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Middle East Eye

center60d ago

Trump's vow to escalate on Iran rings hollow amid warnings from top US generals

President Trump vowed to "hit [Iran] hard" following Iran's attack on a US military base in Jordan, causing oil prices to spike. However, top US generals reportedly warned Secretary of War Pete Hegseth that a prolonged large-scale war on Iran is unsustainable and would weaken the US's ability to confront other adversaries.

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The Guardian Middle East

left60d ago

Trump threatens further action as US and Iran exchange fire in new flare-up

The US and Iran exchanged fire late Sunday after US forces struck Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran responding by targeting US bases in Jordan and the UAE. President Trump threatened further action, while Iran's IRGC claimed three soldiers were killed and warned ships violating its passage rules would face consequences.

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BBC Middle East

center60d ago

US and Iran trade strikes for first time in weeks

US forces struck two rocket launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz, killing two people, according to Iran's IRGC, which vowed retaliation. Iran's IRGC claimed it responded by striking US bases in Jordan with ballistic missiles, though the UAE denied reports of an Iranian drone strike on its air base.

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DW News

center60d ago

Deceived and deployed: How young Cameroonians end up fighting in Russia's war in Ukraine

Young Cameroonians are being recruited by Russia for its war in Ukraine through deceptive promises of jobs and citizenship, with nearly 3,000 Africans fighting for Russia as of May. Economic desperation and deliberate misinformation campaigns, amplified by groups like the Africa Corps, lure these individuals to the front lines, where many face death with little recourse for their families.

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BBC Africa

center60d ago

Somali piracy surges as the impact of the US-Iran war ripples outwards

Somali piracy has surged in the Gulf of Aden, with at least 13 ships attacked since the start of the year, driven by the perception that international naval forces are focused on the US-Iran conflict and Houthi blockades in the Red Sea. The increased attacks, including the hijacking of the MV Lutuf and MT Sibu 1, have led to unprecedented drone strikes against alleged pirate networks, renewing concerns over security in a vital trade region.

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BBC Latin America

center60d ago

Watch: Why is the US-Venezuela oil deal so controversial?

President Donald Trump announced the US has struck a deal to control more than 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center60d ago

Zelenskyy after conversations with Trump envoys and Ukrainian military: A lot could change in September

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Donald Trump's envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, are preparing to meet with Russian and Ukrainian sides to encourage an end to the war. Zelenskyy suggested that September could bring significant changes, despite intelligence indicating the Russian leadership desires further conflict, and mentioned Ukraine is preparing new long-range strike operations.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center60d ago

Zelenskyy appoints another High Anti-Corruption Court judge to unlock EU funding

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Denys Kovalenko as a judge to the High Anti-Corruption Court on August 31, completing the required judicial appointments. This action is a crucial step to unlock €300 million in EU funding under the Ukraine Facility, which Ukraine risked losing due to delays.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center60d ago

Zelenskyy speaks with Trump envoys Witkoff and Kushner about their potential visit to Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a constructive phone call with Donald Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner regarding their potential visit to Ukraine. Zelenskyy stated the visit would be beneficial for developing peace solutions and briefed them on the battlefield situation, with teams to coordinate an agenda and schedule for further communication.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center60d ago

Russian forces strike supermarket in Kherson, injuring one child

Russian forces attacked a supermarket in the Tsentralnyi district of Kherson with a drone around 16:30, injuring an 11-year-old boy. The child was hospitalized with blast and shrapnel wounds following the strike on the shopping area's roof.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center60d ago

Kremlin claims Putin and Xi barely discussed war against Ukraine, saying it came up "as a refrain"

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov claimed that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping barely discussed Russia's invasion of Ukraine during their recent meeting, referring to the topic as a "refrain" mentioned in passing. Peskov stated that the leaders primarily focused on bilateral relations, trade, economic cooperation, and other international agenda items.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center60d ago

Children for the state: Why the Kremlin's demographic policy is fueling social conflict

The Kremlin's extensive demographic policies, including significant financial incentives and propaganda, aim to increase Russia's birth rate to support future military needs and national security. However, monitoring of Russian social networks in early 2026 indicates these intrusive measures are causing societal irritation, fueling conflict between the state and its population despite enormous state spending on the 'Family' project.

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BBC Middle East

center60d ago

UK raises case of British activist detained by settlers in West Bank with Israel

Finn Joughin, a 22-year-old student activist, was arrested in the Palestinian village of Umm Al-Kheir.

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The Guardian Middle East

left60d ago

First US military attacks on Iran in a month prompt retaliation

US attacks Iranian rocket launchers on island in strait of Hormuz and Tehran targets US bases in Jordan and UAEThe US has reverted to military attacks on Iran for the first time in a month, firing missiles and drones at Iranian rocket launchers on an island in the strait of Hormuz, prompting the Iranian military to attack US military bases in Jordan and the United Arab Emirates. US Central Command said it acted late on Sunday after it detected the Iranians planning to fire fresh mines into the s

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The Intercept

left60d ago

Ecocide in Iran

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Jerusalem Post — Iran News

right60d ago

Bessent expects new US secondary sanctions weekly, aiming to increase pressure on Iran

"You're going to see a lot more of these every week," Bessent said ahead of a Group of 20 finance leaders meeting. "We're starting with the banks, and we're telling the banks it's not okay to have Ir.

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Jerusalem Post — Iran News

right61d ago

Iran fires missiles at US forces in Jordan, eight intercepted

"US forces in Jordan are under missile attack. The Iranians are launching a variety of different missiles at US bases in response to US strikes on Larak Island," Fox News' Trey Yingst confirmed.

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Jerusalem Post — Iran News

right61d ago

US strikes two Iranian launchers preparing to reportedly fire sea mines at Strait of Hormuz

Following the airstrikes on Larak, US President Donald Trump posted an AI video to Truth Social, captioned "Kharg Island being blown to smithereens!!!".

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Jerusalem Post — Iran News

right61d ago

UAE, Egypt central banks to coordinate with Banque Misr after US threatens to revoke dollar access

The US Treasury alleged that Banque Misr UAE had acted as a “critical node” in Tehran’s access to US currency, processing transactions for companies suspected of evading US sanctions.

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