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Strait of Hormuz developments

Iran says Oman agreement alone not enough to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei emphasized that the Strait of Hormuz had been closed not because of disagreements between Tehran and Muscat, but because of US and Israeli aggression against Iran

TEHRAN, August 3. /TASS/. Reaching an agreement between Iran and Oman on a route through the Strait of Hormuz will not by itself mean that the waterway will immediately reopen to maritime traffic, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said.

"Reaching an agreement on a safe shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz is a necessary but not sufficient condition for reopening the strait," he said at a press conference.

Baghaei added that the Strait of Hormuz had been closed not because of disagreements between Tehran and Muscat, but because of US and Israeli aggression against Iran.

Earlier, President Donald Trump said that the United States and Iran would begin negotiations on a peace agreement on August 3. Trump also wrote on the Truth Social platform that he had agreed to call off a planned major strike against the Islamic Republic in order to secure an agreement with Tehran.

According to the president, Iran and several Middle Eastern countries asked Washington to refrain from carrying out the attack because the parties had already outlined the framework of a future agreement. Trump said the agreement should include the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the elimination of Iran's nuclear threat.

European leaders rule out possibility of Kiev joining EU in future — Russian intel agency

The intelligence service stated that European bureaucrats were intent on continuing to mislead the Ukrainian people, seeking to use them as ‘cannon fodder’ in the confrontation with Russia

King of Spain outraged at events in Ceuta — EFE

The monarch said the state must ensure the safety of autonomous cities and prevent the recurrence of such events

Iran not conducting any talks US, continuing dialogue only with Oman — diplomat

According to Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei, negotiations are underway to reach an agreement on a route that will ensure safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz

OPEC+ Monitoring Committee concerned over attacks on global energy infrastructure

The Committee also analyzed the current market situation and "emphasized the essential role of the Declaration of Cooperation in supporting the stability of global energy markets

Over 1,000 migrants remaining near center for migrants in Ceuta — agency

According to the EFE agency, the center is overcrowded

US not getting involved in dispute with EU over Ukraine, but remains key player — diplomat

European leaders need the conflict to continue because they "have not yet finished building their military-industrial complex," Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large for the crimes of the Kiev regime Rodion Miroshnik noted

US sees profits as key foreign policy goal, Russian diplomat says

According to Rodion Miroshnik, the United States is doing everything possible to preserve and strengthen its hegemony

US military seeks ‘unconventional’ options to punish Iran — TV

According to the report, the request highlights the limited and potentially politically unpalatable options available to the Washington administration in dealing with Iran

Top Saudi, Iranian diplomats discuss de-escalation efforts in region

Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud stressed that Riyadh is committed to continuing to play its regional role in ensuring security and stability

Russian forces eliminate Ukrainian troops, ground robots near Krasny Liman — ministry

Combat footage shows direct hits by FPV drones, destroying several unmanned ground vehicles and taking out Ukrainian troops," the Russian Defense Ministry said

Russian Transport Ministry sets up HQ to coordinate transportation in Azov-Black Sea basin

The headquarters is working to establish alternative logistics routes and to redirect cargo flows to other modes of transport, the ministry said

Ukraine to lose its Western territories sooner or later — Putin

It may not happen tomorrow or the day after tomorrow, It may take one year, two years, 10 years or 15 years, Russian President said

Russia seeks sustainable peace in Ukraine conflict — Kremlin spokesman

According to Dmitry Peskov, The Ukraine process is currently on hold

Ukraine’s attacks on Zaporozhye NPP’s critical facilities create risks to nuclear safety

CEO of Russia’s Rosatom civil nuclear power corporation Alexey Likhachev said earlier that overnight a Ukrainian combat drone hit the gallery connecting all the six power units

Russia’s Battlegroup North downs over 120 Ukrainian UAVs heading to border areas at night

Air defense crews of the Battlegroup North destroyed all the detected UAVs of the Ukrainian army

Two firefighting helicopters collide west of Athens, two die — TV

According to the television channel, one of the helicopters caught fire and crashed, while the other one made an emergency landing

Russia warns Ireland of maritime piracy attempts’ possible consequences — ambassador

Ireland’s recently adopted laws stipulate that the army may board vessels under the pretext of combating violations of the anti-Russian sanctions’ regime

Burnham can't improve Britain's economy, he knows how to make ‘cringe’ videos — Dmitriev

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham cannot present his program to stimulate economic growth, said Russian Presidential Special Representative for Investment and Economic Cooperation with Foreign Countries

US, Europe both pursue egoistic intentions in bilateral relations — Russian diplomat

Rodion Miroshnik added that the US and Europe are trying to "deceive European taxpayers and distribute their funds to lobby the interests of particular structures"

