Safety Subterfuge
We look at President Trump’s exit from Turkey after last month’s NATO summit.
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Iran Seeks Closer Agricultural Cooperation with Afghanistan
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Developing agricultural cooperation and strengthening food security are at the center of Iranian Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri’s visit to Afghanistan, where he is set to discuss ways to expand economic and trade ties between the two neighboring countries.
"Until all conditions are met, the Strait will remain closed": Iran's security council chief Mohsen Rezaei
Tehran [Iran], August 12 (ANI): Iran's newly appointed head of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Mohsen Rezaei warned that Tehran will not fully reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz until the United States meets 'all the conditions.
All the President’s Planes
Last month, President Trump made a dramatic exit after a visit to Turkey, prompting concerns about the safety of his planes. This week, we learned it was all a ruse.
Trump plays down Air Force One plane switch as criticism grows over ‘decoy’ passengers – US politics live
President says Secret Service wanted him on ‘different plane’ due to threat as Democrats call for congressional briefing Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog. President Donald Trump said he slipped away from Air Force One after a trip last month in Turkey because the Secret Service and military wanted him on a “different plane” due to a threat that he insisted didn’t scare him. Continue reading...
Pakistan interior minister in Iran for talks
Pakistan interior minister in Iran for talks Pakistan's interior minister is visiting Iran to discuss regional security, stability and other developments, the Pakistani foreign office said on Wednesday. Mohsin Naqvi, previously involved in mediation efforts between Iran and the US, is known to be close to the powerful head of the Pakistani army, Asim Munir. Iranian state news agency IRNA reported late on Tuesday that Naqvi met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni.
Trump Says Secret Service Ordered Air Force One Swap
Trump claims his secret plane was in more danger than the Air Force One decoy the public thought Trump was flying on.
With Trump Secretly Evacuated, Imperiled Air Force One Became a Flying Decoy
In response to a threat against the jet last month, the president was clandestinely removed in a catering container. But the plane was sent into the skies anyway with government employees and reporters onboard.
Burnham is the new captain, but he's charting the same course on Israel
Burnham is the new captain, but he's charting the same course on Israel Submitted by Hamza Yusuf on Mon, 08/10/2026 - 19:54 The new British prime minister acknowledges Labour's failures on Gaza, yet his words are not being matched by actions British Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaks to the media in Dover, southern England, on 2 August 2026 (Jack Taylor/AFP) On A new dawn has arrived in Britain . Andy Burnham has replaced Keir Starmer as prime minister. The Labour Party has arrested its seemingly irreversible slump, having learned its lessons, and is ready to resume governing, while addressing the concerns of ordinary people.
Iran to Join BRICS Development Bank Soon: CBI Chief
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran will soon become a member of the New Development Bank (NDB), also known as the BRICS Bank, Iranian Central Bank Governor Abdolnasser Hemmati announced.
Top Bankers Discuss Boosting Iran-India Monetary Cooperation
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Central Bank Governor Abdolnasser Hemmati met with his Indian counterpart Sanjay Malhotra on the sidelines of the BRICS meeting in India to discuss ways to strengthen monetary and banking cooperation between the two countries.
Iran, Malaysia Eye Closer Defense Cooperation
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Senior military officials from Iran and Malaysia stressed the need to strengthen bilateral ties and expand defense cooperation, including the exchange of expertise, technology and maritime security experience.
Morning update
Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, These are some of the latest developments from across the region: US President Donald Trump told reporters that he does not "trust Iran", and further claimed that the US has full control over the vital Strait of Hormuz. "I don’t trust Iran. I’m the last person to trust Iran; they’ve lied to me constantly.
President Congratulates New Iranian Commanders, Urges Stronger Defense Coordination
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian congratulated newly appointed senior military commanders, stressing the need to strengthen coordination and readiness among the Armed Forces, boost deterrence, and harness technological capacities to safeguard national interests.
Iran Slams US for Undermining Int’l Court Ruling on Gaza Crimes
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei lashed out at the US for seeking to undermine an international court ruling over atrocities committed by the Israeli regime in Gaza, stressing that a social-media post cannot override international law or erase the court’s rulings.
Pezeshkian Stresses Bolstering Iran-Pakistan Ties
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called for the development of bilateral ties between Tehran and Islamabad.
Iran, KRG Stress Security Coordination
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and Bafel Talabani, president of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, stressed the need to strengthen security coordination along the common borders and step up efforts to combat terrorism.
"We own it": Trump reiterates "total control" over Strait of Hormuz
Maryland [US], August 12 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) reiterated his claims of full control over the Strait of Hormuz while also warning Tehran against any actions that could see a strong response. He made the remarks while speaking to the media and accused Tehran of 'lying' to him. Trump said, 'I don't trust Iran.
"Guess there was a threat out there...": Trump acknowledges secret switching of planes during Turkiye exit
Maryland [US], August 12 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has acknowledged that he secretly switched planes while returning from the NATO Summit in Turkiye last month, in the wake of a 'threat' to him at the behest of the Secret Service and the military, shortly after a Washington Post report on the incident.
See How Trump’s Secret Air Force One Swap Unfolded
The extraordinary subterfuge was aimed at protecting an American president who has been in Iran’s cross hairs for years.
