INTEL ARCHIVE

🇺🇦 Ukraine·Ukrinform·12 days ago

UN: Ukraine records highest civilian death toll since April 2022 in July

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Russia's seaborne oil exports plunge 45.6% in July amid sanctions pressure

🚨🇷🇺🛢️ Russia’s seaborne oil exports suffered another sharp decline in July, signaling mounting pressure on the Kremlin’s energy sector. New data point to significant reductions in both crude oil and petroleum product shipments through the country’s key export routes. According to the Institute for Black Sea Strategic Studies, Russian seaborne exports of petroleum products through the Black and Azov Seas fell by 45.6% in July 2026 compared with previous levels. The decline was not limited t

🇮🇱 Israel·Middle East Eye·12 days ago

Israeli forces fire artillery in Lebanon’s Majdel Zoun

Israeli forces fire artillery in Lebanon’s Majdel Zoun The Israeli military has fired artillery at Majdel Zoun in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, Lebanon’s National News Agency has reported. No casualties have been reported.

MEDIUMMISSILE_ATTACK

IDF interceptor fire in southern Lebanon security zone; friendly fire incident under investigation

An IDF interceptor launched toward a target in southern Lebanon was later determined to be fire from Israeli forces in the security zone. No injuries reported. The incident is under investigation.

🕌 Middle East·X/@osint613·12 days ago

🇮🇱 Israel·France 24·12 days ago

Iran president says contact with supreme leader is 'very difficult'

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Wednesday that communication with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was "very difficult" following the leader's reported wounding during the US-Israeli strike that killed his father. Pezeshkian, however, defended Khamenei against rising speculation over his absence from public view.

Trump:

Trump: I was 28-1 last night on Endorsements, and numerous of them were outliers, but if you studied the Fake News, you would think it was just the opposite, 1-28. All they talked about was the one, and that’s why they call it the FAKE NEWS!

🌍 Global·X/@warmonitor3·12 days ago

CRITICALBOMBARDMENT

Russian General Igor Erusalimov killed in bombing attack on military officials in Moscow

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🇺🇦 Ukraine·Ukrainska Pravda·12 days ago

Former commander-in-chief Zaluzhnyi says he supports NATO but believes Alliance must transform

Ukraine's Ambassador to the UK Valerii Zaluzhnyi says he remains a strong supporter of NATO but argues that the Alliance must undergo fundamental transformation to meet the challenges of modern warfare.

🇮🇱 Israel·BBC World·12 days ago

Israel strikes south Lebanon after first evacuation warning in weeks

Lebanon's health ministry says one person was killed in the strikes, which the Israeli military says were a response to a Hezbollah ceasefire violation.

🇺🇦 Ukraine·EuroMaidan Press·12 days ago

Why can’t Ukraine just blow up Russian launchers firing ballistic missiles at its cities?

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🇮🇱 Israel·South China Morning Post·12 days ago

Progressive Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan primary in jolt to Democrats

The Democratic Party’s progressive ⁠wing scored a high-profile victory on Wednesday when Abdul El-Sayed won the party’s US Senate nomination ⁠in Michigan, giving its anti-establishment message a boost ahead of November’s midterm elections. El-Sayed, a doctor whose campaign focused on healthcare, the economy and an end to unconditional military aid to Israel, was the first progressive to win a statewide primary in a state that US President Donald Trump carried in 2024. He will face Republican...

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Israeli military strikes southern Lebanon after evacuation warning to village

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🇮🇱 Israel·Al Monitor·12 days ago

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Iran threatens to hit Gulf states if US launches new strikes

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🇮🇷 Iran·Al Monitor·12 days ago

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Exclusive-Iran threatens to hit Gulf states if US launches new strikes

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🇮🇷 Iran·Al Monitor·12 days ago

Pete Buttigieg:

Pete Buttigieg: If you look at Netanyahu's actions, it's hard to believe that he is comfortable with anything less than Greater Israel. Source: The Diary Of A CEO

🇺🇦 Ukraine·EuroMaidan Press·12 days ago

German brand sold in 150 countries just lost its Ukraine warehouse to a Russian strike. It says it won’t stop operating

Russia's overnight barrage burned down the Ukrainian warehouse of a German household brand. The strike on the night…

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Iran Threatens To Hit Gulf States If US Launches New Strikes

The warning was delivered through a flurry of high-level diplomatic contacts after President Donald Trump threatened on July 28 to strike Iran's energy network and infrastructure, the sources said.

🇮🇷 Iran·NDTV World·12 days ago

MEDIUMESCALATION

Sweden Supreme Court clears vessel transfer to Ukraine from Russian shadow fleet

🚨🇸🇪🇺🇦 Sweden’s Supreme Court has cleared the way for Ukraine to receive a confiscated vessel from Russia’s shadow fleet. The ruling marks another legal setback for Moscow’s sanctions-evasion network. The Supreme Court of Sweden upheld an earlier court decision ordering the transfer of the sanctioned vessel Caffa, which was seized as part of Russia’s shadow fleet, to Ukraine. The ruling confirms that ownership of the confiscated ship will be transferred to Kyiv, reinforcing Western efforts

🇮🇱 Israel·Al Monitor·12 days ago

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AFP journalist to be honored at International Press Freedom Awards

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MEDIUMESCALATION

Uvira city shutdown protest over deteriorating security in highlands

Les activités socio-économiques sont restées largement paralysées ce mercredi 5 aout dans la ville d'Uvira, à la suite d'un appel à une journée ville morte lancé par les forces vives locales. À travers cette mobilisation, les organisateurs entendaient interpeller le gouvernement central sur la dégradation de la situation sécuritaire dans les hauts plateaux d'Uvira et dans le territoire voisin de Fizi. https://t.co/0IFE9Xqjv8

