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Iraq's public employees face delayed July salaries as the country's oil exports plummet due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. With oil accounting for 90% of government revenue, Baghdad struggles to fund its $6.5 billion monthly wage bill, while officials warn of continued payment disruptions.
Qatar says mediators are making progress toward a diplomatic resolution between the US and Iran, though no agreement has been reached and no direct talks are planned. Tehran denies US claims of ongoing negotiations, while Washington officials express optimism about reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New clashes between Ethiopian federal forces and Tigray People’s Liberation Front rebels near the Sudanese border have driven hundreds of Ethiopians, including wounded fighters, into Sudan. Both sides accuse each other of stoking a new conflict, raising fears that a 2022 peace deal could unravel amid already strained relations between Ethiopia and Sudan.
US President Donald Trump announced that new negotiations with Iran will begin on Monday after he cancelled a planned large-scale military attack. Iran has denied holding direct talks with the US, saying it is only speaking to Oman about control of the Strait of Hormuz, where the two countries have agreed on shipping route coordinates.
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.
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.
Israeli air strikes in Gaza killed at least nine people on Sunday, despite US President Donald Trump's announcement of a breakthrough in implementing last year's ceasefire. Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen said there is no deal to halt attacks, while Palestinians express skepticism about the peace process.
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.
Israeli military strikes killed at least five to eight Palestinians across Gaza, following a US-proposed plan for Hamas disarmament and Israeli withdrawal. Hamas has agreed to the plan conditionally, while Israeli officials signal no halt to operations unless disarmament is genuine.
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.