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Politics · Middle EastErdogan urges Trump to pursue Iran talks and highlights Gaza attacks
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged US President Donald Trump to continue talks with Iran to ease tensions, while also addressing the Gaza conflict, Israeli attacks on Palestinians, and a defence agreement with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. Outlets varied in emphasis on diplomacy, regional security, and the timing of Israeli actions.
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Politics · Middle EastHamas asks US-backed Board of Peace to press Israel on Gaza ceasefire roadmap
Hamas issued a statement after talks in Cairo urging the US-led Board of Peace to compel Israel to accept a 15-point roadmap for the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire. Israel has rejected the plan, insisting it will not withdraw forces until Hamas is disarmed.
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Politics · Middle EastEight Muslim-majority states condemn Israel over rejected Gaza peace plan
The foreign ministers of eight Muslim-majority countries issued a joint statement on 16 August 2026 condemning Israel’s rejection of US President Donald Trump’s 15-point plan for Gaza. Israel insists no military pullout will occur until Hamas is fully disarmed, while the signatories say the refusal undermines peace efforts.
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US and Iran near Strait of Hormuz deal, Pakistan says as Trump demands compensation
Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif told Bloomberg News on 11 August 2026 that the US and Iran were close to an arrangement over the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump simultaneously demanded compensation from Iran for American casualties and Iranian protesters killed in state crackdowns.
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Politics · Middle EastIran rules out talks with US until interim deal breaches end, says minister
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on 9 August 2026 that Iran will not engage in direct talks with the United States while Washington breaches an interim deal signed in June. Messages are exchanged through intermediaries, and an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz is in final stages but will not reopen until US conditions are met.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastEight Arab and Muslim nations condemn Israeli attacks on Gaza as violations of international law
Eight Arab and Muslim countries issued a joint statement condemning Israeli attacks on Gaza, citing violations of international law, targeting of healthcare facilities, and civilian casualties. The ministers warned that continued strikes could undermine the US-backed plan to end the conflict and called for UN Security Council intervention.
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