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From Iran in 1953 to the 2026 confrontation with Tehran, Washington has intervened for decades against governments it deemed hostile. The result, according to analyses, is chaos and instability, and now history is repeating itself with new sanctions on Iran.

The US military has organized a covert transport operation without coordination with Iranian authorities, Axios reports citing sources. Between 15 and 20 tankers pass through the strait daily.

The U.S. president claims America has full control over the Strait of Hormuz but has not announced a specific date for resuming talks with Tehran.

The US-Iran conflict has slowed the filling of underground storage, and Handelsblatt warns that Europe could run out of gas reserves right after next winter.

Arturo Bejar testified at trial that company culture prioritized profit over protecting young Facebook and Instagram users.

The tennis star explained to his son Stefan that boredom is not something to run from, but a valuable moment for self-reflection.

The US agency NOAA estimates there is more than a 90 percent chance that the current El Niño will become a very strong event this fall and winter, and a 69 percent chance it will surpass the strength of all El Niños recorded since 1950.

The American administration has frozen the assets of Tomoko Akane, and the International Criminal Court says it will continue its work impartially and independently.

A US C-17 Globemaster III returned to Christchurch after a warning forwarded to New Zealand by Russia's air traffic agency regarding a planned missile launch.

Anthropic has expanded its Google Workspace integration: the AI assistant can now send messages in Gmail and manage files in Google Drive, while keeping approval controls in place.

Bill Clinton, the former U.S. president born on this day, visited Zagreb in January 1996 and met with Franjo Tuđman, while his administration supported Operation Storm.

Brent crosses $91, WTI $85 per barrel. Tensions between Iran and the US, along with an attack on a cargo ship, keep the market in uncertainty.

The joint 'Ulchi Freedom Shield' exercises will end on August 21 instead of August 27, and the second phase has been canceled. The decision was made at the request of the U.S. side.

Aromatic plants like mint, lavender, and rosemary can naturally deter ants from patios, balconies, and gardens, but experts warn they are not a magic solution for serious infestations.

Sources close to the regime claim strikes on bases in Bulgaria and Cyprus are being assessed, while analysts warn the threat is real but limited.

Belarusian judoka Mikita Sviryd fled the dictatorship and gained Croatian citizenship, winning silver at the Grand Prix in Lima last weekend. He dreams of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.