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  1. 1 Aug 2026, 23:58·

    Mohammed bin Salman expressed concern about Trump's plans for extensive attacks on Iran

    Exclusive Axios, machine translation:
    Mohammed bin Salman, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, spoke with Donald Trump, the President of the United States, on Saturday and expressed concern about his plans for new extensive attacks against Iran.

    This news was reported by two American officials and another source familiar with the call.

    Why it matters:
    In response to Iran's missile attack on a U.S. base in Jordan and ongoing disruptions by Iran in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, Trump is seriously considering attacking Iranian energy targets in the coming days. He has not yet issued a final order.

    The big picture:
    Such an attack could lead to an unprecedented escalation of the five-month war; a war that has been halted multiple times by Trump's opening of negotiations, but has resumed after the failure of these diplomatic efforts.

    Details:
    Iran has threatened to retaliate with attacks on energy and infrastructure facilities in Israel and Gulf countries.
    ▪️ An American official told Axios: "The Saudis expressed concern and requested clarification about the operational plan."

    ▪️ Another source familiar with the call said Mohammed bin Salman asked Trump to de-escalate tensions and refrain from carrying out these attacks.

    ▪️ The White House and the Saudi Embassy in Washington declined to comment.
    Quick recap:
    On Wednesday, Trump met with Prince Khalid bin Salman, the Saudi Minister of Defense, known by the acronym "KBS."

    ▪️ A source familiar said this meeting was added to the Saudi minister's travel agenda after he met with J.D. Vance, the U.S. Vice President, and told him that Saudi Arabia seeks to reduce tensions with Iran.

    ▪️ This message was conveyed despite the joint attack this week by the U.S. and Saudi Arabia on Iranian-backed militants in Iraq.

    ▪️ The source said the purpose of these meetings was to convey Mohammed bin Salman's views on the Iran war and the broader regional situation.

    Behind the scenes:
    Saudi Arabia is one of Washington's most important allies in the region. Riyadh, despite periods of tension over the past five months, has influenced Trump's policy toward Iran at several critical junctures since the war began.

    Newsworthy factor:
    Other regional powers, including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, and Pakistan, have also pressured the U.S. and Iran to reduce tensions.

    ▪️ Abbas Araqchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, spoke on Saturday with Field Marshal Asim Munir, the Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan, who has played an important mediating role between Washington and Tehran.

    ▪️ Araqchi also discussed the possibility of U.S. attacks with the foreign ministers of Turkey and Saudi Arabia.

    ▪️ Araqchi, according to a statement on his Telegram channel, told his Saudi counterpart: "Any hostile action by the U.S. or Israel — or the participation or cooperation of regional countries in such actions — will face a decisive and proportional response from the powerful armed forces of Iran."
    What to watch: Qatari mediators on Saturday engaged separately with Araqchi, Steve Witkoff, the White House envoy, and Omani officials in an effort to reach an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

    ▪️ A source familiar with the negotiations said these discussions have made progress, but it is still unclear whether this progress will be sufficient to ease the crisis or not.
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  2. 1 Aug 2026, 23:42·

    As tensions rise between Washington and Tehran, "Wynet" reported on Saturday that the arrival and deployment of over 30 U.S. military refueling aircraft at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, along with an additional 10 aircraft expected in the coming days, have caused severe disruptions, heavy air traffic, and increasing delays in flights at this airport.

    According to the report from the Israeli Airports Authority, the average flight delays at various terminals have exceeded one hour, and the processing of passenger baggage has also been delayed by up to two hours. This situation, coinciding with the peak of summer travel and recent technical failures in European air traffic control systems, has raised concerns among officials about the intensification of the crisis and the worsening of disruptions in international flights.
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  3. 1 Aug 2026, 17:50·

    Trump's post image: Trump is destroying the value of Iran's currency
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    Amid rising tensions in the region and reports about the possibility of the U.S. resuming attacks against the Islamic Republic, Donald Trump, the President of the United States, shared an image on Truth Social link that refers to the decline in the value of the rial and the increase in inflation in Iran.

    In this image titled "Trump is destroying the value of Iran's currency," it states that Iran is facing severe inflation, with the value of each dollar rising from about 90,000 tomans to 190,000 tomans.

    Trump did not provide any further explanation or comment regarding this image.
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    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, on the evening of Saturday, July 31, shared AI-generated images on Truth Social depicting him in the military attire of the American Revolutionary War. In another post, an image of the sunken naval fleet of the Islamic Republic during his presidency is shown.
    In one of these fabricated images, Trump is portrayed wearing the uniform of Revolutionary War commanders amidst smoke and fire of battle. In another image titled "159 Iranian ships," Iran's military vessels during the presidencies of previous U.S. presidents are shown afloat, while during Trump's term, all these vessels are depicted as sunk at the bottom of the sea.

    These images are released while various media outlets, including Israel's Channel 12, have reported on the possibility of a large-scale attack by the U.S. military on Iran.
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  4. 1 Aug 2026, 14:43·

    In the early hours of Saturday, July 31, 2026, the execution order for Arvin Khairkhahan, one of the detainees from the protests in December 2025, was carried out in Shahroud prison. This young protester had previously been sentenced to death by Branch 1 of the Shahroud Revolutionary Court on charges of "moharebeh" (waging war against God).

