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Iran ready to defend, open to diplomacy

Iran’s top diplomat says Tehran remains open to diplomacy but will respond to renewed aggression, while the top lawmaker says Hormuz will remain closed until Iran’s conditions are met.

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Environmental impact of US war on Iran

The US-Israeli war on Iran has caused significant environmental damage, including the contamination of land, water, and air. The Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman, crucial for biodiversity and water resources, have been severely affected.

Environmental toll of US iran war

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Islamabad MoU ‘not open-ended’

Tehran says the Iran-US MoU is not open-ended, warning Washington to honor its commitments or face escalation as the 60-day agreement expires.

NEWS HEADLINES

Press TV's news headlines

Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 16:00 GMT on August 17 , 2026.

IN-DEPTH

Iran rewrites the rules of the battlefield

Despite US efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has maintained control, demanding six conditions be met by the US before negotiations can progress. These include ending aggression, lifting sanctions, and compensating Iran for damages.

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SPOTLIGHT

Reopening Hormuz contingent on Iran terms

This program is about Iran's conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

POLITICS

Iran won’t hold new talks as long as US violates war-ending understanding: FM Araghchi

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stresses that Iran will not engage in new negotiations with the United States as long as it keeps violating a war-ending MoU between the two sides.

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Analyst: Iran’s push for Strait of Hormuz control challenges US regional domination

Political analyst Sara Flounders frames the Strait of Hormuz dispute as part of a broader shift in regional power challenging the longstanding US military presence in West Asia.