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August 8, 2026

US expects Iran to ensure safe oil flow through Strait of Hormuz: Vance

The US expects Iran to restore the flow of oil and gas through the Strait of Hormuz to pre-conflict levels and ensure the safe passage of commercial vessels, US...

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August 8, 2026

Iraq’s premier says country rejects use of territory to threaten neighbours

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi said Saturday that his country seeks balanced relations with neighbouring states and will not allow its territory to be used to threaten their security,...

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August 8, 2026

Israeli legal group Honenu funds, defends occupiers accused of violence in West Bank: PLO

The Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) said Saturday that an Israeli legal organization operating under the cover of government bodies provides legal and social protection to occupiers who kill Palestinians...

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August 8, 2026

Oman says Strait of Hormuz talks progressing in ‘positive’ atmosphere

Oman said Saturday that negotiations on navigation arrangements in the Strait of Hormuz were progressing in a “positive and constructive atmosphere,” while condemning repeated attacks on vessels transiting the...

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August 8, 2026

The Gulf needs an energy non-aggression pact

The next crisis or confrontation in the Gulf may not begin with a territorial invasion or an attack on a military base. It could start with the disruption of...

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August 8, 2026

Adviser to Iran’s supreme leader says ‘foreign forces’ must leave region

Ali Akbar Velayati, Senior Adviser on international affairs to Iran’s Supreme Leader, said Saturday that “foreign forces” must leave the region, arguing that their presence is the main cause...

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August 8, 2026

America can still strike. The hard part is what comes next

On 4 August, Qatar said mediators had made progress towards US-Iran talks aimed at ending the war, even as Tehran continued to deny direct negotiations with Washington. The diplomatic...

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August 8, 2026

Israel cancels entry permits for US activists supporting Palestinians in West Bank

Israel has revoked the entry permits of a group of American Jewish activists who participated in protests in the occupied West Bank against attacks by Israeli occupiers on Palestinians...

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August 8, 2026

Yemeni army says Houthis fired missiles toward Red Sea

The Yemeni army said Saturday that the Houthi group launched missiles from the southwestern province of Taiz toward the Red Sea, Anadolu reports. The announcement came in a statement by...

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August 8, 2026

Commercial diplomacy in Syria is not enough

Last month, President Trump initiated the process of removing Syria from the State Sponsors of Terrorism list, allowing foreign investors to commit capital without the costly threat of US...

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