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Iran

Iran denies negotiating with US after Trump announces talks

An anti-American billboard in Tehran. The US and Iran have been at war since Feb 28.
An anti-American billboard in Tehran. The US and Iran have been at war since Feb 28.

News analysis

How Iran is widening its pressure campaign to force US concessions

A banner with a picture of US President Donald Trump next to an Iranian missile system is seen at Azadi Square in Tehran.
A banner with a picture of US President Donald Trump next to an Iranian missile system is seen at Azadi Square in Tehran.

Iran executes two people accused of spying for Israel

Trump says new Iran talks set to start after calling off massive attack

US President Donald Trump said that the scale of the planned strikes would have been “the biggest attack since World War II”.
US President Donald Trump said that the scale of the planned strikes would have been “the biggest attack since World War II”.

Trump says Iran talks to take place on Monday, sets no deadline for deal

A billboard depicting U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on a building in Tehran, Iran, July 21, 2026.Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS
A billboard depicting U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on a building in Tehran, Iran, July 21, 2026.Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Theatre review

Moments of brilliance in Mehr Theatre’s Blind Runner but play runs out of momentum

Iran’s Amir Reza Koohestani and Mehr Theatre Group present Blind Runner at Esplanade’s The Studios season.
Iran’s Amir Reza Koohestani and Mehr Theatre Group present Blind Runner at Esplanade’s The Studios season.

Trump says US, Israel to hold off on Iran strikes

Iran and the US resumed exchanges of fire in July after a days-long lull in fighting.
Iran and the US resumed exchanges of fire in July after a days-long lull in fighting.

Scope of hacks on US water supply widens as evidence points to Iran

State and local officials were on high alert for potential problems in vulnerable computers that are commonly used to monitor and adjust water quality.
State and local officials were on high alert for potential problems in vulnerable computers that are commonly used to monitor and adjust water quality.

Iran threatens to strike other nations’ energy fields if US launches fresh attacks

US President Donald Trump said he was losing faith in the Iranians, saying “they break their word so often”.
US President Donald Trump said he was losing faith in the Iranians, saying “they break their word so often”.

US embassies warn Americans as Iran threatens more choke points

Citizens were urged to check flight details and to follow safety advice from local authorities.
Citizens were urged to check flight details and to follow safety advice from local authorities.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.