August 12, 2026

Iran: No talks with US on extending ceasefire

As 60-day ceasefire period nears its end, Tehran says it does not recognize an official start date and accuses Washington of violating the agreement.

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Trump: I’m the last person to trust Iran, they’ve lied constantly

President Trump rejects assertions he trusts Iran, claims total US control of Strait of Hormuz.

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Tehran demands US meet conditions before Hormuz is reopened

Iran’s new national security chief Mohsen Rezaei states the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until Washington meets Tehran’s demands and ends regional hostilities.

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Ukraine Blitzes Russia's Black Sea Naval Stronghold

Ukrainian anti-ship missiles, jet-powered aerial drones and sea drones blitzed a major Russian naval base on the Black Sea coast in a “unique” nighttime operation, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday.

Cutting-edge drones developed by Kyiv since Russia invaded more than four years ago have repeatedly targeted Russian ships in the Black Sea, including warships and oil tankers. Both countries have Black Sea shorelines.

Ukraine’s uncrewed fleet has succeeded in limiting the movements of Russia’s once-dominant Black Sea navy, Kyiv officials say, in one of the country’s biggest accomplishments of the war.

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August 11, 2026

'You’ll find out': Trump teases escalation option with Iran

President Trump warns that military options remain open, rejects Iran's reparations demands, and declares US Navy control over the Strait of Hormuz.

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Mamdani leaves major rabbinic organization out of rabbis meeting

Major Jewish rabbinical groups say they were excluded from Mamdani's meeting with rabbis, amid concerns over Israel, antisemitism and his rhetoric.

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US Military Fires on Ship Attempting to Run Iran Blockade

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Mass.: Gov. Healey signs law allowing abortions up to birth

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed legislation removing the state’s restrictions on late-term abortions.

The signing, which took place on Monday, allows abortions up to birth when deemed appropriate by a physician.

“In Massachusetts, women and their families shouldn’t have to cross state lines for abortion care doctors can provide in our state. Today, I signed a law so they won’t have to,” Healey (D-Mass.) posted on X. “Real freedom means health care decisions belong to women and their doctors. Not their government.”

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