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Houthis launch major attacks on Saudi-backed forces in Yemen

Yemen’s Houthi rebels have announced that they launched coordinated drone and ballistic missile attacks on several camps belonging to forces of the Saudi-backed, internationally recognized government on Thursday. The flare-up follows four years of relative calm in the small Arab nation, which has b»»»

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The Telegraph: ‘US and Israel Have Lost, Iran Has Won’ in Historic Strategic Reversal - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe The Telegraph: ‘US and Israel Have Lost, Iran Has Won’ in Historic Strategic Reversal 07-08-2026 12:54 PM An Iranian woman waves a national»»»

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Gulf News 06.08. 19:03

Secret meeting? Report claims Iran’s president couldn’t even see supreme leader Mojtabad Khamenei

Dubai: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was reportedly taken to a secret location in Tehran for a highly unusual meeting with supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, where the two allegedly spoke from inside a dark, tinted-window vehicle without seeing each other, according to a report by Iran Internat»»»

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Naharnet 06.08. 10:24

Iran, US say Strait of Hormuz deal close but one or both would have to back down

Iran said Wednesday it is in the "final stage" of drafting an agreement with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz, and U.S. President Donald Trump has said a deal could be announced this week. That could potentially reopen the critical waterway, ease pressure on the world economy and help bring an end to»»»

Gulf News 06.08. 07:26

US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know today (August 6, 2026)

The Strait of Hormuz remains at the heart of the current Middle East crisis, with diplomatic efforts to reopen the vital waterway unfolding alongside continued military and maritime tensions. The UAE is situated near the Hormuz Strait, a narrow waterway that sits at the gateway to the Gulf, and any»»»

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France24 06.08. 06:28

Iran says Hormuz deal with Oman in final stage as Trump signals breakthrough

Iran said an agreement with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz is in its final stages, while President Donald Trump suggested a deal could be announced within days, raising hopes of easing a blockade that has disrupted global shipping and fueled months of conflict. Iran said Wednesday it is in the “fin»»»

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Gulf News 06.08. 05:26

Pezeshkian: Contact with Mojtaba very difficult at the moment

Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said communication with Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is very "difficult at the moment," but his presence is a "great strength" for the country to continue its path. The United States and Israel killed Iran's former Supreme Leader Ali Khamene»»»

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France24 06.08. 05:20

Iran president says contact with supreme leader is 'very difficult'

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Wednesday that communication with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was "very difficult" following the leader's reported wounding during the US-Israeli strike that killed his father. Pezeshkian, however, defended Khamenei against rising speculation over his»»»

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Al Manar 05.08. 22:37

Pezeshkian: National Unity Makes Iran Invincible despite Economic and Security Challenges

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian delivered a televised address to the nation on Wednesday, expressing confidence that Iran would continue to overcome external pressure through public solidarity, improved governance, and continued investment in scientific and technological capabilities. Pezeshkia»»»

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Arab News 05.08. 22:25

Communication with Mojtaba ‘very difficult at moment’: Iran president

TEHRAN: Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said Wednesday that communication with the country’s supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, was very “difficult at the moment.” Khamenei, who was wounded in the US-Israeli strike that launched the Middle East war, has not appeared in public since succeeding his»»»

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Gulf News 05.08. 16:34

From Carter to Trump: Why Washington keeps getting Iran wrong

Dubai: Donald Trump is hardly the first American president to discover that Iran is one of Washington’s most difficult adversaries. As his administration struggles to secure an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz while warning Tehran against defying US demands, historians and former diplomats »»»

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Naharnet 05.08. 14:53

Shiite Muslims join Arbaeen pilgrimage in Iraq amid fears of US-Iran escalation

Millions of Shiite Muslims observed the annual Arbaeen pilgrimage Tuesday in the Iraqi holy city of Karbala, under the shadow of ongoing regional tensions and fears of another round of escalation in the U.S.-Iran war. Arbaeen is held 40 days after Ashoura, which commemorates the killing of Imam Hus»»»

RT 04.08. 20:03

Iran called off Ukraine strikes after Kiev’s apology

Iran called off retaliatory strikes against Ukraine over last month’s attack on a cargo ship in the Caspian Sea after Kiev apologized, a senior adviser to Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has said. Ukraine struck the Iranian vessel with drones on July 25, killing one sailor, and claimed that»»»

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Gulf News 04.08. 16:05

What UAE residents need to know today: US-Iran talks, flight updates and travel advisories this evening

Diplomatic efforts to end the US-Iran standoff picked up pace on Tuesday, even as a fresh incident in the Strait of Hormuz kept nerves on edge. For UAE residents, flights at the country's main hubs are running largely as normal, though several regional routes remain cancelled. Here's a quick rundow»»»

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Arab News 04.08. 11:22

Millions join Arbaeen pilgrimage in Iraq amid regional tensions and fears of US-Iran escalation

BAGHDAD: Millions of Shiite Muslims observed the annual Arbaeen pilgrimage Tuesday in the Iraqi holy city of Karbala, under the shadow of ongoing regional tensions and fears of another round of escalation in the US-Iran war. Arbaeen is held 40 days after Ashoura, which commemorates the killing of I»»»

