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BIG: President Trump has ordered his top envoys to halt talks with Iran, signaling a major shift in strategy. The administration is moving away from trying to “hammer Iran ASAP” and toward a longer-term effort to “strangle” Tehran through sustained economic and military pressure. The goal appears to be increasing pressure over time until Iran is more willing to accept President Trump’s terms. Source: CNN

Gaza: Al Mayadeen correspondent: Shooting from occupation vehicles in the northeast of Khan Younis, south of the Strip.

Occupied Palestine: Al Mayadeen correspondent: Israeli artillery shelling east of the Zeitoun neighborhood, southeast of Gaza City.

Trump threatened Oman over its impending deal with Iran concerning the Strait of Hormuz, AP reported, citing sources. Earlier, Trump had expressed dissatisfaction with Oman's actions and threatened to "bomb the hell out of" the Sultanate if it stood in the way of resolving the conflict between Iran and the US.

Hamas: The new Israeli massacre in Gaza represents a deliberate escalation that reveals the Netanyahu government's insistence on undermining the implementation of the agreement.

Israeli Army: We attacked elite battalion commanders in Gaza during their meeting, including a company commander and 3 squad leaders.

Occupied Palestine: Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine: The American cover encourages the occupation to continue its crimes and impose its arrangements on Gaza

Occupied Palestine: Qassem: The Gaza massacre is a disregard by the Israeli government of all calls by mediators and guarantors for a ceasefire, including President Trump's call yesterday.

Occupied Palestine: Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qasem stated: "The occupation's massacre in Gaza represents the Israeli government's disregard for all mediators' calls for a ceasefire."

Hamas: We call on the mediators, guarantors, and Washington in particular to compel the occupation to implement the ceasefire and the recently agreed-upon roadmap.

Hamas: The Gaza beach massacre is a disregard by the occupation of the calls for a ceasefire issued by mediators, guarantors, and President Trump.

Al-Shifa Medical Complex: 6 martyrs and 14 wounded in the Israeli occupation's targeting of citizens on Gaza beach

Israeli Defense Minister: Our policy in Gaza is clear, which is to remove threats and eliminate militants who participated in the October 7 attack.

Gaza: Al Mayadeen correspondent: A martyr and wounded as a result of an Israeli bombing with a drone that targeted a café inside the port of Gaza.

Breaking News: Judge Fakhr al-Din al-Aryan stated that investigations have proven the involvement of the defendant Waseem al-Assad in forming irregular armed groups, commissioned by Brigadier General Ghiath Dalla. These groups targeted civilian areas in Eastern Ghouta and committed massacres against civilians, particularly in the town of #Mleha.

Al Jazeera correspondent: The Israeli occupation army is carrying out a demolition operation within areas under its control south of Khan Yunis city.

Reuters, citing the Turkish Presidency: Erdoğan discussed bilateral relations, the wars in Iran and Gaza, and the Mecca agreement by phone with Trump.

Axios, citing a peace council official: Trump wants to stop Israeli strikes that do not come in response to a direct or imminent threat from Hamas.

Turkish Presidency: Netanyahu's false claims aim to justify illegal airstrikes targeting Syria's sovereignty

Occupied Palestine: Al Mayadeen correspondent in Gaza: Shooting from occupation vehicles east of Khan Yunis city, southern Gaza Strip.

Axios, citing a Turkish official: Israel is fabricating pretexts to bomb neighboring countries and destabilize the region.

Axios, citing US and Israeli officials: The Israeli government informed White House officials before the strike on Syria

Axios, citing sources: The Israeli strike damaged recently rebuilt runways but caused no injuries.

Syria: SANA: Continued Israeli aggressions since December 8, 2024, despite restraint, are hindering stability efforts and threatening the region with further tension.

Syria: SANA: Syria condemns the Israeli aggression on Abu al-Duhur Airport in two identical letters to the Secretary-General of the United Nations and the President of the Security Council.

Occupation Army Radio: After about 24 hours, Netanyahu's office officially adopted responsibility for the attack in Syria.

US envoy Tom Bric to Reuters: Turkey did not receive prior warning regarding Israeli strikes in Syria

A Zionist warplane flew in the airspace of the city of Al-Mayadin, east of Deir ez-Zor, and along the Syrian-Iraqi border.

The war media of the Islamic Resistance, Hezbollah, publishes scenes from the operation targeting gatherings of enemy Israeli soldiers and vehicles at the southern outskirts of the town of Zawtar al-Sharqiyyah with a swarm of suicide drones in the days before the ceasefire.

Occupied Palestine: Hamas stated that the massacre committed by the occupation "army" against civilians reveals Netanyahu's insistence on undermining all efforts aimed at establishing a ceasefire.

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Syria: Local sources from southern Syria: A patrol of the Israeli occupation penetrates the village of Saida in the southern Quneitra countryside on the Golan.

Occupied Palestine: Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine: The port massacre once again confirms the occupation's reneging on the ceasefire agreement.

Israeli Air Force (IAF) aircraft struck an airbase in Syria overnight. #Syria @new_militarycolumnist

Two ballistic missiles launched from Iranian territory have been intercepted over the UAE. #MiddleEast

Occupied Palestine: Qassem: We call on the mediators, guarantor states, and the US administration to compel the occupation to abide by the recently agreed-upon ceasefire and roadmap.

