Saudi Arabia has warned that it will react "firmly" against Yemen's Houthis, after a series of attacks carried out by pro-Iranian rebels - with ballistic missiles and drones - which left 13 civilians injured in the south of the country. Meanwhile, the inspector general of the US Department of Defense has revealed that the country is facing an ammunition shortage following the costly war in Iran
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Strait of Hormuz, from transit to mine clearance: what the Iran-Oman agreement provides
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Iran, how mines work in the Strait of Hormuz and why it is difficult to remove them
War in Iran, how much have the US and Israel spent so far?
War in Iran and inflation, who risks being most affected by the increase in prices
Pasdaran, who are the Guardians of the Iranian Revolution
War in Iran, the history of crises and conflicts in the Gulf from 1979 to today
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IDF: Hamas commander Abu Obeid killed in attack on Gaza
Israeli security forces and the Shin Bet security service confirmed that Nael Abu Obeid, commander of Hamas' Rafah Brigade and head of operations of the organization's military wing, was killed in an attack in the southern Gaza Strip. Abu Obeid, who previously served as deputy commander of the Rafah Brigade and commander of the Tel al-Sultan and Yibna battalions, played an operational role in commanding the forces during the October 7 massacres and subsequent hostilities against Israel. According to the joint note from the security forces - reports Haaretz -, Abu Obeid was appointed to this position following the elimination of Mohammad Sabaneh, thus becoming a key figure among the Hamas leaders.
Oil flies to the close in New York, at +4.41%
Oil closes in New York with a leap: the WTI, the American benchmark, rises by 4.41%, to 105.86 dollars, while Brent, the international benchmark, marks a decline of 0.28%, to 108.45.
Iran, 19-year-old twins tortured and sentenced: one will be hanged
The young Taraneh and Romina Rahimi, arrested after taking part in a demonstration in Isfahan in January, were taken at night by masked men. When their mother saw them again in prison, they showed bruises, fractures and signs of prolonged isolation. Taraneh reports confessions extracted under torture. The court sentenced the first to death and Romina to 25 years: the family members fear a quick execution and have made the story public.
Iran, 19-year-old twins tortured and sentenced: one will be hanged
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Vance: "The war in Iran will enter a new phase in a couple of months"
The war in Iran will enter a new phase in a couple of months. Vice President JD Vance said this in an interview with the New York Post, saying he agreed with Donald Trump that the conflict will end immediately after the mid-term elections. "We can't predict the future, but I think the president is right that he will enter a very different phase in a couple of months. Trump is also the commander-in-chief, the person who decides when a conflict begins and then ends," he added. "I understand the impatience of the Americans. Basically what is happening now is that the United States is not engaged in aggressive actions. Every now and then Iran fires at commercial ships, but without success," he highlighted.
Washington Post: Trump prepares mega arms sales to Israel
Forty thousand 2,000 pound bombs, approximately 900 kilograms, and twenty thousand penetrating warheads: this is the 2.8 billion dollar package of armaments that the Trump administration is preparing to sell to Israel. The Washington Post reports it. The list includes 20,000 Blu-117s and 20,000 I-2000 Penetrator warheads. And above all 20,000 Mk-84s nicknamed 'the hammer', the only ammunition that Joe Biden's administration had stopped sending to Israel during the war in Gaza for fear of the consequences on civilians. The explosion of an MK-84 projects metal fragments in all directions for over a kilometer and can pierce metal structures and thick layers of reinforced concrete, recalls the WP. The Trump administration is pressuring the leaders of the Senate and House Foreign Affairs committees to approve the sale. But the parliamentary passage, the newspaper points out, will be an important test and not just for the Democrats. Polls consistently show that most Americans oppose the war in Iran, which has resulted in rising energy costs and inflation. In July, more than 100 House Democrats voted to end all aid to Israel, a shift in party line. But critics of the line of unconditional support are also multiplying among conservatives, from Megyn Kelly to Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens.
The war in Iran, which cost the US 38 billion, will cost 2-3 billion a month
The war in Iran cost $38 billion between February and August 1, and will cost about $2-3 billion a month going forward. This was stated by the Congressional Budget Office, the independent body responsible for providing economic analyzes to Congress. The estimate is similar to the $37.5 billion that Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth estimated in July.
War in Iran? For half of Americans it will only bring instability
At a time of great uncertainty about the conflict in the Middle East, concerns about the consequences are growing. Half of Americans think that the US intervention will make the area even more unstable and 58% expect a worsening of petrol prices, but what makes the president's position particularly critical is the intolerance that is growing among his followers and more generally a negative change in the perception of how the Republicans are managing the war and terrorism issue.
War in Iran? For half of Americans it will only bring instability
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How concrete is the hypothesis of an Iranian attack on Europe?
The news reported by the Financial Times and received from sources within the regime, according to which the Iranians are considering the possibility of attacking US bases in Europe and submarine cable networks on which much of the world's data traffic depends, opens up unprecedented scenarios. But how real, practicable (and convenient for Tehran) is this threat?
How concrete is the hypothesis of an Iranian attack on Europe?
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Iran: the war cost the US 38 billion dollars
The war with Iran has cost the United States around 38 billion dollars (around 33 billion euros) as of August 1st. This was announced by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), a non-partisan body, estimating that monthly expenses could increase by billions if the conflict were to continue. “As of August 1, 2026, the armed conflict with Iran has cost the Department of Defense approximately $38 billion,” the CBO said in a report. The agency also added that, depending on the intensity of hostilities, monthly costs could range between $2 billion and $3 billion - or even higher - if the conflict continues.