Press review: Trump, Zelensky hold dubious meeting as Netanyahu tries to kill Iran truce

Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, July 29th

Georgia optimistic about restoring strategic partnership with US — PM

Relations between Tbilisi and Washington became strained in 2024 after Georgia passed a law on foreign agents

Kim reports billions in losses for foreign entrepreneurs due to attacks on Wildberries

Terrorist attacks on Wildberries warehouses constitute force majeure events, the founder of Wildberries and head of RWB said

Ukrainian attack on Crimea kills three civilians, leaves two others injured

Crimea's head Sergey Aksyonov extended his condolences to the families of those killed and wished the injured a speedy recovery

IN BRIEF: Three dead, 15 injured: what we know about explosion at cafe in center of Moscow

The police and Russia’s National Guard Rosgvardiya restricted access near the residential high-rise on Kudrinskaya Square, where the blast took place

Trump cancels strike on Iran after compromise proposal on Hormuz Strait operation — TV

According to TV Channel 12, the compromise proposal implies that vessels entering the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz will stay in Iran’s territorial waters while vessels exiting the waterway will pass through Oman’s territorial waters

Russian Forces intercept rare Portuguese Tekever AR3 recon drone

The UAV has been transferred to a research institute, where specialists will study its design, technical specifications, and engineering solutions

Ukraine loses 9,600 troops, mercenaries in special military op zone in past week — expert

According to Andrey Marochko, Russia's Battlegroup Center inflicted the heaviest manpower losses on the enemy

Trump says he agreed to cancel a planned major strike on Iran to reach a deal with Tehran

Donald Trump also stressed that the US is ready "to go against the Islamic Republic of Iran, at levels of Military Terror, Strength, and Power not seen since World War II"

US redirects 30 vessels amid Iran naval blockade — CENTCOM

According to CENTCOM, more than 20 US naval vessels are deployed in the Middle East

Putin congratulates Russian paratroopers on Airborne Force Day

Russian President said he was confident that the Airborne Force personnel would accomplish the assigned objectives with honor and make considerable contribution to ensuring Russia’s defense capability

Mongolia launches new cargo transportation route between Russia and China — minister

Russian oil products, animal feed, food and other goods are imported through the western border of Mongolia

Another batch of Russian humanitarian aid arrives in Iran

Тhe cargoes have been handed over to the Iranian Red Crescent Society, a Dagestan government representative to the Russian trade mission in Iran Andrey Tanayev said

Brent falls below $82 per barrel, first time since July 13

By 10:10 p.m. GMT, August 2, Brent had pared losses to trade at $82.89 a barrel

Russia at important point of completing special op — Medvedev

The Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman addressed volunteers of the United Russia Young Guard and the Volunteer Company departing to the special military operation zone

Press review: US-Iran strike lull short-lived and Telegram's Durov faces terrorism charges

Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, July 30th

US, Iran to focus on Strait of Hormuz, lifting blockade during talks — media

According to the news agency, the talks will also address ending all strikes across the region

Moscow mayor conveys condolences to families of persons killed in restaurant blast

The perpetrators of this crime will necessarily be found and will face punishment they deserve, Sergey Sobyanin stressed

15 civilians killed, 51 injured in Ukraine’s attacks on Energodar since late April

Five apartments were destroyed by fire, CEO of Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom Alexey Likhachev said

Air defense forces repelled nearly 150 UAVs in Rostov region

In the Millerovsky District, falling UAV debris caused a cable fire on the roof of a grain elevator

Casualties, fire at Wildberries facility: aftermath of drone attacks on Russian regions

On-duty air defense systems downed a total of 131 Ukrainian fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles over 11 Russian regions

Russian shipbuilders float out latest Project Yasen-M nuclear-powered submarine

The nuclear-powered submarine Ulyanovsk will operate in Russia’s Northern Fleet

Kiev troops bombard Donetsk People’s Republic 14 times over past day

Two civilians were reported to sustain wounds

Russian forces strike Kiev facilities producing missile, drone components — top brass

The Russian Armed Forces struck a facility in Kiev used for the assembly and storage of interceptor drones, the Defense Ministry reported

Mercenaries from six countries fighting alongside Ukraine in Kharkov Region — authorities

According to the official, some of the mercenaries, primarily those from NATO countries, pose themselves as motivated and experienced fighters

Russian Maritime Board chief holds talks on maritime logistics cooperation in Algeria

The sides also discussed ensuring security of navigation in the Mediterranean

US, Iran to begin negotiations on August 3 — President Trump

The US leader added that the allies "think there’s a deal"

Russian strike drones preparing ground for offensive on Druzhkovka in DPR — expert

Russian UAV operators are also conducting deep reconnaissance in the Dnepropetrovsk Region

