Disgrace: Key strategic US weapons dangerously reduced, but lower-tech weapons of lesser accuracy exist.
An agreement was reached, despite the small remaining differences, between Iran and Oman for the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran requests tolls of 5% to 7% of the value of the transported cargoes of tankers, while Oman proposes 3%.
The most astonishing thing is that the US has acknowledged that most of its American bases in the Middle East closed after the Iranians destroyed them.
A total of 16 American bases were destroyed, the largest US base in Erbil, Iraq closed, and the naval base of the US 5th Fleet in Bahrain became a desolate landscape.
The US suffered terrible destruction in Jordan, while Saudi Arabia also suffered major destruction.
The US acknowledged that it ran out of weapons and recognized that the diplomacy of pressure on Iran is not yielding results.
Trump, the American President, nevertheless announced that the war will end soon, while he conversed with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman.
The Speaker of the Parliament of Iran and chief negotiator Qalibaf emphasized that the Americans failed miserably.
Based on official American data, 700 Americans were killed or injured in the war between the US and Iran.
At the same time, reports indicate that a tanker in Hormuz that ignored Iranian authorities was hit again.
Oman and Iran reached a temporary agreement on opening the Strait of Hormuz, Iran requests tolls of 5% to 7%
Oman agreed as part of a temporary deal with Iran for the opening of the Strait of Hormuz.
However, Iran and Oman disagree on the transit cost through the Strait of Hormuz.
In negotiations with Oman, Iran wants to receive 5% to 7% of the value of the transit cargo as a transit fee, while Oman insists on 3%.
In any case, it appears that if Iran wants to resolve the Strait of Hormuz issue in its favor, it must first solve its differences with Oman and then proceed to the next step, which is the United States.
At the same time, the US Secretary of the Treasury also announced the possibility of an agreement with Iran in the near future.
Meanwhile, President Trump spoke with the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
At the same time, Trump appeared infuriated by the revelation regarding the ammunition shortages in the US.
As tensions between Iran and the United States persist, the American media outlet CNN reported that Trump was extremely angry at the disclosure of a sharp decrease in the US military's ammunition stockpiles and had assigned the Department of Justice to identify and prosecute those responsible for leaking this information.
The US Secretary of the Treasury, however, emphasized that «I hope in the coming days we can reach an agreement and make progress. Prices will decrease gradually».
The goal of this agreement is to pave the way for a new ceasefire and the resumption of nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran.
Iran to Trump: Stop the theater
Meanwhile, Iran sent a harsh message to the US president, speaking of theater.
««A massive attack is coming. Wait, cancel it, they want to negotiate.» This is theatrical diplomacy on repeat», Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaker of the Iranian parliament and top negotiator, wrote in a post on X, launching a clear barb against Trump.
These statements were made a few days after Trump canceled scheduled strikes and stated that the main terms of an agreement had already been settled with Tehran. Iranian officials rejected the claim, stating that no talks are taking place.
Trump: A deal with Iran could be reached soon, the war is drawing to a close
US President Trump claimed: «I am personally involved in negotiations with Iran.
Things are going well and soon an agreement can be reached».
US President Trump, repeating once again controversial and propaganda claims, stated that he believes the war will end soon and that an agreement can be reached.
According to IRNA, responding to questions from journalists regarding energy prices globally and in the United States, the US president claimed once again that he believes the war against Iran will end «very soon».
Erdogan in Saudi Arabia
Meanwhile, particular interest is sparked by the moves of Turkey, with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan traveling to Saudi Arabia and preparing to proceed with a trilateral defense agreement together with Pakistan.
The agreement is expected to be signed in Saudi Arabia, in the presence of Erdogan, the Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, and the Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in a meeting that acquires special importance due to the escalation in the region.
According to two regional sources with direct knowledge of the matter, cited by Reuters, the three countries are set to sign a joint defense agreement, without, however, all the details and exact provisions having been made known so far.
