tisdag 18 augusti 2026
Russia warns Britain: “Consequences”
Russia claims that Britain will have to pay a “price” and see “consequences” after media reports that British drones were used by Ukraine in attacks on Russian territory.
“London’s actions will inevitably have consequences for which it will be held accountable,” writes the Russian Embassy in the UK.
The statement comes after The Sunday Times newspaper reported that drones from British companies were used by Ukraine to strike targets in Russia.
Russia has repeatedly issued warnings and threats against countries that have supported Ukraine in various ways during the years that the Russian offensive war was ongoing.
Ukraine has escalated its long-range attacks on targets in Russia in recent months. At the same time, Moscow has intensified its missile and drone attacks against, among other things, the Ukrainian capital Kiev.
Iran talks: Erdogan urges Trump to continue
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is urging Donald Trump to continue negotiating with Iran, Reuters reports.
This despite the US president saying he does not want to extend the ceasefire with Iran.
Erdogan's statement comes shortly after President Trump answered "no" when asked if he wants to work for an extension of the ceasefire and threatened to "bomb the crap out of" Oman if the country stands in the way of a deal on the Strait of Hormuz.
"Erdogan stressed the importance of making full use of diplomacy when it comes to tensions between Iran and the US," the Turkish presidential office said in a statement, which shows that the two leaders spoke to each other by phone.
A 60-day deadline for the United States and Iran to negotiate a peace settlement expired on Monday. No agreement has been reached in the meantime.
On Monday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said that Iran and Oman were very close to reaching an agreement to allow ships to sail through the Strait of Hormuz, which made President Trump see red.
Turkey, which borders Iran, has repeatedly called on the parties to end the war.
Middle East Crisis
Iran War
The ceasefire is over – Trump and Iran threaten each other again
Donald Trump does not want to extend the ceasefire with Iran that was signed in June, he tells reporters at the White House. According to Bloomberg, to a direct question from a reporter, he simply replied:
– No.
A more permanent peace between the two countries would be negotiated during the 60-day ceasefire that expired today.
In an interview with Republican Fox News, Trump threatens to continue his military and economic pressure on Iran if the country does not “raise the white flag and surrender,” according to TT.
He also reiterates his idea of making the Strait of Hormuz American territory.
Iran has threatened to escalate to more offensive warfare on Monday, according to Reuters.
Strait of Hormuz
Attack on ship leaving the Strait of Hormuz
During the night of Tuesday, a ship traveling through the Strait of Hormuz was attacked, several media outlets report, citing the British Maritime Safety Authority (UKMTO).
One crew member was reportedly injured when an unknown object hit the ship. The engine room was also reportedly damaged.
“The remaining crew is receiving assistance from the Omani Coast Guard,” writes UKMTO on its website.
There is currently no information about who is behind the attack.
Iraq investigates attack on Kurdish leader
Iraq will investigate an attack on the Kurdish region's prime minister, the government in Baghdad announced.
According to Kurdish Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, an investigation by the region's counterterrorism unit has concluded that his office was attacked by Iranian drones.
The home of the regional security chief was also targeted in the attack. There are no reports of injuries.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemns the attack on X and urges "Kurdish friends" to be aware of false flag operations that "will sow division between neighbors".
The Kurdish region of Iraq is home to US forces and foreign oil companies, and has been regularly attacked by Iran and Iranian-backed groups during the war.
Iran War: Deadline passed – no peace in sight
What they agreed on
In early June, the United States and Iran agreed on a ceasefire and a 60-day deadline during which they will negotiate a peace solution. The declaration of intent consisted of 14 points.
In an initial stage, both countries and their allies would cease all hostilities. The wording on this also included Lebanon, which there was some disagreement about initially.
The United States would lift its naval blockade of Iran and ensure that Iranian crude oil exports could resume. Frozen Iranian assets would begin to be made available.
Iran would allow trade through the Strait of Hormuz for 60 days. The country reiterated a promise never to acquire nuclear weapons. Continued negotiations on Iran's nuclear material were linked to sanctions relief.
The declaration of intent also looked towards a possible peace agreement. In one such agreement, it was said that the United States would lift all sanctions and move military forces from Iran's vicinity. In addition, the United States and partners in the region would develop a plan for Iran to receive the equivalent of just over SEK 2,800 billion for "reconstruction and economic development" in the event of an agreement.
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