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Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 9:00 GMT on August 13, 2026.
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DEFENSE
Hamas hails Iran's vow to keep Strait of Hormuz closed until regional ceasefire
Earlier, Iran's top security official had said that the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz hinges on an end to US-Israeli wars across the region.
POLITICS
Hormuz remains under Iran’s control as US suffering another defeat: Basij chief
The head of Iran’s Basij Organization says the country maintains its management and control over the Strait of Hormuz.
POLITICS
Canada’s medal award to military official exposes Ottawa’s complicity in war on Iran
The Canadian government’s quiet awarding of a medal to a senior military official has revealed the country’s complicity in last year’s criminal US-Israeli war of aggression against Iran.
PALESTINE
Palestinian students, staff take Columbia University to court over discrimination
A group of current and former Palestinian students and staff have sued Columbia University, lambasting it for discriminating against Palestinians and targeting pro-Palestinian activism on campus.
SPORTS
Young weightlifter dedicates haul of gold medals to martyred Iranian soldiers
Iranian teenager Mohammad Javad Beiranvand has dedicated his nine gold medals at the Asian Youth & Junior Weightlifting Championships to the country’s martyred soldiers, saying he hopes his future performances will bring joy to the Iranian people.
INTERVIEWS
Suicide attempts among US sailors result of poor military leadership: Activist
A journalist says that suicide attempts among US Marines and sailors are a result of poor military leadership and a lack of proper guidance.
POLITICS
Iran urges accountability over environmental damage in Hormuz Strait amid US aggression
Iran says environmental protection and accountability must be included in future arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz.
FOREIGN POLICY
Senators demand investigation into 'alarming' conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
Family members of the 5,000 sailors and Marines aboard the Lincoln clashed with Navy leadership over the difficult conditions, demanding to know when the deployment would end.
PALESTINE
Over 300 Israeli reservists petition army chief to stop settler attacks
More than 300 Israeli reservists have submitted a petition to the army chief, urging him to take action against settler attacks that pose a threat to troopers.
POLITICS
‘Hypocrisy’: Iran slams France for preaching about rights while supporting Israel
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi censures France and other countries for preaching about human rights and international law while supporting Israeli and US war crimes.
NEWS BULLETIN
Firefighters battle wildfires across Spain
Firefighters battle wildfires in the northern region of Huesca and in Huelva, southern Spain.
INTERVIEWS
Trump's Hormuz claims desperate attempt to control market prices: Analyst
Saeb Shaath, author and commentator, says Trump’s claims about the Strait of Hormuz are a desperate attempt to keep market prices low.
NEWS HEADLINES
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Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 2:00 GMT on August 13, 2026.
REPORTS
Cuba’s hospitals under immense pressure amid US siege
The escalation of the US's economic blockade against Cuba is pushing the island’s healthcare system to a critical point.
REPORTS
Iran says several BRICS members back cooperation on new financial mechanisms
India has hosted a meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors from BRICS member states.
REPORTS
Prophet Mohammad’s passing anniversary observed in Kashmir, Kargil
Muslims in India’s Himalayan region of Kashmir have marked the passing anniversary of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) with religious gatherings, mourning processions, and special prayers.
REPORTS
Gaza journalist dies in Israeli imprisonment nearly three years after being jailed
Palestinian journalist Ihab Diab has been confirmed dead in Israeli imprisonment, nearly three years after he was taken away in Gaza.
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