    According to the news agency HRANA, the news organization of human rights activists in Iran, Arvin Khairkhahan's execution was carried out around four in the morning today.

    A source close to the family of this prisoner confirmed the news to HRANA, stating that prison officials have not yet handed over his body to his relatives. According to this source, the family has been informed to come for the body at three in the morning tomorrow, and the funeral ceremony must take place at five in the morning.

    Arvin Khairkhahan was arrested during the protests in December 2025 and was subsequently sentenced to death by Branch 1 of the Shahroud Revolutionary Court on charges of "moharebeh." This sentence was upheld without change after an appeal in the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court.

    So far, no detailed information has been published regarding the time and manner of his arrest, the specifics of the charges, the interrogation process, the access this prisoner had to a chosen lawyer, and the evidence cited by the court for issuing the death sentence.

    HRANA reported that Arvin Khairkhahan was 19 years and six months old at the time of his execution.
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  5. 1 Aug 2026, 14:14·

    Ali Monajeb Abadi's mother, one of the victims of the protests in December 2024, celebrated her birthday next to her son's grave by sharing a video on Instagram and honoring his memory.

    Ali Monajeb Abadi, a 25-year-old Kurdish citizen from Kermanshah, lost his life during the protests in December 2024 in the area of the third square in Tehranpars due to gunfire. He was the cousin of Meysam Koraniyan, another victim of the popular protests in Kermanshah.
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  6. 1 Aug 2026, 06:34·

    The Kuwait Army account, machine translation:
    Kuwait's air defense systems are currently countering attacks from hostile drones, following Iran's criminal aggression.

    The General Staff of the Army announces that if explosions are heard, they are due to the interception of hostile attacks by the air defense systems.
    Everyone is requested to adhere to the security and safety instructions issued by the relevant authorities.
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  7. 1 Aug 2026, 06:27·

    The UK Maritime Trade Operations reported an incident at sea in the northeast of Khasab, Oman, near an oil tanker.

    A few hours ago, it was also reported that an oil tanker was struck by an unknown projectile 11 nautical miles northeast of Lima, in Musandam, Oman, and after sustaining damage to the engine room, it went out of control.
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  8. 1 Aug 2026, 06:26·

    Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, the Speaker of the Parliament, said: On the first day of the war, on March 9, we realized one hour after the bombing that our leader had been killed.

    He continued: By the time we managed to gather the heads of the branches of government and Larijani arrived, it was eight o'clock in the evening. There, we decided to announce the news of the leader's death the next morning. After this meeting, we quickly dispersed.

    He added: Later, we decided to announce the news of the leader's death that dawn and tell the people to come to the streets.

    Qalibaf states that he was certain of Khamenei's death in that first hour, while officials of the Islamic Republic denied the news of Khamenei's death until the early morning of the next day, claiming he was present in the command room and was leading the war.
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  9. 1 Aug 2026, 03:32·

    The UK Maritime Trade Operations organization announced that a tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile approximately 11 nautical miles (over 20 kilometers) northeast of Lima, in the Musandam province of Oman, and after sustaining damage to its engine room, it went out of control.
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  10. 31 Jul 2026, 23:36·

    ♦️U.S. and European officials informed NBC that Russia is sharing valuable electronic and satellite intelligence with Iran, which is helping Tehran in its ongoing war with the United States. According to these officials, Russian satellite tracking and signal intelligence likely enable Iran to target U.S. forces more accurately in airstrikes, strengthen its air defenses against U.S. attacks, and disrupt the operation of U.S.-made weapons.
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  11. 31 Jul 2026, 21:32·

    Trump Issues New Attack Order Against Iran

    The Wall Street Journal reported, citing American officials, that Donald Trump, the President of the United States, has approved a plan for a new attack on Iran that was presented at Camp David, and this operation may begin over the weekend (Saturday and Sunday) and continue for several days.

    According to these sources, any immediate progress in diplomacy or a change in Trump's stance could halt the attacks and reopen the path for negotiations.

    The newspaper wrote that one of the options being considered is a two-week campaign of intensive airstrikes to weaken the missile capabilities of the Islamic Republic. American officials stated that Trump believes a temporary peace agreement has been ineffective and continues to insist on halting Iran's nuclear program and ending Tehran's control over the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran has not retreated from its positions. The Wall Street Journal added that Trump's military advisors have assessed the reduction of U.S. ammunition supplies as one of the potential risks of this operation.
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    Axios: Trump is Considering Attacks on Iran's Energy Targets in the Coming Days

    Machine translation: Donald Trump, the President of the United States, is seriously considering carrying out attacks against energy targets in Iran in the coming days, but he has not yet issued the final order for execution; an American official told Axios on Friday.
    Why it matters: The aim of the new U.S. bombing campaign against energy and infrastructure targets in Iran is to pressure the Iranians to accept U.S. conditions in the ongoing ceasefire negotiations.

    ▪️ These attacks may involve the Israeli military for the first time in several weeks, and such an escalation is likely to lead to Iranian missile attacks against Israel.

    ▪️ CBS News and the Wall Street Journal were the first media outlets to report on the potential attacks.

