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Politics · Middle EastIran president's resignation threats prompt leadership claims by cleric
A senior Iranian cleric close to Supreme Leader Ali Hamaney claims President Mesud Pezeşkiyan has threatened to resign 28 times since taking office. Harazi says Hamaney warned Pezeşkiyan that the next resignation would be accepted, and predicts the dismissal of the national security secretary and the sidelining of the foreign minister.
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Politics · Middle EastKhamenei issues ultimatum to Iran’s Pezeshkian as US tensions rise
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reportedly issued a final ultimatum to President Masoud Pezeshkian, sidelining his political leverage and endorsing an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander. Reports diverge on whether the move is tied to escalating tensions with the US and Israel.
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Aramco Q2 2026 profit rises 42% on higher oil prices despite Hormuz disruptions
Saudi Aramco posted a 42% year-on-year increase in second-quarter net profit to $32.4bn, driven by higher crude and refined product prices, though production fell after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz. Cash flow and hydrocarbon output declined from the previous quarter.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastTrump cancels planned Iran escalation after military warnings
President Trump called off a planned military escalation against Iran after warnings from military advisors about high casualties and low missile stocks. The US has evacuated bases in Iraq and relocated forces to Israel, while Iran denies negotiations and threatens retaliation against regional energy infrastructure.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastShip attacked in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO reports
A cargo ship was hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, the British Maritime Safety Authority said. The attack, near Oman’s coast, follows previous incidents involving Tehran’s forces in the key oil and gas export route.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastCargo vessel hit by projectile off Oman, UKMTO confirms investigation
A cargo vessel broadcast a distress call after being struck by an unknown projectile off Oman’s Al Khasab coast on 29 July 2026. The UK Maritime Trade Operations confirmed the incident and said authorities are investigating. No left- or centre-rated outlets reported the event.
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Politics · Middle EastTrump says US talks with Iran are Tehran’s ‘last chance before decapitation’
Donald Trump said the United States is negotiating with Iran as a final opportunity to avoid military action, calling it Tehran’s ‘last chance before decapitation’. Iran’s foreign ministry insists it is only discussing a shipping corridor with Oman, not the US, while the Strait of Hormuz remains blockaded.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS signs $3bn missile defence deals as Iran demands control of Strait of Hormuz
The US Department of Defense has signed framework agreements with Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman to increase production of missile defence systems, including THAAD and Patriot. Northrop Grumman stated the deals are worth $3 billion. Meanwhile, Iran has demanded control over the Strait of Hormuz as a condition for ending military actions.
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