China calls on US to stop trying spoil China’s relations with Russia over Ukraine

The United States is directly responsible for the hostilities in Ukraine, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Zhao Lijian also noted

Iran-Oman talks on Strait of Hormuz nearing completion — top Iranian diplomat

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi noted progress in the negotiations

Woman who brought explosive to Moscow eatery could have been unaware of parcel’s contents

All the threats cannot be neutralized, Alpha counter-terror group veteran Sergey Goncharov told

Israeli court bans use of crocodiles to secure prisons with terrorists

According to a report by The Jerusalem Post, the court issued this ruling based on a motion from the animal rights organization Let the Animals Live

Armenian president signs decree on appointing Pashinyan as republic’s PM

At the parliamentary elections held in Armenia on June 7, the ruling Civil Contract party led by Nikol Pashinyan gained 49.75% of the electors’ votes

Explosion at Moscow cafe kills three people, injures 15 — Interior Ministry

An explosion occurred near a summer cafe at about 08:10 p.m.

Russia’s exports of dairy products gain 14% in volume in January-May 2026

All key dairy categories showed positive growth trends in early 2026

Russian woman’s body found in suitcase in vicinity of Belgrade: what we know

According to the media outlet, several people, including a Turkish citizen, were detained on suspicion of her murder

Russian forces jit Ukraine’s Pelican radar system in Dnepropetrovsk Region

Pelican radar system was hit with the use of a Geran drone, the Russian defense ministry said

Press review: Russia offers lifeline on Iran and Trump works art of nuke deal with Saudis

Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, July 20th

Paks NPP in Hungary to be shut down for first time in 44 years — Magyar

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar noted that the second-to-last power unit at the Paks NPP will be shut down on August 2 due to a further drop in the Danube's water level

35 vessels redirected by US military since resumption of blockade of Iran — CENTCOM

Disabled 2, and boarded 2, it wrote on X

At least 14 die, 20 wounded in terror attack in northwestern Pakistan

According to the local police chief, a suicide bomber activated an explosive device after police officers tried to search him at the entrance to the police station near

Implementation of agreement with Lebanon to depend on Hezbollah’s disarmament

"Israel’s security is not a bargaining chip," adviser in the Israeli prime minister’s office Dmitri Gendelman said.

Famous Nepalese record-breaking climber die in avalanche in Pakistan

His death was confirmed by Elite Exped, a company co-founded by Nirmal Purja

Teenage girl dies, two more children wounded after Ukraine drone attack in Belgorod Region

Two more girls, of seven and nine years of age, received shrapnel wounds and were taken to a hospital, the region’s acting governor, Alexander Shuvayev said

Saudi Arabia warns US against further escalating Iran war — agency

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman noted that further escalation could severely damage the global economy while failing to achieve its intended objectives

Russia’s Mariia Zhovner wins gold at European Rowing Championships

The Russian female athlete competing under a neutral status in the lightweight women’s single sculls cleared the distance in 7 minutes and 30.47 seconds

Moscow never rejected constructive ideas on Ukrainian settlement — diplomat

Mikhail Galuzin says the Ukrainian side interrupted the negotiations and even cancelled them on its behalf

Russian troops strike Ukrainian army’s transport, energy sites over past day — top brass

The Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,415 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours

Iran denies reaching compromise deal with US on opening Strait of Hormuz

There is no agreement on resuming shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and the reports spread on this score are false, the news agency Fars said

Donbass Dome system thwarts nearly 140 Ukrainian drone attacks in past week

Ukrainian troops tried to attack a power substation in Donetsk with the use of a FP-2 fixed-wing drone equipped, the Federal Security Service’s department for the Donetsk People’s Republic said

Forces in Europe want historical revenge through conflict with Russia — Kremlin

Among the reasons for the Russophobia of European politicians, the Russian Presidential spokesman singled out "historical traditions"

245 Ukrainian drones taken down over Russian regions during day

From 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Moscow time Russian air defense systems intercepted and destroyed 245 Ukrainian fixed-wing unmanned, the Russian defense ministry said

Russian forces hit over 80 vessels involved in cargo deliveries for Ukrainian army in July

Among them were two dry cargo ships, a sea ferry transporting military cargo and a screening boat, the Russian Defense Ministry said

Over 35 minors killed, some 300 wounded in Ukraine’s attacks in 2026 — diplomat

"Deliberate strikes against children, their murder, and the wounding of children constitute an appalling war crime committed by Ukrainian monsters," Russian Foreign Ministry’s Ambassador at Large Rodion Miroshnik said

US after Europe’s money, technologies, intellect — Russian diplomat

According to Rodion Miroshnik, the Europeans want to use US military and technological capabilities to continue the conflict in Ukraine, and are also interested in energy resources

