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iranpress.com (2026-08-04). Iran Links Future of Hormuz to Sovereignty and End of U.S. HostilitiesForeign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said an agreement with Oman on a safe shipping route was a necessary, but not sufficient, condition for reopening the strategic waterway. He stressed that the Strait's current disruption was not the result of differences between Iran and Oman, but followed U.S.-Israeli military aggression against Iran.

presstv.co.uk (2026-08-04). Iranian precision drones cripple US Patriot shield in Erbil, forcing a hasty American pulloutThe hasty and unplanned withdrawal of American occupation forces from Iraq's Kurdistan region has taken place amid a series of Iranian retaliatory strikes that have reshaped the security environment and military calculations in Iraq and across the region.

presstv.co.uk (2026-08-04). Yemeni forces strike vital target inside Saudi Najran Airport with droneThe Yemeni Armed Forces have struck a strategic installation inside Najran Regional Airport in southern Saudi Arabia, in response to the Riyadh regime's ongoing aggression and blockade against their homeland.

presstv.co.uk (2026-08-03). President Pezeshkian: Islamabad MoU will be the 'center of gravity' of Iran's future foreign relationsIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has described the historic Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the United States in June as the future "centre of gravity" of the Islamic Republic's foreign policy, stressing the need to compel the enemy to honor its commitments.

aljazeera.com (2026-08-03). Israel kills 19 in Gaza as attacks escalate despite latest Trump planIsraeli forces have killed at least 19 Palestinians in Gaza, despite United States President Donald Trump announcing a plan he described as a "monumental step" towards peace and security in the shattered enclave.

english.palinfo.com (2026-08-03). How Israeli settler terrorism threatens the basics of Palestinian survivalIn less than 24 hours last week, four Palestinians were killed and several were injured across the occupied West Bank, as settler attacks spread to multiple villages, leaving homes, vehicles and other property damaged and burned.

presstv.co.uk (2026-08-02). Claims of Iran agreeing to reopen Hormuz Strait are false: ReportMedia reports claiming that the Islamic Republic of Iran has agreed to a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz are false, and no change has been made to the country's policy regarding the strategic waterway, according to a report.

ft.com (2026-08-02). Donald Trump says he cancelled Iran strikes after Middle East allies requestGulf states feared that a resumption of US strikes against Iran would trigger an intense round of fighting that would spread to multiple fronts and plunge the region into further chaos

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presstv.co.uk (2026-08-05). Saudi airport knocked out of operation after Yemeni strike hits its main radar: ReportA Saudi Arabian airport near the kingdom's border with Yemen has been knocked out of operation after a retaliatory strike by Yemen's Armed Forces hits the facility's main radar, a report says.

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firstpost.com (2026-08-04). Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 6,125, nearly 17,000 injuredThe updated figure comes weeks after the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes struck on June 24, causing nearly 200 buildings to collapse, mostly in the worst-hit coastal state of La Guaira.

iranpress.com (2026-08-04). China Reaffirms Support for Independent Palestinian StateChina has reiterated its unwavering support for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.
China is ready to continue providing humanitarian and development assistance while working to strengthen bilateral ties with Palestine.

scheerpost.com (2026-08-04). Nicaragua To Raise Its Voice For Palestine In Another Landmark Case"Nicaragua expresses its unchanging solidarity with the heroic Palestinian people, who continue to face suffering, occupation, destruction and displacement perpetrated by the Zionist government of Israel and its occupying forces

palestinechronicle.com (2026-08-03). Palestinian Detainees Face Starvation, Medical Neglect at Israels Megiddo PrisonPalestinian detainees held at Israel's Megiddo Prison are enduring worsening conditions characterized by hunger, medical neglect, poor sanitation, and prolonged confinement, according to the Palestinian Commission of Detainees' Affairs.

english.palinfo.com (2026-08-03). IOF carries out demolitions, threatens to raze others in W. BankThe Israeli occupation forces (IOF) demolished a house and a structure in the village of Kafr Malik in eastern Ramallah and delivered demolition notices in eastern Jenin on Monday morning.

