Two killed in US attack on Larak: Iranian state media
Two killed in US attack on Larak: Iranian state media Two people were killed and several others wounded in the US attack on Larak, Iranian state media IRNA reports, citing the governor of Qeshm.
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Lebanon's Aoun calls for implementation of US-backed agreement with Israel
Lebanon's Aoun calls for implementation of US-backed agreement with Israel Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has urged for the full implementation of a US-backed framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel. Aoun stressed in a statement on X that the deal should be adopted “by both sides, without selectivity," following a meeting with his Greek counterpart Konstantinos Tasoulas in Athens. “Lebanon and its people are tired of wars, and the goal of negotiations with Israel is to end the state of hostility,” Aoun said, calling on Greece to push for the implementation of the agreement "to the extent possible".
Yemen’s traditional arms trade has evolved into a modern, internet-driven marketplace
Yemen’s traditional arms trade has evolved into a modern, internet-driven marketplace Submitted by MEE correspondent on Mon, 08/31/2026 - 09:45 For Yemenis, weapon ownership signals social status, driving dealers to open online stores to meet continued demand Yemenis brandish their rifles during a rally to commemorate the anniversary of the death of Shia Imam Zaid Bin Ali in Sanaa, on 20 July 2025 (AFP) Off Having a high-quality Kalashnikov or handgun has long reflected a man’s social standing in Yemen , while those who do not own weapons are often viewed as belonging to a lower social class. This tradition has been passed down through generations, and even though educated Yemenis may disagree with it, the practice persists. People interested in purchasing a firearm used to travel from one weapons market to another, sometimes journeying across provinces to find the right piece.
Why EU-Israel data-sharing deal must be quashed
Why EU-Israel data-sharing deal must be quashed Submitted by Raja Natour on Fri, 08/28/2026 - 17:08 By enabling the exchange of sensitive personal information, the draft agreement would heighten the dangers facing Palestinians Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shakes hands with a top EU official during a news conference in Brussels on 11 December 2017 (Emmanuel Dunand/AFP) On I recently found myself wishing that every official who pushed for a data-sharing deal between Europol and Israeli police would have to walk through the world knowing that every intelligence agency in Europe - and beyond - had access to the most intimate details of their private lives; that they, too, would live with the constant fear that this information could be used against them at any moment, anywhere. This is exactly the reality that the European Union is preparing for millions of Palestinians : to turn their lives into open books for Israeli authorities, forcing them to navigate the world under perpetual threat and surveillance. In 2022, it appeared that negotiations between the EU and Israel over an operational police cooperation agreement had reached an impasse, largely due to questions over its application to the occupied territories - namely the West Bank, the Golan Heights and the Gaza Strip.
Ben Gvir films Palestinian women in cells, boasts of worsening prison conditions
Ben Gvir films Palestinian women in cells, boasts of worsening prison conditions Submitted by Fayha Shalash on Mon, 08/31/2026 - 09:23 Rights groups accuse Ben Gvir of exploiting the suffering of female detainees at Damon Prison for political propaganda Israeli police surround far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir during a Jerusalem Day flag march on 26 May 2025 (Menahem Kahana/AFP) Off Israeli media outlets on Sunday published a video showing National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir visiting Damon Prison, where dozens of female Palestinian prisoners are being held. The video , originally published on Ben Gvir's X account, shows him storming the cells of the female Palestinian prisoners, and boasting about the dire conditions of their detention. It has sparked a wave of reactions and criticism.
IRGC: Oil tanker catches fire after hitting mines in Strait of Hormuz
IRGC: Oil tanker catches fire after hitting mines in Strait of Hormuz Iran's IRGC has said that an oil tanker attempting to cross an "illegal route" through the Strait of Hormuz has caught fire after hitting two sea mines. In a statement carried by IRIB, the IRGC said that the vessel “completely stopped" after colliding with the mines.
Israeli attack on Gaza City kills two, wounds many others
Israeli attack on Gaza City kills two, wounds many others An Israeli attack on a residential building in Gaza City has killed at least two Palestinians and wounded many others, Al Jazeera reports. According to the report, the attack struck a building near al-Maghribi Street in central Gaza City.
Iran's Pezehskian: Tehran will 'not stand by'
Iran's Pezehskian: Tehran will 'not stand by' Iran's president Masoud Pezeshkian has vowed that Tehran "will not stand by" following US attacks on Larak Island. “We do not seek war, that has been our message to the world,” Pezeshkian said. But he warned that Tehran is "capable of delivering a decisive response".
Israel signs 3 billion euro defence deal with Greece, defence ministry says
Israel signs 3 billion euro defence deal with Greece, defence ministry says Israel and Greece signed a 3 billion euro ($3. 48 billion) defence deal on Monday under which Israel would build a "multi layered" defence system for Greece, according to a statement by the spokesperson of Israel's defence ministry. The statement said a supplementary deal valued at 26 million euros would see Israel sell Greece drone dome systems.
Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon continue
Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon continue Israeli artillery fire has targeted a number of areas in southern Lebanon, the country's National News Agency is reporting. According to the report, the attacks struck the town of Hula, as well as the villages of Mansouri and Buyout Al-Sayyad.
Iran denies attack on Kharg Island after Trump AI post showing its destruction
Iran denies attack on Kharg Island after Trump AI post showing its destruction The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company, Hamid Bovard, has denied that a key oil hub was being destroyed in Kharg Island, after US president Donald Trump's AI video showed it "being blown to smithereens". "Trump's tweets are laughable and conditions in Kharg are calm and appropriate," Nournews cited him as saying. Bovard also indicated that the island - where majority of Iranian oil exports originate from - has been repeatedly attacked by US and Israel, but oil workers had not allowed operations to stop "even for a moment".
US army officials warn Hegseth over continuing war on Iran: Report
US army officials warn Hegseth over continuing war on Iran: Report A number of top US military officials have warned defence chief Pete Hegseth against continuing Washington's large-scale operations against Iran, The Washington Post reported citing heads of the army, navy and air force. The warnings came following a classified report outlining US global military deployments. Senior army officials have voiced formal disagreement over the deployment orders but indicated that they will carry them out.
UAE denies reports of Al-Minhad Air Base being targeted with missiles
UAE denies reports of Al-Minhad Air Base being targeted with missiles The UAE Ministry of Defense has denied reports circulating in the media regarding the targeting of its Al-Minhad Air Base with missiles, saying that the claims are "unfounded". The Ministry also urged the public to "obtain information from official sources and to refrain from spreading rumours or inaccurate information".
UAE says it dealt with drone approaching from Iran
UAE says it dealt with drone approaching from Iran The UAE's defence ministry said it dealt with a drone over its territorial waters coming from Iran. "The Ministry of Defence announced that the UAE Air Force responded to a UAV detected over the country's territorial waters, approaching from Iran," the ministry said in a statement on X. UAE Air Force Responds to UAV over Territorial Waters Approaching from Iran The Ministry of Defence announced that the UAE Air Force responded to a UAV detected over the country’s territorial waters, approaching from Iran.
Iran slams new US attacks, says its troops responded with 'inherent right of legitimate defence'
Iran slams new US attacks, says its troops responded with 'inherent right of legitimate defence' Iran's foreign ministry said it "strongly condemned" renewed US strikes on its island of Larak. It added that Iranian forces responded "in accordance with the inherent right of legitimate defence". In retaliation to an earlier US attack that reportedly killed Iranian forces and civilians on the island, Tehran targeted US infrastructure across the region, including in Jordan and the UAE.
Morning update
Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest updates from across the region: Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said that it carried out strikes on US infrastructure at the King Hussein and al-Azraq bases in Jordan and drone attacks targeting the UAE's Al Minhad Air Base with drones early on Monday. The strikes were in response to the killing and wounding of IRGC members and Iranian civilians in an earlier US attack on Larak Island. Meanwhile, the US Central Command (Centcom) said it targeted Iran as it posed an "imminent threat" in the Strait of Hormuz.
Fresh US sanctions aimed at increasing pressure on Iran expected in coming weeks
Fresh US sanctions aimed at increasing pressure on Iran expected in coming weeks The US Treasury Department will likely unveil weekly secondary sanctions aimed at adding economic pressure on Iran, with an initial focus on banks. "You're going to see a lot more of these every week," US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Reuters on Sunday. "We're starting with the banks, and we're telling the banks it's not okay to have Iranian money and to aid the regime.
Trump reiterates Iran must never have nuclear weapons
Trump reiterates Iran must never have nuclear weapons Donald Trump has reiterated that Iran must never obtain a nuclear weapon, saying that if it did, the Middle East "would have essentially been gone". "You cannot let them have a nuclear weapon, and they won’t have a nuclear weapon," the US president said during an interview with Fox News, describing the country's leadership as "very violent, evil people". Trump said that if Iran had access to nuclear weapons, the region and Israel would be destroyed, with the US or Europe possibly becoming the next targets.
Israeli army shells areas in south Lebanon's Tyre
Israeli army shells areas in south Lebanon's Tyre Israeli artillery shelling targeted southern Lebanon's Mansouri and Bayt al-Sayyad, both located in Tyre, overnight and early on Monday, the National News Agency reported.
Vessel caught on fire after it hit naval mines, IRGC navy says
Vessel caught on fire after it hit naval mines, IRGC navy says Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said that an oil tanker caught fire near the Strait of Hormuz after it hit two naval mines, according to state media. "A rogue supertanker attempting to pass through the illegal route south of the Strait of Hormuz caught fire in massive fires after striking two naval mines and was brought to a complete stop," the IRGC's statement read. "The IRGC Navy once again warns that the fate of ships that violate the security regulations of the Strait of Hormuz will be no different," it said, adding that it is mandatory to comply with the regulations issued by the IRGC Navy for passage and navigation in the waterway.
