Travelling through Iran reveals no single narrative about the US-Israel war
Nawal al-Maghafi
The Guardian / August 8, 2026
Some believe conflict strengthened national unity, others say it deepened repression, but all mourn the dead.
Minab – The...
Turkey says defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan is not aimed at Iran...
AP / August 8, 2026
ANKARA, Turkey – A defense agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey is not aimed against Iran or any other...
Iran’s president says now is ‘best time’ to reach agreement with US
Middle East Monitor / August 8, 2026
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday said that now is the “best time” to reach an agreement with...
How Palestinians have resisted weaponized ‘development’ from the British Mandate to the Gaza Board...
Saleh Abbas
Mondoweiss / August 8, 2026
The Gaza Board of Peace is the latest attempt by colonial powers to use “development” plans to manage, fragment,...
Iraqi PM, Saudi intelligence chief discuss regional security as militias delay response
TNA Staff
The New Arab / August 8, 2026
In his meeting in Saudi Arabia, Zaidi said Iraq would not allow its territory to be used...
Israel revokes entry permits for Jewish Americans who protected Palestinians from settler violence
Stephen Prager
Common Dreams / August 8, 2026
“Israeli-occupied territory is not a ‘safe place’ for all Jews,” said one Jewish American activist.
The Israeli government is...
Iran plots to deal Trump a blow in midterms by keeping him entangled in...
Patrick Wintour
The Guardian / August 7, 2026
By dragging out talks, Tehran aims to damage the US president politically – but some fear a bruised...
Don’t believe the Gadi Eisenkot hype
Séamus Malekafzali
The Nation / August 7, 2026
The former IDF leader is being touted as the “anti-Netanyahu” in Israel’s upcoming elections. But in the ways...
A campaign is underway to erase the Palestinian refugee question once and for all...
Sami Mshasha
Mondoweiss / August 7, 2026
A bill in Congress aims to dismantle UNRWA, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees. It is part of a...
The Iran-Oman Hormuz deal: a breakthrough, but what comes next ?
Giorgio Cafiero
The New Arab / August 7, 2026
The real test of the Hormuz deal is whether it can turn a tactical compromise into a...