Israeli Strike on Syrian Airbase Prompts US and Turkish Pushback Israel's bombing of Abu al-Duhur airbase triggered swift condemnation from Ankara and a rare public rebuke from US envoy Tom Barrack, who termed the operation "an unnecessary escalation." READ MORE

Axios, citing an Israeli official: The attack on an airbase in Idlib aimed to prevent a Turkish military buildup there.

Israeli Army: Hamas leaders targeted planned to carry out a terrorist operation against our forces in Gaza

Israeli Army: We targeted Hamas leaders in an airstrike on Gaza City to remove the threat to our forces.

Gaza: Al Mayadeen correspondent: 6 martyrs, including a child, and 10 wounded in a massacre committed by occupation aviation in the port area, west of Gaza City.

Russia: Russian Defense: We targeted a cargo ship loaded with weapons and military equipment for the Ukrainian forces in the Black Sea, southeast of Odesa.

Kushner, the envoy of the foolish Trump, after his meeting with Netanyahu: We agreed to disarm all resistance movements in the region while preserving Israel's strength.

Occupied Palestine: A child was injured by occupation forces' bullets during their raid on Al-Amari camp, south of Al-Bireh in the West Bank.

Türkiye strongly condemns Israel ormalbeit its latest airstrikes on Syria, denouncing its escalating aggression, violations of Syria ormalbeit 's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and disregard for international law.

Russia rules out the possibility of freezing the conflict with Ukraine along the line of contact, according to Putin's aide Ushakov. Subscribe to OKO

Egypt: Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Egypt condemns the Israeli raids on Abu al-Duhur military airport in Syria

Foolish Trump: No current or scheduled talks or negotiations with the Islamic Republic of Iran. Naval blockade is fully enforced. Strait of Hormuz is open and operating as normal. All water mines have been removed or detonated.

Syrian Foreign Minister: We condemn Israel's aggression on Abu al-Duhur Airport, which violates Syria's sovereignty and threatens regional stability.

Ukraine launched a massive drone swarm overnight, with 620 drones targeting the Moscow region, hitting the largest logistics facility of Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries.

Turkey: Çelik: Gaza's genocide, the attempt to annex the West Bank, the attack on the Iranian people, the occupation of parts of Lebanon, and harassment of Syria are part of one extremist agenda.

We support Ukraine 100% against this illegal war led by Vladimir Putin. We are providing support so that Ukraine can defend itself, and that's been the British position all the way through this conflict.

Syria condemned Israeli airstrikes on Abu al-Duhur Military Airbase in Idlib as a violation of its sovereignty and a dangerous escalation. It urged the UN and international community to condemn the attacks and said it would defend its rights under international law.

Syrian Foreign Ministry: Israeli aggressions reveal its attempts to undermine efforts to establish stability and drag the region into further tension

Syrian Foreign Ministry: The Israeli aggression on Abu al-Duhur military airport is a dangerous escalation that threatens regional security and stability.

Syria: Ministry of Foreign Affairs: We hold the Israeli occupation responsible for this escalation and call on the international community and the Security Council to condemn it.

Syrian Foreign Ministry: We condemn in the strongest terms the Israeli air raids that targeted the Abu al-Duhur Military Airport in Idlib.

A court in Damascus has sentenced Bashar al-Assad's cousin to death, Syria TV reported. According to the channel, the court found Wassim al-Assad guilty of the intentional murder of several people, murder with torture, as well as actions aimed at inciting civil war and inter-confessional conflict. ✔ Subscribe to TASS / World on "Max"

Russia issued a direct warning to the UK, stating London will face severe consequences after reports revealed Ukraine deployed British-made drones to strike deep inside Russian territory. READ MORE

There will be fewer ballistic missiles targeting Kyiv: Ukraine has acquired new reactive drones, thanks to which we can quickly destroy Russian launch systems if they are deployed, according to aviation expert Romanenko. Subscribe to OKO

Israeli Army: We killed a company commander in the Islamic Jihad movement in last Sunday's attack in Khan Yunis, south of the Gaza Strip.

Gaza Medical Relief Director to Al Jazeera: We face the danger of the spread of epidemics and viruses due to the accumulation of waste and limited capabilities.

Union of Municipalities of Gaza: The occupation is reducing the entry of diesel fuel necessary for the operation of power generators and vital facilities.

Union of Municipalities of Gaza: The Occupation Prevents the Entry of Oils to Operate Generators for Wells and Water and Sewage Pumping Stations

Gaza Municipalities Union: We warn of a health and environmental disaster resulting from the overflow of sewage water.

Russia struck Pechenihy in Kharkiv Oblast with missiles: 10 people died, and 8 others were injured, according to the Regional State Administration (OVA). 10 private houses, a cafe, a post office, a shop, and cars were damaged. Subscribe to OKO

Ukrainian Emergency Agency: Two killed and a fire broke out in a Russian drone attack on Zaporizhzhia

Reuters, citing the governor of Ukraine's Kharkiv region: 10 people killed in Russian missile attack

Russian Defense Ministry: Our air defenses destroyed 791 Ukrainian drones in the airspace of several Russian regions last night.

Ukrainians should not expect peace with Russia to approach by the end of the year: there are no signs that Russia is ready for a ceasefire, — Deputy Chief of Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine Skibitskyi

URGENT - 4 airstrikes by Israeli occupation aircraft targeted the Abu al-Duhur military airport in the Idlib countryside, northern Syria. There were no human casualties, praise be to God. 🔵 Free Syria News Network Urgent Service || Subscribe to our Telegram channel 👇 https://t.me/ALMHARAR

Unconfirmed reports suggest that the Abu al-Duhur airport in the Syrian countryside of Idlib, where Turkish forces are stationed, was targeted by Zionist airstrikes.

