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theguardian.com (2026-07-27). First Thing: Trump continues pause on Iran strikes as Pentagon reveals higher US casualty figuresThe Pentagon updated its official war casualty database over the weekend, adding more than 140 wounded service members. The new figures show that 18 US troops have been killed and 624 wounded since the US launched its war against Iran on 28 February.

tehrantimes.com (2026-07-27). Pezeshkian calls US infrastructure attacks 'war crimes,' demands intl legal actionReferring to the extensive damage inflicted on border terminals, customs facilities, as well as land, rail, maritime, and air transportation infrastructure, he stressed the urgent necessity of pursuing formal legal action against the United States through competent international bodies and organizations.

presstv.co.uk (2026-07-27). Iran continues to exert 'decisive control' over Strait of Hormuz: ReportIran continues to exert "decisive" control over the Strait of Hormuz, a report says, citing Iranian forces' most recent successful confrontation against six trespassing vessels.

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aljazeera.com (2026-07-27). Iran war live: Tehran halts retaliatory strikes after pause in US attacksThe US has continued to hold off on its attacks against Iran, leading Tehran to halt its retaliatory strikes in the region after nearly two weeks of bombing

invezz.com (2026-07-26). Heres why Donald Trump paused his attacks against IranPresident Donald Trump paused his attacks against Iran after 13 consecutive days of intense strikes as top advisors warned about the fading stockpiles of key defense munitions and the impact of the strikes on pushing Iranians back to the negotiating table.

apnews.com (2026-07-26). West Bank mosques set on fire during weekend of settler violenceTwo mosques in the Israeli-occupied West Bank were set on fire overnight in an apparent Israeli settler attack, officials said Sunday, after a spate of deadly violence that killed four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers.

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en.mehrnews.com (2026-07-25). US attack on Iranian rescue boats amounts to war crimeIran's deputy UN envoy on Friday strongly condemned the United States for deliberately attacking two Iranian search-and-rescue vessels operating in Iranian territorial waters, calling the strike a war crime.

truthout.org (2026-07-24). Trump Threatens Massive Attack of Unprecedented Proportion on IranTrump has threatened to conduct an attack on Iran that's "bigger than ever," saying that he is still considering whether or not to do so after weeks of vowing to attack Iran's civilian infrastructure, in what experts say would be war crimes.

en.mehrnews.com (2026-07-24). Casualties Among Us Troops Reported in Latest Irgc StrikesThe operation was carried out in response to recent US attacks on Iranian military and civilian sites. The operation, launched under the code name "Ya Hassan ibn Ali," was dedicated to the victims of the Shajareh Tayyebeh School in Minab.

reuters.com (2026-07-24). Reaction to US imposing new tariffs on 60 trading partnersThe Trump administration on Friday imposed new tariffs of 10% and 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners, including the European Union and China

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kwtx.com (2024-07-08). Searing heat wave grills large parts of the US with triple digit temperatures

reuters.com (2024-07-08). Record temperatures scorch US West as Americans sweat through extreme heat

ctvnews.ca (2024-07-08). Heat warnings and high temperatures for much of country, remnants of hurricane Beryl on the way

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wam.ae (2024-07-08). Average global temperature has been 1.5°C above for 12 successive months: EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service

manilastandard.net (2024-07-08). The continuing global warming threat

livescience.com (2024-07-08). 'The last 12 months have broken records like never before': Earth exceeds 1.5 C warming every month for entire year

thebaltimorebanner.com (2024-07-08). Baltimore under heat advisory as global temperatures break records

firstpost.com (2024-07-08). 2024 saw hottest June ever in a 13-month streak of record global temperatures

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iranpress.com (2026-07-27). Iran's Leader Responds to Hezbollah Fighters' Pledge of AllegianceLeader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, has responded to a pledge-of-allegiance letter sent by the "faithful and courageous fighters of the victorious Hezbollah," praising their steadfastness and reaffirming Iran's continued support for the Resistance

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presstv.co.uk (2026-07-27). Some Persian Gulf states complicit in US war against Iran: AnalystPolitical analyst Samer Hakim was earlier with us. He says the US and its regional allies have been party to the war of aggression against Iran, which has responded proportionately.

presstv.co.uk (2026-07-26). More than 300,000 flee wildfires in France, SpainMore than 300,000 people have been forced to evacuate or take shelter in France and Spain as fast-moving wildfires race toward major cities.

apnews.com (2026-07-26). Higher prices are rewriting grocery lists and family menus in 2026Couponing, comparison shopping and cutting back on favorite foods are new habits for her and millions of other Americans as they absorb the biggest jump in grocery prices in a half-century.

en.mehrnews.com (2026-07-26). Iran destroys 11 US fighter jets, helicopters over 2 weeksDuring the 15 days of fighting (from July 8 to July 22), Iranian armed forces destroyed 11 American fighter jets and helicopters on the ground while they were stationed at American bases in the region.

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