian flags and red banners tied to martyrdom and vengeance.
BBC News (World), The New York Times +3
Projectile strike sets tanker ablaze near Oman in Hormuz waterway
Why it matters: The attack threatens fragile US-Iran talks and rattled a route that handles a major share of global oil and gas trade.
Bloomberg, The New York Times +7
Pertamina Gamsunoro clears Strait of Hormuz after March delay
The ship traveled 16 hours from the Arabian Gulf as VLCC Pertamina Pride still awaits a security assessment before moving.
Republika, Antara News +2
Booker calls Trump Iran MOU an 'abject surrender' after war
What's new: The New Jersey senator said the deal handed Iran major economic benefits and left Washington with less leverage.
The Hill, Fox News
US-Iran talks in Switzerland were called off after Vance pulled out
What's next: The delay clouds a 60-day push to turn the interim pact into a broader deal on Iran's nuclear program and sanctions.
The New York Times, Bloomberg +5
US-Iran interim deal opens 60-day window for broader talks
Why it matters: The pause could shift focus at this week’s G7 summit toward Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Bloomberg, BBC News (World) +14
Senate blocks 48-47 bid to curb Trump’s Iran war powers
What’s next: Senators in both parties are still demanding details of Trump’s Iran ceasefire framework before another war-powers vote.
The New York Times, The Straits Times +1
Mitsui OSK expects Hormuz shipping restart to take weeks
What's next: The carrier said sailings will stay paused until safety is verified with governments, insurers and other stakeholders.
UAE denies report it released up to $20 billion to Iran
What's new: Abu Dhabi called the claims "false and unfounded" after reports tied the alleged funds to efforts to halt Iranian strikes.
The Straits Times, Republika +4
Trump floated seizing Kharg Island, then pulled back within hours
Why it matters: Kharg handles most of Iran's oil exports, so any move there could widen the war and jolt energy markets.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times +1
Iran fires missiles at Israel in first strike since April ceasefire
What's new: Iran closed western airspace, and the U.S. Embassy in Israel told staff and families to shelter in place.
Iran rejects US plan to use frozen assets for Gulf war damage
What's new: Tehran warned any seizure or transfer without its consent would trigger an unspecified response as talks over frozen funds continue.
The Straits Times, The Hill
War and economic collapse deepen despair across Iran
Why it matters: Iranians interviewed after the June 7 missile barrage described rising prices, shattered infrastructure and fading hopes for regime change.
US lets Iran players into World Cup, bars part of staff
What's new: Iran says about 15 federation and support officials were denied visas, and the squad must base itself in Mexico.
BBC News (US & Canada), The Straits Times
Trump rebuked Netanyahu over Beirut strikes, then backed Hezbollah disarmament
What's new: Netanyahu played down the clash and said both leaders still agree on disarming Hezbollah to pursue Israel-Lebanon peace.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times +5
Global stocks wobble as Iran-US strikes lift oil above $94
Why it matters: Brent jumped as much as 6.5%, fueling inflation worries and pressuring bonds even as AI-linked shares stayed strong.
CNBC, Channel News Asia +1