REPORTS
Hamas rep.: Resistance, arms will remain as long as occupation exists
Khalid al-Qaddumi: Hamas resistance and weapons will remain as long as Israeli occupation continues.
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SAUDI ARABIA
Yemeni forces conduct drone strike on Saudi Aramco oil refinery in Jizan: Report
The Yemeni Armed Forces have reportedly carried out a successful drone strike against a Saudi Aramco oil refinery in the kingdom’s southwestern province of Jizan.
POLITICS
Blood of martyrs of US-Israeli aggression against Iran 'will not go unavenged’: Qalibaf
Iran’s Parliament speaker vows that the Islamic Republic will not let the blood of the martyrs of unprovoked American-Israeli aggression against the nation “go unavenged.”
IN-DEPTH
Environmental impact of US war on Iran
The US-Israeli war on Iran has caused significant environmental damage, including the contamination of land, water, and air. The Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman, crucial for biodiversity and water resources, have been severely affected.
DEFENSE
Iran downed over 200 enemy aircraft during US-Israeli aggression: IRGC deputy chief
An IRGC commander says Iran’s air defense systems shot down more than 200 enemy aircraft, including drones and manned aircraft, during the recent US-Israeli aggression.
SAUDI ARABIA
Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan military alliance won’t bring security, US ouster from the region will
The Saudi-Turkish-Pakistani military pact looks formidable on paper but lacks integrated command and credible collective defense, while immediate retaliatory strikes on Saudi infrastructure exposed the limits of its deterrence and practical effectiveness.
PALESTINE
Israeli warplanes bomb Syrian airbase hours after Turkish military visit
Israeli military aircraft have purportedly carried out four strikes against the runway of Abu al-Duhur military airbase near Idlib in northwestern Syria.
CHINA
China’s Xi will not address UN General Assembly during US visit: Report
Chinese President Xi Jinping will not attend the UN General Assembly in New York during his upcoming visit to the US, a report says.
POLITICS
Iran’s Parliament speaker to visit Iraq to discuss regional developments
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf will travel to Iraq on Wednesday to discuss regional developments and strengthen strategic cooperation between Tehran and Baghdad.
IRAQ
Iraqi Kata’ib Hezbollah sets conditions to place weapons under state control
The Iraqi Kata’ib Hezbollah resistance group has set conditions for any agreement with the Baghdad government to place all its weapons under state control.
DEFENSE
Iran warns shipping companies against supporting US military operations: Report
Iran warns the commercial and maritime network supporting US military operations against the Islamic Republic of consequences.
FOREIGN POLICY
US Navy destroyer was left without power for four days in South China Sea
A US destroyer was left without power for four days in the South China Sea last month after an engineering failure, forcing the vessel to be towed to the Philippines.
REPORTS
Iraq moves to end US military mission by September 30
Iraq plans to end the US-led coalition mission by September, citing sovereignty concerns despite uncertainty over the US military presence.
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Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 2:00 GMT on August 18, 2026.
FOREIGN POLICY
Trump’s approval rating plunges to historic low as Americans reject war on Iran
Trump’s approval rating has collapsed to just 33 percent, the lowest level of his entire presidency.
INTERVIEWS
Trump’s erratic policies deepen US crisis as he eyes nukes, analyst warns
Political analyst Mike Billington argues that Donald Trump’s erratic policies are fueling a deepening political and economic crisis in the US, raising fears that he could resort to nuclear weapons.
POLITICS
Pezeshkian: Patience, solidarity and hope key to Iran's resilience against external threats
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that patience, solidarity and hope remain the foundations of the Islamic Republic’s unbreakable resilience in the face of escalating external pressures and threats.
MIDEASTREAM
The empire hits the wall
Washington faces growing limits on its military power as Iran and Yemen challenge US influence, reshaping regional deterrence.
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