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Iran executions return to near-daily pace as war distracts world from domestic repression
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right84d ago

Iran executions return to near-daily pace as war distracts world from domestic repression

Iran executed at least 71 people in July, including six protesters, with a Norway-based monitoring group documenting 444 executions from January through July, according to Iran Human Rights. Rights advocates state that international focus on Iran's military confrontations has made domestic repression, including executions, less visible.

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UAE says Iran targeted ADNOC tanker in Strait of Hormuz, no casualties
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Al Jazeera
center84d ago

UAE says Iran targeted ADNOC tanker in Strait of Hormuz, no casualties

The United Arab Emirates stated that Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps targeted an ADNOC-owned tanker with a missile in the Strait of Hormuz early Saturday morning, an act described as piracy. This incident, drawing condemnation from Gulf and Arab governments, represents a significant escalation in tensions around the vital shipping lane.

Iran
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Iraq’s Kurdish region wants to stay out of regional conflicts: PM Barzani
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Al Jazeera
center84d ago

Iraq’s Kurdish region wants to stay out of regional conflicts: PM Barzani

Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani stated on Saturday that the semi-autonomous region does not wish to be involved in regional conflicts, despite facing over 1,000 missile and drone attacks. Barzani emphasized the KRG's support for Baghdad's efforts to consolidate arms under state control and denied any pressure to enter the war.

Iran
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Saudi Arabia and Qatar condemn Iranian attack on UAE tanker
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Middle East Eye
center84d ago

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. Saudi Arabia said Iran must immediately cease what it called continued aggression and reaffirmed its support for the United Arab Emirates.

Iran
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DW News
center84d ago

War, terror, diplomacy: What if Israel takes Al-Aqsa Mosque?

Foreign ministers from 10 Arab League nations, joined by representatives from Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, and Malaysia, warned in Amman, Jordan, that Israeli infringements at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound could trigger a religious conflict with regional and international repercussions. Israel's Foreign Ministry responded, stating the warning was inaccurate and that Jerusalem remains accessible to all faiths, while the delicate "status quo" governing the site has reportedly been altered by increased Jewish worship and restrictions on Muslim officials.

Israel–Palestine
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Drones spotted in Bulgaria and Germany raise concerns about Russian escalation
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Al Jazeera
center84d ago

Drones spotted in Bulgaria and Germany raise concerns about Russian escalation

A drone exploded near Bulgaria's border with Romania and the Trans-Balkan gas pipeline on Saturday, with no casualties reported. Separately, two drones were spotted at a German military base in Mechernich on Thursday, and another was found at Leipzig/Halle Airport, raising concerns about Russian escalation entangling NATO nations.

Ukraine–Russia
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'Foreign forces must leave': Iran says regional countries can ensure their own security
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Middle East Eye
center84d ago

'Foreign forces must leave': Iran says regional countries can ensure their own security

Ali Akbar Velayati, an adviser to Iran's supreme leader, stated on X that foreign forces must leave the region, calling their presence the main factor of insecurity. Velayati asserted that regional countries can ensure their own security through cooperation, citing the perceived defeat of the US and Israel as reinforcing this view.

Iran
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'Used as human bait': Leaked image shows elderly Palestinian men before execution by Israeli forces
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Middle East Eye
center84d ago

'Used as human bait': Leaked image shows elderly Palestinian men before execution by Israeli forces

A leaked photograph shows two elderly Palestinian men, Nadi and Ali Marouf, blindfolded hours before their execution by Israeli forces in Beit Lahia in November 2024, according to journalist Younis Tirawi. These allegations add to previous reports of Palestinians being used as human shields by Israeli troops, a practice the Israeli army states is prohibited and which UN investigations have found violates international humanitarian law.

Israel–Palestine
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Israel has the power to dominate , but not to lead the region
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middleeasteye.net
center84d ago

Israel has the power to dominate , but not to lead the region

Israel has the power to dominate , but not to lead the region

Lebanon
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Bluster and backdown have turned Iran war into Trump’s own Groundhog Day
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The Guardian Middle East
left84d ago

Bluster and backdown have turned Iran war into Trump’s own Groundhog Day

The US president’s profound ignorance of his enemy has led to an impotent cycle of empty threats, analysts sayBeing the subject of mockery may be the most intense of all Donald Trump’s known aversions. Yet more than five months after embarking on a war of choice against Iran, the US president risks attracting ridicule as he struggles to secure a military victory – while repeatedly threatening devastating bombardment against the Tehran regime, only to back down on the pretext of renewed negotiati

Iran
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PPS says family visit ban exposes Palestinian prisoners to further Israeli abuse
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Middle East Eye
center84d ago

PPS says family visit ban exposes Palestinian prisoners to further Israeli abuse

The Palestinian Prisoner's Society (PPS) stated that Israel's renewal of the ban on family visits to Palestinian detainees provides cover for continued abuse within the Israeli prison system. PPS claims this policy, renewed by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, aims to isolate prisoners and facilitate mistreatment without oversight, following a ruling against the prevention of ICRC visits.

