Explosions reportedly heard in Yemeni capital of Sanaa
Explosions reportedly heard in Yemeni capital of Sanaa Explosions were heard in Yemen's capital of Sanaa, however reports and footage of the incident remain unverified.
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Reports of blasts in Dubai
Reports of blasts in Dubai Multiple explosions were reported in the industrial area of Jebel Ali in Dubai, UAE. Footage shared online shows plumes of smoke rising over the area.
Evening update
Evening update Good evening Middle East Eye readers, If you are just joining us now, here are the latest developments from across the region: Israeli military sets off 'huge explosion' in southern Lebanon's Haddatha as the first day of a new round of Israel-Lebanon talks commence in Rome, expected t
Board of Peace official says Gaza roadmap faces long, difficult process
Board of Peace official says Gaza roadmap faces long, difficult process A Board of Peace official told Al Jazeera on Tuesday that efforts are now focused on implementing the Gaza roadmap but “a long and difficult process lies ahead”. “Trump’s plan offers Palestinians a better future without Hamas rule and provides security for Israelis,” the official was reported as saying, adding that few had expected Hamas to accept handing power to a technocratic government and giving up its weapons.
Israeli military sets off 'huge explosion' in southern Lebanon’s Haddatha
Israeli military sets off 'huge explosion' in southern Lebanon’s Haddatha Israeli forces have set off a “huge explosion” in the southern Lebanese town of Haddatha, according to reports from Lebanon’s National News Agency. This comes as the first day of a new round of Israel-Lebanon talks commence in Rome, aimed at advancing a framework agreement under which Israeli forces would withdraw from the areas it is occupying in southern Lebanon as Hezbollah disarms.
Netanyahu says Israeli forces ‘are not withdrawing from the current lines in Gaza’
Netanyahu says Israeli forces ‘are not withdrawing from the current lines in Gaza’ Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli troops “are not withdrawing from the current lines in Gaza until Hamas is completely disarmed”, in a video posted to Facebook, cited by the Times of Israel. “Trump thinks, and his team thinks, that Hamas can be totally disarmed and Gaza demilitarised - we’re looking into it,” Netanyahu was quoted as saying. “They sent us a draft, we didn’t agree.
Israeli forces raid town south of Bethlehem, fire tear gas at residents
Israeli forces raid town south of Bethlehem, fire tear gas at residents Israeli forces raided the town of Beit Fajjar, south of Bethlehem, firing tear gas and sound bombs at residents, Wafa news reported, citing a local source. Troops also raided a commercial stall and damaged the property. No injuries were reported.
US depleted 'virtually all' long-range precision missiles during Iran war: Report
US depleted 'virtually all' long-range precision missiles during Iran war: Report The US has exhausted its stockpile of sophisticated long-range missiles during the war on Iran, suggesting that there are supply limits to President Donald Trump’s threat to subject the Islamic Republic to the "biggest attack" since World War II. The US has drained its supply of surface-to-surface weapons, known as Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) and Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM), Reuters reported on Tuesday, citing two sources who said the US had used "virtually all" of these munitions. These long-range missiles are a critical part of the US’s arsenal, allowing it to accurately target foes from a distance without relying on warplanes that are vulnerable to air defence systems.
US depleted 'virtually all' long-range precision missiles during Iran war: Report
US depleted 'virtually all' long-range precision missiles during Iran war: Report Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 08/04/2026 - 16:37 Military officials have warned President Trump that missile interceptors are also dangerously low A US Army Tactical Missile System fires a missile from an undisclosed location on South Korea's east coast during a live-fire exercise aimed at countering North Korea’s missile testing, on 25 May 2022 (South Korean defence ministry/AFP/Handout) Off The US has exhausted its stockpile of sophisticated long-range missiles during the war on Iran , suggesting that there are supply limits to President Donald Trump’s threat to subject the Islamic Republic to the "biggest attack" since World War II. The US has drained its supply of surface-to-surface weapons, known as Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) and Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM), Reuters reported on Tuesday, citing two sources who said the US had used "virtually all" of these munitions. These long-range missiles are a critical part of the US’s arsenal, allowing it to accurately target foes from a distance without relying on warplanes that are vulnerable to air defence systems.
Israel-Lebanon talks have begun in Rome, US State Department says
Israel-Lebanon talks have begun in Rome, US State Department says The latest round of US-mediated talks between Israel and Lebanon have begun on Tuesday in Rome and will continue through Thursday, according to US State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott. The discussions will aim to "advance full implementation of the Trilateral Framework, including the pilot zone process, verified disarmament of Hezballah and other Iran-backed security threats, redeployment of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon, and laying the ground for a comprehensive peace and security agreement," Pigott wrote in a post on X. Building directly on the momentum from President Trump's meeting with President Aoun, Prime Minister Netanyahu, and the successful launch of the first pilot zones in southern Lebanon, the latest U.
Indian vessel sinks after being hit by projectile near Yemeni waters
Indian vessel sinks after being hit by projectile near Yemeni waters The Indian shipping minister reported that an Indian vessel was hit by a projectile near Yemeni waters on Tuesday, causing the ship to capsize and sink, according to Reuters. The minister added that all 14 seafarers onboard, including 13 Indian nationals, were safely rescued by the Yemeni coast guard and brought to the port of Mokha.
