Despite US efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has maintained control, demanding six conditions be met by the US before negotiations can progress. These include ending aggression, lifting sanctions, and compensating Iran for damages.

Here are Pres TV's latest top stories at 09:00 GMT, on August 9, 2026.

Aarti Tikoo Singh, journalist and geopolitical analyst, says Iran’s message to Persian Gulf states to prevent the US from using their territories for attacks on Iran, is a clear warning rooted in its right to defend itself against US-Israeli aggression.

The MoU involved the US lifting its naval blockade and easing restrictions on Iranian oil exports, in exchange for Iran maintaining commercial navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. However, within weeks, the US reinstated sanctions and launched military strikes, leading to renewed tensions.

More than one hundred days of war, billions of dollars spent, oil prices soaring, global markets shaken — and now, a dramatic return to the negotiating table.

Activist and political commentator, Mick Napier says the Pentagon’s revised casualty figures highlight a deeper credibility crisis.

Pete Hegseth, head of the US Department of War, testified in Congress about the failing war on Iran, requesting a $70 billion supplemental budget.