Analyst Gilbert Doctorow says Trump may accept higher oil prices for political gain, while foreign leaders fail to challenge US policies driving prices higher.

The escalation in southern Lebanon, Trump’s inability to wage a wider war on Iran, and the Israeli army’s warnings about threats on multiple fronts were among the key topics in Hebrew media commentary.

After campaigning on a promise of no new wars, and then promising that the war on Iran would only last a few weeks, US President Donald Trump’s attack on Iran has now entered its 7th month.

As the war between the United States and Iran escalates, economist Steve Hanke argues that Washington's strategy is irrational, economically self-defeating, and largely driven by Israeli interests.

Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 2:00 GMT on August 24, 2026.

A US Navy destroyer spent four days without power and essential services in the South China Sea, highlighting growing fleet strain amid the war of aggression against Iran.

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.