Iran, 8-6-26

For now, links to five reports: from Middle East Monitor, the Associated Press, National Public Radio; and the Cradle; others are accessible by clicking on their names or initials. (Scroll up or down for today’s LEBANON, GAZA, WEST BANK and UKRAINE so far, and down for IRAN 8-5-26.) — MCM

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Israel’s Netanyahu hints at unilateral military action against Iran amid regional de-escalation efforts. From Middle East Monitor. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday hinted that Israel could take unilateral military action against Iran as diplomatic efforts continued to secure an agreement aimed at ending the conflict between Tehran and Washington, Anadolu reports. READ MORE . . .

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Iran and U.S. say a Strait of Hormuz deal is close, but one or both would have to back down, by Elena Becatoros, Samy Magdy and Darlene Superville | AP  CAIRO — Iran said today it is in the “final stage” of drafting an agreement with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz, and U.S. President Donald Trump has said a deal could be announced this week. That could potentially reopen the critical waterway, ease pressure on the world economy and help bring an end to the war. READ MORE . . . Click HERE for same AP report in Spanish, and HERE for others. Click HERE for report from NPR. Click HERE for Aug. 5 report from the Cradle.

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U.S. to use military, economic, diplomatic tools to end Iran war: Vance. From Middle East Monitor. Asked in an interview Wednesday with Fox News about the setbacks in negotiations with Iran, Vance cited two factors: “Number one, the Iranians are extraordinarily difficult people. Number two, they have a fractured system.” READ MORE . . .

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