🌍 Africa·X/@radiookapi·12 days ago

Russia strikes civilian vessel off Odesa coast; Black Sea shipping risks escalate

🚨🇷🇺🚢🇺🇦 Russia has struck another civilian vessel off the coast of Odesa. The latest attack adds to growing concerns over the security of commercial shipping in the Black Sea. According to the available information, Russian forces targeted a ship off the coast of Odesa once again today. Details regarding the extent of the damage, casualties, and the condition of the crew have not yet been released. The incident underscores the continued risks facing maritime traffic in the Black Sea, wher

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Ukraine's missile industry vows to intensify domestic production following Russian attacks

🚨🇺🇦🚀 Ukraine’s missile industry has vowed to intensify support for the Armed Forces following Russia’s latest attacks. The statement reflects Kyiv’s determination to accelerate the development of long-range strike capabilities. Fire Point issued the following message: “Our anger cannot be measured. But we will do everything to help the Ukrainian Defense Forces force the enemy to peace.” The statement comes as Ukraine continues to expand domestic production of missiles and other long-range

🇦🇫 Afghanistan·Dawn·12 days ago

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Islamabad raises Afghan terrorism concerns at UN Security Council

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The Israeli Knesset Finance Committee approved budget transfers that raised the Ministry of Settlement and National Missions' 2026 budget to a record $242 million, reinforcing the government's po

The Israeli Knesset Finance Committee approved budget transfers that raised the Ministry of Settlement and National Missions' 2026 budget to a record $242 million, reinforcing the government's policy of expanding Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Israel's High Court of Justice temporarily froze the disputed transfers on August 5, pending a ruling on whether the committee was legally convened during the election recess. Source: The Times of Israel

🇮🇱 Israel·Middle East Eye·12 days ago

From Michigan to Missouri: Democratic primaries deliver mixed bag on Israel and Gaza

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian:

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian: Communicating with Mojtaba Khamenei is very difficult now, but his presence is a significant source of strength for us, allowing us to maintain the process. In the events they initiated, regarding the message he gave stating that while he was fundamentally opposed, he would now permit it to take shape, a group of people seeking division tried to reopen that rift to pursue their own partisan agendas, constantly magnifying the issue. What his eminence said

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Govt raises petrol price by Rs4.45, cuts HSD by Rs2

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🇮🇷 Iran·Dawn·12 days ago

HIGHMISSILE_ATTACK

Russian Shahed drone debris found in Moldova on Aug 5; spillover from Ukraine campaign

🚨🇲🇩🇷🇺 Debris from a Russian Shahed-type drone has been discovered in Moldova. The incident highlights the continued risk posed to neighboring countries by Russia’s long-range drone campaign against Ukraine. According to the available information, wreckage believed to be from a Russian Geran-2 (Shahed-type) drone was found in Moldova on August 5. Police explosives and technical specialists are currently examining the site and conducting an investigation to determine the exact circumstances

🇮🇷 Iran·Guardian World·12 days ago

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Iran and Oman reach understanding on coordinates of route through Hormuz, Iran ministry says

Joint statement is being finalised, but Tehran says deal alone would not guarantee waterway’s security Middle East crisis live – latest updates Iran and Oman have reached an understanding on ⁠the geographic coordinates for a shipping route through the strait of Hormuz, and ⁠a joint announcement ⁠is being finalised, provided certain third parties did not interfere, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil ⁠Baghaei said on Wednesday. Baghaei added that any such agreement between Iran and Om

Q: You know that some divide people into "insiders" and 'outsiders.' From your perspective, who are 'the people'?

Q: You know that some divide people into "insiders" and 'outsiders.' From your perspective, who are 'the people'? Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian: "The people" are all those who live in this country, regardless of their ideology, belief, perspective, gender, or ethnicity. The government has a duty to treat them with justice and truth. Unfortunately, we have many problems in this regard, and reforming this process requires time. We have survived until now, it is because of the noble peop

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian:

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian: Nobody can get it out of their mind that a large number of our young people died, were martyred, some were injured, and some lost some of their limbs. Well, this was very bad... I still can't forget that incident. Our work shouldn't have reached this point. Of course, that cowardly Trump himself said that we had armed these people and that we were supporting them. And well, it was clear that they were doing this. But some innocent people were mixed with t

🇮🇱 Israel·Jerusalem Post·12 days ago

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Jewish Agency CEO: While Israel is at war, making aliyah is the greatest act of courage - opinion

As the chairman of the Jewish Agency accompanies 34 French families on board a plane carrying them home to Israel, he reflects on just how brave this move at this time in Jewish history really is

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian:

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian: No matter how much I think about it, I cannot find any logical reason why they killed our Leader, our commanders, and our scientists. Many of our commanders and scientists who were killed did not even own a home.

🇷🇺 Russia·NDTV World·12 days ago

US Plans New Nuclear Strategy In Case Of War With China Or Russia: Report

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian:

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian: The martyred Leader had agreed that Iranians living abroad should not face any problems if they returned. Even if someone had an issue, we should tell them to come back—not arrest them when they arrive here. Iran is considered home for every Iranian, and the plan was to establish a mechanism so that every Iranian could travel to and from the country freely.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian:

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian: They had planned to take over Iran within 48 hours, just as they did Syria. Despite all the hardships and challenges, today Iran is spoken of as a powerful country with great dignity and honor.