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Press review: US-Iran seek talks as Ukraine ups civilian hits and Syria oil route emerges

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.

1 outlet · 4 articles Aug 4

The Pentagon Found a New Way to Undercount U.S. Casualties in Iran

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.

2 outlets · 2 articles Aug 4

EU net gas injection tops 32 bln cubic meters ahead of winter

EU countries have injected over 32 billion cubic meters of gas into storage since April, but levels remain well below targets amid competition for LNG and summer heat. The European Commission says it will continue seeking a complete ban on Russian energy supplies.

1 outlet · 2 articles Aug 4

(2nd LD) Seoul shares end higher amid lingering woes over AI, Iran crisis

South Korean stocks closed higher Tuesday, recovering from the previous session's sharp plunge, as retail investors bought the dip amid lingering concerns over AI investments and Middle East tensions. The KOSPI gained 1.62 percent, while the Korean won weakened against the dollar.

1 outlet · 2 articles Aug 4

Seoul shares open higher on U.S. gains, bargain hunting

Seoul shares opened higher on Tuesday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street amid lingering Middle East uncertainty and an AI-driven rally. The KOSPI opened 1.5 percent higher, though large-cap stocks were mixed.

1 outlet · 2 articles Aug 4

Petrol prices strain US households as oil giants Chevron, Exxon profits soar

US President Donald Trump has criticized oil giants including Chevron for high petrol prices, while Chevron reported record quarterly profits. The conflict with Iran has kept oil prices elevated, drawing criticism and warnings from economists.

1 outlet · 2 articles Aug 4

Iran denies negotiating with U.S. after Trump announces talks

Iran has denied that negotiations with the United States are underway, contradicting President Donald Trump’s announcement of a new round of talks. Tehran says it is in discussions with Oman over a temporary safe route through the Strait of Hormuz, while oil prices fell on hopes of a deal.

4 outlets · 5 articles Aug 3

Threat to oil tankers in Middle East worst since start of Iran war, analysts say

Analysts warn that the threat to oil tankers in the Middle East is at its worst since the Iran war began, as attacks in the Red Sea compound the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Iraq's main port of Umm Qasr has come to a standstill, and shipping traffic through the strait has dropped dramatically.

2 outlets · 2 articles Aug 3

Pentagon concludes agreements worth $3 billion to increase interceptor production volumes

The US Defense Department has signed framework agreements worth over $3 billion with Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman to expand production capacity for Patriot and THAAD missile interceptor components, aiming to triple and quadruple output respectively. The deals come amid concerns about strained stockpiles due to conflicts in Iran and Ukraine.

3 outlets · 3 articles Aug 3

Iran in talks with Oman over shipping route but not US, says Tehran

Iran's foreign minister says negotiations with Oman over a new shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz are in their final stages, while Tehran insists the waterway will not revert to its pre-war status. A proposed Omani-Iranian joint company could manage maritime services under one plan. The US has not been part of these talks, which are seen as a precondition to broader agreements under the June ceasefire memorandum.

2 outlets · 2 articles Aug 3

CENTCOM asks analysts for ‘creative, unconventional’ ways to punish Iran - report

US Central Command has asked military analysts for creative and unconventional ways to pressure Iran, according to CNN. Meanwhile, Admiral Brad Cooper has warned troops that cellphone videos and online posts can aid Iranian targeting of American bases, as President Trump considers expanding the air campaign, limited strikes, or renewed diplomacy.

2 outlets · 4 articles Aug 3

The US has helped pull Japan’s yen out of a 40-year low. Why?

The US and Japan have jointly intervened to support the yen, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly planning to purchase $5-10 billion in yen. This rare move, the first yen-buying intervention since 1998, follows the currency's fall to a 40-year low and involves complex motivations from both sides.

3 outlets · 3 articles Aug 3

Japan, US confirm joint yen-buying intervention, signal more action to prevent selloff

Japan and the United States conducted a rare coordinated yen-buying intervention to halt the yen's slide to 40-year lows, with officials vowing further action if needed. The intervention, the first joint move since 2011, follows comments by President Trump that the US was helping Japan as a sign of friendship.

2 outlets · 2 articles Aug 3

Seoul stocks sharply lower late Mon. morning on profit taking

Seoul shares reversed early gains late Tuesday morning, weighed down by technology stocks amid lingering Middle East uncertainty, despite overnight gains on Wall Street. The KOSPI traded 11 points lower, while tech heavyweights Samsung Electronics and SK hynix declined.

1 outlet · 2 articles Aug 3

Trump says Gulf leaders' input weighed heavily in decision to hold off on ordering new Iran strikes

US President Donald Trump said he postponed military strikes against Iran at the request of Gulf allies including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE, citing an emerging deal. Talks are set for August 3, but Iranian officials have disputed the claims.

2 outlets · 4 articles Aug 3

Oil prices tumble as Trump cancels attack on Iran to reach nuclear deal

Oil prices fell more than $4 a barrel on Monday after US President Donald Trump held off on a fresh attack on Iran, seeking a quick deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude slid to around $83.50, while US West Texas Intermediate dropped to near $79.50. The move followed weekend signals of de-escalation, with tanker traffic resuming and OPEC+ approving a production increase.

3 outlets · 3 articles Aug 3

Trump says new talks with Iran to begin on Monday after calling off strikes

US President Donald Trump announced that negotiations with Iran will begin on Monday afternoon, after he called off planned military strikes. Trump said Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Iran had asked him to hold off, citing a potential deal involving the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear program. Iran has not officially responded, and oil prices fell following the announcement.

5 outlets · 7 articles Aug 2

Ex-ASIO agent reapplies for visa to testify at Bondi royal commission

A former ASIO agent known as Marcus has resubmitted his visa application to Australia to testify before the Bondi royal commission, after his previous application was rejected. The royal commission has indicated it wants to hear his evidence, while ASIO has described him as 'unreliable and disgruntled.'

1 outlet · 2 articles Aug 2

How Davutoglu helped shape Erdogan’s Turkiye but failed to challenge it

Ahmet Davutoglu has dissolved his Future Party and announced his withdrawal from politics, citing Turkiye's 'dirty political climate.' Once a key architect of Ankara's foreign policy, his departure highlights the challenges faced by opposition figures in the country.

1 outlet · 2 articles Aug 2

Drivers brace for petrol price hikes as fuel excise cut comes to end

Australia's fuel excise cut ends on August 3, adding 16 cents per litre to wholesale prices. With global oil prices climbing to about US$90 a barrel, motorists can expect unleaded to reach about $2.20 a litre and diesel $2.60, according to RACQ economist Ian Jeffreys.

1 outlet · 2 articles Aug 2