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Iran and Oman are jointly developing a new central corridor through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian state media. Iranian officials say an agreement with Oman is necessary but not sufficient to reopen the waterway, and dispute US President Trump's claims of direct US-Iran negotiations.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar traveled to Jordan for a ministerial meeting on the situation in occupied Jerusalem, where he met with Jordanian officials and other counterparts. The meeting aimed to unify positions on the deteriorating situation in the region, and Dar reaffirmed Pakistan's support for the Palestinian cause.
A political cartoon exhibition addressing ultra-Orthodox military service exemptions was vandalized ahead of the Animix Festival's opening at the Tel Aviv Cinematheque. Festival organizers restored the display, which opened as scheduled on Tuesday. The incident is described as the first of its kind in the festival's 26-year history.
Multiple sources report that the US Army has consumed nearly all of its highly accurate long-range missiles, including ATACMS and PrSM, during the five-month war with Iran. This depletion could affect US readiness in other regions, with concerns about deterrence against Russia and China.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. and Iran could reach a deal this week to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing 'freedom of movement' in the waterway. Hundreds of ships remain stranded due to the Middle East war, and oil prices could fall if they are released. Secretary of State Marco Rubio noted progress in talks but no finality yet.
India has invited Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to attend the BRICS summit's outreach session in New Delhi in September, in his capacity as chair of BIMSTEC. The invitation comes amid strained bilateral ties and is seen as an opportunity for direct dialogue with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Amnesty International documented 2,596 shipments of weapons, ammunition, parts and components from India to Israel since October 7, 2023. The Jerusalem Post highlights India's position as Israel's top defense customer, while Al Jazeera emphasizes the risk of use in Gaza.
On the sixth anniversary of the Beirut port explosion, families of victims are still pressing for accountability amid political obstruction. The blast killed at least 218 people and wounded thousands, while Lebanon's ongoing economic collapse and recent conflict with Israel have deepened the nation's crises.
A cargo vessel was hit by an unknown projectile off Oman's coast while vessels remained at a standstill in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran reiterated the strait stays closed, while US President Donald Trump said he is holding off on new strikes and that talks to wind down the war will begin.
Pakistan has invited Iran's foreign minister and parliament speaker for consultations, stepping up its role as a mediator between Tehran and Washington. The outreach comes after US President Donald Trump canceled planned strikes on Iran, with reports crediting Saudi Arabia's crown prince for persuading him. Iran and Oman continue talks over the Strait of Hormuz.
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened Iran with military action, only to walk back at the last moment, a pattern that has left Iranians exhausted and markets volatile. A June ceasefire and memorandum of understanding raised hopes, but the conflict resumed in July. Trump continues to say a deal is near, while Tehran denies direct talks.
TASS's reviews of Russian newspaper coverage report that Washington and Tehran are seeking to restart direct negotiations after President Donald Trump called off a planned attack, even as experts quoted in the Russian press warn the underlying conflict could persist for years. The digests also cover Ukraine's intensified strikes on civilian infrastructure after an army reshuffle, a suggestion that Syria could serve as an alternative to the Strait of Hormuz, an OPEC+ decision to raise production quotas, and Russian charges against Telegram founder Pavel Durov.
The Pentagon has introduced a new webpage to count US casualties in the Iran war separately since July 7, raising the official tally to 704—an 83% increase. Critics, including former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, accuse the department of obscuring the true cost of the conflict, while the Pentagon defends its approach as a reclassification.
As the US and Israel went to war with Iran this year, Reza Pahlavi, son of the last shah, sought to position himself as the leader of a transitional government. But despite early momentum, Western skepticism and strategic missteps have raised questions about his viability.
Former senior Israeli security official Avner Vilan said Iran believes it holds a strategic advantage because the US is avoiding broader conflict. He warned that Israel could be blamed if renewed US strikes fail, and noted Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz gives it a sense of victory.
US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace assured Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel's withdrawal from Gaza will only begin after Hamas's complete disarmament, following Israeli objections to a phased withdrawal plan. Two members of Netanyahu's security cabinet had urged tearing up the deal, while the board and Israel reached a 'common understanding' on shared objectives.
Israeli forces have destroyed underground tunnels used by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, including a command center near a UNIFIL building, using hundreds of tons of explosives. Senior IDF officers say similar infrastructure remains in the area, and both Israeli and Hezbollah actions continue to test the ceasefire agreement.
A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile off Oman in the Strait of Hormuz, the latest in a series of maritime incidents. Iran and Oman reportedly agreed on shipping routes, but the US naval blockade and continued hostilities keep the strategic waterway volatile.
US President Donald Trump insists negotiations with Iran are ongoing, calling it Tehran's "last chance before decapitation," while Iran's Foreign Ministry denies talks with Washington, saying its discussions are with Oman. The dispute centers on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear program, with multiple sources reporting Trump's ultimatum and Iran's skepticism.
US President Donald Trump says negotiations with Iran are under way, calling them Tehran's 'last chance' to secure a deal, but Iran denies holding talks with Washington, saying it is speaking to Oman about the Strait of Hormuz.