For now, links to five reports: from the Associated Press, National Public Radio, Reuters, and Middle East Monitor; others are accessible by clicking on their names or initials. (Scroll up for today’s WEST BANK and 9/11 TRUTH, and down for IRAN 8-30-26.) — MCM

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Iran fires on its Gulf neighbors, retaliating for U.S. strikes after a monthlong lull, by David Rising and Samy Magdy | AP  DUBAI — Iran fired on U.S. allies in the Gulf early today following a night of bombardment that Iranian officials say included a deadly strike on a wedding party. Click HERE for report including video, photos and map. Click HERE for same AP report in Spanish, and HERE for others. NPR and Reuters reports are HERE and HERE.

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Putin signals support for Iran in ongoing war with the U.S. Reported by Charles Maynes | NPR  Russia’s Vladimir Putin is signaling unwavering support for Iran, as Tehran thanks Moscow for backing amid the escalating Middle East war. Click HERE to listen and, later, read. Report from Middle East Monitor is HERE.

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