Russian forces continue striking port infrastructure, ships used to supply Ukrainian army

Russian forces continued striking Ukrainian transport infrastructure, the Russian defense ministry said

Russia's Transport, Defense Ministries boost vessel protection in Azov-Black Sea basin

The ministry is working to sustain cargo logistics in the Azov-Black Sea basin amid drone attacks

Russia’s first newly-built Tu-160M ‘White Swan’ strategic bomber performs debut flight

Russia’s newly-built Tu-160M strategic missile-carrying bomber has 80% of its equipment upgraded

Seven OPEC+ nations to increase daily oil production in September by 188,000 barrels

As follows from the OPEC table, Russia’s quota will be increased by 62,000 barrels a day

Further reduction of dollar in currency reserves reasonable for Russia, says ministry

Washington’s continual and uncontrollable printing of dollars is a global problem, the Russian foreign ministry emphasized

FSB foils terrorist attack near prosecutor's office in Pyatigorsk

The attack was planned by a 2001-born citizen of a Central Asian country and a follower of an international terrorist organization banned in Russia

Workers’ Party nominates Lula da Silva candidate for Brazilian president

Incumbent Vice President Geraldo Alckmin will run alongside the Brazilian leader for the vice presidency, the party’s convention decided

US still has resources to fuel Ukraine conflict — Russian diplomat

Rodion Miroshnik also pointed out that, at present, keeping the conflict in Ukraine going benefits Washington

At least 19 Palestinians killed in Gaza during day as result of Israel’s operations

Sources in Gaza hospitals told Al Jazeera that 12 people were killed in the city of Gaza in the north of the enclave

Ukrainian drone hits site several meters away from reactor unit at Zaporozhye nuke plant

Such actions by the Ukrainian side create direct risks for the nuclear facility, Head of Russia’s Rosatom civil nuclear power corporation Alexey Likhachev said

US used aerial bomb weighing almost ton to hit apartment building in Iran — NYT

It said that the diameter of the crater and fragments of ammunition indicate the use of a heavy MK-84 aerial bomb

Liberation of Svetloye creates springboard for offensive on Dobropolye — Russian soldier

According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the settlement of Svetloye in the Donetsk People’s Republic was liberated on July 29

Press review: Putin-Xi-Trump meeting rumors swirl while Kiev plays Poland against Russia

Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, July 31st

Drone strike causes fire at logistics facility in Russia’s Vladimir Region

According to preliminary information, there were no casualties

Israel eliminates three radicals in Gaza Strip — IDF

The three terrorists attempted to advance terror attacks against Israeli civilians and IDF troops, the Israel Defense Forces said

US discussing with Ukraine potential transfer of Patriot production technologies — MP

US President Donald Trump said on July 31 that the United States should be very careful with granting licenses to other countries to manufacture its weapons

Russia once again being threatened with draconian sanctions — Medvedev

The West’s sanctions policy "assumed a comprehensive, systemic character" in 2014, the Russian Deputy Security Council Chairman noted

US-Iranian conflict likely to be over by year end — Russian senator

Grigory Karasin added that Middle Eastern countries are not comfortable living in a confrontation

US to assess prospects for resuming Ukraine talks in coming weeks — Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio asserted that Washington intends to take a number of steps in the coming weeks to assess the prospects for resuming peace talks

West to produce weapons for Ukraine in neighboring NATO countries — expert

According to Alexander Stepanov, the Terminal Autonomy plant destroyed in Kiev was part of a hybrid model

Professor Jeffrey Sachs is right: Ukraine risks losing Odessa, says Duma member

According to Alexey Chepa, First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs, Ukraine is losing ground every day

Russian drone operators hit gas station used by Ukrainian army in Kramatorsk

The station was used in the interests of the Ukrainian army, the Russian defense ministry said

Nearly 70,000 migrants leave Ceuta back for Morocco — news agency

According to its information, this figure may include migrants who arrived in the city before the influx of undocumented migrants on July 30

Russia becomes one of the most promising markets for Indian exports — FIEO

Changing supply chains, evolving geopolitical dynamics and Russia’s efforts to diversify its sourcing have created fresh opportunities for Indian businesses, FIEO President Subhash Chander Ralhan noted

Burevestnik’s range outstrips all other known missile systems — Putin

"It has high precision and hits its targets in designated time," Russian leader added

IN BRIEF: What we know about Ceuta migration crisis and causes behind it

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez visited Ceuta as he characterized the influx of migrants as "an attack, a violation of the territorial integrity" of the kingdom

Ukrainian army carries out over 1,600 attacks on Russia’s Belgorod Region in past week

Fourteen local residents were killed and over 100 were injured