    What they are saying: Trump referenced the potential attack at the beginning of Friday's cabinet meeting, stating, "Well, we will hit them very hard, and you know, eventually they will say that we can no longer tolerate this."

    ▪️ He added that the more attacks the United States conducts, the weaker the Iranians will become "and then gradually they will fall apart."

    ▪️ Caroline Levitt, a White House spokesperson, told Axios: "As President Trump said today in the cabinet meeting, the United States will prevail, and during his presidency, Iran will not obtain nuclear weapons."
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  12. 31 Jul 2026, 21:08·

    "America and Israel Prepare to Bomb Energy-Related Targets in Iran"

    CBS Reports from Sources
    Translation:
    Washington — Several sources told CBS News that the United States and Israel are planning to execute one of the most intense bombing campaigns yet against energy infrastructure targets in Iran, with the possibility of attacks occurring over the weekend.

    Discussions have been raised about the effort to conclude operations by the time financial markets reopen on Monday, due to concerns about the impact of the bombings on the U.S. and global economy, but no specific timeline for the end of operations has been confirmed.

    According to several American sources, the Israelis have been informed and are coordinating with the United States. These sources stated that the President has not yet issued the final order to commence the attacks.

    A spokesperson for the Israeli government did not respond to a request for comment.

    A joint operation would mean Israel's return to combat operations; operations that the country had halted during a U.S.-brokered ceasefire. Since the agreement fell apart and the U.S. resumed combat operations in early July, Iran has not targeted Israel.

    According to sources who were later informed, the military attack plan was discussed on Friday during a cabinet meeting of U.S. President Donald Trump at Camp David. One source said some White House aides focused on political issues were strongly opposed to the plan.

    When reporters were present, Mr. Trump said, "We will hit them very hard. Eventually, they will say, 'We can’t take it anymore.'"

    In response to reporters' questions about reviving diplomacy, he said, "I think we just want to win."

    Two sources indicated that energy infrastructure, including power plants and refineries, would likely be targeted.

    Caroline Levitt, White House Press Secretary, stated to CBS News, "As President Trump said today in his cabinet meeting, the United States will prevail, and during his presidency, Iran will not obtain nuclear weapons."

    Shawn Parnell, senior Pentagon spokesperson, said the Pentagon would not comment on targets until the President makes his final decision.

    Parnell stated, "The Department of Defense is fully prepared and ready for operations and can execute the President's orders at any moment."

    A former U.S. military official told CBS that the benefit of attacking energy infrastructure would be to impact Iran's military capabilities to provide services and effectively govern the country.

    A senior Israeli official said that when Mr. Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met earlier this week, Netanyahu briefed him on three options for war, one of which involved military attacks focused on ground supply routes. Netanyahu also met with Lloyd Austin, the U.S. Secretary of Defense.

    An American official stated that the U.S. has previously targeted dual-use bridges — used by both military and civilians — during this conflict.

    On Friday, high-level discussions within the U.S. government took place regarding cutting power across Tehran, but by Friday afternoon, no decisions had been made.

    Last week, Mr. Trump wrote on Truth Social that in response to any attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, he would bomb and destroy an Iranian bridge or power plant.

    This is a breaking news story and will be updated.
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  13. 31 Jul 2026, 21:00·

    Replying to message #77680

    Trump's post, machine translation:
    What is happening now in Spain, with the influx of tens of thousands of illegal immigrants into this country, also occurred during the sleepy Joe Biden administration in the United States, and if the "Dumocrats" regain power, it will happen again, and this time in a worse way.

    Don't let our country be destroyed. Vote for Republicans and take pride in the United States of America.

    President Donald J. Trump
    realDonaldTrump
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  14. 31 Jul 2026, 19:06·

    On Friday, August 9, 2026, Reuters published an investigative report about the IRGC's use of an illegal gambling network in Iran that moves billions of dollars despite sanctions. The report mentions a cryptocurrency exchange based in Dubai that has become a hub for transferring illegal Iranian funds.

    In the Reuters report, the mentioned exchange is identified as "Shalbit," and it has been confirmed that this exchange connects a vast gambling network run by two prominent international influencers on social media to Bitcoin mining and the Central Bank of Iran.

    According to the published report, "Shalbit" has transferred hundreds of millions of dollars in cryptocurrency to "Binance," the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world. Two cryptocurrency research firms and an independent analyst have provided evidence showing that the registered address of the unlicensed exchange "Shalbit" is an office above a budget hotel in a relatively ordinary and not very prominent area of Dubai. This exchange is operated by an Iranian residing abroad. Reuters has confirmed the information provided in this regard.

    Another part of the report states that one of the main clients of "Shalbit" is a Persian-language gambling network consisting of over 2,000 websites, which is promoted and managed by two famous Iranian influencers on social media. It has been said that these two have connections at high levels of the Iranian government.

    One of them operates from an expensive villa in Madrid, while the other was recently based in a luxury hotel in Hong Kong.

    Both mentioned influencers, as well as the main person managing the "Shalbit" exchange, were convicted in Iran in 2023 for involvement in an illegal gambling case.

    According to the laws of the Islamic Republic, "gambling" is illegal and carries penalties of imprisonment and flogging for offenders; nevertheless, the Reuters report confirms that this newly identified gambling network has access to Iran's online payment system, which is directly supervised by the Central Bank.

