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European officials have alerted their US counterparts that Iran is prolonging negotiations to create a divide between Europe and the US regarding the snapback mechanism, which involves UN Security Council sanctions on Iran that can only be reinstated until mid-October. This strategy could undermine the unity between the two allies in dealing with Iran's nuclear program. The urgency of the situation emphasizes the need for a cohesive response to the challenges posed by Iran's actions....

The US is evacuating some diplomatic staff from its embassy in Baghdad due to safety concerns, as confirmed by a State Department official. This decision follows heightened tensions with Iran, where defense minister Brig. Gen. Aziz Nasirzadeh threatened to target US bases in the region if conflict arises over Iran's nuclear program. While ongoing indirect negotiations continue, the US demands a halt to Iran's uranium enrichment, which Iran insists is non-negotiable, leading to uncertainty about...

SummaryIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that security forces recovered the bodies of two Israeli hostages in Gaza, one identified as Yair (Yaya) Yaakov, 59, who was killed during the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. Yaakov's sons, Or and Yagil, and partner, Meirav Tal, were abducted but released in November 2023. With 53 hostages still held by Hamas, the Hostages and Missing Families Forum expressed deep sorrow for Yaakov's death, emphasizing the urgent need...

Syria's Tourism Ministry has mandated that women must wear burkinis or modest swimwear at public beaches and pools, a move raising concerns over women's rights under the new government. While men are required to wear shirts outside the water, the decree allows Western swimwear at private resorts, citing public decency and respect for cultural diversity as justifications. This marks the first formal dress code since Assad's regime, prompting mixed reactions on social media, with some...

The United States is evacuating diplomatic personnel from Iraq due to threats from Iran to target US bases in the region, as confirmed by a State Department official. President Trump emphasized his commitment to American safety, leading to a reduction of embassy personnel based on recent security assessments. The evacuation order affects all nonessential staff in Baghdad and permits optional departures for nonessential personnel and families from Bahrain and Kuwait, amid growing concerns over US-Iran...

The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) announced their withdrawal from a border zone with Libya and Egypt following clashes with forces aligned to Libyan commander Khalifa Hifter. The SAF stated this was a defensive measure, while Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces claimed to have taken control of the area, asserting heavy losses inflicted on the SAF. The tensions stem from ongoing conflicts at the border, exacerbated by Hifter's forces allegedly attacking SAF positions, amidst accusations of...