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Palestinian teen shot and killed in West Bank attack, UN responds
A 17-year-old Palestinian was killed and another person critically injured in a settler attack in the occupied West Bank
US, Iran keep up hostile rhetoric ahead of new sanctions
US, Iran keep up hostile rhetoric ahead of new sanctions Iran's foreign ministry said that the imminent US announcement of new economic sanctions on Iran was an "assertion of extraterritorial…
Who Really Drives Global Terrorism? Internal US Govt Data Offers A Surprising Answer
Who Really Drives Global Terrorism? Internal US Govt Data Offers A Surprising Answer Authored by Larry Johnson via Sonar21.com Every administration reaches for the same line.
Donald Trump calls Strait of Hormuz American territory, Iran warns of devastating response
WORLD Iran warned of a devastating response to new US threats after Trump vowed toughest-ever sanctions. Treasury Sec Scott Bessent to announce details Monday.
Analyst Ross Harrison on Trump's economic pressure campaign against Iran | Flipboard
Analyst Ross Harrison on Trump's economic pressure campaign against Iran Middle East Institute fellow Ross Harrison discusses US sanctions threats, the Strait of Hormuz and divisions within Iran's…
US, Iran trade threats as Washington readies ‘toughest sanctions’
As the war neared six months old, the two sides were not exchanging fire but also not pursuing peace talks.
US and Iran tensions rise ahead of new economic sanctions
US, Iran keep up hostile rhetoric ahead of new sanctions - The US plans to announce "the toughest sanctions in history" on Iran, targeting Tehran and its main trading partner China, amid ongoing…
Tanker traffic at Saudi Arabia's Yanbu port falls by a third, report says
This is an entry from: Live: Trump says he views Hormuz as 'American territory right now' Tanker traffic at Saudi Arabia's Yanbu port falls by a third, report says 22 August 2026 01:56 BST Tanker…
California lawmaker overcomes pro-Israel spending to win special election
Victory for state Senator Aisha Wahab marks the latest example of a progressive overcoming millions in outside spending.
Iran war live: Tehran says US sanctions ‘declaration of war’ on all nations
US president says Iran 'would love to make a deal, but they’re not ready to make the right deal in my opinion'.
Trump: ‘We’re seeing what happens’ on sanctions for Iran
Donald Trump repeated claims that Iran is weakened economically and militarily and ‘would love’ to make a deal.
Pope Leo urges the world to ‘help begin reconstruction’ of Gaza
Pope Leo XIV is appealing to authorities around the world to support the people of Gaza who are ‘still suffering'.
Netanyahu’s office slams Turkey’s int’l arrest warrant for him as intimidation attempt
The prime minister’s office also reiterated Israel’s previous accusations against Recep Tayyip Erdogan, calling him "an antisemitic dictator who has massacred Kurds"
Western allies slam Israel for ending World Central Kitchen strike probe
UK, Australia and Canada call Israel’s decision not to investigate deadly 2024 strike on a Gaza aid convoy 'shameful'.
Turkiye accuses Israel’s Netanyahu of ‘genocide’, seeks Interpol warrant
Netanyahu and Erdogan trade insults as Ankara seeks warrant for Israel's attacks on Global Sumud Flotilla activists.
Mass Casualties As Russian Drones Slam Into Mall In Zelensky's Hometown
Mass Casualties As Russian Drones Slam Into Mall In Zelensky's Hometown At least 14 have been killed and 121 injured after a Friday afternoon Russian drone strikes on a busy shopping call in the…
IEA chief compares situation surrounding Strait of Hormuz to broken vase
Fatih Birol said the volume of transit through the Strait of Hormuz, which stood at around 25 mln barrels per day prior to February 2026, had fallen to roughly 15 mln
Secret tunnel becomes museum for Syria chemical attack and siege of Ghouta
A Ghouta tunnel used during Assad’s siege is now a museum, 13 years after government forces’ deadly sarin gas attack.
Iran to look at lifting restrictions on Iraqi tankers in Hormuz Strait
Iraqi parliament speaker Haibat al-Halbousi asked the Iranian authorities to grant Iraq a "special status" regarding oil exports via the Strait of Hormuz
Iran Update, August 21, 2026
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) and The Critical Threats Project (CTP) at the American Enterprise Institute are publishing daily updates to provide analysis…