Washington, DC [US], August 3 (ANI): US President Donald Trump stated that negotiations with Iran, expected to take place through intermediaries, are scheduled to commence on Monday. Speaking to reporters on board Air Force One, Trump confirmed that discussion channels were active. 'We are talking to them [the Iranians] in the form of a negotiation; it begins tomorrow afternoon, and we'll see how it goes.
The markets’ moves were the first since President Trump said late Saturday that he had halted a U. S. assault as Iran.
Trump says new talks with Iran to begin Monday after calling off strikes US President Donald Trump said that negotiations with Iran will begin Monday after he decided to hold off on new strikes against the Islamic Republic to pursue a deal. "Obviously, they don't want to be attacked," Trump told reporters on Sunday aboard Air Force One. "Now what we're doing is we're talking to them in the form of a negotiation.
'Board of Peace' chief says mediators working ‘around the clock’ on Gaza Nickolay Mladenov, chief of the US-backed “Board of Peace”, said on Sunday that “intense efforts” to secure an agreement on implementing President Donald Trump’s plan were under way as two days of Israeli strikes across Gaza have killed "civilians and destroyed medical supplies that people depend on. ” “Both parties carry obligations under the Comprehensive Plan and the Sharm El Sheikh deal that secured the release of all hostages. My team and I are working around the clock with the parties, the mediators and regional partners to de-escalate and create the space for the full implementation of the president’s plan,” he said in a post on X.
Tehran [Iran], August 3 (ANI): Mediators are attempting to reactivate a memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States to secure the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, Israeli media reported on Sunday. The diplomatic push comes a day after US President Donald Trump stood down a major military strike against Iran, stating that Tehran had consented to open the critical maritime corridor.
Tehran [Iran], August 3 (ANI): Iranian media outlets have targeted US President Donald Trump with sharp criticism and mockery after he announced a temporary hold on potential military strikes against Iran.
Saudi, Iranian foreign ministers discuss efforts to reduce regional tensions Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud discussed efforts to de-escalate regional tensions in a telephone call with his Iranian counterpart, the Saudi foreign ministry said on X. Prince Faisal stressed the kingdom’s commitment to continuing regional efforts to promote security and stability and advance the shared interests of countries and people across the region, the ministry said. 🇸🇦📞🇮🇷 | Foreign Minister HH Prince @FaisalbinFarhan received a phone call from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
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Palestinian ‘doctor of the poor’ says he faces abuse, medical neglect in Israeli prison Dr Mazen Rantisi, a 71-year-old Palestinian physician popularly described as the “doctor of the poor”, says he has suffered physical abuse and medical neglect since Israeli authorities detained him more than a month ago, Haaretz reported on Sunday. The doctor, known for often waiving fees, supplying medicines and operating a clinic that serves as a refuge for low-income Palestinians, was detained in a pre-dawn raid on his home in Ramallah in the occupied West Bank on 21 June. Prosecutors later indicted him for serving as chairman of the board of the Union of Health Work Committees, a Palestinian non-profit that provides medical care to thousands of Palestinians each year.
Tehran [Iran], August 3 (ANI): Iran on Sunday refuted reports alleging that it had consented to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz, rejecting US President Donald Trump's assertion that a draft agreement with Tehran encompassed the 'immediate, complete, and total' reopening of the crucial maritime corridor.
Diplomatic efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz accelerated on Sunday after US President Donald Trump called off a planned attack on Iran, with Tehran saying negotiations with Oman were nearing completion and mediators outlining a proposal to revive US-Iran talks.
Israeli settlers attack Armenian church in Jerusalem Israeli settlers attacked the Armenian Church in occupied East Jerusalem’s Old City on Sunday evening, Wafa news agency reported. The settlers threw stones at the church and spat at its entrance, the news agency said, citing the Jerusalem Governorate.
Crew of Iranian ship hit in Ukrainian attack returns home, news agency says The crew of an Iranian commercial ship that was hit in a Ukrainian attack and the body of a sailor killed in the incident have returned to Iran, according to Iran's semi-official ISNA news agency in a report on Sunday. Ukraine said the attack on the ship was unintentional and that Kyiv did not seek escalation.
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Palestinian ‘doctor of the poor’ says he faces abuse, medical neglect in Israeli prison Submitted by Bilge Kotan on Sun, 08/02/2026 - 19:37 The 71-year-old physician, well known for providing care to low-income Palestinians, was arrested in the occupied West Bank in June News of Rantisi’s detention prompted widespread condemnation (Screengrab/X/@Mistaclim) Off Dr Mazen Rantisi, a 71-year-old Palestinian physician popularly described as the “doctor of the poor”, says he has suffered physical abuse and medical neglect since Israeli authorities detained him more than a month ago, Haaretz reported on Sunday. The doctor, known for often waiving fees, supplying medicines and operating a clinic that serves as a refuge for low-income Palestinians, was detained in a pre-dawn raid on his home in Ramallah in the occupied West Bank on 21 June. Prosecutors later indicted him for serving as chairman of the board of the Union of Health Work Committees, a Palestinian non-profit that provides medical care to thousands of Palestinians each year.
Tehran [Iran], August 3 (ANI): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on Sunday that negotiations between Tehran and Muscat regarding the management of the Strait of Hormuz are 'nearing completion. ' Updating the Cabinet on the status of discussions with Oman, Araghchi highlighted significant headway in the dialogue, according to Iran's state-run IRNA news agency.
Washington DC [US], August 3 (ANI): Growing impatience has mounted across Gulf nations regarding the apparent lack of a coherent US strategy as hostilities with Iran persist, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. The prolonged conflict has left regional Gulf partners vulnerable to recurring Iranian strikes while intensifying broader security apprehensions across the Middle East.
New Delhi [India], August 2 (ANI): Foreign affairs expert Waiel Awwad said that any further escalation of the conflict between the US and Iran would not be in the interest of either the American people or the wider region.
Washington DC [US], August 2 (ANI): US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Sunday that its forces have redirected 35 commercial vessels, disabled two and boarded two others as the US blockade against Iran continues. In a post on X, CENTCOM said its forces continue to enforce the naval blockade that was reimposed on Iran last month.
New Delhi [India], August 2 (ANI): Foreign affairs expert Waiel Awwad said on Sunday that US President Donald Trump appeared to have realised the dangers of a full-scale war with Iran, as countries in the Gulf region continue urging Washington to avoid further escalation amid concerns over the strategic energy chokepoint- the Strait of Hormuz.
