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What to Know About Iran’s Economic Ties With Gulf Countries

19 août 2026 à 18:12
The United Arab Emirates, Iran’s most important regional trading partner, announced a total embargo on transactions with Tehran on Tuesday.

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Smoke billowing from Jebel Ali port after an Iranian attack, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in March.

Trump vs. the International Criminal Court

19 août 2026 à 16:50
The U.S. approach to the court has always been complicated. Now, it’s openly hostile.

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The International Criminal Court in The Hague.

North Korean Official Dismisses Reduced Drills Between US and South Korea

20 août 2026 à 06:20
Kim Yo-jong, a powerful adviser and sister of Kim Jong-un, also said she was “unaware” of any communication with Washington, contradicting President Trump’s claim her brother had responded to his outreach.

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South Korean soldiers took part in a drill at a hotel in Seoul on Wednesday on the sidelines of a major joint military exercise with the United States named Ulchi Freedom Shield.

Trump and Canada’s Carney Seem to Make Progress on a Tariff Deal, but Questions Linger

19 août 2026 à 16:45
After a deadline extension, the latest U.S. tariff threats seemed headed toward resolution on Wednesday, but questions lingered about what Canada would give up, and what it would get in exchange.

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Vehicles parked outside of a General Motors assembly plant on Wednesday in Oshawa, Ontario.

Send Us Your Questions About the Iran War

19 août 2026 à 10:47
Times reporters who cover the war, diplomacy, energy and the broader Middle East are joining our “Ask a Correspondent” feature as the conflict nears the six-month mark. Let us know what’s on your mind.

Trump, With Limited Options in Iran, Tries Economic Pressure — Again

19 août 2026 à 08:37
Iran has survived decades of sanctions. Faced with more, it is likely to escalate rather than surrender, analysts said.

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People walking on a sidewalk near the Tajrish Bazaar in Tehran last month.
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