    Shalbit, according to the Reuters report, is at the operational center that connects the gambling network, the Central Bank, and other sanctioned Iranian entities to the global cryptocurrency markets. One of the key figures in this gambling network is "Sasha Sobhani," the son of a former Iranian diplomat and ambassador, and the other is "Pouyan Mokhtari," a famous social media personality and singer who was recently moving between luxury hotels in Hong Kong after being expelled from Dubai in late April.

    Pouyan Mokhtari recently stated during the U.S.-Israel conflict, in a video, that he is not opposed to the Islamic Republic and has undergone a "mental transformation."

    Reuters' investigations reveal that the IRGC took control of the largest accessible gambling websites in Iran years ago and has since used these websites to transfer money abroad.
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  15. 31 Jul 2026, 18:30·

    Italy has temporarily suspended the free movement system in the Schengen area with Spain following the migrant crisis in Ceuta. This action was taken after Spanish officials announced on Friday that over 60,000 people had entered Ceuta via land and sea within 24 hours. According to Spanish authorities, after this wave of migrant arrivals, about 37,500 people voluntarily returned to Morocco.

    During the attempts to cross the border, at least 57 people lost their lives; some drowned, while others died in the chaos while crossing border obstacles.

    Pedro Sánchez, the Prime Minister of Spain, described this event as a "violation of Spain's territorial sovereignty" and stated that the process of returning undocumented migrants would be expedited in cooperation with Morocco.

    The European Union allows member countries to temporarily re-establish control over internal borders in the Schengen area under exceptional circumstances.
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    Earlier: Thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco into Spanish-administered areas in North Africa from Thursday evening to Friday morning. The influx of migrants continued throughout the night and persisted into Friday morning. At the same time, images from Reuters show a crowd of migrants rushing to the border crossing between Morocco and the Spanish city of Melilla in North Africa. In Ceuta, the Spanish government has deployed military units to deal with the hundreds of migrants who have entered the area by sea and land. Published images show hundreds of migrants attempting to reach Ceuta by swimming or using inflatable tires, while another group entered the city through a land border gate.
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    The French Interior Minister announced on Friday that Paris would increase its border controls with Spain following the arrival of thousands of migrants from Morocco to Ceuta.
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    Finland announced its support for Italy's proposal to suspend Spain's membership in the Schengen area without border controls, a measure raised in response to the arrival of tens of thousands of migrants in Ceuta, under Spanish jurisdiction in North Africa.
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    Pedro Sánchez, the Prime Minister of Spain, condemned the large-scale arrival of migrants in Ceuta, the area under Spanish jurisdiction in North Africa, on Friday, August 9, calling it a "violation and attack on Spain's territorial integrity." Sánchez condemned the recent wave of migrants crossing from Morocco to Ceuta and emphasized that the Spanish government would defend its sovereignty and borders.
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    Elon Musk, the American billionaire and owner of Tesla and SpaceX, reacted to the large influx of Moroccan migrants into the city of Ceuta in Spain by comparing the situation to a "zombie apocalypse" with images from the film "World War Z," stating: "Wow, the situation in Spain looks really crazy!"
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  16. 31 Jul 2026, 16:33·

    Trump Administration Press Conference at Camp David

    Full video with Persian subtitles: 100 MB
    One gigabyte version: here

    Persian text of 16 segments from the video

    Sections from the text in the link above:
    🔻 Trump:
    A cyber attack occurred in Minnesota and was attributed to Iran.
    I don't think that's the case. I blame Minnesota because they are severely incompetent. A cyber attack was carried out on 30 water facilities, and I hold Minnesota and its corrupt governor responsible.
    They like to say, "Oh, it was Iran's doing." Iran must be very lucky. Iran has bigger problems than worrying about Minnesota.
    ....

    🔻 Trump: There is a war going on. You might call it a war; I might call it a military operation because they no longer have a navy; it has been destroyed. Their air force has been destroyed. They have no planes.

    A large portion of their missiles is gone. They still have some, but much less than four or five months ago. Their production capacity is nearly gone, and their drone capacity is also almost destroyed.
    They have very few left, but there are still some remaining. In my opinion, if they even have one, that is already too much.

    🔻 Look at Vietnam; they were there for 20 years. Look at Afghanistan; they were there for many years. Look at the Korean War or any other war; it took years. We have been in for five months and have destroyed their military capability.
    Again, they have some left, but soon that will be gone too.

    🔻 Marco Rubio: The first issue is the International Criminal Court; an international and illegitimate organization. They have made themselves illegitimate because they claim they can come after you even if you are not a member of that court.
    The real meaning of this is that in the future, American military personnel, political leaders, and others may be indicted by this International Criminal Court.

    🔻 Trump: There is no information indicating they are after me. Of course, that could happen.
    What I'm saying is that this means he doesn't want to defend me; he wants to defend BB and various other people.
    There are many people who should not be treated this way, but right now there is no indication that I am one of them.

    ....

    🔻 Pete Hegseth: ... You wonder why the Houthis are not involved in this conflict, even though they are an Iranian proxy? Because they felt the heavy hand of American power for 45 days. And you had the courage to do this.

