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Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it obstructs U.S.-Iran talks, as Tehran says a maritime transit understanding has been reached over the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump confirms reports of secret U.S. contacts with Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, while Tehran denies any backchannel talks with Washington.
U.S. President Donald Trump has welcomed the Mecca Mutual Defense Pact signed by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye, calling it a “big, bold and important first step” toward greater regional unity and security.
U.S. President Donald Trump says he will declare the Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory after defeating Iran, while Tehran rejects the move and insists the strategic waterway will remain under Iranian control.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance says American strikes destroyed Iran’s nuclear program and severely weakened its military capabilities, while Washington considers whether Tehran is willing to make long-term changes.
Pakistan and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening counterterrorism cooperation, with a focus on combating TTP, ISIS-K, al-Qaeda, and the BLA. During the fourth Pakistan-U.S. Counterterrorism Dialogue in Washington, both sides agreed to enhance intelligence sharing, border security, and joint efforts to counter evolving security threats and promote regional peace and stability.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband discussed Iran, security in the Strait of Hormuz, and efforts to prevent Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon during talks in Washington. The meeting also covered European security, continued support for Ukraine, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and efforts toward lasting Israeli-Palestinian peace.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he has postponed a proposed military strike on Iran, claiming progress is being made toward a deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and address Iran's nuclear program. Tehran rejected Trump's assertion that it sought to avoid new attacks, dismissed his comments as "another lie," and warned it would respond forcefully to any future military action.
A truck bomb exploded near a police station in Colombia's border city of Cúcuta, injuring at least 11 people just six days before President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella's inauguration. The blast comes amid heightened political violence and growing security concerns ahead of the August 7 swearing-in ceremony.
The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad and the U.S. Consulate in Erbil have urged American citizens to consider leaving the Middle East or prepare for a possible emergency evacuation, citing rising regional tensions and the risk of sudden security deterioration. The advisory also warns of potential flight disruptions and airspace closures.
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced what he called a "historic" Gaza agreement aimed at ending the war and launching a phased reconstruction process, while Hamas has confirmed the deal through senior officials. The agreement envisions the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces, the deployment of an international stabilization force, and the transfer of Hamas' weapons to an interim Palestinian administration under international oversight.
U.S. President Donald Trump has vowed a strong response to Iran following attacks on American military bases in Jordan, saying Tehran "will be hit hard." The renewed strikes come after a temporary ceasefire collapsed, with both Washington and Tehran resuming military operations across the region.
