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US President Donald Trump announced that negotiations with Iran will begin Monday, after the US and Israel agreed to hold off on new strikes to pursue a deal. Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed at least 18 Palestinians, and Iran said it is nearing a deal with Oman over a new route through the Strait of Hormuz.
US President Donald Trump said he agreed to cancel a planned strike on Iran to pursue a deal, citing requests from Tehran and other Mideast states. Israeli media reported that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accepted a Qatari compromise on the Strait of Hormuz, but Iran denied any such agreement, vowing to keep the waterway closed while US 'hostile actions' continue.
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.
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.
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.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog accused New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani of spreading 'blasphemy' and antisemitic rhetoric, warning the mayor is endangering New Yorkers. In an interview with Fox News, Herzog also condemned former ICC prosecutor Karim Khan, praised President Trump's support for Israel, and discussed the threat from Iran.
As Benjamin Netanyahu and Volodymyr Zelenskyy converge on Washington, their visits reflect a world in flux. Zelenskyy appears in ascendance, while Netanyahu's star has fallen, with Trump's erratic leadership reshaping alliances and priorities.
The US and Israel are considering a land blockade against Iran to tighten economic pressure beyond the naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. Reports cite senior Israeli officials and a Trump-Netanyahu discussion, with analysts noting the plan's logistical and diplomatic challenges.
US President Donald Trump said a peace deal with Iran is still possible despite resumed hostilities, while also considering a massive offensive. He reiterated that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon and that talks are ongoing, even if Tehran does not admit it.
Yemen's Houthi rebels have declared a maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia, targeting ships carrying Saudi exports through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The move has heightened tensions in the region, with the US warning of 'major military punishment' and experts concerned about a return to all-out war.
The Arab League's Permanent Arab Committee for Human Rights has proposed a new term, 'Wholocide,' arguing that 'genocide' is insufficient to describe Israel's actions. The proposal has sparked debate, with some commentators seeing it as an attempt to create a historical concept parallel to the Holocaust, while others frame it as part of a broader narrative shift.
Pakistan has insisted that negotiations between the US and Iran remain ongoing, even as Washington launched a heavy wave of strikes in retaliation for attacks on Jordan. The conflict has widened, with Saudi Arabia joining US strikes in Iraq, Egypt facing its first drone attack, and Jordan and Kuwait reporting new incidents.
Iran has formally asked the International Maritime Organization to condemn a Ukrainian attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea that killed a crew member. Tehran also says it has dropped plans for retaliation after Kyiv's apology, but insists on accountability.
Iran's Armed Forces have carried out drone strikes on US military facilities in Bahrain and Jordan, targeting fuel tanks, warehouses, and other infrastructure. The attacks come amid a renewed escalation in US-Iranian tensions following the breakdown of a ceasefire agreement.
Analysts examine Iran's recent missile strike on a US base in Jordan, suggesting that Tehran may view a controlled conflict as more advantageous than a fragile peace. The article explores the strategic logic, proxy network, and nuclear program that underpin Iran's decisions.
A QatarEnergy-controlled LNG tanker has exited the Strait of Hormuz for the first time since July 11, according to ship-tracking data. Reports indicate Pakistan reached an agreement with Iran to ensure the safe passage of at least one Qatari tanker amid regional tensions.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump discussed a range of options for dealing with Iran, from a negotiated deal to continued blockade and potential military action. Netanyahu denied pressuring Trump to escalate the conflict and expressed skepticism about a deal with Iran. The discussions also covered Israel's military presence in southern Syria and future US military aid to Israel.
Shell reported $9.84bn in net profit for the second quarter, more than double year-on-year and its strongest quarterly result in four years, as oil and gas prices surged due to the Middle East conflict. Production in its integrated gas division fell 30% amid a strike in Qatar. Environmental campaigners renewed calls for a windfall tax.
Khalil al-Hayya, the newly elected head of Hamas's political bureau, met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin, who reaffirmed Turkey's support for the Palestinian cause. Reports also indicate Hamas is relocating some activities to Turkey, while Qatar continues to host its leadership.
Jordanian air defenses intercepted five missiles launched from Iranian territory on July 30, according to the Petra news agency, with no injuries reported. The incident is part of a broader escalation in the US-Iran conflict that began on July 8, following US strikes and the end of the ceasefire.