Israeli military says it destroyed weapons production machines in occupied West Bank
Israeli military says it destroyed weapons production machines in occupied West Bank The Israeli army said that it carried out several operations on Monday in the occupied West Bank, including dismantling weapon production machines in the Qabatiya area and arresting a person allegedly affiliated with the Palestinians Islamic Jihad (PIJ) group in Nablus. This comes amid an intensified campaign on Palestinians living in the West Bank, including Israeli forces and settlers bulldozing land, assaulting and detaining Palestinian residents and disrupting local water systems.
Iraq exported under a third of pre-war oil levels via Hormuz in July: monitor
Iraq exported under a third of pre-war oil levels via Hormuz in July: monitor Iraq exported less than a third of its pre-war oil levels in July through the Strait of Hormuz, data from the maritime tracking firm Kpler showed on Tuesday. Before the US-Israeli war on Iran began, Iraq was exporting on average 105 million barrels per month through Hormuz, while only around 30 million barrels of Iraqi crude oil were able to pass through the waterway between 4 July and 4 August, according to vessels detected by Kpler.
US has used 'virtually all' of its long-range precision missiles during Iran war, say sources
US has used 'virtually all' of its long-range precision missiles during Iran war, say sources The US army has used up much of its stockpile of highly accurate long-range missiles during its five-month war on Iran, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. The US has used "virtually all" munitions for surface-to-surface weapons (ATACMS), and around half of its global Tomahawk supply, the sources said. ATACMS are crucial to allow accurate strikes from a safe distance, and have been widely used by Ukraine against Russia.
US-Saudi strikes test Iraq's balancing act between Riyadh and Tehran
US-Saudi strikes test Iraq's balancing act between Riyadh and Tehran Submitted by Zahra Ladha on Tue, 08/04/2026 - 10:28 The attacks complicate Baghdad’s efforts to reform security and attract foreign investment Members of Iraq's Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) stand guard outside the Basra Operations Command headquarters, following US-Saudi air strikes in Basra, Iraq on 29 July 2026 (Reuters) Off The unprecedented joint US - Saudi strikes on Iran -linked militias in Iraq last week have done more than raise the prospect of retaliation. They have exposed the fragile foundations of Baghdad's effort to balance closer ties with Riyadh and Washington while containing powerful armed groups aligned with Tehran, potentially forcing Iraq to make difficult choices that it has long sought to avoid. On 29 July, US and Saudi forces launched joint strikes on bases belonging to Iraq's Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF), killing at least 20 members of the paramilitary and four advisers from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, according to Iraqi and Iranian media.
BP profits more than double amid high oil prices
BP profits more than double amid high oil prices BP has reported record-high profits, as the US-Israeli war on Iran has led to rising oil and gas prices. The oil company's profits more than doubled to $5. 73bn in the second quarter of 2026, as energy exports in the Gulf continue to be disrupted.
Gaza families bury 112 people recovered nearly three years after Israeli strikes
Gaza families bury 112 people recovered nearly three years after Israeli strikes Submitted by Mohammed al-Hajjar on Tue, 08/04/2026 - 12:44 Remains recovered from beneath the rubble renew grief for families still searching for thousands missing in Gaza The bodies of 112 Palestinians killed in an Israeli air strike in 2023 were laid to rest in Gaza City on 4 August 2026 (Mohammed al-Hajjar/MEE) Off Palestinians on Tuesday buried 112 members of a single clan killed in Israeli air strikes in November 2023, after their remains were recovered from beneath the rubble last month. Relatives of the Abu Shari'a and al-Hasayna family gathered in Gaza City to bid a final farewell to their loved ones, whose bodies lay in rows draped in Palestinian flags. For many, it was a moment of both relief and renewed grief after nearly 1,000 days of waiting to recover the bodies of their relatives.
Lebanon and Israel hold new round of direct talks in Rome
Lebanon and Israel hold new round of direct talks in Rome Lebanon and Israel have begun a new round of US-sponsored direct talks in Rome, as Beirut seeks Israel's withdrawal from the south of the country. At negotiations in Washington in June, Israel and Lebanon had agreed to a framework deal that involved the disarmament of Hezbollah, which Hezbollah rejected at the time, a gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon and the deployment of the Lebanese army to the region. This week's negotiations, set to continue until Thursday, are the seventh round of US-sponsored talks.
Video: Israeli settlers attack homes and burn cars in West Bank
Video: Israeli settlers attack homes and burn cars in West Bank Israeli settlers stormed the Palestinian villages of Talfit and Jalud, located in southern Nablus in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, torching three vehicles and attacking homes, according to local reports. pic. twitter.
Yemen's Houthis say they hit airport in Saudi Arabia
Yemen's Houthis say they hit airport in Saudi Arabia Yemen's Houthis said they hit a Saudi target at Najran airport in southern Saudi Arabia, the group announced on Telegram. Saudi Arabia did not confirm the strike.
