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🔴 Crisis-Ridden USS Lincoln Departs for the United States

🔹 The aircraft carrier began its journey toward San Diego following a nine-month deployment, the majority of which was spent supporting U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.

🔹 Approximately 5,000 sailors spent almost the whole of the USS' 272-day mission at sea; a period marked by reports of shortages in rations and supplies, disruptions in plumbing and drinking water systems, and the deterioration of living conditions aboard the ship.


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🔴 Chinese government has called for the lifting of tariffs imposed by the United States on drones manufactured in China.

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🔴 50 people, mostly children, have died after a passenger boat capsized in Nigeria. The incident took place in Sokoto State, in the country’s northwest.

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🔴 8 Killed in U.S. Plane Crash in Alaska

🔹 The incident happened near a remote radar site in western Alaska, U.S.

🔹 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) stated that the crash occurred on Thursday, noting that the flight was carrying two pilots and six passengers.

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🔴 Ghalibaf: Resistance Front More Active Than Ever Against U.S., Israel

🔹 Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the Resistance Front is more active than ever in confronting Israel and the United States.

🔹 Ghalibaf made the remarks while speaking in Najaf at the tomb of martyr Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, Late deputy commander of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces, who was martyred alongside Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani in a U.S. terrorist strike in Baghdad.

🔹 Ghalibaf is leading an Iranian parliamentary delegation on a visit to Iraq.

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🔴 Iranian Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Reza Salehi Amiri in BRICS Summit 2026:

🔹 The world today needs resilient societies more than it needs resilient economies.

🔹 Tourism must become a bridge between nations, a bridge that connects cultures, restores hope, supports communities, and contributes to lasting peace.

🔹 The U.S.-Israeli aggression on Iran caused severe damage to 149 historical and cultural sites and monuments, including 5 inscribed World Heritage sites, raising significant concerns regarding the protection of cultural heritage.

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🔴China Rejects U.S. Economic Pressure on Iran, Calls for Diplomatic Solution

🔹China's Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian has rejected the U.S. "economic warfare" campaign against Iran, stating that "sanctions and pressure will not help resolve the issue" and calling on all parties to seek a solution through diplomatic and political means .

🔹Beijing's stance comes as Washington intensifies its push to isolate Iran's economy, warning countries and companies that assist Tehran of severe consequences. As one of the largest importers of Iranian oil, China has been a key target of U.S. pressure .

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🔴Pro-Palestinian Protester Criticizes New Zealand PM Over Gaza Genocide, Calls Him "Criminal"

🔹A pro-Palestinian protester disrupted a public meeting of New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, shouting that he is a "disgrace" and a "criminal" over his government's policies in support of the Zionist regime .

🔹The incident in Christchurch, the largest city in New Zealand's South Island, reflects growing public anger over the government's stance on Israel's war on Gaza .

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🔴Turkey Issues Arrest Warrant for Netanyahu Over Attack on 'Sumud' Aid Fleet

🔹A Turkish court has issued an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of crimes against humanity and genocide in connection with the interception of the "Global Sumud Flotilla" .

🔹The 11th High Criminal Court in Istanbul, acting on a comprehensive indictment, ordered the warrant and requested an Interpol Red Notice for Netanyahu's detention . The indictment includes charges of "genocide," "crimes against humanity," "intentional injury," and "torture" .

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🔴Iranian Admiral: Enemy Cannot Approach Iranian Soil

🔹The commander of Iran's Army Navy declared that the power and will of the Iranian nation have brought the enemy to its knees, emphasizing that the armed forces stand fully prepared and will not allow the enemy to take a single step forward.

🔹He highlighted the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz and other key waterways, stressing that the Navy is carrying out its mission to defend national interests with a powerful presence in these areas .

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🔴Araghchi: The Repeat of Sanctions Film Is Doomed to Failure

🔹In response to the U.S. administration's claim of launching the "most crippling economic operation in history" against Iran, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi wrote on X: "14 years ago: 'Most crippling sanctions in history'—failed. 8 years ago: 'Maximum pressure'—failed. 5 months ago: 'Unconditional surrender'—failed. Today: 'The most crippling economic operation in history'—this too is doomed to failure."

🔹"We have seen this film before. The same old story, only with different bullies," Araghchi added, dismissing Washington's latest threats as part of a familiar pattern of failed pressure campaigns against the Islamic Republic.