Occupied Palestine: Al Mayadeen's correspondent in Gaza: The occupation army carries out a demolition operation in the southeast of Khan Yunis city, south of the Gaza Strip.

Al Jazeera correspondent: Clashes erupted after the occupation forces stormed the city of Qalqilya in the northern West Bank.

Turkish Presidency: We will never allow the destabilization of Syria.

Axios, citing US officials: The Trump administration asked the Syrian government to exercise restraint

US declares sources: Israeli strike damaged recently rebuilt runways

Axios, citing sources: At least 8 bombs fell on the runways and several hangars at Abu al-Duhur Air Base in northern Syria.

Axios, citing U.S. and Israeli officials: Israel informed Washington that its attack in Syria was aimed at preventing a Turkish military buildup.

Lebanon: Al Mayadeen correspondent: An attack with two raids by Israeli warplanes targeted the hill of Ali Al-Taher and Dweir Kafrman in the south of the country.

A diplomatic source at the Syrian Foreign Ministry told Al Jazeera: We deny the allegations regarding an agreement between Syria and Israel, which would entail a specific security arrangement.

Iran: Baghaei: The complexities arising from the continuous hostilities of the United States and the Zionist entity against the region's security must be taken into account.

UAE Foreign Ministry: All commercial and financial activities and exchanges with Iran suspended until further notice

Occupation "Army" Radio: The attack on Idlib has nothing to do with the "growing power of the Syrian Air Force" but is a message that "Israel" will not allow a Turkish military presence.

Syria: Syrian News: Israeli occupation aircraft violate Syrian airspace in Daraa

Israeli media: Netanyahu's office: Syria was on the verge of "breaking the status quo" on security matters and allowing Turkish forces to deploy at an air base near Aleppo.

Barrack Warns Unnotified Israeli Raid Near Turkish Border Riskd Confrontation U.S. Envoy Tom Barrack revealed Türkiye received no warning of Israeli strikes on Syria's Abu al-Duhur airbase near its border, forcing Washington to push for a trilateral deconfliction link. READ MORE

Netanyahu's Office: Syria Chose to Ignore Israel's Warnings Regarding This Deployment

Netanyahu's office: Syria was on the verge of violating the status quo on security matters with Israel

Channel 12, citing an Israeli official: We will not easily give up what we have achieved, as it is a strategic bargaining chip in negotiations with Syria.

Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov has called for the immediate establishment of mechanisms to conduct elections during ongoing hostilities, arguing that Ukrainian democratic processes must not remain subject to Kremlin influence or indefinite postponement. READ MORE

BIG: US envoy Tom Barrack stated that Türkiye was not forewarned of Israeli airstrikes targeting Syria's Abu al-Duhur airbase, which is situated near the Turkish border. He added that after detecting Israeli aircraft en route to its airspace, Türkiye "could have reasonably prepared its own response." "Thankfully, calm heads prevailed, preventing further escalation," he remarked. Source: Reuters

U.S. Envoy Tom Break to Reuters: We are working hard on a de-escalation mechanism that includes Israel, Syria, and Turkey.

Russia's Foreign Minister Lavrov stated that Russia has the right to regard Britain's direct involvement in strikes against Russia as participation in the war, with all the ensuing consequences.

BREAKING NEWS Israeli occupation forces targeted the valley of the village of Abidin in the western countryside of Daraa with artillery shells. 🔵 Free Syrian News Network Breaking Service || Subscribe to our Telegram channel 👇 https://t.me/ALMHARAR

Syria: Local sources from southern Syria: Israeli occupation forces targeted Wadi Abideen in the Yarmouk Basin area in the western Daraa countryside with artillery.

Russia massively struck one of DTEK's thermal power plants: electricity generation was halted, the company stated. Subscribe to OKO

Iraqi: We told the mediators that we do not accept a ceasefire, but rather the war must end.

Yemen: Saba News Agency in Sana'a: Loyalists to the Saudi enemy targeted the Al-Akama area in the Maqbana district, west of Taiz Governorate, with "Katyusha" missiles.

Netanyahu: We recovered the remains of Armored Corps soldier Yehuda Katz, who was killed in the Battle of Sultan Yacoub in 1982, through a special operation.

Two more Greek vessels were shelled in the Black Sea following a Ukrainian UAV strike on the Greek tanker Skiros on August 16, after it loaded oil at the port of Novorossiysk. This was reported by the newspaper Proto Thema. One vessel was almost completely destroyed by a fire caused by an explosion. ✔ Subscribe to TASS / World in "Max"

UAE Ministry of Defense: We monitored two ballistic missiles coming from Iran

Yemeni government forces: Two farmers killed in Houthi shelling with two ballistic missiles on the eastern Khawkhah in Al Hudaydah Governorate

Lebanon: Al Mayadeen correspondent: Occupation artillery attacks the town of Breet

Turkey's Foreign Ministry: We strongly condemn the Israeli raids on Abu al-Dhuhur Airport in Syria. Turkey's Foreign Ministry: We call on the international community to ensure accountability for Israeli actions that violate international law. 🔵 Urgent Syria Free News Network Service || Subscribe to our Telegram channel👇 https://t.me/ALMHARAR

⚡️Air defense systems are operating in Dubai for the first time since the "hot" phase of the conflict between Iran and the US ended. According to preliminary information, Iranian drones are being intercepted. #MiddleEast @new_militarycolumnist

WATCH: Israeli settlers remain on a hill near Qusra despite an evacuation operation, with soldiers seen shaking their hands before they eventually leave.

