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Trump’s new 3-pronged strategy: Escort ships, bomb Iran, squeeze Tehran

US bets relentless strikes, blockade and sanctions can break Tehran’s grip on Hormuz Dubai: Six months into the Iran war, Donald Trump appears to have settled on a new three-pronged strategy for squeezing Tehran: Escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, bomb the military infrastructure»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Israeli artillery shells southern Lebanese town of Houla: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli artillery shells southern Lebanese town of Houla: Al-Manar reporter 03-09-2026 11:47 AM Latest News Urgent News Israeli artillery s»»»

Naharnet 2h

Iran attacks US targets despite Trump threats

Iran attacked U.S. military bases in Kuwait on Thursday, despite President Donald Trump threatening further strikes in a fresh flare-up six months into the war. Trump said his military was prepared to attack Iran "any time we want" after extensive U.S. bombardment of sites across the country left a»»»

Al Manar 2h

Pentagon Pulls Classified War Records After Commanders’ Secret Dissent on Iran Leaks - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Pentagon Pulls Classified War Records After Commanders’ Secret Dissent on Iran Leaks 03-09-2026 10:50 AM The Pentagon is seen on April 7, 2»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Judge blocks new Trump bid against birthright citizenship

Washington, United States: A US federal judge on Wednesday blocked the Trump administration from enforcing a new executive order limiting who qualifies for birthright citizenship. The move thwarts President Donald Trump's latest attempt to restrict the constitutional right, which comes after the US»»»

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Gulf News 2h

US-Iran war: What UAE residents need to know today, Sept. 3

UAE travellers warned to double-check flights as Gulf and Russian risks grow The US-Iran conflict has entered another dangerous phase, with US forces striking Iranian air-defence and radar systems and maritime capabilities while Tehran retaliates against US military positions and allies across the »»»

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Naharnet 2h

Xi visits Egypt as China seeks deeper influence across the Mideast

On the surface, Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Egypt this week is a run-of-the-mill opportunity for two countries to strengthen economic and diplomatic ties. But there is deep subtext to the meeting between Xi and President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi: China, the United States' top global rival,»»»

Al Manar 2h

Israeli infantry force advances towards Halta outskirts, searches homes and bars residents’ access: Al-Manar reporter in southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Al Manar 2h

IRGC: Targeting civilians to spread terror and fear is part of the US military’s “cowardly doctrine” - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe IRGC: Targeting civilians to spread terror and fear is part of the US military’s “cowardly doctrine” 03-09-2026 10:05 AM Latest News Urgent»»»

Gulf News 2h

UK premier, Macron to hold talks on migrants, Ukraine war

Burnham and Macron seek closer post-Brexit ties on migration and Ukraine After admiring France's fabled Bayeux Tapestry loaned for a London exhibition, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and French President Emmanuel Macron will hold their first talks Thursday, with migrant boats and Ukraine high on th»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Iran’s IRGC: Record of US attacks on weddings extends from Afghanistan and Iraq to Yemen and Iran - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran’s IRGC: Record of US attacks on weddings extends from Afghanistan and Iraq to Yemen and Iran 03-09-2026 10:02 AM Latest News Urgent Ne»»»

Al Manar 3h

Iran urges UN Security Council to Condemn Deadly US Attack on Wedding Ceremony - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran urges UN Security Council to Condemn Deadly US Attack on Wedding Ceremony 03-09-2026 09:58 AM Iran has called on the UN Security Counc»»»

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Gulf News 3h

UAE President receives phone call from US President

Sheikh Mohamed and Trump discussed various aspects of cooperation between the UAE and US UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from President of the United States Donald Trump. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply cli»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

New US tariffs on drones take effect

Washington, United States: New US tariffs of up to 100 percent took effect Thursday on drones and certain components, as Washington pushes to lower its import reliance in an industry that China dominates. US President Donald Trump signed an order setting out the duties in August, as the White House»»»

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Al Manar 4h

West Bank: 2 Palestinian youths were shot and killed by Israeli occupation forces on Wednesday night as Israeli settlers, backed by soldiers, raided and attacked the village of al-Mughayyir - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe West Bank: 2 Palestinian youths were shot and killed by Israeli occupation forces on Wednesday night as Israeli settlers, backed by soldier»»»

Al Manar 4h

The Israeli enemy army carried out a large bombing in the town of Kfar Tebnit in southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Gulf News 5h

How Iran's claim that a mine struck a crude oil tanker fell apart — is the regime losing control of Hormuz?

US strikes, failed mine claim raise doubts over Tehran’s control of key waterway The reported tanker attack in the Strait of Hormuz has become a key test of Iran’s ability to control the waterway — and of the "infowar" surrounding the conflict. Here's the rough timeline: In the early hours of Monda»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Rubio also accused Tehran of using its financial resources to support armed groups rather than improve the lives of Iranians.