theguardian.com (2026-08-02). Trump pausing Iran attacks shows US military power is not enough on its ownTrump's decision to pause, rather than intensify, the 13-night summer bombing campaign in effect represents a degree of recognition that the US cannot achieve its stated goals by military power alone.

presstv.co.uk (2026-08-01). Yemen turns away 8 Saudi oil tankers in continued implementation of 'siege for siege' equationYemen's armed forces have prevented the passage of eight Saudi oil tankers through the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait in line with implementation of Sana'a's "siege for siege" equation that seeks to retaliate against Riyadh's blockade on the impoverished Arab Peninsula nation.

taghribnews.com (2026-07-31). The US attack on people's homes is the height of defeat and a war crimeMohammad Saleh Jokar stated: "Targeting defenseless people and residential homes is the height of the enemy's desperation and a clear example of a war crime."

palestinechronicle.com (2026-07-31). Inaccurate Palestinian Factions Reject Trumps Account of Gaza AgreementTrump announced a Hamas disarmament agreement, while Palestinian factions emphasized that implementation depends on Israel's withdrawal and reconstruction.

presstv.co.uk (2026-07-30). US military may ban cell phones for West Asia troops amid Iran's precise strikes: ReportThe US military may reportedly ban mobile phones for some of its troops deployed to West Asia amid Iran's precise retaliatory operations against American targets across the region. Citing two informed sources, Reuters reported on Wednesday that some US forces stationed in Jordan have been told their phones will be confiscated in the coming days, despite their reliance on the devices to stay in touch with their families during wartime.

news.un.org (2026-07-30). UN warns West Bank settler violence hits 'all-time high' as calls grow to end occupationViolence in the occupied West Bank is worsening as the Israeli Government continues to approve new settlements while settlers and Israeli security forces have "often" acted together to attack local Palestinian communities, the UN's human rights office (OHCHR) warned on Wednesday.

theguardian.com (2026-07-29). Trump administration's revision of Iran war casualties 'huge disrespect', say veterans"It's such a huge disrespect for the families," said Michael E Smith, a retired US rear admiral and the founder of National Security Leaders for America. "To claim that they weren't killed as a result of the war – oh, it was just overseas operations – is just ludicrous."

religionnews.com (2026-07-28). Catholics Arent Consequentialists: Why the Us Must Refuse War Crimes in IranIn making these moral judgements, Leo is reflecting centuries-old Catholic teachings on war. Using deadly threats against civilians is both a gravely and intrinsically evil act - something which can never be done, for any reason, regardless of circumstances.

palestinechronicle.com (2026-07-28). They Created Hell on Earth Roger Waters on Palestine Apartheid and the Cost of Speaking OutRoger Waters said witnessing Israeli apartheid in the occupied West Bank transformed his understanding of Palestine and led to two decades of activism despite sustained efforts to damage his career.

presstv.co.uk (2026-07-28). Yemen vows relentless strikes on Saudi Arabia until siege liftedYemen will not cease military operations against Saudi Arabia until Riyadh completely lifts its long-standing siege, says a senior official. Mohammed al-Bukhaiti, a senior member of the Ansarullah political bureau, firmly rejected Saudi attempts to deflect blame for recent airspace violations and the bombing of the Sana'a International Airport. Recent escalation has seen Yemeni forces strike critical Saudi oil facilities and down hostile drones violating Yemen's airspace.

presstv.co.uk (2026-07-28). No Hormuz passage for those taking payouts from Iran's frozen assets: Top military commandIran has warned countries and international companies that receiving any compensation payment from Iran's assets frozen abroad will mean they will be completely cut off from transit in the Strait of Hormuz.

palestinechronicle.com (2026-07-28). Todays Headlines 60 Iranians Killed in 12 Days Unborn Baby Dies in West Bank Hell on EarthRead the latest headlines and summaries from today's coverage by The Palestine Chronicle.

thenationalnews.com (2026-07-28). UN rights chief warns Israeli actions in south Lebanon could amount to war crimesIsraeli conduct in southern Lebanon – including widespread displacement, the destruction of villages and preventing civilians from returning home – could amount to war crimes, UN human rights chief Volker Turk said on Monday.

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