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Issued on: 02/08/2026 - 07:28Modified: 02/08/2026 - 17:21
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A banner with a picture of US President Donald Trump next to an Iranian missile system at Azadi Square in Tehran, Iran, July 30, 2026. © Majid Asgaripour, West Asia News Agency via ReutersUS President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States and Israel had agreed to hold off on new strikes on Iran – provided a deal to end the months-long conflict is "rapidly" reached. Iran's acting defence minister said his country would "neither be caught off guard nor remain passive" in the face of new US threats. Follow our liveblog for all the latest.
Yesterday's key developments:
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The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said Saturday it had received reports of two maritime incidents off Oman, including one in which a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile.
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Kuwait's army it had detected and destroyed hostile drones in the country's airspace and that what it described as an Iranian attack had targeted several vital facilities.
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US embassies in capitals across the Middle East on Saturday warned their citizens to beware of "unforeseen escalation" in the regional conflict and urged them to be ready to leave.
(FRANCE 24 with AFP, AP, Reuters)
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