Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has placed a number of hardline military and security figures in influential positions. Among them is former Revolutionary Guards commander Mohsen Rezaei. The reshuffle puts hardliners at the center of decision-making while Tehran remains in confrontation with the United States and Israel. Talks on regional security and the Strait of Hormuz are continuing, raising questions about Iran’s priorities and what the appointments may signal.

DDW News2026-08-11 16:55

As President Trump’s approval rating on Iran falls sharply, Democrats have moved ahead on handling foreign conflicts. CNN examines American attitudes toward the war and whether prediction markets see any realistic chance of Trump winning this year’s Nobel Peace Prize. CNN politics reporter Stephen Collinson says Trump is in “a position of great weakness.” Retired US Army Col. Peter Mansoor analyzes the current state of play with Iran.

CCNN2026-08-11 16:44

Vessel-tracking data shows traffic moving through the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. President Donald Trump answered Iran’s conditions for a peace agreement with demands that Tehran compensate people killed in wars, attacks and protests. The rhetorical escalation is likely to make attempts to reopen the strait more difficult. His response adds a sharper dispute to negotiations already centered on restoring passage through the waterway.

RReuters2026-08-11 14:49

Former US Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette says Iran’s ability to control shipping through the Strait of Hormuz gives Tehran significant leverage. He characterizes control of the waterway as “in fact, a nuclear weapon.” Brouillette says traffic remains below normal levels despite President Donald Trump’s claim that the strait is open. He warns that a prolonged disruption could raise the floor for oil prices by adding a risk premium.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-11 14:41

Heather Conley, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and a former deputy assistant secretary of state, says President Donald Trump’s choices on Iran are narrowing as available targets and munitions decline. She says Tehran’s hardliners are taking a tougher position, while conditions in the Strait of Hormuz have not changed. Little traffic is passing through the waterway, which Conley says Iran continues to regard as a major source of leverage.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-11 14:41

Pakistan’s defense minister said the United States and Iran are nearing an unspecified arrangement concerning the Strait of Hormuz. His comments came as both sides appeared to be taking tougher positions. The Pakistani official spoke to reporters in Islamabad, where talks are being held. The remarks point to possible progress while the negotiating parties continue to harden their stances.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-11 13:38

The Wall Street Journal reports that US forces fired on a Panama-flagged vessel that attempted to pass through the American naval blockade of Iran. The incident took place on Tuesday morning. Oil prices rose after news of the exchange emerged.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-11 13:18

Treasury prices decline and U.S. equity futures fluctuate as higher oil prices intensify concerns about inflation. President Trump takes a tougher position toward Iran and makes new demands, making an immediate agreement involving the Strait of Hormuz less likely. In technology finance, Nvidia is working with major investors including Apollo and Blackstone to raise $500 billion for AI infrastructure. Intel has expanded a share offering to $20 billion. Laura Cooper of Nuveen discusses the increase in real yields.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-11 12:08

President Donald Trump is demanding that Iran compensate the United States for casualties caused by military attacks. His demand came after the Iranian regime called on Washington to pay war reparations. Fox News chief foreign correspondent Trey Yingst reported on the exchange. The dispute centers on competing claims over who should bear financial responsibility for the conflict’s casualties.

FFox News2026-08-11 12:00

US President Donald Trump is demanding that Iran pay reparations for attacks in the past. He has accused Tehran of seeking compensation for war-related damages itself. The demand comes as hopes for a deal involving the Strait of Hormuz fade. Trump’s position signals a tougher US approach toward Iran amid the dispute over compensation.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-11 11:04

Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari says negotiations between Oman and Iran have progressed to an advanced stage. He describes the discussions as being at a critical juncture. Doha supports all efforts aimed at de-escalating tensions in the region, he says. As mediators, Qatari officials want the Strait of Hormuz reopened as soon as possible.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-11 10:58

US President Donald Trump took a tougher position toward Iran while talks continued on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. He declared that the Islamic Republic must pay reparations for past attacks. Trump said Tehran had sought compensation for war damage in public statements, although negotiators had never raised the issue. Separately, major US investment firms, including Apollo Global Management, Blackstone, BlackRock and Brookfield, are being tapped by Nvidia for a $500 billion financing effort.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-11 10:05

Fox News correspondent Trey Yingst reports from Tel Aviv on the latest developments in the conflict between the United States and Iran. Victoria Coates adds her analysis on “Fox & Friends First.” The report says President Donald Trump is demanding compensation from the Iranian regime. The item centers on Trump’s response and the continuing dispute between Washington and Tehran.