BREAKING: The Pentagon is considering reducing its Gulf military presence after the Iran war, as Iranian strikes exposed vulnerabilities at major US bases. Options include shifting forces westward toward Jordan, Israel, or Saudi Arabia rather than rebuilding damaged facilities. No formal decision has been made. Source: WaPo

Yemen's Houthis likely launched missiles on UAE.

India and Germany are weeks away from signing a ~$9 billion deal for six German-designed Type 214 submarines with air-independent propulsion, India's largest conventional submarine program ever. The boats will be built at Mumbai's Mazagon Dock with significant technology transfer, targeting 45-60% local content. AIP technology enables 2-3 weeks submerged without surfacing.

Al Jazeera correspondent: Occupation forces fire live bullets during their raid on Al-Am'ari camp in Al-Bireh, in the central West Bank.

Occupied Palestine: Occupation forces stormed the vicinity of Abu Shalbak roundabout in Al-Ram town, north of occupied Jerusalem, and fired live ammunition and tear gas canisters.

Al Jazeera correspondent: Israeli occupation forces fired gas canisters during their raid on the town of Al-Ram, north of occupied Jerusalem.

Al Jazeera correspondent: Israeli occupation forces storm Al-Amari refugee camp in the city of Al-Bireh in the West Bank.

URGENT SYRIAN FREE NEWS NETWORK || Egypt's Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Egypt condemns the Israeli airstrikes that targeted Abu al-Duhur military airport. We affirm our complete rejection of Israel's continued violations of Syrian territory and what these attacks represent in terms of escalation that would undermine stability in Syria and the region. 🔵 Urgent Syrian Free News Network Service || Subscribe to the Telegram channel 👇 https://t.me/ALMHARAR

Turkey: Ministry of Foreign Affairs: We strongly condemn the Israeli raids on the Abu al-Thuhur military base in the Idlib countryside in Syria

Al Mayadeen correspondent+: "Leaders from the Workers' Party are seeking to transfer part of PJAK to Qandil and arm them, amid concerns about the path of the peace initiative."

Turkish Foreign Ministry: Israeli attacks violate Syria's territorial integrity and sovereignty

Turkish Foreign Ministry: We call on the international community to ensure accountability for Israeli actions that violate international law.

Egypt: Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Israeli raids on Abu al-Duhur Military Airport in Syria are a dangerous escalation that undermines stability efforts

Occupied Palestine: Hamas condemns in the strongest terms the criminal Zionist aggression against Syria, which targeted Abu al-Duhur airport in the Idlib countryside, considering it "state terrorism" and a blatant violation of Syrian sovereignty.

Occupied Palestine: Al Mayadeen correspondent in Ramallah: Occupation forces are still carrying out a raid campaign on the homes of the town of Yamoun in Jenin until now.

Commander of the Lebanese Army: Israeli occupation forces continue their aggressions and violations of the existing understandings within the agreement.

Qatari Foreign Ministry: If Israel seeks to impose a new reality, the international community must deal with it as being above the law.

Qatari Foreign Ministry: The absence of accountability and deterrence encourages Israel to persist and threatens the security and stability of the region, dragging it into a spiral of escalation.

Qatar's Foreign Ministry: We condemn the Israeli airstrikes on Abu al-Duhur Military Airport in Syria

Syrian Television: A patrol from the Israeli occupation forces advanced towards Bat al-Wardah Hill near the town of Beit Jinn in the western Damascus countryside.

Turkey: Celik: Targeting Syria again shows that Israeli policies are the biggest enemy of the peace and stability of the region's peoples

The Polish MiG-29 fighter jets planned for transfer to Ukraine will not be usable in combat operations and will only be utilized for pilot training. #Ukraine @new_militarycolumnist

🔴 Occupied Syria: A column of smoke rises near Abu al-Duhur Military Airport in eastern rural Idlib

The EU called on Israel to protect Gaza residents following [Minister of National Security] Ben-Gvir's call to kill 40 people a day, said European Commission spokesperson Anitta Hipper. She recalled that the EC "proposed to the Council of the EU (more than two months ago - TASS note) to introduce sanctions against Ben-Gvir, it is under consideration." ✔ Subscribe to TASS / World on "Mets"

Occupied Syria: New Israeli raids target Abu al-Duhur Military Airport in eastern rural Idlib.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim: This hypocrisy cannot be tolerated. The hypocrisy of the West, of the superpowers. And this has been happening. Don't talk about Gaza today. They've been there for the last 70 years. And now you expect an emerging country like Malaysia to solve that problem that's been there for 70 years.

US Envoy for Syria: Israeli raids on Abu al-Duhur airbase are an unnecessary escalation that does not enhance regional stability.

A U.S. official from the Trump administration, Rodney Mims Cook Jr., quietly held discussions with Kremlin officials during a visit to Russia's St. Petersburg Economic Forum in June. Carrying a diplomatic passport, Cook reportedly met with senior Russian officials as part of an unofficial initiative to re-establish U.S.-Russia dialogue concerning the Ukraine war, presenting the trip publicly as a cultural mission.