Rubio links Iran sanctions evasion to possible economic and military response Chapel Hill (North Carolina): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned that countries helping Iran evade American sanctions could themselves face penalties, while dismissing suggestions that India and Iran were prepar»»»

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Al Majalla 6h

Iran war deepens cracks in America’s alliances

Ulchi Freedom Shield—an annual combined military exercise held by the US and South Korea against the threat from North Korea—was abruptly scaled back by Washington just before it began in August. President Donald Trump ordered the drills to be cut from 11 days to 5, citing costs, his desire to impr»»»

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Gulf News 6h

2 killed, 3 officers injured in Minneapolis apartment shooting

Investigators probe unclear motive after high-rise rampage near convention center Two people were killed and several others wounded, including three Minneapolis police officers, after a gunman opened fire Wednesday afternoon inside a high-rise apartment building in downtown Minneapolis, authorities»»»

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Gulf News 6h

UN chief voices concern over latest US-Iran exchanges of fire

UN chief condemns civilian deaths, calls for restraint from US and Iran United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is gravely concerned by the renewed exchanges of fire overnight between the United States and Iran, his spokesperson said. "The Secretary-General is deeply alarmed by report»»»

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France24 6h

Iran, US trade threats as Tehran blames Washington for wedding strike

Iran and the United States traded threats on Wednesday after their heaviest military exchanges in weeks. Tehran accused Washington of striking a wedding party and called the attack a war crime. President Donald Trump threatened further US strikes, while Iran’s security chief warned Washington would»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Trump says US ready for more Iran strikes, denies plans to rename Hormuz Strait after himself

UN presses for restraint as Trump signals open-ended US military action on Iran Washington: The US military is prepared to launch more strikes on Iran "any time we want," President Donald Trump has said. "It was a very heavy attack last night, and we're prepared to do another one any time we want,"»»»

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Gulf News 8h

US sees India as 'extraordinary' AI partner, says Howard Lutnick

US pitches chips, models and apps to partners as India emerges key AI ally Chapel Hill, North Carolina: The United States sees India as an “extraordinary opportunity” for artificial intelligence cooperation and is working with New Delhi to build an integrated AI technology stack, Commerce Secretary»»»

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Gulf News 8h

A judge blocks Trump's new bid to curb birthright citizenship, citing Supreme Court precedent

Injunction preserves citizenship rights for children as lawsuit over Trump order proceeds A federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump's latest attempt to limit birthright citizenship, granting a preliminary injunction against an executive order that the administration said would target “birt»»»

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France24 8h

US oversees signing of ‘billions’ in deals between Venezuela and Chevron, ENI, GE

US oil giant Chevron, Italy's ENI and GE Vernova signed deals worth "tens of billions of dollars" with Venezuela, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Wednesday during a trip to Caracas where he and Interim President Delcy Rodriguez finalised the agreements.  US Energy Secretar»»»

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Ya Libnan 10h

Live Updates: Trump says U.S. prepared to strike Iran “anytime we want”, as Iran targets its neighbors – Ya Libnan

Share: Photo illustration President Trump suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz after himself Wednesday. Here is the latest President Trump said Wednesday the U.S. was prepared to carry out more strikes on Iran “anytime we want” a day after American forces conducted a “very heavy attack” against »»»

Gulf News 11h

Trump says ready for another summit with Putin once Moscow is ready for 'peace deal' with Ukraine

US President has said he is ready to hold another summit with Russian leader Washington DC: US President Donald Trump has said he is ready to hold another summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, but only when Moscow is prepared to work towards a “peace deal” to end the ongoing war in Ukraine.»»»

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France24 11h

Tête à tête - Israeli FM Gideon Sa'ar: 'I hope Iran will not make the mistake of attacking us'

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Israel's Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa’ar addressed the resumption in fighting between the US and Iran, and warned that any Iranian attack on Israel would trigger a "severe" response. He also accused Tehran of continuing to pursue "nuclear weapons aspirations»»»

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France24 13h

Press Review - Who is Trump's Venezuela go-between?

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, September 2: We look at papers' coverage of the shadowy Venezuelan magnate who brokered the Washington-Caracas oil deal. In other news, the Pacific Islands Forum wants to talk climate change, but China's anger at the presence of Taiwan is stealing the l»»»

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Qatar Tribune 14h

Trump claims new fighting with Iran will not last ‘too long’

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has said he doesn’t think renewed fighting with Iran will last “too long”. The US president also claimed that Washington has control over the Strait of Hormuz, following clashes between the two sides on Wednesday. “We are controlling the Hormuz Strait. We are b»»»

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Al Manar 14h

Hezbollah Denies Ties to Security Cell Reportedly Detained Over Alleged Plot to Destabilize Lebanon, Syria - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Al Manar 14h

Hezbollah’s Media Relations Office: Attempts by some media outlets to link Hezbollah to such security cases and attribute the allegations to anonymous sources are part of a disinformation campaign aimed at tarnishing the group’s image and destabilizing the country - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah’s Media Relations Office: Attempts by some media outlets to link Hezbollah to such security cases and attribute the allegations t»»»

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Pro-Iranian group releases Lego video showing deadly US wedding attack

