Israel-Iran tensions, Gaza ceasefire dispute, and Hormuz standoff

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1. Aug 30, 2026

   Iran's new supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei urges Muslim nations to unite against the US and Israel, as violence flares in the West Bank including an attack on an NBC news crew.

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2. Aug 31, 2026

   US forces strike two Iranian missile launchers on Larak Island after IRGC forces were seen preparing to fire rockets with sea mines toward the Strait of Hormuz, sharply escalating tensions.

3. Aug 31, 2026

   Six months into the US-Israel-Iran conflict, global markets have rebounded and AI optimism offsets the economic drag, though oil and fuel costs remain elevated and Hormuz tanker traffic stays disrupt…

4. Aug 31, 2026

   The UAE intercepts a drone approaching from Iran over its territorial waters as Iran claims retaliatory strikes on US bases, further escalating regional tensions around Hormuz.

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US-Iran Clashes Escalate as UAE Intercepts Drone

UAE defence authorities said its air force intercepted a drone approaching from Iran over the country’s territorial waters, with air defences remaining on high alert. Iranian military statements meanwhile claimed retaliatory strikes against US bases in the region and vowed to safeguard security around the Strait of Hormuz, signaling escalating regional tensions.

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US Strikes Larak; Iran Attacks Jordan and UAE

U.S. forces struck two Iranian missile launchers on Larak Island after IRGC forces were seen preparing to fire rockets with sea mines toward the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a sharp escalation in a corridor vital to global oil shipments. The attacks come amid conflicting casualty reports and ongoing tensions as ships in the strait face heightened danger and international actors monitor the situation.