US Envoy to Syria: The al-Assad government has not adopted a hostile stance, but has repeatedly expressed a preference for de-escalation with Israel.

Yemeni Armed Forces strike Saudi enemy concentrations in Marib with missiles and drones.

Syria: Local sources report that Israeli occupation bulldozers have bulldozed the Al-Shahar forests in Jubata al-Khashab in the northern Quneitra countryside of Syria.

Thanks to Allah Almighty, and with the efforts of the good people, the benefactors with white hands and merciful hearts, the cost of the operations for the child who was subjected to an explosion from the remnants of the ousted Assad regime has been secured. May Allah reward you with the best reward. 🔵 Syria Free News Network Breaking Service || Subscribe to the Telegram channel 👇 https://t.me/ALMHARAR

Syria: Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Syria condemns in the strongest terms the Israeli airstrikes that targeted the Abu al-Duhur Military Airport in Idlib Governorate.

Palestinian Red Crescent: 11 Palestinians injured in attack by the occupation army in Salfit, north of the West Bank.

A Syrian court has sentenced Wassim al-Assad, a cousin of Bashar al-Assad, to death for war crimes and crimes against humanity, and ordered the seizure of his assets.

Number of deaths due to an unknown explosion at the Baniyas thermal power plant in Syria.

Syria: Syrian News from the Syrian Military Source: The Israeli aggression resulted in material damage to the airport's infrastructure without any casualties.

Syria: Syrian News Agency reports from a military source: 8 Israeli airstrikes targeted the runway of Abu al-Duhur military airport in the eastern Idlib countryside today.

Yemen: A Yemeni military source told Saba News Agency that the Yemeni Armed Forces targeted the Aramco refinery in Jizan with a number of drones.

Despite the Republic of [United Arab Emirates - UAE] Ministry of Foreign Affairs' denial: We strongly condemn the Iranian attack on Iraqi Kurdistan.

Despite the Republic's denial, the small state of the UAE strongly condemns the Iranian attack on Iraqi Kurdistan.

URGENT - The Yemeni Armed Forces targeted the Aramco refinery in Jizan. Force strength.

Reuters, citing three Syrian military sources: Four airstrikes of unclear origin targeted the Abu al-Duhur military airbase in northwestern Syria.

Reuters citing Syrian military sources: The raids targeted the runway of Abu al-Duhur airbase and storage depots.

"Foreign Affairs": The Israeli position ended Washington's mission to bring together its Arab allies and Israel in a lasting security partnership

"Foreign Affairs": The regional order that prevailed since 1991 was one of the victims of the US-Israeli war with Iran

An airfield in northwestern Syria was targeted in an attack, AFP reported, citing a security source.

Enemy announcement: Interceptor missile launched over Zar'it on the Lebanese border after detecting an aerial target.

NEW: Israeli jets struck Abu al-Duhur Air Base in eastern Idlib, Syria with four airstrikes overnight, targeting the runway. The base houses the nascent post-Assad air force of Syria, comprising approximately two restored Su-22s, several L-39 trainers, and old helicopters. The strike followed the emergence of footage showing Su-22s conducting training flights over northern Syria.

NBC on the mayor of Qusra in the West Bank: The Israeli government continues to procrastinate and prolong the situation in Qusra.

Al Jazeera correspondent: 4 airstrikes target the runway of Abu al-Duhur military airport in the Idlib countryside, northern Syria.

Israeli warplanes carried out airstrikes targeting the runway of Abu al-Duhur military airport in the eastern Idlib countryside, where Turkish forces are stationed.

Unconfirmed reports of targeting Abu al-Duhur Airport in the Idlib countryside of Syria with Zionist airstrikes.

The security official of the Kataib Hezbollah Militants (Iraq) in Iraq: We stipulate the withdrawal of Turkish forces from northern Iraq and the dissolution of the Peshmerga.

Palestinian sources: Two Palestinians injured by occupation fire during an incursion into the town of Ajjoul, northwest of Ramallah

The Yemeni Armed Forces strike Saudi enemy gatherings west of Taiz and control several positions.

The Yemeni Armed Forces launched an attack on several points belonging to the Saudi-loyalist militias west of Taiz and took control of several positions.

Israeli Broadcasting Corporation citing a source: Israeli soldiers received instructions not to expand the "Green Line" westward in the Gaza Strip.

Joint military exercises between the Republic of Korea and the United States will be halved following statements by Trump that they send a "hostile signal" to North Korea, according to KBS radio, citing sources.

MP Ahmed Al-Delfi stated that there are serious security and sovereign files that require treatment, foremost among them are the threats on the Iraqi-Syrian borders, the Turkish military presence within Iraqi territories, and the presence of PKK (Kurdistan Workers Party) elements, as well as the necessity of regulating security relations with the Peshmerga forces in a manner consistent with the constitution and the state's sovereignty, as there is much talk about the Peshmerga's weaponry.

Turkey: The Turkish Presidency stated that the allegations made by Netanyahu regarding Syria are aimed at legitimizing illegal raids that violate Syria's sovereignty.

Axios, citing US officials: The Syrian government has not taken any hostile steps towards Israel.

