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The 60-day window for a final US-Iran agreement expired with no deal, as President Trump called for Iran's 'white flag of surrender' and his administration prepared unprecedented economic pressure. Iranian officials countered with accusations of 'economic terrorism' and defiance, highlighting a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz.
Talks between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US envoy Jared Kushner on the Gaza ceasefire deal ended without progress, with Netanyahu insisting on Hamas's disarmament first. Hamas, meanwhile, demands an Israeli withdrawal from the 60% of Gaza it occupies.
President Trump declared on Truth Social that Iran cannot possess a nuclear weapon 'in any way, shape or form' as the 60-day ceasefire agreement signed in June expired Monday, with no permanent peace deal reached. Iran rejected the deadline, citing 'gross and widespread US violations' and saying it does not formulate policy under pressure. In related developments, US envoy Jared Kushner pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to accept a Gaza peace plan, while Hunter Biden and Bill Maher sparred over Kushner's role on 'Real Time.'
Yemen's Houthi group has claimed a series of attacks on Saudi military and economic targets, including a missile strike on a Saudi landing ship and drone attacks on Aramco facilities, escalating tensions that threaten to return the country to full-scale conflict.
US President Donald Trump has threatened military action against Oman if it impedes efforts to end the conflict with Iran, saying he views the Strait of Hormuz as 'American territory'. Russia has condemned the threats as pressure tactics, while Iran's foreign minister called US sanctions threats 'doomed to fail'.
Yemen's Houthis said they struck a Saudi oil tanker in the Red Sea, while the UK Maritime Trade Operations reported a tanker hit by an unknown projectile off Yanbu. Saudi shipping firm Bahri confirmed its vessel was involved and all crew were safe. The incident is part of a Houthi maritime blockade declared against Saudi Arabia last month.
Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson announced an agreement in principle with Oman on a new maritime transit route for the Strait of Hormuz, with details still being finalized. The development comes amid ongoing US-Iran tensions and a looming deadline for a broader deal, while a separate report frames the situation as continued talks rather than a final agreement.
President Trump's call to 'substantially' reduce US-South Korea military exercises has unsettled Seoul, which must balance alliance fidelity with the president's overture to Kim Jong-un. While some see diplomatic potential, critics warn of a weakened deterrent and a return to 'Korea passing.'
France has announced the expulsion of two Iranian diplomats after Tehran barred two French embassy employees from returning, escalating a dispute over allegations of interference and civil society support.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said negotiations with Oman on Strait of Hormuz security have been delayed due to US and Israeli interference, while Tehran and Muscat work on a mechanism to ensure safe passage. Baghaei also reiterated Iran's refusal to accept US conditions for ending the Middle East conflict, warning that countries hosting US troops could face consequences.
Five months into the war, Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has cut oil traffic by 90%, defying US claims of control and prompting cautious NATO-facilitated talks. As Tehran asserts sovereignty over the waterway, the world faces an energy crisis with no easy resolution.
With one year to the latest possible election date, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez confronts a series of scandals, a migration surge in Ceuta, and a minority government unable to pass a budget. Analysts and allies describe a leader whose international stature has not shielded him from mounting domestic pressure.
The United States has cancelled the Ssangyong amphibious landing exercise with South Korea, citing constraints on US forces due to the war in Iran. The move follows President Trump's order to scale back the separate Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise, raising questions about alliance reliability and prompting concerns in Seoul.
The guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold lost power for four days in the South China Sea after a generator failure on July 24. The crew was unharmed, and the ship was towed to Subic Bay for repairs, with an analyst calling the incident a sign of overstretched US forces.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed a trilateral defence agreement in Mecca on August 7, pledging collective defence and drawing comparisons to NATO. US President Donald Trump praised the move, while India said it is studying the pact's implications.
Bangladesh has said it is open to joining the Saudi Arabia-Pakistan-Turkiye defence pact, with two junior ministers stressing any decision hinges on national interests. Meanwhile, reports of an invitation for Iran to join remain unconfirmed, with Tehran denying receiving any official proposal.
A Financial Times report citing sources close to Tehran says Iran has assessed striking US military assets in southeastern Europe, including bases in Bulgaria and Cyprus, if President Trump escalates the conflict. NATO says it is prepared to defend allies, while Bulgaria and Cyprus have taken precautionary measures and Cypriot officials deny the threat.
President Trump has ordered a substantial reduction in joint US-South Korea military exercises, citing his 'very good relationship' with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. South Korea's defence ministry said the drills would proceed as scheduled, while a Republican lawmaker expressed hope the curtailment is temporary.
Israel's national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has called for the killing of 30 to 40 Palestinians in Gaza nightly, remarks that have drawn sharp condemnation from German officials and Jewish and Protestant leaders. Ben-Gvir made the comments in a podcast interview with a former Israeli captive, advocating for targeted killings beyond immediate threats.
US President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, calling them costly and a 'hostile' signal to North Korea. The announcement came as the exercises, which South Korea said would proceed as scheduled, were set to begin this week.