Early Edition: August 26, 2026

The U.S. Secretary of State confirmed that while new strikes against Iran are not expected for now, the US will utilize economic sanctions and reserve the right to retaliation if attacked first. In related developments, President Trump announced that the U.S. Navy cleared mines from the Strait of Hormuz shipping lane, a move echoed by Iran and Oman's agreement on a temporary navigational corridor. The article also reported China's opposition to 'illegal unilateral sanctions' against Iran.