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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.
Analysts describe Hamas's acceptance of a disarmament roadmap as a potential breakthrough, while cautioning that verification and sequencing remain critical. The proposal, based on President Trump's 20-Point Plan, includes a long-term hudna and weapons handover, but Israel and other skeptics stress the need for physical, verifiable actions over promises.
US President Donald Trump announced he has cancelled a planned attack on Iran, saying the 'perimeters of a deal' have been agreed. The decision followed a phone call from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who warned against escalating military operations. The potential deal would include the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to Iran's nuclear threat.
US President Donald Trump says he will hold off on new strikes against Iran, citing emerging deal parameters that include reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending Iran's nuclear threat. Reports also suggest Trump has ordered a fresh attack that could begin this weekend, with sources describing mutual frustration over an existing memorandum of understanding.
President Trump says the US and Israel have agreed to halt new attacks on Iran if a deal can be reached rapidly, citing a request from Iran and regional countries. Iran denies asking for a halt and says it remains on high alert, while the Strait of Hormuz stays shut and diplomatic efforts continue.
US embassies across the Middle East warned American citizens to beware of an 'unforeseen escalation' and urged them to be ready to leave, a day after President Donald Trump threatened to hit Iran 'hard'. Iran's military accused Washington of escalating tensions and warned countries against cooperating with the US, while regional incidents, including a drone strike on a US-owned vessel, added to the fraught atmosphere.
US President Donald Trump announced he called off a massive attack on Iran after being asked by Tehran and other Middle Eastern countries, and called for an immediate deal. Iranian military officials denied requesting a halt, saying forces are at the highest readiness. Israel reportedly backed the US commitment.
Iran has warned Gulf states that any new US attack on its territory would trigger retaliation against energy infrastructure across the region, as Tehran seeks to raise the cost of military action. The warning was delivered through high-level diplomatic contacts, including calls by Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, and follows US threats of fresh strikes.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman asked US President Donald Trump to reconsider potential large military strikes on Iran during a phone call, according to a report. Israel has raised its alert level amid fears that renewed US strikes could trigger attacks on Israel, while regional countries urge de-escalation.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has abandoned a proposal to sell stakes in World Cup competitions to private investors after facing fierce opposition from UEFA, Concacaf, and the AFC. The decision follows a series of resignations and statements calling for a review of his leadership, with UEFA declaring it has lost confidence in him.
US President Donald Trump has threatened additional strikes on Iran as the United States presses for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian retaliatory attacks on US allies in the Gulf continue, with Kuwait responding to drone strikes and the US State Department issuing security alerts for Americans in 10 countries.
The US-backed Board of Peace announced that Hamas has agreed to a roadmap for implementing the next phases of the Gaza peace initiative. The plan includes Hamas relinquishing its weapons, Israeli withdrawal, deployment of an International Stabilization Force, and the NCAG assuming governance. However, verification of disarmament and sequencing of withdrawal remain major challenges.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has withdrawn a proposal to sell minority stakes in World Cup operations to private investors after widespread opposition, including a threatened boycott by UEFA. The plan, which involved a consortium led by Joshua Kushner's Thrive Capital, drew criticism over transparency and potential conflicts of interest.
Former IDF chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot has clashed with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud Party over both an AI-generated video mocking him and the Board of Peace's new framework for Gaza. Eisenkot's Yashar party forced the deletion of the video, while the Likud accused Eisenkot of capitulating to Hamas over his demands for IDF withdrawal.
Hamas has agreed to a US-led peace plan that includes staged disarmament and Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, announced by President Trump. International reactions are mixed: the US and some Israeli officials express support, but Israel has not officially endorsed the deal, and doubts persist about implementation.
Palestinians in Gaza respond with hope and skepticism to the announced deal for Hamas to disarm in exchange for an Israeli withdrawal. Despite the agreement, many fear it will not hold, citing continued Israeli strikes and a history of broken promises.
The Pakistani government cut petrol and diesel prices by 12 and 66 paisas per litre respectively, effective August 1-3. Meanwhile, Ogra announced a record 32% increase in RLNG prices, raising retail rates to Rs7,204 per mmBtu, driven by the US-Iran war and reliance on spot market cargoes.
Hamas has agreed to a deal that includes handing over its weapons to a Palestinian governing committee and the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza. The agreement, announced by US President Donald Trump, has been met with a cautious response from Israel, which has yet to officially comment. The deal's implementation will be overseen by the Board of Peace, with the National Committee for Administration of Gaza handling day-to-day governance.
US President Donald Trump announced a phased agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, brokered through his Board of Peace. The deal would see Israeli forces withdraw and an international stabilisation force deploy, but Hamas officials conditioned disarmament on Israel's compliance, and Israeli attacks continued.
US President Donald Trump says his Board of Peace has reached a 'historic' agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, as part of his 20-point plan. Negotiators from Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey met in Cairo to discuss implementation, while Israel has yet to comment officially.