West Bank, 12 countries impose sanctions on Israeli colonies
British Foreign Secretary Miliband has accused the government of "turning a blind eye" to the "ethnic cleansing" taking place in the occupied Palestinian territories. Another 11 countries announced in a joint statement that they intended to apply sanctions to trade with those territories. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar: "Scandalous and false statements, attempt to interfere in Israeli politics during the election campaign." British consulate in East Jerusalem closed.
West Bank, 12 countries impose sanctions on Israeli colonies
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Hormuz 6 months later: the situation in the disputed Strait. Data and maps
The transit of raw materials through that stretch of sea continues to be almost zero compared to before the start of the conflict between the United States and Iran. And the consequences on the price of oil, LNG and fuel are not diminishing.
Hormuz 6 months later: the situation in the disputed Strait. Data and maps
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Turkish Foreign Minister: "Safe passage is guaranteed to Hormuz"
The Hormuz crisis must be overcome with diplomacy and "safe, free and uninterrupted" passage through the Strait must be guaranteed. This was stated by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan from Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan which, like Turkey, borders Iran and has been affected by the conflict between Tehran and the US-Israel. "We want the current dispute to be resolved diplomatically and quickly. The recent increase in mutual attacks is seriously compromising peace efforts. These actions, which fuel tensions in the region, must stop immediately," the Turkish Foreign Minister said. Fidan also called for ensuring "safe, uninterrupted and free passage" through the Strait of Hormuz and the rapid restoration of the pre-war status quo. "We maintain constant contact with all interested parties to resolve the crisis and ensure peace and security in the region," added the head of Ankara's diplomacy.
Israeli media: "Israel provides anti-Houthi intelligence to Riyadh"
Israel is providing Saudi Arabia with intelligence to help it counter the Houthis through the US Central Command (Centcom). The Israeli media reported it. According to Israel Hayom, citing diplomatic and security sources, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman turned to Centcom for Israel's support. The same request was also made to other Gulf states and Egypt.
Pasdaran: "Third US drone shot down over Hormuz"
The Pasdaran have announced that they have shot down a third American drone over Hormuz. "The third MQ-1 drone of the US army was intercepted and shot down in the sky of the Strait of Hormuz", we read in the Iranian Fars agency. "The drone was targeted and hit by fire from the Pasdaran's innovative advanced air defense system," explains the agency.
Government media: "Yemen launch attack against Houthis in Al-Ahkum"
Yemeni government forces say they have carried out airstrikes against Houthi positions, gatherings and reinforcements on the Al-Ahkum front. Al-Jazeera says so.
Houthis: "Saudi Arabia has launched 13 attacks in Taiz province"
Saudi Arabia carried out 13 attacks in Taiz province, in the south-west of the country, near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. This was reported by the Yemeni broadcaster Al-Masirah, linked to the Houthis. Meanwhile, Houthi spokesman Mohammed Abdulsalam said: "The Saudi regime continues to launch attacks against Yemen - over 350 in recent days - damaging public and private property and causing deaths and injuries among civilians. We hold the Saudi regime responsible for the continued violation of Yemen's sovereignty and the damage caused to residents and their property. Military escalation against Yemen will achieve no objective; it will only serve to further complicate the situation."
Pizzaballa: "Heroic teachers in Gaza, we study on the floor, without desks"
"In Gaza we have reopened a school with 1000 students but we still don't have desks, pencils, they can't go in, the children study on the floor but the teachers are there, they use recycled paper, things like that, they work very hard." Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa says this, speaking at the conference "Is the 21st century a new century of martyrs?", promoted by the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints. Pizzaballa intervened with a report entitled "Christians, a gentle force in the time of power and weapons". Pizzaballa spoke at length about the temptation in the Holy Land to solve problems only with the "logic of power", "when force becomes the only language - he explained - it is a form of idolatry but no military and material superiority can exempt us from the task of building relationships".
Houthis: "Navigation in Bab-el-Mandeb remains safe"
Yemen's Houthi rebel group insisted that navigation in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait "remains safe", accusing Riyadh of trying to "mislead the international community" over the situation in the sea passage, which is the southern gateway to the Red Sea. Al Jazeera writes this on its website, citing a statement released by the Saba news agency, controlled by the Houthis. “If the world wants stability and calm in the region, it must tell Saudi Arabia: 'No more interference in Yemeni affairs,'” said what the Houthis call their “foreign ministry.” Previously, Al Jazeera recalls, the Houthis had declared that only Saudi ships would be blocked in Bab-el-Mandeb, while ships from any other country would be free to transit.
One hundred EU deputies to von der Leyen: "Block trade in colonies"
Around 100 MEPs have sent a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to ban EU trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied territories. In the text which arrives on the eve of the President's speech on the 'State of the Union', dated 14 September 2026 and also addressed to High Representative Kaja Kallas, Vice President Maros Sefcovic and the Coreper II ambassadors, the signatories state that "a European ban on trade with illegal settlements is necessary to re-establish the credibility of the Union and ensure compliance with international law". The letter recalls Israel's recent decision to proceed with the ba
