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center88d ago

Board of Peace caves to Netanyahu and rewrites Israeli withdrawal terms from Gaza

The US-backed Board of Peace has revised its Gaza withdrawal terms, now linking any IDF withdrawal beyond the Yellow Line to the complete disarmament of Hamas, a shift from its previous phased approach. This revision, made after a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, aligns with Israeli demands and risks undermining Hamas's prior acceptance of the original sequence.

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Middle East Eye

center88d ago

US-Saudi strikes test Iraq's balancing act between Riyadh and Tehran

On July 29, US and Saudi forces conducted joint strikes on Popular Mobilisation Forces bases in Iraq, killing at least 20 members and four IRGC advisers in retaliation for drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities. These unprecedented strikes exposed Iraq's balancing act between Riyadh and Tehran, potentially forcing difficult choices as Baghdad seeks to deepen ties with the US and Saudi Arabia while controlling Iran-aligned militias.

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Jerusalem Post — Iran News

right88d ago

Iran vies for expanded control over Strait of Hormuz in possible deal with Oman

A senior Iranian official told Reuters that Iran and Oman are nearing an agreement to reopen shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, with terms heavily favoring Iran and granting Tehran control over previously international waters. A U.S. official disputed Iran's account, stating no tolls would be charged and Iranian approval would not be required for new routes, while Iran's Foreign Ministry denied ongoing talks with the U.S.

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Middle East Eye

center88d ago

Gaza families bury 112 people recovered nearly three years after Israeli strikes

Palestinian families in Gaza City buried 112 members of the Abu Shari'a and al-Hasayna clan on Tuesday, whose remains were recovered after being buried under rubble from Israeli strikes in November 2023. The recovery operation, which lasted 17 days and used limited equipment, brought closure to some families after nearly three years of waiting, though thousands more victims are believed to remain unrecovered.

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Middle East Eye

center88d ago

Trump insists Iran talks under way, warns Tehran’s ‘last chance’ to secure deal

Former US President Donald Trump claimed direct negotiations with Iran are underway and warned it is Tehran's last chance to secure a deal, a claim denied by Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson who stated no direct talks or meetings are planned. Meanwhile, a Liberian-flagged ship was struck near Oman's coast, and Israeli-Lebanese peace talks are ongoing in Rome amid reported Israeli violations of a ceasefire.

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Al Jazeera

center88d ago

Nine killed in escalating long-range strikes between Russia and Ukraine

Overnight long-range strikes killed at least five people in Russia and four in Ukraine, with a Ukrainian drone hitting a Moscow region warehouse and Russian forces striking Sumy and Mykolaiv. These escalating attacks beyond the front lines are causing a mounting civilian death toll in both nations.

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BBC Europe

center88d ago

Ukraine hits more Wildberries sites as strike kills five in Moscow region

A Ukrainian drone strike on a warehouse near Moscow overnight killed at least five people and injured 10, with local officials identifying the facility as belonging to Wildberries. This strike occurred as Russia reported intercepting 320 drones and also launched attacks across Ukraine, including strikes on Mykolaiv and Sumy that killed at least four civilians.

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Al Jazeera

center88d ago

Misread as passive, the Gulf is quietly ending fifty years of dependence

Iran's attacks on Gulf states, including drones targeting civilian infrastructure like airports and desalination plants, exposed the limits of external security guarantees. Gulf capitals, despite intercepting most strikes with integrated defenses, are now seeking a self-assembled security ecosystem rather than relying on foreign protection.

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Middle East Eye

center88d ago

How Morocco's Gaza deployment is reshaping its ties with Israel

In July, Morocco agreed to deploy 200 soldiers to the International Stabilisation Force in Gaza, a move framed by Rabat as a commitment to peace and regional stability. However, the deployment's effectiveness and Morocco's role are debated, with critics suggesting it benefits Israel more than Palestinians amid ongoing Israeli occupation and settlement expansion.

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Jerusalem Post — Iran News

right88d ago

Adviser to Mojtaba Khamenei claims hundreds of US soldiers killed, wounded in Iranian strikes

Rezaee's statement comes amid months of US airstrikes intended to reduce Iran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and compel Tehran to return to negotiations.

