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Iran-Related Tensions Escalate
Tehran demands an end to the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, while Turkiye denies that a new defence pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan is aimed at Iran.
Coverage timeline — 2 articles
Al Jazeera
Turkiye says the Mecca defence pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan does not target Iran.
2026-08-08 23:59 UTC
Al Jazeera
IRGC sets conditions to reopen Strait of Hormuz as US seeks commitments to end attacks on ships in the waterway.
2026-08-09 00:00 UTC