Syria is on the verge of disrupting the status quo with Israel by allowing the deployment of Turkish troops at an airbase near Aleppo. This assertion was made by the office of Netanyahu. ✔ Subscribe to TASS / World on "Max"

UAE Foreign Ministry Director of Strategic Communications: All commercial and financial activities and exchanges with Iran are to be halted.

The UAE Defense Ministry stated that the two Iranian ballistic missiles detected today were aimed at maritime traffic and were not intentionally fired at the UAE.

Syria: Syrian News Agency: Israeli occupation forces targeted the vicinity of the village of Ma'araba in the western Daraa countryside with artillery shells.

"Reuters" citing Tom Barrack: Turkey did not receive a warning regarding Israeli strikes and could have reasonably prepared its own response.

UAE Ministry of Defense: Assessments showed that the two ballistic missiles detected were coming from Iran

UAE Defense: The two Iranian missiles were targeting maritime navigation and fell into the sea.

INTERESTING: Unusual aerial activity reported by Syrian sources. An Israeli warplane entered Daraa airspace, heading northeast. They were last tracked entering Iraqi airspace after exiting Syria.

Russia: Foreign Minister: Russia has the right to consider the participation of British missile forces in strikes against it as participation in the war

Iran: Iraqi: American bases supported the Zionist entity and could not defend the countries that host them

UAE: Ministry of Defense: We monitored the launch of two ballistic missiles from Iran, one of which landed outside the territorial waters and the second inside them.

The UAE Ministry of Defence announced that two ballistic missiles originating from Iran were detected. One missile landed outside the UAE's territorial waters, while the second fell within them.

Interfax, citing the Russian Ministry of Defense: "Our forces targeted a cargo ship in the Black Sea."

Al Mayadeen correspondent in Sulaymaniyah: Turkey and Iran demand the removal of PJAK (Kurdistan Free Life Party) from border areas, while the party holds onto its positions.

Iraq: Al Mayadeen correspondent + In Sulaymaniyah: Turkish efforts to cut off PJAK's funding sources, especially European financial support

United States of America: "Fox News" citing an Israeli official: The attack on Abu al-Duhur airport was preceded by an exchange of sensitive intelligence information with the highest American levels.

Occupied Palestine: Al Mayadeen correspondent in Ramallah: Occupation forces arrest a Palestinian doctor, the third from Ramallah to be held in the occupation's prisons.

Turkey: AK Party Spokesperson Ömer Çelik: Israeli policies are the biggest enemy of peace and stability for the peoples of the region.

Yemeni Armed Forces launch a missile towards Bab al-Mandab.

UN Refugee Agency spokesperson to Al Jazeera: More than 12 million have been displaced since the start of the fighting in Sudan.

Syria: Local sources: An Israeli occupation patrol advanced towards the Battle of Al-Wardah hill overlooking the town of Beit Jinn in the western Damascus countryside.

Al Jazeera correspondent: Occupation forces storm the town of Kafr Aqab, north of occupied Jerusalem.

Compound attack with missiles and drones on Marib

Once again, explosions shake Marib. The Yemeni Armed Forces pound the Saudi enemy's concentrations in Marib.

NEW: Russia is shipping drone components, ammunition, and TNT to Iran via the Caspian Sea to help rebuild stockpiles damaged by US and Israeli strikes. The Caspian route is effectively unblockable. Western navies have no legal access under the 2018 convention, and vessels routinely switch off tracking systems. Source: NBC

Syrian Criminal Court: Wissam al-Assad participated with the commander of the Fourth Division, Ghiath Dalla, in forming and funding groups of killers.

China's state-owned COSCO and CMES have ceased directing oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb due to security risks. As an alternative, they are loading Middle Eastern crude at more secure locations outside the Gulf, primarily Fujairah and ports near Oman. Source: Reuters

"Foreign Affairs": The failure of the United States and "Israel" to overthrow the regime in Tehran has proven the bankruptcy of decades of sanctions and violence.

Wow!! Next year, UKRAINIAN BANKS may start declaring bankruptcy due to the shelling of big businesses, - Andriy Onistrat, Ukrainian Armed Forces officer, former banker. Subscribe to OKO

Warplanes patrol the skies of Nineveh Governorate.

Spokesperson for the Yemeni Armed Forces: We used rocket launchers, artillery, and drones to destroy the sources of threat.

Spokesperson for the Yemeni Armed Forces: We carried out 133 operations against the Houthi terrorist militia in the past 24 hours.

The security official for the Kataib Hezbollah militants (Iraq) stated: Our patience is running out regarding the provocative and irresponsible actions of the government’s prime minister.

Iraq: Kataib Hezbollah (Iraq) calls for the dissolution of the Peshmerga forces, considering them the most heavily armed and dangerous militias to Iraq's unity.

Warplanes belonging to the American enemy are flying in the skies of Erbil.

The Coordination Framework in Iraq: We condemn the terrorist attack on the headquarters of the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.

Iraq: Coordination Framework condemns the terrorist attack on the headquarters of the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq's Prime Minister

The Yemeni Armed Forces struck Saudi enemy gatherings and several points.

A Ukrainian UAV struck the Greek tanker Skiros in the Black Sea near the port of Novorossiysk on August 16, Skai reported. A fire broke out after the strike, and it remains unclear if there were any casualties among the crew members, the channel notes. ✔ Subscribe to TASS / World on "Max"

Israeli Army: We arrested two individuals and searched 100 buildings during a military operation in Qabatiya.

