Iran rejects US sanctions, land blockade plans
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Baghaei says proposed US sanctions against Iran, including a reported land blockade, would have no impact on Tehran’s position. – “These measures have no effect on…
Trump envoy discusses Gaza plan with Netanyahu after rare Hamas meeting
Donald Trump’s envoy and son-in-law Jared Kushner met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Monday, a day after holding a rare meeting with Hamas’ leader in Cairo…
CENTCOM chief acknowledges fatigue among crew of USS Abraham Lincoln
US Central Command head Admiral Brad Cooper acknowledged the fatigue of the USS Abraham Lincoln crew after visiting the aircraft carrier, which was scheduled to return to the US in…
MWL Denounces Israel’s Repudiation of Roadmap to End Gaza Conflict
The Muslim World League (MWL) has vigorously condemned Israel’s declared repudiation of the roadmap for completing the implementation of US President Donald Trump’s comprehensive plan to end the conflict in…
Qatar, Saudi Arabia Coordinate Diplomatic Efforts to De-escalate Regional Tensions
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, Saudi Foreign Minister Hold Phone Conversation Doha | August 16, 2026 HE Prime Minister and Minister…
Israeli army prepares for days-long fighting in Lebanon, plans further Hezbollah strikes
The Israeli army is preparing for a possible escalation lasting several days in Lebanon as it continues attacks in the country’s south, Israeli media reported. – The army is preparing…
Iran, US no closer to deal as ceasefire set to expire
A 60-day deadline for Iran and the United States to negotiate a final agreement expires on Monday without either side implementing the terms of a memorandum of understanding signed in…
Kushner meets Hamas leaders in Egypt to push Trump’s Gaza plan
Hamas leaders have met in Egypt with US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and Middle East envoy, Jared Kushner, who is seeking to push a peace plan for Gaza that Israel…
Trump orders Pentagon to cut back military exercises with South Korea
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday instructed the Pentagon to “substantially reduce” 10 days of joint military exercises with South Korea as they were about to get underway, citing the…
Iranian parliament to debate foreign influence, Hormuz oversight bills
Iran’s parliament will hold a virtual session on Sunday to review bills to counter foreign influence and oversee the Strait of Hormuz, state media IRIB reported. – Lawmakers will consider…