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The Guardian view on a US-Saudi nuclear agreement: an offer that further erodes international safeguards | Editorial
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The Guardian Middle East
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The Guardian view on a US-Saudi nuclear agreement: an offer that further erodes international safeguards | Editorial

The US announced a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia that potentially allows uranium enrichment and limits IAEA inspections, raising proliferation concerns. This agreement, criticized for weakening safeguards previously set by the UAE deal, comes amid regional instability and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's statements about matching Iran's nuclear capabilities.

Iran
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How Russia helped build Iran into a strategic partner against the West - analysis
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
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How Russia helped build Iran into a strategic partner against the West - analysis

Ukraine reported Russian satellite surveillance of Gulf states and claimed Russia is providing new assistance to Iran, including missile and nuclear capabilities since the 1990s. This cooperation, alongside China's involvement in blocs like the SCO and BRICS, aims to counter US hegemony and alter the global order.

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WJC's Adams gifts Iran's Pahlavi two Jerusalem stone mezuzot for future Israeli Tehran embassy
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
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WJC's Adams gifts Iran's Pahlavi two Jerusalem stone mezuzot for future Israeli Tehran embassy

World Jewish Congress Israel President Sylvan Adams met Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi in Paris on Sunday to discuss a free Iran and future Israeli-Iranian diplomatic ties. Adams presented Pahlavi with two Jerusalem stone mezuzot, one for Israel's future embassy in Tehran and another for a future Iranian embassy in Jerusalem, symbolizing renewed relations.

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Iran to halt attacks as long as US maintains latest pause, Iranian source says
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
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Iran to halt attacks as long as US maintains latest pause, Iranian source says

Iran has stated it will halt its attacks provided the United States maintains its pause on strikes, conveying this "attack for attack" message to Washington. A senior Iranian source expressed skepticism regarding the US pause, viewing it as tactical rather than genuine, while the US Ambassador to the UN suggested President Trump is allowing space for diplomatic talks.

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Oil tanker explodes after hitting naval mine in Strait of Hormuz, IRGC-linked media claims - report
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
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Oil tanker explodes after hitting naval mine in Strait of Hormuz, IRGC-linked media claims - report

An oil tanker exploded in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday after striking a naval mine, according to Iran's IRGC-linked Tasnim news agency. The tanker reportedly hit the mine after deviating from Iran's designated shipping route in the strategic waterway, though no official statement from Iranian authorities has been issued.

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Iran has not withdrawn from negotiations but suspended them, sources tell Saudi media - report
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
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Iran has not withdrawn from negotiations but suspended them, sources tell Saudi media - report

Iran has suspended, not withdrawn from, negotiations with the US regarding a proposal submitted by Pakistan and Qatar, according to sources cited by Al Arabiya and Al Hadath. The report also stated Iran rejected a new corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, while President Trump indicated a preference for talks over further military action following a pause in US strikes.

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Iranian ship struck by Ukraine contained drone, missile components, Kyiv's Israel envoy reveals
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
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Iranian ship struck by Ukraine contained drone, missile components, Kyiv's Israel envoy reveals

Ukraine struck an Iranian ship in the Caspian Sea on Saturday, which Ukrainian Ambassador Yevgen Korniychuk stated contained drone and missile components destined for Iran. Iran claimed the vessel was carrying civilian goods and accused Ukraine of acting at Israel's behest to expand the conflict, while Russia's Foreign Minister offered condolences for a sailor killed in the attack.

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Russia assisting Iran's Islamic regime, Zelensky says after Ukrainian attack on ship
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
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Russia assisting Iran's Islamic regime, Zelensky says after Ukrainian attack on ship

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of assisting Iran on July 25, citing Russian satellite surveillance of Gulf states and US military facilities that subsequently informed Iranian strikes. This accusation follows Ukraine's acknowledgment of targeting a ship in the Caspian Sea, which Iran claims killed a sailor and constitutes an act of aggression.

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Iran, Oman make 'some progress' in talks over Strait of Hormuz navigation, sources tell 'Post'
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
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Iran, Oman make 'some progress' in talks over Strait of Hormuz navigation, sources tell 'Post'

Iran and mediator Oman have made progress in talks regarding navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, with Oman proposing a voluntary regional consortium for maritime security. While Iran's Foreign Ministry confirmed productive discussions, sources indicate Tehran has opposed the voluntary participation model, insisting on mandatory payments for passage.

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Iran using cheaper, more accurate missiles to target US assets across Middle East - report
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
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Iran using cheaper, more accurate missiles to target US assets across Middle East - report

Iran is employing Kheibar Shekan missiles, which are cheaper, mobile, and more accurate than older models, in recent strikes against US assets across the Middle East. These medium-range, solid-fuel missiles are designed to evade defenses by bypassing lengthy fueling processes and utilizing advanced maneuverability, though US officials report that most have been intercepted.