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Sputnik 04.08. 06:45

Iran Pauses Retaliation After Ukraine Claims Vessel Attack Was Mistake — Supreme Leader’s Adviser

Major General Mohsen Rezaei, military adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, said Iran had prepared to strike three locations in Ukraine after the attack on an Iranian commercial vessel, but suspended the response after Ukraine claimed the attack was a mistake, Fars News reported. “We h»»»

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Gulf News 04.08. 04:51

Iran general warns US warships: Any attempt to open new Hormuz route could trigger attack

An Iranina general has warned that US warships attempting to establish or enforce an alternative shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz could become targets, escalating an already dangerous confrontation over the strategic waterway. Major Gen. Mohsen Rezaei, a senior adviser to Supreme Lead»»»

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Gulf News 04.08. 03:27

Iran's power struggle: Is Mojtaba Khamenei sidelining Pezeshkian over the Strait of Hormuz, dispute over approach to US?

Iran's wartime leadership is showing a united front toward the US, but behind that facade, a potentially consequential struggle is emerging over who controls Iran's strategy — and how far Tehran should go in using the Strait of Hormuz as leverage against Washington. The latest sign came Monday (Aug»»»

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Naharnet 03.08. 14:36

Iran's leaders show united front over war but are divided over what the goal is

With escalating attacks against U.S. bases and its allies over the past week, Iran's leaders are showing considerable unity over their war strategy: hanging tough, determined to show Iran can endure more than America and its allies can. But within the leadership, there are sharp differences over wh»»»

Gulf News 03.08. 00:15

Iran has plan ready for responding to potential attacks on infrastructure: Report

Tehran:Iran has prepared an "extensive" plan for responding to potential attacks on Iranian infrastructure, the country's semi-official Tasnim news agency reported Saturday. Tasnim cited a senior security official as saying that Iran has prepared an "extensive" plan in response to US media's recent»»»

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Gulf News 02.08. 23:36

Iran’s Pezeshkian: US peace memorandum remains cornerstone of foreign policy, urges enforcement

The memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by the US and Iran in June was the product of collective decision-making by Iran’s Supreme National Security Council and will serve as the foundation of the country’s future foreign relations, the Iranian President said early on Monday. Iranian President»»»

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Arab News 01.08. 14:42

Iranian pilgrims flood Iraq for first Arbaeen since war

ZURBATIYAH, Iraq: Under a blazing sun, clad in black and clutching portraits of their slain leader Ali Khamenei, Iranian pilgrims streamed across the border into Iraq to observe the Arbaeen, the most revered event in Shia Islam. Some stamped on a portrait of US President Donald Trump, others raised»»»

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UPI 30.07. 07:52

Jury convicts Salman Rushdie attacker on terrorism charges - UPI.com

The man who attacked writer Salman Rushdie in August 2022 was convicted by a federal jury in New York on Wednesday on terrorism charges. Photo by Peter Foley/UPI | License Photo July 30 (UPI) -- A federal jury has convicted the New Jersey man who attempted to murder writer Salman Rushdie on additio»»»

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Arab News 30.07. 03:27

Man convicted in terrorism trial over the 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie

A man was convicted Wednesday of federal terrorism charges in the 2022 stabbing of Salman Rushdie, the author who has faced a decades-old death threat over his novel “The Satanic Verses.” After just a couple of hours of deliberations, a jury found Hadi Matar guilty of all the charges against him, i»»»

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Gulf News 30.07. 02:04

If China sells weapons to Iran, Trump says he would be 'quite disappointed'

Washington: US President Donald Trump has stated that he would be "disappointed" if China supplied weapons to Iran, reiterating assurances he said Chinese President Xi Jinping had personally given him that Beijing would not sell arms to Tehran. Addressing reporters during an Oval Office interaction»»»

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Arab News 28.07. 21:37

Analysis: Is a return to civil war in Yemen inevitable?

LONDON: For almost four years, Yemen has been enjoying a period of relative peace. So why do the Houthi militia suddenly appear to be doing their best to provoke a return to large-scale military operations in the country? The answer, analysts believe, is that the war in Iran, which has steadily esc»»»

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UPI 28.07. 20:13

U.N. rights chief sees Gaza-like pattern in south Lebanon - UPI.com

Volker Türk also warns of "very dangerous" unfolding situation in the West Bank. U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk, during a visit to Lebanon that ended Monday, voiced concern about Israel's repeated pattern of forced displacement, demolitions, territorial control and denial of re»»»

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Al Manar 27.07. 07:54

At least 2 killed in shooting at food festival in Seattle - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe At least 2 killed in shooting at food festival in Seattle 27-07-2026 08:26 AM Latest News Urgent News Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman sa»»»

Al Manar 27.07. 07:42

Pentagon says 18 US service members killed, over 620 others injured since aggression on Iran began - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Pentagon says 18 US service members killed, over 620 others injured since aggression on Iran began 27-07-2026 08:32 AM Latest News Urgent N»»»

