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US President Donald Trump answers questions from the media after signing an executive order establishing the President's Military Spouse Commission to be chaired by Jennifer Rauchet, wife of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, US, August 3, 2026.
US President Donald Trump answers questions from the media after signing an executive order establishing the President's Military Spouse Commission to be chaired by Jennifer Rauchet, wife of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, US, August 3, 2026.
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Iran sees strategic advantage, Trump seeks to avoid more war, former Israeli security official says

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 An anti-Israel billboard is seen next to the Iranian flag during a celebration following the IRGC attack on Israel, in Tehran, Iran, April 15, 2024.
An anti-Israel billboard is seen next to the Iranian flag during a celebration following the IRGC attack on Israel, in Tehran, Iran, April 15, 2024.
(photo credit: Majid Asgaripour/WANA/via Reuters)
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Adviser to Mojtaba Khamenei claims hundreds of US soldiers killed, wounded in Iranian strikes

ByMAYA ZANGER-NADIS
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US forces operating in the Strait of Hormuz, July 17, 2026.
US forces operating in the Strait of Hormuz, July 17, 2026.
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IDF destroys Iran-backed Hezbollah tunnel systems, says more remain in southern Lebanon

ByAMIR BOHBOT
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Hezbollah tunnel network.
Hezbollah tunnel network.
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Iran considered attacking Ukraine over ship strike in Caspian Sea, adviser to Khamenei claims

ByJONAH DAVIDOV
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Iran's military advisor to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei in an interview with Iran's state-run PressTV.
Iran's military advisor to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei in an interview with Iran's state-run PressTV.
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Iran not seeking a wider war, president says

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Shipping traffic at key Gulf waterways little changed on uncertain peace talks

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A vessel at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, July 23, 2026.
A vessel at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, July 23, 2026.
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Iranian Foreign Minister to visit Pakistan, mediators 'cautiously optimistic' - report

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Iran attacks US base in Kuwait, vessel hit by projectile near Strait of Hormuz

ByESTHER DAVIS, AMICHAI STEIN
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Smoke billows near the oil facility in Mangaf, Kuwait, July 18, 2026, in this screen grab obtained from a social media video.
Smoke billows near the oil facility in Mangaf, Kuwait, July 18, 2026, in this screen grab obtained from a social media video.
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IDF on high alert for possibility of escalation with Iran amid Trump's escalating threats

ByAMIR BOHBOT
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Military equipment targeted at an unknown location, during what US CENTCOM says are strikes on Iran, in this video screengrab released July 20.
Military equipment targeted at an unknown location, during what US CENTCOM says are strikes on Iran, in this video screengrab released July 20.
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Iran Foreign Ministry denies talks with US, says no meetings planned, despite Trump claims - report

ByTZVI JASPER
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Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei speaks during an interview, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 5, 2026.
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei speaks during an interview, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 5, 2026.
(photo credit: Majid Asgaripour/WANA/via Reuters)
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