Control of the Strait of Hormuz has become the focal point of the war involving Iran. Although both Iran and the United States have claimed the upper hand for months, the available evidence indicates that US naval patrols are gaining ground and Iran is losing substantial control of the critical waterway.

CCNN2026-08-19 14:30

Retired Lt. Gen. Karen Gibson, a former intelligence director at US Central Command, examines Iran’s ability to attack US military bases in Europe. The Financial Times reports that Iran is considering strikes if President Donald Trump escalates the war in the Middle East.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-19 12:48

US President Donald Trump insisted that no talks are taking place with Iran, leaving the Middle East conflict and the question of control over the Strait of Hormuz in limbo.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-19 12:45

The United Arab Emirates says it has suspended all trade exchanges and financial transactions with Iran until further notice. Amin Saikal of the Australian National University weighs in on the move.

TTRT World2026-08-19 12:23

European stocks were subdued as investors watched a global chip selloff, higher bond yields and geopolitical uncertainty. Oil prices rose, with Brent gaining for a fourth day after President Trump said talks with Iran to end the war were no longer taking place. A 50% tariff on Canadian imports was paused less than two hours before it was due to start.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-19 12:14

The UAE said it was severing all economic ties with Tehran after accusing Iran of launching ballistic missiles at its territory, raising regional tensions. SK Hynix plans to buy back 40 trillion won ($29 billion) in shares and return more profit to shareholders, seeking to ease concerns over the durability of AI spending.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-19 11:45

Fox News correspondent Trey Yingst reports on the latest developments in the conflict between the United States and Iran following new missile attacks on the UAE.

FFox News2026-08-19 11:15

Fox News reports new Iranian missile attacks on the United Arab Emirates amid an escalation in the Middle East. President Donald Trump denies that negotiations with Tehran are ongoing.

FFox News2026-08-19 09:28

Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf arrived in Baghdad on Wednesday to discuss regional developments and strengthen strategic cooperation with Iraq. He is leading a high-level parliamentary delegation as Washington pressures Baghdad to disarm powerful Iran-backed armed factions.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-19 09:21

The United Arab Emirates said it would cut all economic ties with Tehran after accusing Iran of firing ballistic missiles at its territory, escalating tensions in the region.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-19 08:30

The UAE reports an Iranian missile attack as tensions mount. The program also covers the prolonged Hormuz standoff and a chip selloff extending across Asia.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-19 06:16

Middle East Institute associate fellow Nazee Moinian argues that U.S. officials repeatedly fall short of Iran’s pain threshold, prolonging the conflict.

FFox News2026-08-19 06:00

Oil markets are preparing for Iran’s next move as the standoff around the Strait of Hormuz continues. The program also covers Unitree’s 629% surge after its $904 million Shanghai IPO and a discussion of China’s divided technology sector.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-19 05:37

The United Arab Emirates says it is imposing an indefinite trade embargo on Iran, accusing Tehran of undermining regional and international peace and security. The move follows the UAE’s claim that it detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran. Tehran rejects the allegation as baseless and calls the incident a “false flag operation.”

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-19 04:46

President Donald Trump said there are no ongoing or scheduled talks with Iran while the Strait of Hormuz remains open. The Department of War’s under secretary, meanwhile, insisted that the United States has enough weapons to defeat any threat.

FFox News2026-08-19 04:00

Pressure is growing on U.S. President Donald Trump to reach a peace deal with Iran, as his war on the country contributes to his lowest approval rating since returning to office in 2025. Amid calls to end the conflict, Trump is again making sweeping claims about control of the Strait of Hormuz, including saying it is “new U.S. territory.”

GGlobal News2026-08-19 02:45

A Republican representative argues that Trump should not have attacked Iran without congressional authorization. The Strait of Hormuz has become the central battleground in the Iran war, with the US Navy gaining ground while Iran loses control of the critical waterway.

CCNN2026-08-19 02:00

Trump said there is currently no direct US-Iran dialogue and no talks are scheduled, while the military blockade of Iranian ports and oil terminals remains “fully effective.” He also said Kim Jong Un had responded to his outreach. The US Syria envoy expressed concern over Israel’s confirmed airstrike on an airbase in northwestern Syria. WHO said Congo’s severe Ebola outbreak could still be contained within three months.

VVOA Chinese2026-08-18 22:47

Former Biden administration national security advisor Jake Sullivan said Donald Trump will eventually have to “bite the bullet and do a bad deal” with Iran as Tehran builds leverage in negotiations with the United States. Sullivan also discussed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s role in the conflict.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-18 21:10

Retired U.S. Marine Col. Mike Jernigan says the conflict between the United States and Iran is moving toward an “end game.” He discussed the state of the conflict on “America Reports.”

FFox News2026-08-18 20:00

US President Donald Trump says there are no current or planned talks with Iran after the Memorandum of Understanding expired. He also posted a map labelling the Strait of Hormuz as “new US territory”, a move Iranian officials called a “delusion”. A strike on a vessel in the strait killed one person as efforts to end the war focus on the waterway.

BBBC News2026-08-18 20:00

Bloomberg’s early edition of Balance of Power examines the latest developments in the Middle East and President Trump’s hard-line approach to Iran. The program also covers falling AI stocks and rising oil prices, with guests including former Biden national security adviser Jake Sullivan.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-18 19:47

Jake Sullivan, a former US national security advisor to former President Joe Biden, says President Donald Trump may eventually have to “bite the bullet and do a bad deal” with Iran.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-18 18:44

CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten examines President Donald Trump’s approval rating falling to an all-time low of 33% in a new Reuters-Ipsos poll. Francis Rooney and David Chalian react, while a CNN Inside Politics panel considers whether GOP candidates will welcome Trump on the campaign trail during the 2026 midterm season.

CCNN2026-08-18 17:54