FFox News2026-08-11 10:00

Global markets remain under strain as the confrontation over the Strait of Hormuz intensifies. President Trump has presented Iran with sweeping new demands, including compensation for people he says were “killed and gravely wounded” by Iran. More entrenched positions on both sides are reducing expectations for an agreement that could reopen shipping through the crucial waterway. Oil has again become a central source of inflation anxiety, with investors assessing the implications for central banks. Bonds declined as inflation concerns returned.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-11 08:16

US President Donald Trump has issued sweeping new demands on Iran after Tehran again sought reparations as part of talks aimed at winding down the conflict. The demands have reduced expectations for a quick agreement. A deal could help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, adding urgency to the negotiations. The development comes as efforts continue to find a way to end the war through talks.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-11 08:10

A vessel tracker shows traffic moving through the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. President Donald Trump responded to Iran’s conditions for a peace deal by issuing demands of his own. He called for Iran to compensate people killed in wars, attacks and protests. The sharper rhetoric is likely to make efforts to reopen the strait more difficult.

RReuters2026-08-11 07:26

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has moved six senior military commanders into new positions. Ali Abdollahi was named chief of staff of the Armed Forces, while Ahmad Vahidi was appointed commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Hossein Taeb was selected to lead the Basij paramilitary force. Former IRGC chief Mohsen Rezaei was also made Khamenei’s representative to the Supreme National Security Council. The appointments are being analysed as a sign of an offensive strategy.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-11 00:16

The late edition of “Balance of Power” examines the overlap between politics and global business. Heather Conley says shrinking target options and limited munitions are constraining President Donald Trump’s choices regarding Iran. Hardliners in Tehran are also taking a tougher position. Miriam Vogel says Congress has the authority to create guardrails for artificial intelligence, a subject she discusses in connection with her book, “Governing the Machine.”

BBloomberg Television2026-08-10 23:34

US President Donald Trump says he is seeking compensation from Iran for people he claims were killed by the country. Iran has refused to reopen the Strait of Hormuz unless Washington accepts conditions that include payment for war damage. Trump also insists that the United States has full control of the waterway, saying the US Navy has cleared all Iranian sea mines. He describes the blockade as a “steel wall” and says Washington decides who may enter or leave.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-10 23:06

President Trump says he personally took part in talks aimed at easing the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, adding that an agreement to reopen the waterway could be reached soon. The United States imposed sanctions on five Cuban entities and eight individuals over alleged assistance with weapons imports and foreign military cooperation. Officials say Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed a joint defense pact. New Zealand Foreign Minister Peters criticized some Pacific island states for refusing to condemn China’s test-firing of a nuclear-strike missile in the region.

VVOA Chinese2026-08-10 22:50

Fox News reports that Donald Trump has responded to what it describes as Iran’s fresh demands. The coverage centers on Trump’s strategy toward Iran and also mentions the confirmation of Attorney General Todd Blanche. The item is framed around US-Iran relations, foreign policy and national security. Fox News promotes the report as part of its ongoing news coverage.

FFox News2026-08-10 22:40

President Donald Trump is demanding that Iran pay compensation after Tehran said its conditions for opening the Strait of Hormuz had not been met. Iran’s demands included payment for war damages and the lifting of sanctions. Uncertainty surrounding the strait has pushed oil prices higher. Inside Iran, Mohsen Rezaei has been named the new security chief, alongside six appointments to the Revolutionary Guards and armed forces.

BBBC News2026-08-10 22:00

Donald Trump suggested that Iran should pay reparations for alleged damage he said had been caused over the past several decades. He also referred to the recent deaths of protesters in making the case for compensation. Trump did not specify the form or amount of reparations in the remarks.

RReuters2026-08-10 21:30

President Donald Trump is demanding that Iran compensate for US military casualties and the war losses of multiple countries, with the issue to be included in future US-Iran negotiations. FBI Director Patel says the United States and China are strengthening law-enforcement cooperation against fentanyl and online fraud. Taiwan’s annual Han Kuang military exercises are rehearsing internet disconnection and slower network speeds for the first time to simulate responses to attacks by the People’s Liberation Army.

VVOA Chinese2026-08-10 20:41