Israel–Palestine
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'End this war. NOW': US senators introduce resolution
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Middle East Eye
center84d ago

'End this war. NOW': US senators introduce resolution

US Senators, including John Hickenlooper, introduced a resolution on August 7, 2026, to end what they term President Trump's illegal war with Iran. Senator Hickenlooper stated the resolution aims to address American lives lost, economic impacts, and depleted military stockpiles.

Iran
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Russian strikes near Ukrainian capital kill three, including child
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Al Jazeera
center84d ago

Russian strikes near Ukrainian capital kill three, including child

Russian strikes on Saturday hit three locations in the Boryspil district near Kyiv, killing three people, including a child, and wounding three more, according to regional administration head Tymur Tkachenko. The attack highlights Ukraine's air defence shortfalls against fast-moving ballistic missiles, occurring as the US Senate passed new sanctions targeting Russian energy exports.

Ukraine–Russia
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Pezeshkian says Iran open to dialogue, warns against regional divisions
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Middle East Eye
center84d ago

Pezeshkian says Iran open to dialogue, warns against regional divisions

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated Tehran is prepared for dialogue to protect national interests but will not compromise on sovereignty or defensive capabilities. He emphasized improved relations with neighbors and warned against regional divisions, asserting that Iran opposes conflicts among Muslim states and seeks to counter US and Israeli efforts to isolate Tehran.

Iran
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300 Palestinian children killed in 300 days of Gaza ceasefire, Unicef says
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Middle East Eye
center84d ago

300 Palestinian children killed in 300 days of Gaza ceasefire, Unicef says

Unicef reported that at least 300 Palestinian children have been killed in Gaza over the 300 days since a ceasefire was announced in October 2025, averaging one child fatality per day. Unicef stated that this ongoing violence means children in Gaza are still waiting for the promised end to hostilities and face severe malnutrition, disease, and damaged infrastructure.

Israel–Palestine
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Several Palestinians injured in West Bank Israeli settler attacks
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Middle East Eye
center84d ago

Several Palestinians injured in West Bank Israeli settler attacks

Several Palestinians, including two officers of an ambulance, were injured in a series of attacks and raids carried out by Israeli forces and settlers across the West Bank, Wafa reported. • Three Palestinians were injured after being beaten by settlers in Beit Dajan, east of Nablus.

Israel–Palestine
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Ukraine war briefing: Wildberries warehouse struck by Kyiv’s drones more than 2,000km from Russian border
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The Guardian Europe
left84d ago

Ukraine war briefing: Wildberries warehouse struck by Kyiv’s drones more than 2,000km from Russian border

Ukrainian drones struck a Wildberries warehouse in Ekaterinburg, over 2,000km from the border, causing a fire but no reported injuries among the 800 evacuated workers. Meanwhile, Russian strikes killed at least five people in Ukraine's Brovary and Dnipropetrovsk regions, and two in Russian-occupied Crimea, as diplomatic efforts continued with Ukraine's president visiting Serbia.

Ukraine–Russia
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Sudan’s war threatens an ‘entire generation’s’ future, UN warns
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Al Jazeera
center84d ago

Sudan’s war threatens an ‘entire generation’s’ future, UN warns

United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed warned on Friday that Sudan's ongoing civil war has left over 8 million school-age children out of the classroom, with nearly three-quarters of schools damaged or unusable. The conflict, which began in April 2023, threatens to deprive an entire generation of education and its future, according to the UN.

Sudan / Darfur
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US Senate passes sweeping Russian energy sanctions bill amid Ukraine war
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Al Jazeera
center84d ago

US Senate passes sweeping Russian energy sanctions bill amid Ukraine war

The US Senate passed a sweeping sanctions bill on Friday, imposing 100 percent tariffs on Russian oil and gas imports and targeting maritime networks used to evade embargoes. This legislation, named the "Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026," now heads to the House of Representatives, with proponents stating it aims to pressure Russia to end its invasion of Ukraine.

Ukraine–Russia
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Serbia and Ukraine pledge closer economic ties, eye free trade deal
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Al Jazeera
center84d ago

Serbia and Ukraine pledge closer economic ties, eye free trade deal

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Belgrade, where both leaders pledged to finalize a free trade agreement by year-end and Serbia committed to aiding Ukraine's reconstruction and energy sector. The meeting marked Zelenskyy's first visit to Serbia, highlighting deepening economic ties despite Belgrade's refusal to impose sanctions on Russia.

Ukraine–Russia
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