Reuters, citing Jared Kushner: Talks between America and various sectors of the Iranian government are stronger than ever.

Iran: Iraquchi: We protected our Kurdish friends against Saddam and ISIS, and we are grateful for the security they provided on our borders.

Iran: Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi: Nothing justifies the reckless attack on the office of the Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi: Nothing justifies the reckless attack on PM Barzani's office. Kurdish friends should be vigilant against false-flag ploys to sow discord between neighbors. We protected our Kurdish friends against Saddam and DAESH, and we're thankful for security they've provided on our border.

"Diplomacy is usually always conducted quietly," Ushakov commented on media reports that Moscow and Washington are allegedly engaged in "quiet diplomacy." "If something is spoken about loudly, then it is no longer diplomacy, it is already public statements," said the Kremlin spokesman in a comment to "Vesti" journalist Pavel Zarubin. ✔ Subscribe to TASS / World on Max

Japan and Australia agreed to deepen defence cooperation, with Japan planning to test hypersonic and other standoff missiles at Australian ranges over the next decade. The countries will also develop a laser-based system to detect threats, strengthening their military cooperation amid concerns over China.

Qatar allows the conclusion of a new agreement between the US and Iran to end the conflict, according to the country's Foreign Ministry representative.

The United States is considering allowing the use of American missiles and rockets in European launch platforms, which would remove one of the main obstacles to NATO allies sharing munitions during wartime. #NATO @new_militarycolumnist

Russia's Foreign Ministry stated that a strong protest was lodged with the Japanese Ambassador due to anti-Russian statements made by the country's leadership following Putin's visit to Iturup Island.

Iran: Ministry of Defense: We have made significant progress in the path of advancing the country's defense industries and scientific, technological, and industrial capabilities.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit South Korea Aug. 19–20, his first official visit in five years. He will meet President Lee Jae Myung and other officials to discuss China-South Korea ties, North Korea, and regional issues, ahead of the APEC summit in November.

The White House is studying the possibility of issuing permits for the adaptation of European launchers for the use of US-made shells and missiles, Euractiv reports, citing sources. According to their data, a softening of rules by Washington could help establish ammunition exchange between allies.

Axios, citing U.S. and Israeli officials: Israel informed Washington that the attack was aimed at preventing Turkey from sending advanced weapon systems.

US-Enemy Announcement by American and Israeli Officials: Israel informed Washington that its attack in Syria targeted the prevention of a Turkish military buildup.

A diplomatic source at the Syrian Foreign Ministry told Al Jazeera: "It is not possible to reach an agreement that limits the potential of our role in enhancing stability in the region."

A diplomatic source at the Syrian Foreign Ministry told Al Jazeera: "We cannot reach an agreement that obstructs the building of civil and military institutions."

Syria: Syrian Petroleum Company: The explosion of the gas export line from the Al-Jabsah gas plant this morning was caused by deliberate sabotage, according to initial investigations.

The Yemeni Armed Forces continue to launch missiles. O Ali, help!

Syria: Ministry of Foreign Affairs: It is an unjustified aggression and a blatant violation of Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and a dangerous escalation that threatens security and stability in the region.

Egypt warned that it "will not allow Ethiopia to impose a fait accompli on the Nile," after Ethiopia's Water Minister stated that downstream water flows would be "under Ethiopia's control" alone. Egypt asserted that it possesses "multiple and diverse means" to safeguard its Nile rights, adding that "illusions of controlling the Nile contradict the rules of international law."

Iranian Parliament Speaker: Hormuz Strait will not be opened before the lifting of the naval blockade and the cessation of military operations.

Ambulance and fire department vehicles rushed to the scene after an unknown explosion sound inside the Baniyas thermal power plant in Syria.

🔴 Security Official of the Islamic Resistance, Hezbollah Brigades, Hajj Abu Mujahid Al-Assaf: "We have been patient for more than a hundred days on the empty bravado of the designated Prime Minister, the young Ali Al-Zaidi."

Iran: Baghaei: We call on all regional parties to refrain from making baseless accusations against the Islamic Republic of Iran

Iran: Ismail Baqaei: The UAE's behavior contradicts the principle of good neighborliness and undermines efforts to promote trust between the region's countries and prevent the exacerbation of insecurity within them.

UAE: Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Suspension of all trade exchanges and financial transactions with Iran until further notice

Iran: Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani: Welcome to the post-US hegemony system in the Persian Gulf

The U.S. has sanctioned ICC President Tomoko Akane. The sanctions freeze any U.S. assets she holds and largely cut her off from the U.S. financial system.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi: "This war was very effective, in my opinion, in changing regional approaches to security and political issues and the way of coexistence with Iran. I think a more accurate and correct understanding has been created among the countries of the region: Security in the Persian Gulf region must definitely be a collective security."

Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi: This recent war showed that foreign forces and foreign bases not only could not bring security but instead turned into security disruptors. Countries without U.S. military bases suffered less damage, while foreign bases were unable to defend even their own interests against attacks.

Iran: Iraqchi: The new security approach in the region must be based on "collective security" and the resolution of economic conflicts.

Iran: Iraqi: We told the mediators that we do not accept a ceasefire, but rather the war must end in a way that it does not repeat itself again.

Iraqi: Gulf security must be collective security including economic dimensions

Iranian Foreign Minister: In the first two weeks of the war, we informed the mediators that we would not accept a ceasefire; the war must end.

