Iran issues tough demands to reopen strait of Hormuz as deal remains out of reach
Tehran urges US to ‘correct its behaviour’ as UAE says one of its ships targeted by Iranian missile
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Iran sets conditions for reopening Strait of Hormuz
Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, has outlined Tehran’s conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
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Three Palestinians killed and dozens wounded in Israeli attacks across Gaza and West Bank
Three Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza, while Israeli forces and Jewish settlers wounded dozens more across the occupied West Bank on Saturday.
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Turkey says new defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan not aimed at Iran
From left, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif pose after signing a trilateral defense agreement in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. (Saudi Press Agency via AP)
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An IDF soldier was filmed hitting a Palestinian in the West Bank village of Idna in the Hebron Hills on Saturday, according to Army Radio.
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Sports instructor arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting residents with disabilities
A 50-year-old sports instructor accused of committing indecent acts against several female minors with cognitive disabilities appeared before the Petah Tikva Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, where police requested an extension of his detention.
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Turkey says Saudi-Pakistan defense pact mirrors NATO’s Article 5, not aimed at Iran
A defense pact signed between Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia is technically the same as NATO's Article 5 mutual defense agreement, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Saturday, adding the accord was not targeting Iran.
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Iran Insists US Must Meet Stringent List Of Demands Before Hormuz Opens
As expected, Iran is pressing hard to extract from Washington everything it can get - at a moment the Trump White House seems to be backing down from a heighted war over the Strait of Hormuz, given the serious risk of settling into a another years-long quagmire in the Middle East.
· Tyler Durden
Iran believes it has Trump cornered, but strategy carries risks
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· Associated Press
Iran says Strait of Hormuz deal 'close' but reopening depends on other conditions
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Iran's latest execution wave is a warning the world can't ignore - opinion
Iran Human Rights (IHR) recently reported that they believe that the Iranian regime is ramping up executions in the wake of the US strikes on the Islamic Republic of Iran. According to a CNN report, the Iranian regime has executed at least 47 political prisoners so far this year, a massive increase from 16 around th…
· RACHEL AVRAHAM
Islamic Republic's psychological warfare is targeting trust between Iranians and Israel - opinion
As an Iranian journalist in close contact with people across Iran, I have witnessed a reality often overlooked by outside observers.
· TINA GHAZIMORAD
Well-known Israeli singer arrested on domestic violence charges, name not yet released
A well-known singer was arrested on Saturday afternoon on suspicion of domestic violence after his partner filed a complaint against him.
· HODAYA RAN
Hormuz talks positive, Oman says, as Iran warns deal would not open strait
Oman has said positive talks have been taking place with Iran over an agreement to secure a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran warned that any deal would not see an immediate reopening of the vital waterway.
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Iran’s top security official threatens Hormuz won’t reopen fully ‘until America corrects its behavior’
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After a big defeat, US pro-Israel lobby sets sights on midterms
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Turkey says Saudi-Pakistan defence pact mirrors NATO’s Article 5, Egypt could also join
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says the new defence agreement between Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia is technically equivalent to NATO’s Article 5 mutual defence clause and does not target Iran.
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North faces haredi protest over Shabbat buses, anti-government protests to continue into night
Several haredi (ultra-Orthodox) protesters blocked a road in the area of Meron on Saturday due to buses operating prior to the end of Shabbat, N12 News reported.
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NYPD says Mamdani’s rhetoric fuels ‘security nightmare’ for Netanyahu visit - report
The New York City Police Department (NYPD) is criticizing Mayor Zohran Mamdani for creating what officials describe as a security nightmare ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to New York in September, according to a report by The New York Post.
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Police close in on Eldar Dayan's final moments after suspect begins providing information
A significant development emerged on Thursday in the investigation into the murder of Eldar Dayan, whose remains were discovered that morning in an open area near Yarkon Junction in Petah Tikva, approximately 50 meters from the gas station where he was last seen on July 18.
· ALON HACHMON
Israelis routinely enter West Bank without military approval, senior IDF officer says
Several Israelis enter the West Bank for hikes each week without military approval, a senior IDF Central Command officer said on Friday.
· AMIR BOHBOT
After October 7 and Bondi massacre, seven Australian friends answered Israel's call to serve
On a recent morning, seven friends from Sydney stood alongside their fellow soldiers and received their light-green berets, the color of the IDF’s Nahal Brigade.
· YOSSI HURST
US Vice President confirms direct US-Iran talks over Strait of Hormuz
US Vice President JD Vance has confirmed that Washington is holding direct talks with Tehran as the Trump administration seeks to “maximize” oil and gas flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Gaza health chief urges action to ‘save’ Dr Abu Safia before it’s too late
The director general of Gaza’s Ministry of Health has called for urgent action to “save” the life of detained Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safia before it is “too late”.
· Al Jazeera Staff
JD Vance says US and Iran are in the ‘middle of the game’ as strait talks stall
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· Geoff Earle
Saudi-Pakistan-Turkiye pact: A new shield or strategic signal?