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Jerusalem Post — Iran News

right88d ago

Iran considered attacking Ukraine over ship strike in Caspian Sea, adviser to Khamenei claims

Iran planned to strike three targets in Ukraine in response to a Ukrainian attack on a cargo ship in the Caspian Sea, according to Mojtaba Khamenei adviser Mohsen Rezaei. Tensions eased after Ukraine's Foreign Minister reportedly stated the strikes were unintentional and that Kyiv sought to avoid further escalation.

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Jerusalem Post — Iran News

right88d ago

Iran sees strategic advantage, Trump seeks to avoid more war, former Israeli security official says

A former Israeli security official stated Iran believes it holds a strategic advantage due to the US seeking to avoid broader conflict and Donald Trump's reluctance for war, allowing Tehran to take greater risks. The Wall Street Journal editorial criticized Trump's apparent policy shift to halt escalation, suggesting Iran is currently dictating the regional agenda and pace of escalation.

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Middle East Eye

center88d ago

Israel is not 'testing' its ceasefires. It's violating them

Israel has killed over 1,200 Palestinians in Gaza and attacked southern Lebanon since agreeing to ceasefires with Hamas in October. Western media outlets have largely described these events as "fragile" or "tested" ceasefires rather than outright violations. The article argues this framing ignores the explicit terms of the agreements, which stipulated a suspension of all military operations upon their activation.

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Al Jazeera

center89d ago

Palestine weekly: Israel kills dozens in Gaza after Hamas disarmament deal

Following a US-brokered agreement for Hamas disarmament announced July 30, Israeli strikes intensified in Gaza, killing at least 19 Palestinians in a single day and bringing the weekend death toll to 26. Hamas stated it would not implement the deal without Israeli troop withdrawal, while Israel maintained it would not withdraw until Hamas was disarmed, leaving the fundamental deadlock unresolved.

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Myanmar Now

center89d ago

Myanmar junta chief set for first Thailand visit as self-appointed president

Myanmar's junta chief Min Aung Hlaing is set to visit Thailand on Thursday for his first trip since becoming self-appointed president, seeking to re-engage diplomatically with ASEAN. The visit occurs amid ongoing civil war and Thailand's efforts to normalize relations, though critics condemn the move as granting legitimacy to a leader sanctioned for alleged crimes against humanity.

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Al Jazeera

center89d ago

US stocks near record high, oil falls as Trump claims Iran talks under way

US stocks neared record highs on Monday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite climbing significantly, driven by gains in major tech companies. This market surge occurred amidst conflicting reports from Washington and Tehran regarding ongoing negotiations, with US President Donald Trump claiming talks were underway while Iran's Foreign Ministry stated no meetings with US officials were planned.

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Jerusalem Post — Iran News

right89d ago

IDF on high alert for possibility of escalation with Iran amid Trump's escalating threats

The IDF remains on high alert for potential escalation with Iran, maintaining close coordination with the US military amid escalating threats from US President Donald Trump. Trump stated that Iran has a final opportunity to sign an agreement and asserted complete US control over the Strait of Hormuz, while Iranian leadership reportedly believes time favors them in negotiations.

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jpost.com

right89d ago

Qatar , Egypt , Turkey condemn IDF action in Gaza , say it undermines Donald Trump

Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey jointly condemned Israeli actions in Gaza on Monday, citing violations of international law and civilian casualties, and warning these actions undermine de-escalation efforts. The statement specifically noted that continued Israeli military action threatens the implementation of a recently agreed-upon Gaza plan announced by former US President Donald Trump.

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Al Jazeera

center89d ago

Board of Peace says no Israeli withdrawal from Gaza before Hamas disarms

The US-led Board of Peace stated on Monday that an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza will only occur after Hamas disarms, following a meeting between director Nickolay Mladenov and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in West Jerusalem. Mladenov urged Netanyahu to halt attacks on Gaza, which Israel has refused, while Hamas insists the deal requires Israeli implementation of its terms.

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Jerusalem Post — Iran News

right89d ago

Iran Foreign Ministry denies talks with US, says no meetings planned, despite Trump claims - report

Iran's Foreign Ministry denied ongoing or planned talks with the United States, despite claims by President Trump, according to The Wall Street Journal. The ministry confirmed continuing discussions with Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz, with mediators reporting progress on a proposal for commercial shipping routes, though Iran later demanded sanctions removal and security guarantees.

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