Trump Seems Trapped by Iran War, Even as He Wields the World’s Biggest Hammer
A president who thought there were no limits to his power has discovered several, leaving him more frustrated and erratic.
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Israeli forces conduct 'major raid' in West Bank's Rafidia, settlers set light to mosques in Tulkarem and Nablus
Israeli forces conduct 'major raid' in West Bank's Rafidia, settlers set light to mosques in Tulkarem and Nablus Israeli forces have launched a "major raid" in Rafidia near Nablus, Al Jazeera is reporting. According to the report, troops were also seen in Huwara assaulting a parademic and a civilian. Wafa news agency reports that Israeli forces detained 16 Palestinians, including a woman and several former prisoners, in raids across Tulkarem and Jenin governorates on Sunday.
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Thousands Crowd Shelters As Wildfires Force Exodus in France, Spain
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Thousands crowded into emergency shelters in France and Spain on Sunday after wildfires drove more than 300,000 people to flee their homes and holiday accommodation.
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Indias drone moment has arrived
The country is accelerating its drone industry, learning from the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the US-Israeli war against Iran Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh stressed the urgent need earlier this year to build a drone production ecosystem to ensure strategic autonomy, enhance defense preparedness, and make the country self-reliant.
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India's drone moment has arrived
The country is accelerating its drone industry, learning from the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the US-Israeli war against Iran Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh stressed the urgent need earlier this year to build a drone production ecosystem to ensure strategic autonomy, enhance defense preparedn
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Two Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza
Two Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza Two Palestinians have been killed and others wounded in Israeli attacks across Gaza this morning, Wafa news agency is reporting, citing medical sources. According to the sources, one of the people had succumbed to injuries sustained in a previous attack. In Gaza City, Israeli shelling targeted the east, while troops fired smoke grenades in the north, and demolished homes in the city's south.
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Reed Weaving Preserved as Living Heritage in Southern Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Villagers in Iran's southern Fars Province continue to preserve the centuries-old craft of reed weaving. The traditional handicraft of Zarqan County has been recognized by UNESCO as one of Iran's registered elements of intangible cultural heritage.
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More than 1 Million Children Lost Access to Food Benefits after Trump Bill Passed
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – More than a million children across the US have lost access to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Snap) food benefits since Congress approved the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in July 2025, according to a new report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP).
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Iran Urges Full Implementation of Yemen Road Map
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry’s spokesman called for the full implementation of the agreed road map for Yemen, saying a return to dialogue is the only viable solution to the country's crisis and urging efforts to prevent further instability in the region.
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Trump shelves Iran strike over US missile shortage NYT
Military advisers reportedly warned that expanded operations could dangerously deplete US Patriot interceptor stocks US President Donald Trump has held off on a major attack on Iran over concerns that the Pentagon is running low on air-defense missiles, the New York Times reports, citing sources familiar with the matter.
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Trump shelves Iran strike over US missile shortage - NYT
Military advisers reportedly warned that expanded operations could dangerously deplete US Patriot interceptor stocks US President Donald Trump has held off on a major attack on Iran over concerns that the Pentagon is running low on air-defense missiles, the New York Times reports, citing sources fam
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Houthis Say They Downed Saudi Surveillance Drone
New posts 14:45 Iran Says It Has Halted Attacks On Washington's Allies, As US Pauses Bombardment By RFE/RL A man walks past a mural depicting late Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran on July 24.
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Potential US targets in Iran extend beyond Pickaxe Mountain - WSJ
If President Donald Trump expands US strikes on Iran, Washington could target several remaining nuclear facilities beyond Pickaxe Mountain, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday, citing former officials and nuclear experts.
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Iran, Oman Hold Technical Talks on Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran and Oman have held several rounds of technical talks on the Strait of Hormuz, focusing on principles and operational mechanisms for ensuring the safe passage of shipping, the Iranian Foreign Ministry’s spokesman said.
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Iran, EU Discuss Regional Developments
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas discussed the latest regional and international developments, with the Iranian minister criticizing the EU’s stance on recent events.
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Israeli army orders removal of olive groves in Jenin
Israeli army orders removal of olive groves in Jenin Israeli military has issued two military orders to uproot vegetation and olive trees and seize Palestinian land in Jenin governorate in the occupied West Bank, Wafa reported. Palestinian security sources told WAFA last night that the first military order calls for the removal of vegetation and olive trees from 32. 941 dunums (8.
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Iran Condemns Terrorist Attack on Police Checkpoint in Pakistan
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemned a terrorist attack on a police checkpoint in Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, reaffirming its strong opposition to terrorism and calling for closer regional cooperation to combat the threat.
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Morning recap
Morning recap Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Tehran says talks held between Iranian and Omani deputy foreign ministers over the management of Hormuz have made progress. The statement comes as US Central Command said it disabled two ships and redirected 12 others as it continued to enforce the naval blockade of Iran. Israel, meanwhile, marked houses of Palestinians for demolition after a settler raid in Nablus resulted in the killing of four Palestinians and two soldiers on Friday.
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US Launched New Aggression after Violating MoU: IRGC Spokesman
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The US initiated a new act of aggression against Iran after violating the agreed arrangements for navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, the IRGC spokesman said, adding that the IRGC's subsequent operations were aimed at compelling Washington to honor its commitments.
