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Iran Rejects US Claims as Tehran and Oman Agree on Strait of Hormuz

15/08/2026

Tehran, 15 August 2026 9IRNA/Anadolu) Iranian officials have reiterated that control over the Strait of Hormuz remains under Tehran’s authority, rejecting recent claims by US President Donald Trump concerning the strategic waterway. Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, said that statements on social media, military deployments, official orders or political...

Rawalpindi: Yadgar-e-Fatah Inaugurated as Symbol of National Unity, Resolve and Sacrifice

13/08/2026

Rawalpindi, 13 August 2026 (APP) The Yadgar-e-Fatah monument was inaugurated on Thursday night as part of Pakistan’s 79th Independence Anniversary celebrations, with the national leadership describing the landmark as a tribute to the country’s martyrs and a symbol of national unity, resilience and the professional excellence of the armed forces. President Asif Ali Zardari and...

Former Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad Sentenced to Death in Absentia as Syria Pursues Accountability

11/08/2026

Damascus, 11 August 2026 A Syrian court has sentenced former president Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia after finding him guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during Syria’s devastating civil war. The ruling marks the first conviction against Assad since his regime was overthrown in December 2024, bringing an end to more...

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye Sign Historic Makkah Joint Defence Agreement

07/08/2026

Makkah Al-Mukarramah, 07 August 2026 (APP/Anadolu) Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye have signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, marking a significant step toward strengthening their strategic partnership and enhancing regional security cooperation. The agreement was concluded during the Makkah Al-Mukarramah Summit for Joint Defence, held at Al-Safa Palace in Saudi Arabia. The landmark pact was...

Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan Set to Sign Trilateral Defense Agreement Today in Jeddah

07/08/2026

Ankara, 07 August 2026 (Anadolu News) Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan are set to sign a trilateral defense agreement on Friday, security sources said. The joint defense agreement among the three countries will be signed in Saudi Arabia, the sources added. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan departed earlier on Friday for Saudi Arabia for a...

Joint Hormuz Shipping Plan with Oman Near Completion, Security Concerns Remain, Says Iran's Spokesprson

06/08/2026

Doha, 06 August 2026 Iran has announced that it has reached an understanding with Oman on a proposed commercial shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant step in ongoing bilateral discussions over one of the world's most strategically important waterways. According to Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei, both countries have agreed...

Qatar keeps US-Iran Dialogue Channel Open as Mediators Push for Lasting Deal: Spokesperson Al Ansari

04/08/2026

Doha, 04 August 2026 Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari, reaffirmed that Qatar, alongside the Sultanate of Oman and Pakistan, continues to facilitate engagement between Iran and the United States in an effort to bridge differences and support regional stability. Speaking...

Morocco and Qatar Share Enduring Strategic Partnership, Says Moroccan Envoy

02/08/2026

Doha, 02 August 2026 Ambassador Mohamed Setri reaffirmed the longstanding fraternal relations between the Kingdom of Morocco and the State of Qatar, describing the partnership as one strengthened over decades through the close ties between King Mohammed VI and Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani,, and by the enduring...

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