    🔻 Scott Bassett: ... We started in March 2025. By December 2025, the largest bank in Iran collapsed. The central bank had to print money, leading to inflation.
    Now their inflation is 180 percent. They are unable to pay their forces, and at your direction, we are searching for their assets worldwide.
    This money will go to the people of Iran and Americans who have been harmed by Iranian actions; whether in the USS Cole incident, the barracks in Lebanon, or Iranian attacks on those departing ships.
    It has been an honor to participate in this work, and I look forward to continuing it.

    🔽 About the continuation of the war:

    🔺 Reporter: Mr. President, in the past 10 days, we have seen attacks between Iran and the United States. How do you revive the ceasefire and resume diplomacy?
    🔻 Trump: I think we just want to win. Our performance is very good. We are trying to be as gentle as possible under such circumstances, but they are being destroyed.
    They no longer have a navy, air force, or air defense. This doesn't mean they have no power; they have some, but it is very little.
    We just want to win. We don't want them to have that capability. It's very simple.
    They cannot have nuclear weapons. Iran will not have nuclear weapons and cannot have them. If they had such weapons, the Middle East would have been destroyed by now.
    If I hadn't stopped and canceled the JCPOA, the same Obama agreement, they would have nuclear weapons now.
    I think Israel would no longer exist; in large parts of the Middle East and perhaps other countries on different continents as well, because to be honest, these people are crazy.
    So they cannot have nuclear weapons and will not have them.

    🔺 Reporter: [Incomplete and unclear question about what to expect in the next four or eight weeks.]
    🔻 Trump: You know, we will attack them; we will hit them very hard. Eventually, they will say, "We can’t take it anymore."

    🔺 Reporter: Mr. President, let's return to Iran. A report has emerged that the military has proposed a major and hard attack within 10 or 14 days—
    🔻 Trump: We have already carried out a major attack. What do you mean by "major"?
    They had 159 ships; that was their entire navy. Every one of the 159 ships, their entire navy, is at the bottom of the sea. I call that a major attack.
    They had very good air defense weapons, but it didn't work, and all of that is gone. All their radars are gone, their leaders are gone; everything is gone.

    🔻 Trump: For example, you read that five missiles were fired. Their speed was 8,600 miles per hour.
    Imagine that; if you drive at 60 miles per hour, it seems a bit fast. These missiles were traveling at 8,600 miles per hour and were large missiles. They were fired towards Jordan, and our forces were there: bang, bang, bang, bang, bang.

    [Laughter from the audience]
    This could have been a great audio clip! Five missiles were fired, and we shot down all five before they got close. No other country has such capability.

    🔺 Reporter: Mr. President, you said they still have some capability left. Should Americans be prepared for these retaliatory attacks to continue until Iran no longer has the capability to launch immediate attacks?
    🔻 Trump: They will weaken. They may become a bit stronger now, but they will weaken.

    🔺 Reporter: And then gradually run out of steam?
    🔻 Trump: Yes, I think so. It would be foolish to say no. You always have to be careful.

    🔺 Reporter: What is the status of negotiations? Who from the government is involved in the negotiations?
    🔻 Trump: They always want to negotiate, but they often go back on their word. Steve is negotiating. Jared is also involved; we have very good people. JD is heavily involved. We have incredible people negotiating. Marco is also involved.

    We have very good people; the best. But they will reach an agreement.
    For example, we talk about the nuclear issue, and we sit there for seven hours discussing the nuclear program. I say, why seven hours? Ten minutes is enough; you have five minutes, you need to solve it.
    But they talk for seven hours, then come out, and I say they discussed the nuclear issue. They go out and say, "We never talked about the nuclear issue."
    I say, why? Why do they say such a thing? All they do is make me angry.

    🔺 Reporter: Given what you said, do you believe an agreement can be reached with Iran?
    🔻 Trump: Yes, it can. Look, I am losing my trust in them because they lie and distort the truth.
    A few days ago, five missiles were fired. We shot them down, but we were in the middle of negotiations. I was waiting for Steve's call to see how the negotiations were going; instead, Pete called and said, "They just fired five missiles at one of our bases in Jordan."

    Fortunately, our forces activated the equipment. Working with this equipment is very complex. You ask these people where they studied, and they say MIT or Caltech; universities that are not usually associated with military personnel.
    Incredible smart people operate this equipment. When such people are not around, the shots go wrong, the safety system fails, or there is not enough accuracy. We have incredible people.
    Imagine; a few months ago, in a short span, 111 missiles were fired at the USS Abraham Lincoln; a large and beautiful ship, and one of the most beautifully designed vessels.

    Every one of the 111 missiles was shot down long before reaching the ship. In some cases, they were shot down almost the moment they were launched. It's incredible technology.

    A ship worth billions of dollars, and missiles are heading towards it; all 111 missiles were shot down. I spoke with the people who did this. I would like to reward those people; I am the president, and I call them. They were completely calm.

    🔻 Reporter: Mr. President, in the past two weeks, CENTCOM has conducted attacks. CENTCOM has stated that the goal of these attacks was to reduce Iran's ability to disrupt traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. How many more attacks are needed for this capability to be significantly reduced?

