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Iran

June 18, 2026

Trump vows to kill Iranian officials if ceasefire agreement violated

“We’re going to bomb the hell out of them if they violate the agreement,” Mr Trump said of Iran at a news conference. “I don’t want them to. I want them to honour the agreement.”

President Trump and Pezeshkian
June 16, 2026

Man gathers beer brands in each of 48 countries playing at 2026 World Cup

It is not the first time Mr Gus, who describes himself as the ‘World Cup beers guy,’ has collected beer brands from countries featuring in major football tournaments.

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June 14, 2026

U.S.-Iran have agreed on immediate reopening of Strait of Hormuz, says Trump

Mr Trump said, “Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow!”

Strait of Hormuz
June 11, 2026

Trump vows U.S. will hit Iran ‘very hard tonight’

Mr Trump also threatened that the U.S. would soon seize control of Kharg Island and Iran’s oil infrastructure.

President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz
June 10, 2026

Iran decries U.S. military aggression after downing America’s Apache helicopter 

The ministry said it was in response to the blatant violation of Iran’s national sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Iranian forces
June 9, 2026

Iran shot down U.S. Apache helicopter; I’ll retaliate, Trump vows

The Pentagon said the helicopter was shut down near the coast of Oman.

President Donald Trump
June 8, 2026

Iran blames U.S. for latest exchanges of fire with Israel

“The United States bears direct responsibility for any action the Zionist regime Israel takes in relation to violating regional peace and security against Iran,” he said.

June 3, 2026

Four teams lead Asia’s hopes at expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup

The Asian Football Confederation is one of the regions that benefited from FIFA’s expansion of the World Cup from 32 to 48 teams.

Socceroos
May 28, 2026

U.S., Iran exchange fire near Strait of Hormuz amid ceasefire

The United States and Iran again exchanged attacks near the Strait of Hormuz early on Thursday amid a ceasefire and ongoing negotiations on ending the war.

U.S.-Iran war
May 23, 2026

U.S.-Iran peace deal near, Strait of Hormuz to be reopened: Trump

“In addition to many other elements of the agreement, the Strait of Hormuz will be opened,” he said.

President Donald Trump