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UAE condemns alleged Iranian attack on ADNOC vessel in Hormuz

BY REUTERS — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:20:51 GMT

The UAE accused Iran of targeting commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz as ADNOC says 15 of its vessels have been attacked since the conflict began.

Iran continues executions as military conflict dominates public attention

BY GIORGIA VALENTE/THE MEDIA LINE — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:01:59 GMT

Only 67 of at least 444 executions documented in Iran this year were announced by authorities, as rights advocates warn of a broader crackdown.

Lebanese politician says Shi’ite community is victim of Hezbollah, calls for ‘intifada’ - report

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:43:05 GMT

L’Orient Today reported that Gemayel suggested the Shi’ite population was being held hostage to Hezbollah and there should, therefore, be an “intifada” (uprising) against the group.

Re-opening Hormuz dependent on US talks not Oman, IRGC says

BY REUTERS — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:57:53 GMT

Iran and Oman are "very close" to reaching an accord on a new shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said.

Houthis strike Marib again as UN warns Yemen nearing wider conflict -report

BY REUTERS — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 08:04:13 GMT

Yemen's army said early on Saturday it had responded against Houthi forces on several fronts along the lines of contact. The army did not give details of the operations or say when they took place.

US expects deal to open Strait of Hormuz soon, official confirms

BY LEO FEIERBERG BETTER AND REUTERS — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 22:15:52 GMT

On Tuesday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that progress had been made in talks and that the US was "hoping" for an agreement.

Israel, Lebanon agree on countries to monitor Hezbollah disarmament deal

BY REUTERS — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:45:08 GMT

The United States has been trying to broker an end to fighting between Israel and the Iran-backed Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, which has raged since March.

Hezbollah’s attempts to wreck Beirut-Jerusalem talks failing, experts tell ‘Post’

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:42:31 GMT

Beirut and Jerusalem held talks in Rome last week, with some sessions ending early in response to Israeli strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon.

Iranian oil exports come to a halt amid renewed US blockade - report

BY MAARIV — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:45:02 GMT

Satellite images revealed that all three berths on the island had been "empty for an extended period of time" after operations on Kharg Island halted on July 31.

Victim of child marriage in Iran dies of wounds after self-immolation, human rights groups claim

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:49:50 GMT

Under Article 1041 of the Iranian Civil Code, girls under 13 and boys under 15 can legally marry with the consent of a paternal legal guardian and court approval, with no absolute minimum age set.

Outrage in Iraq after female detainee allegedly gang-raped by police, prison officials

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:45:30 GMT

A probe was launched after officials discovered surveillance cameras had been turned off at an Iraqi police station where a detainee was allegedly assaulted.

Saudi Arabia is a 'paper tiger,' weaker than it appears, Israeli former national security head says

BY 103FM — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:36:56 GMT

"Saudi Arabia has a great deal of weaponry and a great deal of money, but militarily, it cannot manage to 'get through the day,'" said Brig.-Gen. (res.) Jacob Nagel.

'Facts prevail over fiction,' Danon says as new UNICEF-led survey challenges Gaza famine claims

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 02:51:47 GMT

The nutrition survey, which was coordinated by the UNICEF, showed that children in Gaza have low levels of acute malnutrition.

Saudi Arabia expects coordinated attacks by Houthis, Iraqi militias, official says

BY REUTERS — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:50:02 GMT

Saudi Arabia had also observed drones and missiles being moved, suggesting coordinated operations from both directions, the official said.

At least two killed, 14 wounded in deadly bomb attack in predominantly Druze area near Damascus

BY REUTERS — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:41:02 GMT

The targeted street in Jaramana is somewhat narrow and includes shops and street vendors, Imad said, as people clamored around him.

Trump says Strait of Hormuz is 'sort of open right now,' believes Iran 'can't go much longer'

BY IDAN KWELLER — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:07:04 GMT

On Wednesday, the White House refuted reports that Trump and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had argued about a lack of munitions in the wake of the war with Iran.

Trump’s military leverage against Iran nearly gone, warns former Israel Air Force commander

BY 103FM — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:24:29 GMT

Speaking to 103FM on Thursday, Maj.-Gen. (res.) Eitan Ben Eliyahu said the Strait of Hormuz talks remained incomplete and warned that regional demands could stretch US air defenses thin.

As the world looks away, Iran continues brutal hangings of protesters to crush the next uprising

BY ALEX WINSTON — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:55:30 GMT

IRAN AFFAIRS: Iran’s campaign of executions is part of a wider attempt to reverse the defiance of January, dismantle protest networks, and reassert control over society.

Board of Peace issues first construction contract for Moroccan security force base in Gaza - report

BY TZVI JASPER — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:53:08 GMT

The project is a 150-person military outpost for Moroccan soldiers, the source stated, who would rotate in from a base in Israel. As currently planned, it will be 100 by 120 meters in area.

Iran war teaches importance of Gulf cooperation with Europe for maritime security, ISPI says

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:34:27 GMT

Insecurity caused by the Houthis in the Red Sea, followed by disruptions caused by the Iran war in the Strait of Hormuz, has had a direct impact on Europe.

Proposed Hormuz passage deal not feasible for shipping industry, sources say

BY REUTERS — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:15:56 GMT

Under the latest proposal, Tehran would be able to intervene if necessary with any inbound traffic, while outbound traffic would follow a route between Iran and Oman.

Turkey’s PKK amnesty could ease Kurdish tensions, expand regional reach, expert tells ‘Post’

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD AND REUTERS — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:24:57 GMT

Turkey’s proposed PKK amnesty could reduce security pressures, ease tensions with Iraq, and allow Ankara to redirect military, intelligence, and economic resources across the region.

Tehran’s control over Baghdad may create conditions for more extreme protests, expert tells ‘Post’

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:32:13 GMT

Iraq’s failure to pay July salaries could trigger wider, potentially violent protests as oil export disruptions and US financial controls strain Baghdad, an expert said.

Three times as many Americans expect Iran war to destabilize, bring chaos to Middle East - poll

BY REUTERS — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:53:59 GMT

The six-day poll concluded on Monday, as Trump again backed away from threatened "massive attacks" on Iran, underscoring uncertainty surrounding a conflict he predicted would bring a swift victory.

Hamas terrorists push Palestinians to kill Israeli-backed militia members, Gazans tell ‘Post'

BY DANA BEN-SHIMON — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:33:34 GMT

The call to assassinate figures in the armed militias follows the announcement of a roadmap for advancing to the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire.

Yemeni gov't troops suffer heavy losses as coordinated Houthi strikes kill at least 30

BY REUTERS — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:10:40 GMT

The government sources added that the death toll could rise.

Iran's president says interaction with supreme leader is currently 'very difficult'

BY REUTERS AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:01:56 GMT

The comments followed a report by Iran’s Tabnak media site on Monday saying that Khamenei warned Pezeshkian that he (Khamenei) would accept the Iranian president's resignation if he resubmits it.

Lebanese PM accuses Hezbollah chief of 'serving Israel' ahead of talks

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:51:25 GMT

A poll conducted by the International Information Company in Lebanon in May found that 84% of Druze, 77% of Maronites, and 72% of Orthodox Christians wanted a peace deal with Israel.

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

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:04:18 GMT

Iraq’s oil exports plunged from 100 million barrels in February to around 32 million in May and June, according to figures shown to The National by the country’s Oil Ministry.

Jordan condemns Israeli policies in Al-Aqsa, Temple Mount, calls to end 'escalation'

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:11:48 GMT

Arab and Muslim officials meeting in Amman condemned what they described as Israeli escalation in Jerusalem, according to Jordan's Foreign Ministry.