    🔺 Trump: You can never know. Most people would have surrendered by now. They no longer have a navy or air force. Most people would have surrendered, but they haven't. I give them credit for that. They are tough.

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  17. 31 Jul 2026, 16:06·

    CENTCOM post, machine translation:
    🚫 Claim: The Iranian government has once again claimed that it has closed the Strait of Hormuz. This claim is false.

    ✅ Fact: The Strait of Hormuz remains open for commercial shipping. Iran has no control over it. Over the past four months, thousands of ships have passed through this international waterway.
    CENTCOM

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  18. 31 Jul 2026, 16:05·

    Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, reacted to Russia's decision to place him on the "terrorists" list due to his opposition to the country's requests for widespread censorship and surveillance of users, by sharing an image of Taliban officials meeting with Sergey Lavrov, the Russian Foreign Minister, just one day after the announcement.

    In the image he shared on the social media platform X, Durov placed his photo labeled as a terrorist next to a picture of the meeting between Russian officials and Taliban representatives, captioning the second photo with "Respected partners" and using the phrase "Don't be confused" as the title for the image.

    Durov had previously announced on X that Russia had placed him on the "terrorists" list due to his refusal to comply with the country's demands for extensive surveillance and censorship on Telegram.

    He also sarcastically noted that he is prohibited by Russian law from "publishing information on the internet," adding, "It seems that Russian officials are confused about who can deprive whom of access to the internet."

    Russia is the only country in the world that has recognized the Taliban regime.
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  19. 31 Jul 2026, 16:04·

    Hassan Ameli, the Friday prayer leader of Ardabil, said in his sermon: "Netanyahu told Trump in their meeting, 'Appreciate my value, I have stopped the missiles of the Islamic Republic. Iran has an 8,000-kilometer missile and can easily hit your house with a missile. I have held back Iran.'"

    He continued: "Trump has always been deceived by Netanyahu, and now the question is whether he will be deceived again this time or not."

    The Friday prayer leader of Ardabil added: "Trump is a media champion; our operations have broken his back. Whenever he faces defeat, he resorts to media warfare and presents himself as the victor. If he doesn't do this, he will suffer and die."
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  20. 31 Jul 2026, 16:04·

    The President of the United States stated in an interview with Fox News on Friday, August 9, 1405, that the conflict with Iran is "going well," and referring to the attacks by the U.S. military, he declared that Iran will ultimately have no choice but to retreat and surrender.
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  21. 31 Jul 2026, 11:44·

    The President of the United States is holding a cabinet meeting today at Camp David amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

    This meeting comes as Donald Trump is trying to find a way to end the war with Iran while simultaneously reducing gasoline prices, which have become a threat to Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections in November.

    Foreign policy and the issue of the Islamic Republic are expected to make up a significant portion of the agenda for this meeting. Trump is engaged in reciprocal attacks against military targets in Iran.

    Unlike some previous presidents, Trump has visited this presidential mountain retreat in western Maryland less frequently during his presidency, and this will be his third trip to Camp David in his second term.
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    Since it's Friday and financial markets are closed, it has drawn even more attention. Last night on Twitter:
    Tomorrow, Trump will make a stop at Camp David before heading to his golf club in Bedminster. Each time he has gone to Camp David, something significant has happened. The first was the B-2 bombers' attack on Natanz, and the second was an agreement with the regime... J74wabx

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  22. 31 Jul 2026, 11:16·

    The official spokesperson for the Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense announced that the armed forces of the country identified and destroyed several hostile drones in Kuwaiti airspace early on Friday, August 1st.

    Saud Abdulaziz Al-Ateibi wrote in a statement on the social media platform X: "Iran's sinful aggression targeted several vital and military facilities, which were intercepted and destroyed."
    He added: "As a result of the debris falling, material damage occurred, but no human casualties have been reported."
    Prior to this statement, the Islamic Republic's army had announced an attack on the Ahmed Al-Jaber base, where the U.S. military is stationed, using "destructive drones."
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  23. 31 Jul 2026, 11:06·

    The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, following the announcement from the U.S. Central Command denying the IRGC's claim about the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, issued another statement insisting on its previous claims, stating that it has attacked and stopped two more oil tankers.

    Alongside this statement, which was published on Friday, August 9, the IRGC also released images of an oil tanker burning in flames in the darkness, announcing the date as Friday.

    On Thursday afternoon, CENTCOM labeled three claims made by the IRGC and its affiliated media regarding the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the destruction of three F-35 fighter jets, and the passage of an Iranian oil tanker through the U.S. naval blockade as "incorrect," stating that these claims do not align with reality.
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  24. 31 Jul 2026, 11:06·

    Earlier on Friday morning:
    The Islamic Republic of Iran's army has claimed that on the morning of Friday, August 9, it targeted the Ahmed Al-Jaber Air Base in Kuwait with destructive drones.

    The army's public relations department stated in a statement that in this attack, the fighter jet hangars, satellite communication systems, and equipment storage facilities of the U.S. military at this base were targeted. This claim has not yet been confirmed by the U.S. Central Command, CENTCOM, or Kuwaiti officials.

