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BBC Middle East

center87d ago

Iran says it has agreed Strait of Hormuz shipping route with Oman

Iran announced an agreement with Oman on a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, with the deal reportedly in its final stages. However, Iran's Foreign Ministry stated that US actions, including a naval blockade, continue to impact security and that the agreement alone does not guarantee safe passage.

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Al Jazeera

center87d ago

Iran says Hormuz talks with Oman in ‘final’ stages as route approved

Iran's Foreign Ministry announced on Wednesday that talks with Oman over future transit routes through the Strait of Hormuz are in the final stages, with geographical coordinates agreed upon for a safe shipping route. This understanding, which aims to stabilize Iran's control over the strait, faces potential obstruction from unspecified third parties, while the US Central Command reported redirecting and boarding commercial vessels as part of its blockade.

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The Guardian Middle East

left87d ago

Understanding reached on coordinates for shipping route through Hormuz, Iran says

Iran and Oman have reached an understanding on coordinates for a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran's foreign ministry stating a joint announcement is being finalized provided third parties do not interfere. This potential agreement, which could grant Tehran partial control over the waterway, is seen as a stepping stone toward broader de-escalation, though sources cautioned against immediate expectations of a full reopening.

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Middle East Eye

center87d ago

From Michigan to Missouri: Democratic primaries deliver mixed bag on Israel and Gaza

Submitted by Victoria Amani Mwaniki Kishoiyian on Wed, 08/05/2026 - 19:06 Besides an upset in Michigan, Democratic candidates endorsed by Aipac defeated progressive challengers Democratic Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez addresses reporters on 26 May 2026 in Longview, Washington. She is one of several incumbents who fended off progressive challengers in primaries (Mathieu Lewis-Rolland/Getty Images/AFP) Off The US Democratic Party went to the polls across five states on Tuesday.

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Jerusalem Post — Iran News

right87d ago

Iraq struggles to pay public salaries as Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens

Iraq's public employees have reportedly not received their July salaries due to an ongoing oil export crisis stemming from disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. The Finance Ministry official stated that if the export disruption continues, timely salary payments will be impossible, potentially leading to payments every 45 days.

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BBC Europe

center87d ago

Watch: 'Scariest night' as Ukraine fails to intercept Russian attack

Russia launched 115 drones and 24 ballistic missiles across Ukraine overnight, resulting in 21 fatalities and dozens of injuries, with Kyiv's air defenses unable to intercept many of the ballistic missiles. The attack caused significant damage to residential areas, including a home near Kyiv, leaving residents describing it as the 'scariest night' of the war.

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Al Jazeera

center87d ago

Malaysia vows not to return Rohingya refugees to Myanmar if lives at risk

Authorities are screening 5,000 refugees as rights groups warn they remain at risk of persecution in Myanmar.

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BBC Europe

center87d ago

After deadly Kyiv strike, Ukraine warns interceptor shortage is costing lives

Without Patriot interceptors, Ukraine's skies are wide open and people are fully exposed to Russia's missile barrages.

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aljazeera.com

center87d ago

At least one Lebanese person , two Israeli soldiers killed in south Lebanon

An Israeli airstrike on Tibnin, Lebanon, killed one person and injured 12 others, while two Israeli soldiers died in an explosion in a booby-trapped building in Majdal Selem, Lebanon. These incidents occurred amid ongoing negotiations between Lebanon and Israel aimed at implementing a ceasefire and a phased Israeli troop withdrawal.

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Al Jazeera

center87d ago

Photos: Israeli forces raid occupied West Bank’s Qalandiya refugee camp

Israeli forces raided homes and shops in the occupied West Bank's Qalandiya refugee camp on Wednesday, arresting at least 20 Palestinians and injuring eight, according to the Palestine Red Crescent Society. Residents fear the raids and demolition threats are linked to a strategy of eviction ahead of planned illegal settlement construction nearby.