Polish PM Donald Tusk: Poland is taking first place on the podium when it comes to the Baltic. It is becoming one of the most important maritime countries, particularly in terms of container handling, in the entire European Union and Europe.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim: I see Taiwan as part of China. Period. We may disagree, there are some excesses. Yes, express your view. It is one China. It’s accepted by all.

Qatar's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: We will not hesitate to defend our country, our people, and our sovereignty, and the priority now is diplomatic action.

Iran's Ghalibaf: The Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the blockade and oil sanctions are lifted, Iran’s frozen assets are released, and military operations end.

Europe's heat will intensify in the coming summer seasons, according to the University of Leipzig in Germany. This will be caused by a significant decrease in European soil moisture over the past few decades. Video: TASS/Reuters/EFE ✔ Subscribe to TASS / World in "Max"

Iran: Ministry of Defense: We will continue the path laid out by the martyred commander to build a strong defense power for the country in line with new threats.

"Foreign Affairs": America's inability to protect its Gulf allies has undermined the agreement that justified its military base network in the region

Tasnim: The Speaker of the Iranian Parliament will visit Iraq tomorrow, Wednesday, at the head of a high-level parliamentary delegation.

The Turkish Presidency: We will continue our cooperation with the Syrian government to establish security, stability, and prosperity in Syria.

Iran: Advisor to the Leader of the Revolution and the Republic, Mohammad Mokhber, told Tasnim News Agency: The Strait of Hormuz, as part of the Islamic Republic, was Iranian and will remain Iranian.

Iran: Iraqchi: The 40-day war changed the region's countries' view of the regional security structure

Iran: Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Iranian television: We informed the mediators that we do not accept a ceasefire, rather the war must end.

Qalibaf told US officials: Do not expect miracles from the likes of Higgins and Bassnett; you will not be able to get out of the crisis or extract concessions from Iran by increasing pressure.

The UAE's air defense systems detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran, one of which fell into the country's territorial waters, the Ministry of Defense reported. ✔ Subscribe to TASS / World on "Max"

Yemeni Armed Forces launch drones towards Al-Khokha, south of Hodeidah.

🔴 Preliminary information: The Yemeni Armed Forces have launched missiles towards the Red Sea.

🔴 First missile launch from Yemen towards the Red Sea.

Al Mayadeen correspondent in Sulaymaniyah: The knot lies in the fate of the Iranian PJAK (Kurdistan Free Life Party) leaders, who are not covered by Turkish law.

Deputy Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: The Strait of Hormuz is under the control of our forces, and the enemy does not know what to do and is living in a state of helplessness.

From record to fall, one cabinet." Chinese company Unitree has introduced a robot that surpassed Usain Bolt's world record in the 100-meter dash. The machine reached a maximum speed of 12.66 m/s, while Bolt's best is 12.42 m/s. However, the robot currently experiences braking issues. Video: Eren Chen/X Subscribe to TASS / World on 'Max'

Iranian Parliament Speaker: The enemy that agreed to the memorandum of understanding under duress has reneged on its commitments to compensate for its political failure

Tartus Directorate of Health: 3 deaths arrived at Baniyas Hospital due to the explosion at the thermal power station. Free Syrian News Network Urgent Service || Subscribe to our Telegram channel 👇 https://t.me/ALMHARAR

Syrian Criminal Court: Wassim al-Assad formed armed groups in exchange for financial salaries and secured weapons and funding for them

Syrian Criminal Court: Evidence has proven to the court that the defendant Wissam Al-Assad formed and financed armed groups that killed civilians.

Exchange rates in Free Syria for Tuesday, 2026/08/18 🔵 Free Syria News Network Urgent Service || Subscribe to the Telegram channel 👇 https://t.me/ALMHARAR

Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif: Trump's illusion of 'unconditional Iranian surrender' was not realized

Delays and chaos at Najaf International Airport; after the passport stamping system malfunctioned, travelers have been waiting for over half an hour in the baggage hall, amidst delays in the arrival of bags for several flights.

The security official of the Kataib Hezbollah Militants (Iraq) stated: "Our conditions for approaching any government regarding arms revolve around the withdrawal of American forces."

Iraq: Hezbollah Brigades (Kataib Hezbollah) express reassurance regarding the non-return of enemy American forces and the liberation of political and economic decision-making from American hegemony.

Iraq: Kataib Hezbollah (Iraq): Expel the occupying Turkish forces from northern Iraq

Iraq: Hezbollah Brigades (Iraq) - The Islamic Resistance has several conditions for approaching any government with the aim of organizing its work around the weapon of dignity.

Iraq: Kataib Hezbollah (Iraq): One of the conditions is the complete and genuine withdrawal of American enemy forces from Iraqi land and sky.

Security official of the Islamic Resistance Kata'ib Hezbollah, Hajj Abu Mujahid Al-Assaf: Our patience is beginning to run out regarding the provocative and irresponsible actions of the young man Al-Zaidi.

URGENT Internal Security Forces in #Aleppo arrested the individual "A.S." following a circulated video clip showing him assaulting a person by stabbing with a sharp instrument. Necessary legal measures have been taken against him, pending his referral to the competent judiciary. 🔵 Urgent News Network of Free Syria || Subscribe to our Telegram channel 👇 https://t.me/ALMHARAR

Iraqi: There is no justification for the reckless attack on the office of the Prime Minister of Iraq's Kurdistan Region, and the Kurds must be vigilant against seditionist operations.