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DW News
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Sudan civil war: Civilians used as 'human shields'

Rapid Support Forces (RSF) drone attacks have damaged civilian infrastructure, including schools, in el-Obeid, North Kordofan, according to Ayin Network. The paramilitary group's actions have displaced hundreds of thousands and caused trauma among children, with warnings of potential RSF capture of the strategically important city.

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Ukraine war briefing: Iran accuses Kyiv of deadly attack on Iranian vessel in Caspian Sea
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The Guardian Asia
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Ukraine war briefing: Iran accuses Kyiv of deadly attack on Iranian vessel in Caspian Sea

Iran's foreign ministry condemned a Ukrainian attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea on Saturday, reporting one sailor killed and another injured, and summoned Kyiv's diplomatic representative. This incident occurred as Ukrainian President Zelenskyy claimed Ukraine had achieved strong results with long-range strikes in the Caspian Sea involving Iranian military cargo shipments, while also noting Iran's use of Russian satellite data for Middle East strikes.

Ukraine–Russia
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Ten killed in Russian attack on drone exhibition near Kyiv
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BBC Europe
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Ten killed in Russian attack on drone exhibition near Kyiv

Russian ballistic missile strikes on a drone exhibition near Kyiv killed 10 people and injured approximately 100 others, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The Russian Ministry of Defence stated the attack targeted a site demonstrating drones intended for use against Russian territory, while Ukrainian officials confirmed three ballistic missiles were used in the attack.

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'Finger on trigger': Trump has not decided on large-scale attacks against Iran, sources tell 'Post'
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
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'Finger on trigger': Trump has not decided on large-scale attacks against Iran, sources tell 'Post'

US President Donald Trump has not finalized a decision on large-scale attacks against Iran, preferring diplomatic talks while keeping military options prepared. Following a pause in US strikes against Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, Trump stated the US is "locked and loaded" but seeking a negotiated agreement, emphasizing Iran cannot possess nuclear weapons.

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Iran-backed Houthis claim missile attack on Saudi Arabia as regional tensions escalate
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The Guardian Middle East
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Iran-backed Houthis claim missile attack on Saudi Arabia as regional tensions escalate

Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed a missile attack on Saudi Arabia's Jizan and Yanbu oil facilities on Saturday, vowing retaliation for recent Saudi strikes. Iran reported a peaceful night, marking the first time in two weeks without US attacks, though tensions remain high over the Strait of Hormuz and potential US escalation.

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Treasure as trinkets: Zendaya’s earrings renew debate on ownership of ancient artefacts
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The Guardian Middle East
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Treasure as trinkets: Zendaya’s earrings renew debate on ownership of ancient artefacts

Jewellery made from BC Iran worn at Odyssey photocall throws spotlight on the trade of rare archeological findsThe Odyssey has stormed cinemas, but while its take on the Homeric epic has created ripples among western classicists, it is an actor’s earrings that have made waves further afield. Zendaya, who portrays the goddess Athena in the movie, provoked outrage when she appeared at a London photocall wearing earrings that were allegedly made from Iranian artefacts dating back to the 1st millenn

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Greek defense system in Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles from Yemen, no Iran strikes reported
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
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Greek defense system in Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles from Yemen, no Iran strikes reported

A Greek-operated air defense system in Saudi Arabia intercepted two ballistic missiles launched from Yemen on Saturday, targeting oil refineries in Yanbu. The Houthi military spokesperson claimed responsibility for operations targeting Saudi Aramco facilities in Jizan and Yanbu, though Saudi confirmation was not immediate.

Iran
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A Marxist revolutionary fought Iran's shah, now his son backs the crown prince
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
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A Marxist revolutionary fought Iran's shah, now his son backs the crown prince

IRAN AFFAIRS: Bijan Jazani became a symbol of Iran’s Marxist opposition after he was killed. Half a century later, his son tells the ‘Post’ why he has chosen to stand with Reza Pahlavi.

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Iran-backed Houthis claim missile attack on Saudi Arabia
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BBC Middle East
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Iran-backed Houthis claim missile attack on Saudi Arabia

Iran-backed Houthis claimed a missile attack on Jizan, Saudi Arabia, early Saturday, reporting fires in the city following Saudi airstrikes on Houthi targets in Hodeida on Friday. The Houthis vowed retaliation for the Saudi escalation, while Saudi authorities had not immediately responded to the latest claim.

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Reclaiming stolen childhoods: swimming classes resume in Gaza after three years of war
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The Guardian Middle East
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Reclaiming stolen childhoods: swimming classes resume in Gaza after three years of war

Hundreds of children in Gaza are participating in swimming classes held in makeshift sea pools constructed from sandbags and rubble. These classes, organized by volunteers on the beaches of central Gaza, offer a temporary escape from the ongoing conflict and trauma, allowing children to reclaim moments of normalcy and joy. The initiative aims to provide a safe space for hundreds of girls and boys to learn swimming skills and experience childhood activities amidst widespread destruction and lack of formal education.

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