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Politics news — August 1, 2026

Politics publications published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

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  1. PoliticsAppointmentsEurope

    US Prepares for Full-Scale War Against Iran

    Multiple sources report that the US is ready for a full-scale war against Iran. President Trump has approved several deadly and dangerous attacks against the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The IRGC has been designated as a terrorist organization by the US. Israel has raised its military alert level in anticipation of a large-scale US attack on Iran. Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif has held telephone talks with Pakistani Army Chief of Staff Qamar Javed Bajwa and Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu.
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  6. PoliticsLawNorth America

    U.S. Heading Towards Strategic Defeat in Iran

    The United States appears to be moving towards a strategic defeat in Iran, according to its allies. None of President Trump's objectives have been achieved, including the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Allies are concerned that war will lead to instability and weaken U.S. capabilities. The New York Times reports that the U.S. military faces ammunition shortages and Iran's nuclear and missile programs remain intact. Both the U.S. and Israel are blamed for the chaotic situation.
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  8. PoliticsRegulatorsSanctionsMiddle East

    UK PM Burnham Considers Sanctions Against Israeli Settlements

    British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has condemned the ongoing violence and humanitarian crisis in Gaza, describing it as 'completely unacceptable'. He criticized Israel for violating the ceasefire and killing Palestinian civilians. Burnham also announced that the UK is exploring measures against Israeli settlements in the West Bank, including potential sanctions and a ban on trade in goods from these settlements.
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  11. PoliticsMiddle EastNorth America

    Iran Coordinates with Allies to Expand Conflict During Ceasefire

    Two high-ranking officials in Iran's Revolutionary Guard told The New York Times that Iranian military leaders had used the ceasefire to secretly coordinate with Hezbollah, the Houthis, and Iran-backed militias in Iraq about expanding the war and increasing the cost for the United States. Reports said senior leaders of the Quds Force held video conferences with militia leaders, deployed advisors alongside them, and sought to fill the leadership vacuum in Hezbollah by placing Revolutionary Guard commanders directly on its administrative council, giving Tehran more control over the group's operations. The planned attacks were designed to avoid direct confrontation with American or Israeli forces.
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  12. PoliticsMiddle East

    Iran Threatens to 'Return Middle East to Stone Age' if Attacked

    Iran has issued stark warnings, threatening to devastate the Middle East if attacked. Spokespeople from Iran's parliament, including Ibrahim Rezai and Ibrahim Raisi, have stated that any strike on Iran would result in the region being 'returned to the Stone Age'. They dismissed notions of a swift and decisive victory, asserting that such an attack would have catastrophic consequences.
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  14. PoliticsLocal GovProtestMiddle East

    Mamdani Blocked from Speaking at Funeral of Soldier Killed in Iranian Attack

    New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani was prevented from delivering a eulogy at the funeral of Army Sgt. Angel Sarah Rampersad, who died in an Iranian missile strike on a US base in Jordan. Mamdani, a Democrat, was seated in the fourth row instead, reportedly due to the wishes of the soldier's conservative family to avoid political distractions.
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  15. PoliticsRegulatorsMiddle EastNorth America

    Bennett: Qatar More Dangerous Than Iran

    Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has stated that Qatar poses a greater threat to Israel than Iran. He argues that while Iran openly expresses its desire to destroy Israel, Qatar gains influence through infiltration points such as universities in the United States and even reaches the office of the Prime Minister, which is considered the most sacred place for Israel's security.
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  17. PoliticsBillMiddle EastNorth America

    Trump Frustrated with Iran's Resistance, Biden Urged to Rejoin JCPOA

    Robert Malley, the chief US negotiator in the JCPOA, stated that Iran has not surrendered to military pressure, frustrating Donald Trump. He advised the Biden administration to return to the JCPOA from the beginning. Malley also warned that continuing the war would have very high costs for America, as Iran has identified its economic and military vulnerabilities.
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  19. PoliticsReliefCounterterrorismBorder Security

    Russia Launches Massive Strikes on Ukraine, Causing Casualties

    Russia launched a massive drone and missile strike on Ukraine overnight, targeting multiple regions and causing numerous casualties and injuries. In Kryvyi Rih, six people died, including two children, and eight were injured. In Kyiv, one person died and two were injured. Lviv reported 15 to 21 injured, with some people trapped under rubble. Other regions also suffered casualties and infrastructure damage.
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  20. PoliticsLocal GovCorruptionMiddle EastSci Policy

    Russian Psychologist Veronika Stepanova Added to Extremist 'Peacemaker' Database

    Russian psychologist and blogger Veronika Stepanova has been added to the extremist website 'Peacemaker'. She is accused of publicly supporting Russia. Stepanova leads a YouTube channel with over 3 million subscribers. The accusation is based on a post where she suggests that Ukrainian President Zelensky and French President Macron 'f**k off'.
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  22. PoliticsLawElectionsMiddle East

    PCB Announces Edmilson Costa and Cleusa Santos as Presidential Candidates

    The Brazilian Communist Party (PCB) has officially announced Edmilson Costa as their candidate for the Presidency of the Republic in the upcoming October elections. Cleusa Santos will be his running mate for Vice-Presidency. The decision was made during the party's national convention held in São Paulo on Saturday, with Costa's candidacy approved by the party's members.
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