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Al Jazeera

center87d ago

At least one Lebanese person, two Israeli soldiers killed in south Lebanon

On Wednesday, Israeli strikes in Tibnin, southern Lebanon, killed one person and injured 12, while an explosion in Majdal Selem killed two Israeli soldiers and wounded others. These incidents occurred amid ongoing talks in Rome aimed at implementing a ceasefire framework, with Beirut pushing for a phased Israeli withdrawal and Hezbollah rejecting direct negotiations.

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The Guardian Europe

left87d ago

Zelenskyy calls for more air defences as Russian attack on Kyiv kills at least 17

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy blamed allies for insufficient air defence supplies after a Russian overnight attack on Kyiv killed at least 17 civilians and injured dozens more. Zelenskyy stated that the failure to intercept ballistic missiles, which destroyed civilian facilities including a brewing company and warehouses, highlights the urgent need for more Patriot interceptors and sanctions on Russia's missile production.

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The Guardian Middle East

left87d ago

Israel strikes southern Lebanon killing one and injuring 11

An Israeli airstrike in the southern Lebanese town of Tebnine killed one person and injured 11, according to the Lebanese ministry of health, marking one of the deadliest bombings since a June ceasefire. The Israeli military stated the strike targeted Hezbollah infrastructure in response to the group's ceasefire violations, following two Israeli troops' deaths in an explosion in the area on Wednesday.

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The Guardian Europe

left87d ago

Head of drone manufacturer critically injured in car bomb in Russia

Vladimir Tkachuk, the founder of Russian drone manufacturer Uraldronzavod, was critically injured in a car bomb near Ekaterinburg on Wednesday, with his bodyguard killed in the blast. This incident highlights Ukraine's continued ability to conduct clandestine operations deep inside Russian territory against figures supporting the war effort.

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Jerusalem Post — Iran News

right87d ago

Hormuz agreement requires ships to coordinate with Iran while on Omani side, sources tell 'Post'

Ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz must coordinate with Iran even when exiting from the Omani side under a temporary 60-day agreement, according to diplomatic sources. The accord also includes mine-clearing operations and stipulates that vessels will not be charged fees, though Iran may encourage voluntary payments.

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BBC US & Canada

center87d ago

Did Iran hack water systems in at least seven US states?

Cyber-attacks targeting water systems were reported in at least seven US states, with the FBI warning that some operations degraded water functions. US investigators are reportedly probing a possible Iranian connection to these incidents, though Iran has not commented and has denied involvement in past cyber-attacks.

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DW News

center87d ago

Fears of renewed conflict in Ethiopia

Residents of Alamata, a contested city between Ethiopia's Tigray and Amhara regions, fear renewed conflict due to a significant military presence and reported clashes. The Tigray government claimed federal forces initiated an offensive in Western Tigray, a claim the federal government acknowledged but attributed to TPLF provocation, leaving the status of disputed areas unresolved under the Pretoria Agreement.

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Middle East Eye

center87d ago

Israel's army to set up polling stations in occupied Gaza, Lebanon and Syria

The Israeli military is preparing to establish polling stations in occupied areas of Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria for soldiers deployed beyond internationally recognized borders ahead of the October 27 general election. This move, described as unprecedented in decades, aims to facilitate voting for combat troops while army chief Eyal Zamir has also instructed commanders to maintain the military's political neutrality and prevent campaigning.

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Middle East Eye

center87d ago

Palestinian-Israeli movement calls for multinational force in occupied West Bank

A joint Palestinian-Israeli movement launched a campaign calling for a multinational protection force in the occupied West Bank amid escalating Israeli settler attacks. The movement stated that international intervention is an urgent necessity due to settler violence and the Israeli government's failure to protect Palestinians, advocating for a force to protect civilians and document violations.

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Al Jazeera

center87d ago

Why are US Republicans losing faith in War Secretary Pete Hegseth?

The reasons for dissent are not unanimous, ranging from the war in Iran to an overhaul of military leadership.

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