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🔴Iran, Oman FMs Discuss Resuming Dialogue, Strait of Hormuz Conditions

🔹Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Omani counterpart Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi held a phone call to discuss ways to create suitable conditions for resuming negotiations and the latest developments affecting navigation in the Strait of Hormuz .

🔹Both sides reaffirmed the need for continued dialogue and coordination to reach an understanding on managing the strategic waterway, emphasizing the importance of stability and security in the region .


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🔴Iranian National Kabaddi Team Arrives in Islamabad for Joint Asian Games Preparations

🔹Iran's national kabaddi team has arrived in Islamabad to participate in a joint training camp and friendly matches with Pakistan's national squad, as part of preparations for the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan 2026. The camp, organized by the Pakistan Kabaddi Federation, aims to provide both teams with valuable competitive exposure and strengthen sporting cooperation between the two brotherly nations.

🔹The joint camp officially commenced on the evening of August 20, with friendly matches scheduled to be played daily from August 24 to 26 at 7:00 PM at Hamidi Hall, Pakistan Sports Complex, Islamabad. The sporting exchange is expected to strengthen bilateral ties and promote goodwill through sports diplomacy.

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🔴Army Commander: The Iranian Nation Will Not Surrender

🔹In a message marking Defense Industry Day, Army Commander Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi stated that what has been achieved in the defense industry is not merely a collection of equipment, but the embodiment of self-reliance, indigenous knowledge, and the will of a nation determined to secure its security and sovereignty with domestic capabilities.

🔹"A nation that builds its own defensive shield will not surrender—and will undoubtedly emerge victorious," the commander emphasized.

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🔴 Qalibaf: Iran, Iraq Are Key Players in Sustainable Security Within New Regional Order

Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf at the end of his 3-day visit to Iraq:

🔹The final withdrawal of foreign forces will mark a new chapter for Iraq’s independence and sovereignty.

🔹Tehran and Baghdad, in cooperation with other regional countries, are seeking to establish sustainable and “indigenous” security.

🔹Regional security can only be ensured through solidarity among neighboring countries; the presence of outsiders yields nothing but insecurity.

🔹To develop economic cooperation and implement existing agreements, a special meeting of business leaders from both countries will be held soon in Tehran.

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🔴 Iran FM Spokesman: U.S. Sanctions Are Attack on Global Sovereignty

🔹 Esmaeil Baqaei in a post on "X" strongly condemned the new U.S. sanctions, stating they go far beyond targeting Iran and actually assert "extraterritorial sovereignty" over all independent UN member states.

🔹 He stressed that forcing foreign banks and airports to obey these secondary sanctions violates the UN Charter and constitutes an internationally wrongful act.

🔹 Baqaei warned that complying with such economic coercion reduces national sovereignty to a "foreign license" and paves the way for a return to classic colonialism.

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🔴 Iranian Army Demands Qatar Clarify Status of Missing Pilots

🔹 The spokesperson for the Iranian Army Brig. Gen. Mohammad Akraminia stated that Tehran is seriously pursuing the clarification of the status of three pilots who targeted a U.S. base in Qatar, stressing that Doha has not yet provided clear information about them.

🔹 Brig. Gen. Majid Kazemi, one of the four Su-24 pilots, was martyred in military mission and buried in Shiraz, but the fate of the other three remains unknown to Iran.

🔹 Legal actions are currently being followed up through the Foreign Ministry and the Army General Staff with Qatari and international parties.

🔹 The Army urged Qatar to act responsibly and swiftly, in accordance with international conventions, to determine the condition of the remaining pilots.

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🔴 Georgia Declines to Join EU Sanctions Against Iran

🔹Georgia has declined to join the European Union’s latest sanctions against Iran, Georgian news agency Interpressnews reported.

🔹The Georgian government said its foreign policy decisions and actions on the international stage are guided solely based on its national interests.

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🔴 U.S. House Democratic Leader Slams "Operation Epic Failure" in Iran

🔷U.S. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries strongly criticized the recent military operation against Iran, labeling it a "disaster" that wastes taxpayer money on endless Middle Eastern conflicts.

In a recent statement on X, Jeffries wrote:

🔷 "Operation Epic Failure in Iran has been a disaster for the American people. Taxpayer dollars should be spent to make life more affordable for the American people. Not continue another endless war in the Middle East."

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