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More than 600 US military service members injured since Iran War began in February
The Pentagon has confirmed at least 624 US service members have been wounded since President Trump ordered strikes against Iran in February, with the casualty figures becoming mired in controversy after officials quietly revised them. Critics, including a former senior US commander and a Republican congressman, have accused the administration of undermining transparency by splitting…
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Live updates: US, Iran back off attacks; Trump heads to Michigan to tout manufacturing
The United States has scaled back its daily military strikes on Iran to allow more time for negotiations, according to President Trump and administration officials, with UN ambassador Mike Waltz saying Trump is “giving it a little bit of room.” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that Iran had requested a meeting, suggesting a…
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Trump’s Iran war thrown into chaos over fears Putin and Xi are plotting chilling next move
An article from the Daily Mail reports on concerns that the conflict involving Donald Trump’s approach to Iran could be complicated by Russia and China, with fears that President Vladimir Putin and President Xi Jinping may be planning a significant move in response. The piece suggests that separate global flashpoints, including the wars linked to…
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Netanyahu: Mamdani ‘fomenting hate’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani of “fomenting hate” after Mamdani said Netanyahu should be arrested if he visits the city for the UN General Assembly. The dispute highlights how the Gaza war and allegations against Israel’s leader are affecting political debate in the United States, particularly in New York.…
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Fears Iran and Ukraine wars could merge into one conflict as Kyiv strikes Caspian Sea weapons ship heading for Russia and the Islamic Republic threatens revenge
Concerns are growing that the wars in Ukraine and Iran could become intertwined after Ukrainian forces reportedly struck a cargo ship in the Caspian Sea that was carrying weapons bound for Russia, prompting Iran to threaten retaliation. The development highlights how the two conflicts, previously seen as largely separate, may be increasingly linked through Iranian…
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Iran says it controls Strait of Hormuz after weekend pause in strikes
Iran said it remains in control of the Strait of Hormuz and is not seeking renewed peace talks with the United States, following a weekend pause in fighting. The claim is significant because the strait is a crucial route for global energy supplies, and continued Iranian control could keep shipping and oil markets vulnerable despite…
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Boy George shares pro-Israel song
Boy George, the Culture Club frontman, has shared a new pro-Israel single, according to reports. The move places the veteran musician amid the ongoing public debate over artists’ positions on the Israel-Gaza conflict, an issue that has divided the music industry and drawn strong reactions from fans and peers alike. Details of the song itself,…
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Iran-Israel ceasefire holds as gunman kills three in Seattle
This is a news briefing round-up covering several major stories from 27 July 2026, headlined by a mass shooting in Seattle and the fragile pause in the Iran-Israel conflict, alongside developments in the US midterm elections and other notable events. – A shooting at Seattle Center’s food festival, near the Space Needle, killed three people…
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Trump pauses Iran war amid warnings about stockpiles
President Donald Trump has paused US strikes on Iran after nearly two weeks of attacks, while diplomatic efforts seek to prevent renewed wider conflict. The move matters because it offers a potential route to de-escalation, but also highlights concerns about the sustainability of US military operations. Officials reportedly warned Trump that escalating the campaign could…
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Oil price dives as US and Iran pause attacks
The price of oil fell sharply on Monday after both the US and Iran reported halting attacks in their conflict, raising hopes that talks could ease tensions. Brent crude, the global benchmark, dropped more than 9% to below $88 a barrel, a marked reversal from the previous week when it had climbed above $100. The…