The Latest Breaking News on War in Ukraine

Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace issues first building contract – for a military base

Exclusive: Louisiana firm awarded tender to build rudimentary outpost to house Moroccan troops

The Guardian - UK · Aug 6

Iran and Oman Say Hormuz Shipping Deal Is 'Close' as Trump Signals Breakthrough This Week

Iran and Oman are finalising a shipping deal in the Strait of Hormuz, potentially challenging US influence. The agreement includes discussions on environmental, legal, and security aspects, with Tehran insisting on passage fees.

International Business Times UK · Aug 6

Ukraine strikes Russian oil refinery over 1,300km behind frontline, says Zelensky

Ukrainian President says Ukraine has hit two more oil facilities deep inside Russia

The Independent UK · Aug 6

Israeli strike that killed journalist in Lebanon was war crime, say rights groups

Investigation by Human Rights Watch, Amnesty and Legal Agenda shows Israel deliberately attacked Amal Khalil and colleague Zeinab Faraj knowing they were civilians

The Guardian - UK · Aug 6

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin could attack Nato member to test alliance’s resolve, report on US intel warns

Lithuania also fears Putin may be planning a ‘false flag’ strike on the Baltics

The Independent UK · Aug 6

'Enemies sought to replicate Syria's fate': Pezeshkian hails Mojtaba Khamenei for 'united' Iran

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday said "hostile powers" had tried to destabilise and overthrow the Islamic Republic, but credited the country's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, with keeping Iran united and resilient amid mounting external pressure.

The Times of India · Aug 6

Iran says Hormuz deal with Oman in final stage as Trump signals breakthrough

Iran on Wednesday said an agreement with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz was in its final stages as US President Donald Trump suggested a deal could be announced within days, raising hopes for the easing of a blockade that has disrupted global shipping and fuelled months of conflict.

France 24 · Aug 6

Ukraine war briefing: Cut-price Patriot among options in desperate search for missile defence

Talks on Ukraine building Patriots continue despite Trump casting doubt, Reuters reports; forced evacuations in Kramatorsk. What we know on day 1,625

The Guardian - AU · Aug 6

Understanding reached on coordinates for shipping route through Hormuz, Iran says

Joint statement with Oman is being finalised, but Tehran says deal alone would not guarantee waterway’s security

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5

Ex-French PM Attal targeted by Russian 'interference' ahead of 2027 vote

Gabriel Attal, France’s former prime minister and Renaissance party leader, has been targeted by “foreign interference originating in Russia”, in the latest in a series of Kremlin‑linked operations aimed at destabilising the 2027 presidential election.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 5