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- Tuesday, 1 September 2026 · Analysis
Venezuela: hundred-year concessions on 17 fields and a Pentagon stake in the new company
The document released by the White House sets out the structure of the oil agreement with Caracas: century-long rights to a private company, 35% to the Department of Defense according to NBC News, and a cost-price purchase right for the State Department. The text of the agreement has not been published.
- Tuesday, 1 September 2026 · From Zero's Briefs
ABC News reports that on August 31, at 8:30 p.m. Eastern time, a US official said Donald Trump had accepted Dan Driscoll's resignation that evening. White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly praised his work. Army Times notes that Driscoll had led the Army's civilian component since February 2025. Both outlets report tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
- Tuesday, 1 September 2026 · From Zero's Briefs
The US presidency's calendar sets a final meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors in Bangkok on October 15, 2026, and the summit of heads of state and government in Miami on December 14 and 15. The Asheville meeting on August 31 and September 1 took place under press restrictions: the Treasury barred some journalists from The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg, according to Euronews.
- Monday, 31 August 2026 · Analysis
Venezuela: an oil deal announced, a text no one has read
The White House disclosed over the weekend a deal that would grant a newly formed company rights over 17 Venezuelan oil fields for at least 25 years. The document has not been published and the story rests on a single source.
- Monday, 31 August 2026 · Analysis
Hormuz, first exchange of fire since July: raid on Larak, Iran hits bases in Jordan
On August 31 the Pasdaran claimed missiles and drones against two Jordanian air bases where the U.S. air force operates and an attack in the Emirates, in response to the August 30 raid against two rocket launchers on the island of Larak. Abu Dhabi states it intercepted a drone and denies that al-Minhad was hit.
- Monday, 31 August 2026 · Lead Story
US raid on the island of Larak, Iran claims attacks on two bases in Jordan
The American Central Command says it hit Revolutionary Guard units engaged in laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran announces an operation with missiles and drones against Al Azraq and King Hussein; the Jordanian army reports eight missiles intercepted.
- Sunday, 30 August 2026 · Analysis
Venezuela, Washington announces oil deal: what is known and what is not
A different story from the one opened this morning in this section on the Hormuz corridor. The announcement of the deal dates back to August 28 and concerns about 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan reserves. The terms circulate through a single unidentified official: the text of the deal is not public.
- Sunday, 30 August 2026 · Analysis
Hormuz, Oman and Iran present a framework for a shared corridor
A joint statement from Muscat and Tehran proposes a temporary passage, joint mine clearance and technical negotiations toward a permanent regime. Washington, however, maintains that the strait is already open and under US control. Maritime traffic remains reduced.
- Saturday, 29 August 2026 · Analysis
Washington announces oil deal with Caracas: terms remain unverifiable
On August 28 the White House announced an agreement that would give the United States majority control over more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan reserves. Everything known about the content comes from the two parties to the deal: the text is not public. This is a separate story from the one opened in the morning edition.
- Saturday, 29 August 2026 · Analysis
Six months of war in the Gulf: UN maritime agency counts 6,000 seafarers stranded
On August 28 the US military campaign against Iran reached six months. The International Maritime Organization reports 19 seafarers killed and at least 70 attacks on commercial shipping; traffic data shows the Strait of Hormuz nearly emptied.
- Friday, 28 August 2026 · Analysis
Hormuz, Tehran puts reopening conditions in writing; Washington denies negotiations
The secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council announces a list of demands delivered to mediators and a maritime corridor agreed with Oman. From the White House, denial of any negotiation: economic pressure continues.
- Friday, 28 August 2026 · Analysis
London opens the door to Scalp missile production in Ukraine, Moscow threatens British targets
The London government has authorised the MBDA group to transmit confidential data on the British-made parts of the missile; Paris will provide technology for the guidance systems. The Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman evokes reactions "in Ukraine and elsewhere."
- Friday, 28 August 2026 · Analysis
Hormuz, Centcom declares international lanes cleared of mines and releases blockade figures
Commander Brad Cooper announces completion of the mine clearance of the traffic separation scheme and releases data on escorted ships and barrels transited. Tehran says it is preparing the list of conditions for reopening; in the same hours UKMTO reports a tanker hit.
- Thursday, 27 August 2026 · Lead Story
Hormuz, Iran and Oman propose a temporary shipping corridor
Tehran and Muscat announce a joint plan to partially reopen the strait and clear it of mines; Qatar says it talks with both capitals every day. On another track, Washington widens sanctions and Beijing reiterates its support for Iran.
- Thursday, 27 August 2026 · Analysis
Hormuz: IRGC announces agreement with Oman on strait revenue, which remains closed
IRGC spokesman Hossein Mohebbi states that Tehran and Muscat have agreed on water shares and revenue distribution, but makes reopening conditional on demands made to Washington. The announcement goes beyond the joint statement issued by the two ministries and has not been confirmed by the Iranian foreign minister.
- Wednesday, 26 August 2026 · Analysis
Moscow, Damascus, Bogotá: three August 26 stories with no public documents
An unannounced mission by the CIA director to Russia, Syria's removal from the American list of state sponsors of terrorism, the announcement of mass expulsions in Colombia. Three reported facts, no verifiable act.
- Wednesday, 26 August 2026 · Analysis
Riga confirms: drone shot down over Rugāji was Ukrainian and entered from Belarus
The Latvian Armed Forces announced on August 20 that the unmanned aircraft destroyed on August 14 in the Balvi novads was Ukrainian, having entered Latvian airspace from Belarusian territory, likely as a result of Russian electronic warfare. No details on the model.
- Wednesday, 26 August 2026 · Lead Story
US Treasury threatens sanctions against third countries over Iran, Tehran opens a passage at Hormuz
Scott Bessent announced a new package of measures against Tehran and the possibility of hitting those who do not reduce economic ties with Iran. Meanwhile some Iraqi oil tankers were granted passage through the Strait.
- Wednesday, 26 August 2026 · Analysis
Hormuz: Iran and Oman announce joint temporary corridor and mine clearance
Reuters reports on August 26 the resumption of talks between Tehran and Muscat. Following the Araghchi–al-Busaidi meeting of August 25, the two ministries speak of a shared passage for commercial vessels and mine clearance. On the same day a tanker was left unable to navigate off the coast of Oman.
- Wednesday, 26 August 2026 · From Zero's Briefs
According to the agency Ria Novosti, on 25 August 2026 Russian Foreign Minister Sergej Lavrov reportedly received in Moscow Paul Richard Gallagher, responsible for relations with States at the Holy See; the account indicates the war in Ukraine and bilateral relations as the topics discussed. Still according to the agency, Lavrov reportedly remarked: "The last time we met here was in November 2021" (transl. from Russian). The information is published as an attributed statement and not as an established fact: it currently stems from a single source, the Russian state agency Ria Novosti, carried by Russian outlets; no independent confirmation is available. (Radio Sputnik — Russian state broadcaster, citing Ria Novosti; EADaily — citing Ria Novosti, Russian state agency)
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