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US underestimated Iran’s strength and lost the war: Human rights activist
Human rights activist, Firas al-Najim, says the US government underestimated Iran’s strength and lost the war.

Human rights activist, Firas al-Najim, says the US government underestimated Iran’s strength and lost the war.

The Iranian president says Tehran remains committed to negotiations to promote peace and security despite the warmongering attitude of the US.

After talks collapsed, the US imposed 50% tariffs on $27.6 billion in Canadian goods, prompting Canada's dollar-for-dollar retaliation effective September 8, escalating a trade war that now threatens supply chains, consumer prices, and political stability ahead of November midterms.

US-Venezuela oil agreement extends beyond commerce, reflecting Washington’s longstanding history of intervention, influence, and strategic resource interests across Latin America and the Caribbean, says journalist Alejandro Kirk.

Military analyst Ali Hamie says Iran’s resistance has changed the balance of power in the West Asia region.

Five years after the last American military aircraft left Afghanistan, the consequences of nearly two decades of war continue to shape the country.

Five years after the Taliban's return, Afghanistan remains a ruin of America's longest, costliest war – a catastrophic occupation that failed militarily, politically, and morally, leaving behind economic collapse, humanitarian crisis, and enduring instability.
The Israeli regime is providing covert intelligence and military assistance to Sudan’s UAE-backed RSF militia, report says.
US President Donald Trump threatens to punish South Korea for refusing to participate in the US-Israeli war on Iran.

The US Department of War is facing mounting scrutiny over the growing presence of military influencers inside the department, a report says.

Leaders of the Arab Persian Gulf states reportedly tell Washington that sanctions imposed on Iran by the US Treasury Secretary are “unrealistic.”
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi pointed to the role of Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu in drawing the United States into war on Iran.

Israeli military forces have carried out extensive raids against several Palestinian cities, villages, and camps across the occupied West Bank.

An analyst says the war will significantly diminish US influence in the region, while Iran retains control over the Strait of Hormuz despite Washington’s latest attacks.
An Iranian cardiologist wins a gold medal at Swiss international invention competition for developing a method to enhance transesophageal echocardiography imaging.

Sa'd al-Saltaneh Caravanserai, Iran’s largest urban caravanserai in Qazvin, showcases architectural brilliance, centuries of commercial exchange, UNESCO-recognized heritage, and successful restoration, while continuing to thrive as a vibrant cultural and tourism hub.

Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 09:00 GMT, on August 31, 2026.

Nepal began mass burials Monday as the death toll from last week’s catastrophic floods rose above 900.