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US‑Iran Hormuz standoff deepens, oil and traffic fall

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Latest: US oil reserves tumble to lowest level since 1983 amid Iran‑related disruptions

After a 13‑day escalation in July 2026, U.S. forces paused nightly airstrikes on Iranian naval sites in the Hormuz corridor while President Donald Trump announced a temporary halt pending “good talks.” Iran’s foreign min

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US‑Iran pause, mediation and market impacts

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Latest: Trump says Iran eager for nuclear deal, warns of attacks if talks fail

President Donald Trump again ordered a suspension of U.S. air strikes against Iran in late July, citing ammunition surpluses and advice from CENTCOM Admiral Brad Cooper that most targets around the Strait of Hormuz were

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Iran‑backed militia drones, US‑Saudi air strikes

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Latest: US and Saudi forces strike Iran‑backed militia sites in Iraq

After the July 2025 closure of the Strait of Hormuz was lifted, Brent rose to about $72. Iran‑aligned militias in Iraq escalated UAV launches against Saudi oil infrastructure. Over a 72‑hour span in late July 2026 more t

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Arab film festivals 2026

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Latest: Amman International Film Festival launches seventh edition

In July 2026 the Arab cinematic calendar featured two high‑profile festivals. Casablanca opened the 7th Arab Film Festival (July 17‑24), showcasing 29 Arab films—from feature‑length dramas to shorts—produced across Moroc

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