INTEL ARCHIVE

🌏 Asia·X/@scmpnews·5 days ago

Iran negotiating Oman deal; calls for US action on Hormuz access

Iran says Oman deal is in ‘final stages’ but US must act to open Hormuz https://t.co/OYjnLj3rHV

🇮🇷 Iran·Jerusalem Post·5 days ago

Iran says Oman deal is in 'final stages,' US must act to open Hormuz, Houthis attack Saudi Arabia

A US official said on Friday that an agreement between Iran and Oman was close and could reopen the strait, which carried a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments before the war.

🌍 GLOBAL·Clash Report·5 days ago

Trump: Two VERY DIFFERENT America's.

Hamas commits to Gaza ceasefire roadmap; Netanyahu rejects full IDF withdrawal

Hamas says it remains committed to the roadmap for the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreed with mediators and the Peace Council, calling for priority on full implementation -- a complete ceasefire, an end to the aggression, full withdrawal, opening of the crossings, entry of aid, and reconstruction. Netanyahu had rejected the Peace Council's 15-point document, saying the IDF will not withdraw until Hamas is truly disarmed.

🇷🇺 Russia·TASS·5 days ago

CRITICALGround

Russia, Syria agree on transferring facilities in Tartus to Syrian side

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HIGHBOMBARDMENT

Houthi drone attack on Saudi-backed forces in Taiz, Yemen

The drone attack launched by the Houthis continue to target Saudi-backed government forces in Taiz Governorate, western Yemen - Sabaa TV

MEDIUMESCALATION

Lebanon preparing for Rome talks with Israel on conflict resolution

Beirut is carefully reviewing its steps for the upcoming round of Rome talks with Israel, a Lebanese official told Al Hadath.

🇮🇷 Iran·NY Times World·5 days ago

Iran, Holding Firm to Hormuz, Pushes for Return to June MOU

The Strait of Hormuz is Iran’s best leverage to get Washington to release Iran’s frozen assets, lift economic sanctions and end its naval blockade.

MEDIUMBOMBARDMENT

2 FARDC soldiers killed in armed attack on military position in Djukpa, Ituri

Deux militaires FARDC ont été tués dans la nuit de vendredi à samedi 8 aout lors d'une attaque menée par des hommes en armes contre une position de l'armée dans le village de Djukpa, au territoire de Djugu, dans la province de l'Ituri, rapportent ce dimanche des sources sécuritaires. https://t.co/KfZWAcsBEz

🌍 Africa·X/@radiookapi·5 days ago

CRITICALInsurgency

Pakistan rejects Afghan Taliban claims of weapons smuggled into Afghanistan as 'frivolous, baseless'

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🇦🇫 Afghanistan·Dawn·5 days ago

CRITICALNuclear/Missile

Houthi attacks kill 11 in Yemen and target Saudi refinery

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🇾🇪 Yemen·Middle East Eye·5 days ago

🌍 GLOBAL·Clash Report·5 days ago

A U.S. MQ-9 drone crashed in Djibouti after reporting distress.

🇮🇱 Israel·South China Morning Post·5 days ago

Iran says Oman deal is in ‘final stages’ but US must act to open Hormuz

Iran said on Sunday that a deal ⁠with Oman defining new shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz was in its final stages but reiterated that the waterway would only reopen once the United States met other conditions. A US official said on Friday that an agreement between Iran and Oman was close and could soon reopen the waterway, which carried a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments before Iran blocked it in response to US and Israeli attacks. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas...

🌍 Global·South China Morning Post·5 days ago

MTR passenger’s hand caught in door while trying to retrieve item from tracks

Hong Kong’s rail operator confirmed on Sunday that a passenger’s hand was caught in a train door after he tried to retrieve something that had fallen onto the tracks, warning travellers not to attempt to pick up dropped items themselves. In a response to inquiries from the South China Morning Post about a video circulating on social media, the MTR Corporation said the incident occurred at 10pm on Friday, on a train that had just left Tiu Keng Leng for Po Lam. In the footage, the passenger is...

🇷🇺 Russia·Ukrinform·5 days ago

Russia destroys WHO warehouse containing humanitarian medical supplies in Dnipro

Russian forces destroyed a World Health Organization (WHO) warehouse in Dnipro that was storing medical supplies for emergency situations.

MEDIUMESCALATION

Taiwan military conducts urban defense drill in Taipei integrating civilian infrastructure

Taiwan’s Military Police Command conducted a military-civilian urban defense drill in Taipei on Aug. 9, integrating the city government, Taipei Metro, and police to support operations across the capital defense zone. Troops used underground MRT routes for protected movement, while logistics units transported food and ammunition using military vehicles and the metro system. The drill also incorporated TAK, a common operational picture, and backup communications to maintain command and control du

🌏 Asia·X/@taiwanmonitor·5 days ago

🇮🇱 Israel·Jerusalem Post·5 days ago

Israel Katz orders IDF probe into alleged mistreatment of wounded soldiers at Rambam hospital

Hadash called Katz's urging for an investigation "a dangerous exploitation of the authority of the state and the military establishment for the purpose of political and racist persecution."

🇮🇷 Iran·AfricaNews·5 days ago

Iran says its close to finalising a shipping route agreement with Oman

However, its foreign minister warned a deal would not automatically result in the reopening of the crucial waterway.

CRITICALNuclear/Missile

Fire extinguished at Aramco refinery in Saudi Arabia's Jazan; Houthis claim attack

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🇮🇱 Israel·Dawn·5 days ago

🇷🇺 Russia·NY Times World·5 days ago

Syria Agrees to Reorganized Russian Military Presence

After more than a year and a half of negotiations, Syria and Russia have agreed on new parameters of Russia’s military presence in Syria. Syria’s government said it opens the way for a new phase in relations between the two countries.

