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US eyeing reducing its military presence in Middle East — media
US eyeing reducing its military presence in Middle East — media
US eyeing reducing its military presence in Middle East — media
The Washington Post cited sources as saying that the Defense Department "has already signaled that it might not rebuild its bases as they were before the conflict"
Hormuz won't open until Iran's demands are met: Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf
Iran's top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Tuesday that Strait of Hormuz will not be opened until the US meets Tehran's demands, including lifting a naval blockade.
Hormuz won't open until Iran's demands are met: Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf
Hormuz won't open until Iran's demands are met: Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf
Israeli strike on Gaza City cafe kills six, including child
An Israeli strike hit a cafe in the port area west of Gaza City, killing six Palestinians, including a child.
Something Changed in a Single Day: Trump Claimed Backchannel Talks With the IRGC, Then Said No Talks Were Happening at All
President Donald Trump has made another bombastic pronouncement amid the war with Iran. On Tuesday, he shared a map labeling the Strait of Hormuz “NEW U.S. Territory,” via his Truth Social platform.
Analysis: Syrian airbase attack is an Israeli message to Damascus, Ankara
Analysts say the attack on Abu al-Duhur was likely an Israeli message warning to not rebuild Syria's air force.
Israel’s strikes on Syria 'unnecessary escalation', US special envoy says
According to Tom Barrack, the United States "will continue in the future, to host discussions to encourage diplomatic cadence over kinetic frustration for both nations"
Iran War Day 172: ‘No Talks’ Scheduled with Tehran, Trump Says
Iran War Day 172: ‘No Talks’ Scheduled with Tehran, Trump Says In a post on Truth Social Tuesday President Donald Trump said that “there are no talks or conversations going on, or scheduled, with…
Trump says no talks planned with Iran, Tehran says Strait of Hormuz still shut
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday no talks were taking place with Iran and none were scheduled, and he insisted that the Strait of Hormuz was open, contradicting an earlier Iranian…
Iran’s gutted ranks leave loyalists filling critical posts — with one glaring problem
Iran is rebuilding the upper ranks of its military and security establishment after months of wartime losses by turning largely to familiar veterans — figures whose careers in some cases stretch…
Iran prepares to keep economy alive as US threatens further sanctions
Iran’s authorities say they could shift to offensive operations as Washington considers further sanctions.
Middle East: No talks or conversations with Iran, Trump says
Middle East: No talks or conversations with Iran, Trump saysPublished August 18, 2026last updated August 18, 2026 What you need to know - Trump says 'no talks or conversations' between the US and…
Palestinian living in caves older than Israel
Farhan al Rashaydeh lives in a cave in the occupied West Bank with his family.
Turkey blasts Netanyahu’s regional policy again
Spokesman for Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development Party Omer Celik said the activities of Israel "will bring nothing but greater chaos and mass killings to the region"
Metaplanet expands Bitcoin treasury strategy to US with 2,100-BTC Nasdaq play
Key points: Bitcoin diverges from US stocks as Trump says Strait of Hormuz “open” Data from TradingView showed BTC/USD building on the week’s gains as the S&P 500 bounced from 7,696, its lowest…
Iran clubs face Qatar and UAE sides at neutral venues in Champions League
Following the start of the US-Israel war on Iran, the first match of the Iranian league was played last week.
Syria’s new parliament can build institutions and trust
Syria’s new parliament can build institutions and trust
Trump says no US talks are taking place with Iran
Trump says no US talks are taking place with Iran President Donald Trump says talks between the United States and Iran are neither taking place nor scheduled but the Strait of Hormuz is open, while…
US Issues Rare Condemnation Of Israeli Strikes On Syrian Airbase: 'Unnecessary Escalation'
US Issues Rare Condemnation Of Israeli Strikes On Syrian Airbase: 'Unnecessary Escalation' A top regional Trump envoy has said the US is "deeply concerned" after major new Israeli airstrikes on…