Islamabad, Pakistan – Three folders – two in green and one in crimson red – changed hands beneath a portrait of Saudi King Salman at al-Safa Palace in Mecca on Friday.
· Abid Hussain
Iran says US must accept ‘irreversible’ Strait of Hormuz order
Iranian army spokesman Amir Akraminia says Tehran’s new order in the Strait of Hormuz cannot be reversed, regardless of Washington’s objections.
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Iran's Economy Is In Shambles As War Takes Its Toll
Despite the bluster from Iranian officials on social media, it should come as no surprise that the country is not doing well economically. From the beginning of the conflict to current day, Iran has been dealt an estimated $270 billion to $300 billion in total damage due to a steady barrage of strikes, including num…
· Tyler Durden
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· Imran Khurshid
Lebanon ‘detains’ former al-Assad-era general, weighs handing him to Syria
Lebanese authorities have arrested a former Syrian army general who once served under ousted President Bashar al-Assad, according to judicial and security officials.
· Al Jazeera
Tucker for president? MAGA rebels declare independence from Israel
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· RT
Tucker for president? MAGA rebels declare independence from Israel
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Fire breaks out in Petah Tikva underground parking garage, spreading towards residential area
A fire broke out Saturday in an underground parking garage at the construction site of the future BIG shopping complex in Petah Tikva, sending thick smoke across the surrounding area.
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UAE says Iran targeted ADNOC tanker in Strait of Hormuz, no casualties
The United Arab Emirates has accused Iran of striking a tanker owned by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) with a missile as it crossed the Strait of Hormuz, drawing swift condemnation from Gulf and Arab governments.
· Al Jazeera
Turkey and Saudi Arabia's rocky relations: A brief history
In a highly symbolic move, the leaders of Saudi Arabia and Turkey were pictured performing Friday prayers together this week in the holy city of Mecca.
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Iraq’s Kurdish region wants to stay out of regional conflicts: PM Barzani
Masrour Barzani, the prime minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) in northern Iraq, says the semi-autonomous Kurdish region does not want to become involved in the ongoing regional conflict sparked by the United States and Israel’s war on Iran, adding that it supports Baghdad’s efforts to bring weapons …
· Al Jazeera Staff
Iran targeted tanker, says UAE, as Tehran says Hormuz deal with Oman close
Iran has imposed an effective blockade of the strait and wants to charge for passage. It is in talks with Oman over management arrangements
· Agence France-Presse
Iran targeted tanker, says UAE, as Tehran says Hormuz deal with Oman close
Iran has imposed an effective blockade of the strait and wants to charge for passage. It is in talks with Oman over management arrangements
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The State of Israel rescued Olga Deutsch twice in her first two decades of life. It seems only fitting that Deutsch, in turn, has spent the last decade helping to rescue the State of Israel.
· ABIGAIL KLEIN LEICHMAN
Iran continues executions as military conflict dominates public attention
Iran executed at least 71 people in July, including six protesters, according to Iran Human Rights (IHR), a Norway-based monitoring group, which said it documented at least 444 executions from January 1 through July 31, while only 67 of those cases were announced by Iranian authorities.
· GIORGIA VALENTE/THE MEDIA LINE
Saudi Arabia and Qatar condemn Iranian attack on UAE tanker
Saudi Arabia and Qatar have condemned an Iranian attack on an Emirati tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, with Riyadh calling it a “grave violation” of international law and an assault on maritime security and global energy supplies.
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Yemen's army and Houthis exchange attacks, raising fears of large-scale conflict | The National
Yemen’s army has attacked the Houthis on several fronts in response to attacks by the Iran-backed rebels on Marib city, raising fears of a return to large-scale conflict across the country.
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America In Focus: US employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs; mortgage rates rise again
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The political black hole over the Strait of Hormuz
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Joint Chiefs Chair Pushing For Iran War Off-Ramp, Warning Escalation Will Backfire
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· Tyler Durden
Iran deliberates Hormuz arrangement amid uncertain prospects with US
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· Maziar Motamedi
Election interference by Iran, Russia, or China may help PM Netanyahu, not hurt him - opinion
The controversial new head of the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency), David Zini, has warned about foreign interference in Israel’s upcoming election, suggesting the usual suspects: Russia, China, and Iran. Since Zini is considered a political appointee of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, everyone’s wondering what …
· DAN PERRY
Wars collide in the Caspian Sea: Ukraine strike exposes the Iran-Russia connection
Iran’s claim that it prepared, but ultimately canceled, strikes against three targets in Ukraine has brought renewed attention to the increasingly interconnected nature of Russia’s war against Kyiv and the continuing confrontation between Tehran and Washington.
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Lebanese politician says Shiite community is victim of Hezbollah, calls for ‘intifada’ - report
Lebanon’s Shiite population should carry out an “intifada” against Hezbollah, Kataeb leader Sami Gemayel told a delegation from Lebanese Press Editors’ Syndicate, according to Lebanese media reports.
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