After campaigning on a promise of no new wars, and then promising that the war on Iran would only last a few weeks, US President Donald Trump’s attack on Iran has now entered its 7th month.

As the war between the United States and Iran escalates, economist Steve Hanke argues that Washington's strategy is irrational, economically self-defeating, and largely driven by Israeli interests.

Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 2:00 GMT on August 24, 2026.

A US Navy destroyer spent four days without power and essential services in the South China Sea, highlighting growing fleet strain amid the war of aggression against Iran.

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.

Here are Pres TV's latest top stories at 09:00 GMT, on August 9, 2026.

Aarti Tikoo Singh, journalist and geopolitical analyst, says Iran’s message to Persian Gulf states to prevent the US from using their territories for attacks on Iran, is a clear warning rooted in its right to defend itself against US-Israeli aggression.