IRGC claims attacks on US bases in JordanTrump posts AI-generated video of Kharg Island being 'blown to smithereens'Iran is losing leverage over Strait of Hormuz, say US officialsIran's supreme leader tells officials not to damage moraleTurkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan to hold first defence pact meeting this weekQatari PM meets Iranian foreign minister in TehranPlay00:22France focuses on Gulf diplomacy amid Hormuz crisisPlay01:03 Iranians panic buy as fuel shortages hitPlay00:25Iran ambassador loses diplomatic immunity in LebanonPlay01:35Manus on Markets: Could US sanctions shock the system? Play02:06The National discusses new set of sanctions on IranPlay01:16US announces new economic campaign against IranPlay01:22UN chief calls for end of standstill in Strait of HormuzPlay01:24US warns allies to back its Iran strategyPlay01:53Trump says Iran is not ready for the 'right' dealPlay00:48CloseUpdated: August 31, 2026, 4:08 AM