Pentagon pushes defense companies to boost weapons production after concerns of depleted stocks
AP / August 9, 2026
WASHINGTON – The Pentagon is pressing the U.S. defense industry to accelerate production of weapons to help replenish its diminished...
I saw Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya save lives – now Israel is holding him...
Ohood Nassar
Truthout / August 8, 2026
Israel forced Abu Safiya to choose between his own safety and caring for his patients. He chose his patients.
Dr....
Hamas says still ready to go ahead with Gaza plan
TNA Staff
The New Arab / August 8, 2026
Hamas says it is ready to advance the US-backed Gaza peace plan but is urging Washington to...
Iran issues tough demands to reopen Strait of Hormuz as deal still out of...
TG Staff
The Guardian / August 8, 2026
Tehran urges US to ‘correct its behaviour’ as UAE says one of its ships targeted by Iranian missile.
Iran...
How does Iran view the new Mecca Defence Agreement between Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi...
Saber Gul Anbari
The New Arab / August 8, 2026
Iran has reacted to the Mecca Defence Agreement cautiously, calling for Muslim unity while seeing itself...
Turkey and Saudi Arabia seek Pakistani nuclear umbrella against Israel
Juan Cole
Informed Comment / August 8, 2026
Ann Arbor – The new Mecca Defense Pact signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signals a regional...
Wat against Iran: on Trump’s profound ignorance of his enemy & an impotent cycle...
Robert Tait
The Guardian / August 8, 2026
The US president’s profound ignorance of his enemy has led to an impotent cycle of empty threats, analysts...
Iran’s leaders think they have Trump cornered, but their strategy carries great risks
Joseph Krauss & Amir-Hussein Radjy
AP / August 8, 2026
The Strait of Hormuz is, by some accounts, named for a Zoroastrian deity destined to emerge...
Israel has the power to dominate, but not to lead the region
Hesham Gaafar
Middle East Eye / August 8, 2026
Tactical victories in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria and Iran have not built up Tel Aviv's hegemony - they...
Israel’s brutal retaliation against imprisoned Palestinian doctors seeking legal appeals
Ismail Nofal
Drop Site News / August 8, 2026
The escalated abuse against Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya following a legal challenge to his detention has sent...