Al Manar 27.07. 07:42

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says by violating the Islamabad MoU with Iran, the US has betrayed diplomacy for the 3rd time in a single year - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says by violating the Islamabad MoU with Iran, the US has betrayed diplomacy for the 3rd time in a singl»»»

Al Manar 26.07. 21:53

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi: The action taken by the opportunist based in Ukraine will not go unanswered. Zelensky attacked an Iranian commercial vessel and killed one of its sailors - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi: The action taken by the opportunist based in Ukraine will not go unanswered. Zelensky attacked an »»»

Al Manar 26.07. 20:56

Sayyed Khamenei to Hezbollah Fighters: Defending Lebanon’s Sovereignty Comprises Strategic Policy for Iran

Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei responded to the letter sent by the valiant fighters of Hezbollah, hailing their sacrifices and steadfastness in face of the Israeli war on Lebanon. In His letter, Sayyed Khamenei affirmed that defending Hezbollah is a strategic po»»»

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Gulf News 26.07. 08:55

Iran says progress in Oman talks on Strait of Hormuz management

Tehran: Iran said on Sunday it had made progress in talks with Oman on management of the Strait of Hormuz, the strategic waterway crucial for oil and gas trade that both countries border. The latest talks come after the United States resumed attacks on Iran in an effort to end Tehran's control of t»»»

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Gulf News 25.07. 20:39

Iran's new leader Mojtaba Khamenei seen as more hawkish on nuclear arms

Washington: United States intelligence agencies assess that Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is more open to building nuclear arms than his predecessor and father, according to a report by The New York Times. The intelligence evaluation, compiled prior to the ongoing war from sources in»»»

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Gulf News 25.07. 20:18

Iran's new leader Mojtaba Khamenei seen as more hawkish on nuclear arms

Washington: United States intelligence agencies assess that Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is more open to building nuclear arms than his predecessor and father, according to a report by The New York Times. The intelligence evaluation, compiled prior to the ongoing war from sources in»»»

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Gulf News 25.07. 12:50

How expanding US airstrikes are reaching deep into Iran's bridges, infrastructure and interior

The United States has gradually expanded the scope of its attacks against Iran over the course of two weeks of punishing airstrikes that increasingly resemble the war’s opening salvos. After a brief ceasefire in June following the signing of an interim deal to end the conflict, a battle for control»»»

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RT 25.07. 11:00

Trump switched planes over Iranian assassination fears – NYT

US President Donald Trump abruptly switched planes after leaving a NATO summit in Türkiye this month following reports of a supposed Iranian plot to kill him, the New York Times reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. Trump flew out of Ankara aboard the older Air Force One inste»»»

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Naharnet 24.07. 14:22

Aoun: My meeting with Trump was fruitful, time has come to end war

President Joseph Aoun called Friday on the European Union to support the implementation of a framework agreement reached in late June with Israel. Aoun said Lebanon is committed to the path of reforms, despite being under Israeli attacks since October 2023, when Hezbollah joined the Gaza war in sup»»»

Arab News 24.07. 09:58

Assad loyalists, Syrian Hezbollah members eye return as Lebanon grows unsafe

DAMASCUS: Fearful of political and battlefield developments, former Assad-era officers, personnel and Syrian Hezbollah members who fled to Lebanon after the regime’s fall are searching for safer, more stable options. For some, returning to Syria is becoming “a viable choice.” “We go to sleep hearin»»»

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Gulf News 24.07. 03:38

Iran ramps up executions under shadow of war

Vahid Baniamerian's family only found out he was going to be executed when Iranian state media reports flashed on their phones, saying the supreme court would review his death sentence. "They did not give any warning. Even the lawyer didn't know," a close relative of Baniamerian, based outside of I»»»

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Naharnet 23.07. 13:58

New threat by Houthis could widen Iran war, put another trade chokepoint at risk

The Houthi rebels' threat to blockade Saudi Arabia has the potential to widen the Iran war and further disrupt global oil supplies and international trade. The Iran-backed rebels say they have closed the Bab el-Mandeb Strait to Saudi-linked shipping in retaliation for the kingdom's blockade on Yeme»»»

RT 23.07. 10:42

US lost sovereignty to Israel long ago – Tucker Carlson

The US has compromised its national interests by waging wars on Israel’s behalf, conservative journalist and podcaster Tucker Carlson told RT’s Olga Bataman and Tara Reade. In the latest episode of East Meets West with Olga and Tara, aired on Wednesday, Carlson accused President Donald Trump of bet»»»

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Naharnet 23.07. 09:55

Terrorism trial opens in stabbing of author Salman Rushdie

The man convicted of trying to kill Salman Rushdie spent years researching the writer's whereabouts before stabbing him on a lecture stage, federal prosecutors said Wednesday at the opening of his federal terrorism trial. It is a second trial for Hadi Matar, who was found guilty in a New York state»»»

Al Majalla 23.07. 07:00

What the Iraqi prime minister’s White House visit demonstrates

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi’s visit to Washington earlier this month was an effort to move the US-Iraq relationship “from managing crises to creating opportunities”. That phrase appeared in an article he wrote for The Washington Post on the day of his arrival, before meeting US President Dona»»»

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