The pro-Iranian Explosive Media Group has released a Lego-style AI animation showing a deadly US strike on a wedding in southern Iran that killed five civilians, including a child, according to the Iranian authorities. The video emerged as the US resumed strikes on Iran on Tuesday, saying it was ta»»»

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Gulf News 15h

Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz as 'Trump Strait'

Move comes after he claimed US sovereignty over the strait US President Donald Trump on Wednesday suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz as "Trump Strait," asserting US control of the vital waterway even as fighting raged there with Iran. It is the latest in a series of geographical name changes f»»»

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France24 15h

Israel ‘organised and prepared’ to remove Gaza population if US gives green light, Katz says

Israel is "organised and prepared" to remove Palestininians from Gaza "by every way possible", Defence Minister Israel Katz told reporters Wednesday, adding that there was no alternative "solution" to crisis. The Israeli government was simply waiting for the US to figure out where to take the displ»»»

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Al Manar 15h

Land Seizures in West Bank Accelerate Ahead of Israeli Elections: Haaretz - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Land Seizures in West Bank Accelerate Ahead of Israeli Elections: Haaretz 02-09-2026 21:06 PM The Israeli illegal settlement of Maale Adumi»»»

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France24 17h

Xi calls on Mideast nations to be ‘masters of their own affairs’ in rare Egypt visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called on "the people of the Middle East" to oppose "externalinterference" and consider reshaping the region's security order during a visit to Egypt. The rare visit by the Chinese leader comes as Beijing aims to expand its influence in the region as the Ir»»»

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The Peninsula 18h

Trump suggests renaming Strait of Hormuz 'Trump Strait'

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz as "Trump Strait," despite the fact that the crucial waterway remains contested amid the war with Iran. "Now that we have it under U.S.A. control, should we change the name Hormuz Strait to TRUMP STRAIT?," Tr»»»

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Al Manar 18h

Iranian Foreign Ministry: In response to the aggression, the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran carried out defensive and destructive strikes against US military bases that served as launch points for and supported the aggression - 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: In response to the aggression, the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran carried out defensive and destruc»»»

Al Manar 18h

Iranian Foreign Ministry: The US regime launched an attack Tuesday evening on several civilian areas and service facilities, including a number of telecommunications sites - 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: The US regime launched an attack Tuesday evening on several civilian areas and service facilities, including a nu»»»

Gulf News 18h

Heads or tails? $1 coin with Trump's face and gold finish to go on sale

The president's second term has come with several such brandings The $1 coin designed to celebrate America's 250th birthday and seemingly US President Donald Trump, whose face gazes from one side of the gold finish, will go on sale Wednesday, according the US Mint. The coin's design — Trump's visag»»»

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Gulf News 19h

US sailors descend on Thai resort town after months at sea

Arrival for five days of rest and recreation eagerly awaited in Pattaya Pattaya: Hundreds of US sailors disembarked in Thailand on Wednesday, visiting a resort town with a seedy reputation after a lengthy Middle East deployment that sparked concerns over conditions on board. The 5,000-strong crew o»»»

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Al Majalla 19h

Deadlock in UN succession battle could leave a vacuum

Divisions within the United Nations Security Council over who should be the organisation’s new secretary-general risk prolonged deadlock and a void after current post-holder António Guterres’s term expires on 31 December. According to confidential documents seen by Al Majalla, the United States doe»»»

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Al Manar 20h

Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reports Israeli demolition operation in Houla - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reports Israeli demolition operation in Houla 02-09-2026 15:43 PM Latest News Urgent News Al-Man»»»

Naharnet 20h

Report: US suspects Lebanese security helping Iranian Guards enter Lebanon

Loopholes in registering deaths from Hezbollah’s environment to facilitate the entry of Iranians into Lebanon have been detected, a U.S. source said on Wednesday. “We are investigating the passage of Iranians using Lebanese documents at Beirut airport and land crossings,” the source told Al-Arabiya»»»

Gulf News 20h

Judge sends Charlie Kirk murder case to trial

Defendant pleads not guilty to all counts, faces potential death penalty Provo: The murder case against the Utah man accused of killing Charlie Kirk last year is headed for trial, and the defendant could face the death penalty if he’s convicted. Utah District Judge Tony Graf on Tuesday sided with p»»»

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RT 21h

Scott Ritter: The CIA never comes to Russia in peace

CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Moscow last week. What we know: Ratcliffe met with Sergey Naryshkin, the director of Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service. This has been confirmed by Naryshkin himself, who described the meeting as “routine.” We also know that the US spy chief did not meet w»»»

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Al Manar 21h

UKMTO says received time-late report of incident in Strait of Hormuz: Tanker involved in security incident resulting in two casualties, no report of environmental impact at this time - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe UKMTO says received time-late report of incident in Strait of Hormuz: Tanker involved in security incident resulting in two casualties, no »»»

Al Manar 22h

Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reports wide-scale explosion carried out by Israeli occupation forces in Kfar Tibnit, Nabatieh district - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reports wide-scale explosion carried out by Israeli occupation forces in Kfar Tibnit, Nabatieh d»»»