    Ahmed Al-Jaber is one of the bases used by the U.S. military in Kuwait, and in the past, the Islamic Republic's army has repeatedly reported drone attacks on U.S. positions in this country. In one previous attack, the Islamic Republic's army claimed to have targeted administrative buildings and navigation systems at the Arifjan base, the location of helicopters at the Al-Adairi camp, and the building housing U.S. forces at Ahmed Al-Jaber.

    The Islamic Republic's army described the alleged attack on Friday morning as a reaction to recent U.S. attacks on Iran. Iranian media had previously reported on U.S. attacks on parts of Qeshm Island and the deaths of several civilians in these attacks.

    However, at the time of this report's publication, U.S. and Kuwaiti officials had not made any official comments regarding the occurrence of the attack or the potential extent of the damage.
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  25. 31 Jul 2026, 11:03·

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  26. 31 Jul 2026, 02:48·

    Axios:
    Machine Translation: Trump praised the "historic" agreement for disarming Hamas and rebuilding Gaza

    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, announced on Thursday that his "peace team" has reached an agreement with Hamas under which the group will be disarmed and control of civilian and security affairs in Gaza will be handed over to a new Palestinian government made up of technocrats.

    Why it matters: If implemented, this agreement would represent a significant shift in Trump's 20-point peace plan for Gaza and pave the way for the reconstruction of the devastated region.
    ▪️ However, this agreement requires Hamas and Israel to carry out a complex set of reciprocal and independent actions over the course of about seven to eight months, which will be verified.
    ▪️ Israeli officials remain highly skeptical that Hamas will surrender its weapons; meanwhile, statements from a senior Hamas official indicate that the order of disarmament and Israeli withdrawal may still be a point of contention.
    What they are saying: Trump wrote on Truth Social Thursday evening: "Today, the peace team reached a historic agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza."
    ▪️ He added: "This is a tremendous step toward lasting peace and security."
    Current status: Two American officials said that after several months of negotiations mediated by Qatar, Turkey, and Egypt, which a senior U.S. official described as "very sensitive," Hamas has agreed to the terms of the agreement.
    ▪️ This senior U.S. official said the implementation of the agreement is expected to begin in the coming weeks.
    ▪️ One of the peace team officials said this is the first time Hamas and other Palestinian groups in Gaza have agreed to demilitarize the region and transfer responsibility for security and civilian services to a technocratic government.
    Under this agreement, Hamas will relinquish any role in governing Gaza. The "National Committee for the Administration of Gaza," known as NCAG, will operate as a replacement for Hamas and the Palestinian Authority.
    ▪️ The senior U.S. official said: "This structure will be in the best interest of the people of Gaza."
    Reality check: Ghazi Hamad, a Hamas official, confirmed in an interview with Al Jazeera that the "difficult" negotiations have led to an agreement, but his explanations immediately raised questions about how it would be implemented.
    ▪️ Hamad said: "We will not take any disarmament actions before Israel withdraws from the Gaza Strip." He added that the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza will carry out disarmament without Israeli interference.
    ▪️ This position apparently contrasts with Trump's description of a phased process and "with a precise structure," in which Israeli forces withdraw simultaneously with the completion of disarmament.
    ▪️ U.S. officials and the peace team said the implementation of the agreement will proceed through reciprocal and independent actions that will be verified, although they acknowledged that the timeline for Israel's withdrawal is still being finalized.
    The big picture: Vast areas of Gaza have been devastated during the war, and most of its two million residents continue to live in tents or temporary shelters.
    ▪️ Food and other aid are entering Gaza in large quantities, but the humanitarian situation remains dire.
    ▪️ The Gaza Health Ministry, which is controlled by Hamas, reports that nearly 1,200 Palestinians have been killed since the ceasefire on October 10, 2025. Some of them were Hamas forces, but many others were civilians, including children.
    A closer look: This agreement is based on the principle that Gaza must have a legitimate government, a legal system, and a security authority. The demilitarization process is expected to take between 200 to 250 days and will be implemented in one of Gaza's sections at a time.
    ▪️ Hamas's civilian police will first hand over their weapons to a new Palestinian police force under the technocratic government.
    ▪️ After that, Hamas's heavy weapons will be decommissioned and stored in secure facilities, and the group's tunnels and weapon manufacturing facilities will be dismantled.
    ▪️ Light weapons will be collected according to Palestinian laws.
    ▪️ All other militia groups in Gaza, including those opposed to Hamas that Israel armed during the war, will also be required to surrender their weapons.
    The National Committee for the Administration of Gaza will only take control of any area once a monitoring mechanism confirms that the commitments related to that area have been fulfilled.
    ▪️ A peace team official said that at the end of this process, the technocratic government and its police force will hold a monopoly on weapons in Gaza.
    Implementation: According to the agreement, an international stabilizing force will assist in training the new Palestinian police, participate in the collection of weapons, and be stationed between areas controlled by Palestinians and Israeli forces.
    ▪️ One of the peace team officials said this agreement is designed on the basis of "zero trust," as both Hamas and Israel have explicitly stated from the outset that they do not trust each other.
    ▪️ The process will not move from one phase to the next until monitors confirm that both sides have fulfilled their commitments.
    ▪️ This official said the goal is to prevent a situation where the technocratic government controls Gaza during the day, but armed groups still hold power at night.
    On the other side: Israel's withdrawal will occur gradually and based on a timeline that is still being finalized.
    ▪️ Trump said that as disarmament is completed and security responsibility is taken over by the international force and the new Palestinian police, Israeli forces will withdraw.
    ▪️ Israel will also cease military operations and targeted assassinations in Gaza, except in cases of imminent threat.
    ▪️ A peace team official said: "All military activities in Gaza must cease; whether by Israel or Hamas."
    Behind closed doors: A senior U.S. official said the Trump administration has maintained close coordination with Israel throughout the negotiations.
    ▪️ The U.S. government also intends to ensure that Israel fulfills its commitments under the agreement, despite Israeli skepticism about disarming Hamas.
    ▪️ This official said: "We want nothing from Israel but to fulfill its commitments under the 20-point plan."
    ▪️ He added: "If they do not do this, President Trump will be very disappointed. I don't think the Israelis want to escalate tensions with us at this time."
    Behind the scenes: According to two sources familiar with the negotiations, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey exerted significant pressure on Hamas to accept this agreement.
    ▪️ U.S. officials and other knowledgeable individuals said Hassan Rashad, head of Egypt's intelligence agency, played a key role. He hosted the negotiations and has a close relationship with Khalil al-Hayya, Hamas's political leader.
    Notably: According to a source familiar with the meeting, a Hamas delegation met with senior officials of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps during its recent visit to Iran to attend the funeral of Ali Khamenei, the former leader of the Islamic Republic.

