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Turkish Foreign Minister: Today, I spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi, and we discussed the latest developments in the current (US-Iran) negotiation process. Turkey will continue its efforts to end the regional conflict and establish lasting peace.

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On August 2nd, Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi held separate phone calls with Pakistani Army Chief of Staff Mohammad Munir and Turkish Foreign Minister Fedan Ibrahim on August 1st, local time. During the calls, the parties discussed the latest regional situation and exchanged views on the consequences of the United States' aggressive and destabilizing actions, as well as the escalating regional tensions and security risks. Araqchi warned the US military against any risky actions and emphasized that Iran is fully prepared to safeguard its national sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity, and will resolutely respond to any infringement.

According to Saudi media alhadath, the Iraqi Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief has ordered the establishment of a Joint Security Committee, instructing it to fulfill its responsibilities in protecting sovereignty and good neighborly relations.

On August 2, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that its air force launched multiple ballistic missiles that morning at a U.S. F-35 fighter jet maintenance hangar and tarmac at the Azraq Air Base in Jordan, in retaliation for the U.S. attack on Qeshm Island. The IRGC claimed the attack destroyed three F-35 fighter jets and severely damaged three others.

The Canadian Public Service Employees Union announced that WestJet flight attendants had issued a 72-hour strike notice. WestJet subsequently issued a 72-hour work stoppage notice.

The Iranian Foreign Ministry stated: As the United States continues to violate the June 28 ceasefire agreement, maintains a maritime blockade of Iranian ports and commercial shipping, launches brutal attacks across the country, intensifies economic pressure and illegal threats, and engages in acts of aggression against Iran, our armed forces will continue their defensive and counter-offensive efforts with all their might.

According to Sky News: Ukrainian President Zelensky thanked the UAE president for his continued diplomatic efforts in facilitating prisoner exchanges between Russia and Ukraine.

According to Sky News: The President of the United Arab Emirates spoke by phone with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss the latest developments in the Ukraine crisis and to strengthen cooperation between the two countries.

August 2nd - According to an Israeli official, as of August 1st local time, Israel assesses that US President Trump is closer than ever to approving a major military attack on Iran, although the specific plans have not yet been finalized. According to details of the contingency plan disclosed by the official, the US is considering precise and limited strikes against specific Iranian energy facilities. The assessment indicates that the US currently prefers to exclude Israel from the initial phase of the attack. However, Israel believes that a major US attack on Iran could directly trigger Iranian military retaliation, potentially forcing Israel into the conflict and into the fighting. Currently, the Israeli defense apparatus is maintaining a high level of vigilance.

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August 2nd - On August 1st local time, the European Union announced that it will hold an emergency meeting of EU interior ministers via video conference on August 4th to discuss the migrant crisis in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta and the EU's response. This meeting was proposed by Spain. Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez had previously written to Ireland (the rotating president of the Council of the European Union), European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and European Council President Diego Costa, urging the EU to coordinate its response to the current migrant crisis.

Former US Vice President Harris: (Regarding the war with Iran) This war is a conflict that the current president, Trump, chose to get involved in. He went to war with Israel, and for the United States, there was no clear national security issue.

August 2nd - On August 1st local time, the Turkish Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources announced that the Turkish National Oil Pipeline Company (BOTAŞ) and two Iraqi oil companies had officially signed a one-year crude oil transportation agreement. According to the agreement, Turkey and Iraq will efficiently utilize the oil pipeline, with a daily transport capacity of 750,000 barrels allocated to Iraq. Turkey stated that the pipeline's total designed daily capacity is 1.5 million barrels. Previously, during a visit to Turkey, Iraqi Prime Minister Zaidi stated that Turkey would supply 1 million barrels of oil per day.

According to Saudi media alhadath, Jordan has expressed its expectation that Iraq will take measures to restrict the activities of militias.

Market news: The U.S. air force base in Bahrain is evacuating due to anticipated escalation of tensions in the region.

August 1st - The Italian Civil Protection Department announced on August 1st that, as of now, the earthquake that struck near Naples in southern Italy on the evening of July 31st has injured 26 people. According to the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera, a magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck the Camp Freigé area near Naples at 7:46 PM local time on July 31st. From then until the morning of August 1st, more than 170 earthquakes occurred. The Civil Protection Department stated that in addition to causing the collapse of some uninhabited buildings, the earthquake also damaged many other structures, forcing approximately 300 people to evacuate their homes. Currently, firefighters and technicians are continuing to conduct building safety inspections, and the possibility of further evacuations cannot be ruled out.

Security and refinery sources: The fire at the refinery in southwestern Erbil, Iraq, has been extinguished and production is gradually resuming.

The U.S. Geological Survey reports a magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck 3 kilometers west of Matsuse, Japan, at a depth of 10.0 kilometers.