HIGHAerial

Syria says it reached deal with Moscow on future of Russian bases

Hmeimim airbase and Tartus naval base will become joint training and capacity-building centres under the agreement.

🇷🇺 Russia·Al Jazeera·5 days ago

🌍 GLOBAL·Clash Report·5 days ago

Netanyahu Rejects Trump Proposal to Disarm Hamas in Gaza

Netanyahu Rejects Trump Proposal to Disarm Hamas in Gaza Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has explicitly rejected a 15-point Gaza peace plan backed by the Trump administration, which envisioned a phased Israeli military withdrawal. READ MORE

MEDIUMINVASION

Syrian regime captures 9 ISIS members in Khan Arnabah, Quneitra

The Syrian regime says it captured a cell of nine ISIS members in the Khan Arnabah area of Quneitra, in the Syrian Golan near the border with Israel. @kaisos1987 https://t.co/2RIJUwrnIh

🌍 Latin America·X/@insightcrime·5 days ago

MEDIUMESCALATION

US DOJ issues 6 new indictments against CJNG cartel leaders

🇲🇽 | The US Department of Justice released six new indictments against alleged leaders of the CJNG cartel. Each is believed to have held regional leadership positions in different territories where the group operates. Learn more in our profile: https://t.co/t3lsfrpXml https://t.co/28jkJu9sWN

CRITICALNaval

Pakistan to partner with Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar on oil storage scheme

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🇮🇱 Israel·Dawn·5 days ago

🇷🇺 Russia·Ukrainska Pravda·5 days ago

Russian forces destroy WHO humanitarian warehouse in Dnipro

A Russian strike destroyed a humanitarian warehouse belonging to the World Health Organisation (WHO) in Dnipro on Friday 7 August.

🌍 Global·South China Morning Post·5 days ago

Can Europe stay united in China trade battle? Ceuta migrant crisis offers a warning

The European Union’s traditional August break was supposed to provide officials with some respite ahead of a potentially bruising autumn when it will try to set its fiery trade relationship with China on a new course. Instead, a border crisis on its southern flank has created turmoil and division among its 27 members, raising questions over how prepared the bloc is for a dust-up with one of the world’s economic superpowers. “We had a real-time test of what happens when one member state was under

HIGHInsurgency

Israeli pause on strikes in Gaza suspends deadly hunt for October 7 terrorists

Despite PM rejecting Board of Peace road map and IDF chief vowing to act 'proactively' against Hamas, a Munich-style revenge campaign has seemingly been placed on hold since the start of the month The post Israeli pause on strikes in Gaza suspends deadly hunt for October 7 terrorists appeared first on The Times of Israel.

🇮🇱 Israel·Times of Israel·5 days ago

CRITICALGeneral

To defeat Hamas, Israel must protect Gaza's civilians - opinion

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🇮🇱 Israel·Jerusalem Post·5 days ago

🇮🇱 Israel·Al Jazeera·5 days ago

Israel’s ‘Green Rafah’ plan aims to fragment Gaza, experts say

Experts warn Israel's new administrative zones in Gaza seek to erase the Palestinian cause and force mass displacement.

🇮🇱 Israel·Jerusalem Post·5 days ago

Palestinian rejectionism, not poverty, remains the main obstacle for peace with Israel - opinion

The United Nations Partition Plan of 1947 offered a two-state solution with clear borders, and the Arab states and Palestinian leadership rejected it and launched a war instead.

CRITICALESCALATION

Zelensky: North Korea to send 50K troops to Russia; calls for SK aid

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HIGHINVASION

Houthis claim Saudi forces destroyed weapons depots on west coast, cutting internet

Houthi political bureau member Dhaif Allah al-Shami: Saudi forces on the West Coast cut internet to several coastal districts to stop footage of burning weapons depots and looting from spreading.

🇷🇺 Russia·Al Monitor·5 days ago

HIGHAerial

Syria and Russia reach deal on future of Tartous and Hmeimim bases after 18 months of talks

Aug 9 (Reuters) - Syria and Russia reached a memorandum of understanding to settle the future of Russian bases at Tartous and Hmeimim following 18 months of intensive negotiations, the Syrian foreign ministry said on Sunday, according to the Syrian state news agency. The ministry said the Syrian state would take over management of civilian facilities, including Hmeimim airport and the commercial berth at Tartous port, allowing them to be gradually integrated into the country's civilian administr

🇷🇺 Russia·Ukrinform·5 days ago

Russian strike in Zaporizhzhia region leaves one killed, two injured

Rescuers came under a repeated Russian attack in the Zaporizhzhia region, leaving one firefighter dead and two others injured.

🇮🇱 Israel·TASS·5 days ago

Israel insists on implementing 5 principles of ending war in Gaza — adviser

Israel is working to implement its war cabinet’s decision of August 8, 2025, which approved five principles for ending the war

CRITICALESCALATION

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🌍 GLOBAL·@OSINTdefender·5 days ago

🇷🇺 Russia·TASS·5 days ago

Syria, Russia sign memorandum on future of Russian military bases

The Syrian Foreign Ministry expressed hope that the document would "open a new chapter in relations between Russia and Syria

🇮🇱 Israel·AfricaNews·5 days ago

Israel rejects Donald Trump’s 15-point plan to end Gaza war

Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the Israeli military would not withdraw from the Palestinian enclave until Hamas fully disarms.