    ▪️ This source said the IRGC officials urged Hamas not to rush into signing the agreement and to buy time through stalling.

    ▪️ A senior U.S. official also claimed that Iran has attempted to convince Hamas not to sign the agreement, but said the group decided to ignore Iran's advice.
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  27. 30 Jul 2026, 23:08·

    Trump's post translated by machine:

    Today, the "Peace Delegation" has reached a historic agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza. This is a monumental step towards lasting peace and security.

    This agreement is a vital step towards Gaza finally being governed by a new Palestinian government; a government that will work closely with the Peace Delegation to assist the Palestinian people. At the same time, Israel will receive the security it deserves, and Gaza will no longer be used as a base for terrorist attacks.

    This agreement marks a significant milestone in the implementation of Trump's 20-point plan. It will be executed in carefully designed phases. As disarmament is completed, Israeli forces will withdraw, and the "International Stability Force" will collaborate with a new Palestinian police force to take responsibility for ensuring the security of Gaza for its residents and its neighbors.

    A year ago, there was a violent and uncontrollable war, a humanitarian crisis, and hostages in brutal captivity. We have made historic progress, and there is still much work to be done.

    I want to thank the mediators—Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey—for their important efforts, and especially my incredible team whose tireless work made this historic achievement possible.

    The threat that emerged from Gaza on October 7 will not be allowed to take shape again!

    According to this agreement, Gaza will finally be under the control of a new Palestinian government that serves its people.

    I congratulate everyone on this amazing transformation that many said would never be achievable!

    Donald J. Trump
    President of the United States of America
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  28. 30 Jul 2026, 23:07·

    Scott Basset, the U.S. Treasury Secretary, announced in a message on the social media platform X that individuals providing financial services, logistical support, or commercial assistance to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps or Mahan Air are aiding the continued operation of a terrorist organization.

    He added that the U.S. Treasury Department will continue to identify these individuals, disclose their identities, and cut off their access to the U.S. financial system. Previously, the U.S. Treasury had sanctioned six individuals and entities in Iran, China, India, and Russia for collaborating with Mahan Air and the Revolutionary Guard. Washington stated that some of the sanctioned companies acted as sales representatives for Mahan Air and played a role in maintaining the international network of the company. The U.S. Treasury also sanctioned the company "DataNagar Startup Studio" for its collaboration with the Revolutionary Guard.
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  29. 30 Jul 2026, 20:11·

    Iraqchi's post, machine translation:
    Egypt is an important friend and partner for us in the region, and its security is of the utmost importance to us.

    We must all be vigilant against Israel's conspiracies and false flag operations designed to undermine regional peace.

    The threat is clear and common, and it fears the solidarity of Muslims.
    araghchi

    Ghalibaf's post:
    The United States stains its hands with a new crime every day; the terrorist attack on the homes of civilians in Qeshm Island, the continuation of crimes in Minab and Lamerd.
    Americans have gotten used to compensating for the blows they receive on the battlefield by spilling the blood of the innocent. They will pay the price.
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  30. 30 Jul 2026, 18:54·

    On Thursday, Saudi Arabia announced a plan to form an international coalition for maritime defense aimed at protecting shipping and energy transit routes in the Red Sea.

    The Saudi Ministry of Defense stated that representatives from 43 countries and the European Union participated in a meeting regarding this plan. According to this proposal, Saudi Arabia will act as the founding country and leader of the coalition, with its headquarters also located in the country.

    According to the Saudi Ministry of Defense, this coalition is being formed to enhance maritime security, maintain freedom of navigation, ensure the security of trade and energy transit routes, and protect shared maritime interests in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and the Gulf of Aden.

    This plan comes after attacks by Iran-backed Houthis on ships have disrupted one of the world's most important trade routes.
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