Hell in Saudi Arabia
A new escalation is underway in Yemen, as a series of missile and drone attacks struck military installations of forces linked to the Saudi-led coalition in the provinces of Marib and Hadramawt.
According to Yemeni sources, multiple powerful explosions occurred in the early hours of Friday, August 7, 2026, at military camps in the Hadramawt province, in eastern Yemen, with initial reports attributing the strikes to unmanned aerial vehicle (drone) attacks.
At the same time, explosions were reported at military installations in the city of Marib, in the central part of the country, where significant forces supported by Riyadh are located.
AFP: Losses stand at 58 dead, dozens injured
The news agency Agence France-Presse (AFP), citing a military source close to the Saudi coalition, reported that the death toll from the missile attack by the Yemeni army stands at 58, while the injured are estimated in «dozens».
According to the French agency, this is the deadliest strike since the start of the truce between the two sides in 2022.
The attacks reportedly targeted a camp in the Marib province, as well as facilities in Hadramawt, near the border with Saudi Arabia.
Turki Al-Maliki confirmed casualties among Riyadh's allies
The spokesman for the Saudi coalition, Turki Al-Maliki, expressed his condolences over the death and injury of fighters of the forces supporting Riyadh, following the attacks in the Marib and Hadramawt provinces.
The announcement spoke of hundreds of dead and injured, without, however, giving detailed figures on the identity or the exact number of victims.
Allegations of an attempt to conceal losses
At the same time, a military source stated to Al Mayadeen that Saudi Arabia has issued instructions to limit the publication of information regarding the names and number of people killed in attacks by the armed forces of Yemen.
According to the same source, the objective of this policy is to maintain the morale of the forces aligned with Riyadh.
Disgrace: Key strategic US weapons dangerously reduced... but lower-tech weapons of lesser accuracy exist...
The US president also acknowledged that after months of war with Iran, the supplies of certain ammunitions had become «more limited», but claimed that the United States had other types of lower-tech weapons available to continue the war if necessary.
«We have certain types of ammunition that may not be as precise.
They may, you know, not be of such high quality.
Trump also stated that replenishing weapon stockpiles is vital in the event of another conflict.
Responding to domestic criticism regarding the involvement of the United States in a fruitless war and its failure to achieve its imaginary goals, he added: «I do not think they can go any further».
The US President claimed: «Things are going very well.
As you know, I am participating in negotiations and I think we are doing well and soon an agreement can be reached».
«I think everything is moving in the right direction», Trump stressed.
Qalibaf (Iran): US blackmail clearly collapsed, the American plan against Iran failed miserably
««A big attack is coming. Wait, do not worry, they want to negotiate.» These words are nothing more than ostentatious and repetitive diplomacy», emphasized the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Qalibaf.
The use of intimidation, unfulfilled promises, and fake news as leverage for negotiations is a failed strategy.
We do not need more spectacles. Accept the facts and adhere to your commitments.
Will the Iran-Oman deal for Hormuz end the war forever?
It appears that if Iran wants to resolve the Strait of Hormuz issue in its favor, it must first solve its differences with Oman and then proceed to the next step, which is the United States.
According to the latest news, certain news agencies report an imminent agreement between Iran and Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
What was the main reason for the collapse of the 60-day agreement or Memorandum of Understanding?
The United States, through interaction with Oman or pressure upon it, tried to allow its ships and tankers to pass through the southern part of the strait, which is under the control of Oman, and thus escape Iranian control.
This despite the fact that the text of the agreement stated that the transit mechanism through the Strait of Hormuz was in the hands of Iran and that ships had to pass only through the route designated by Iran.
This caused a dispute between Iran and the United States.
Iran attacked ships passing through the southern part, and the United States also invaded certain areas of the country.
As a result of these conflicts, the 60-day agreement officially collapsed, and both sides entered the Hormuz War.
After a period of night attacks between the US and Iran, a kind of rational path opened up for both sides.
Iran understood very well that in order to resolve the issue of the Straits of Hormuz, it first had to enter into negotiations with an actor that is much wiser than the United States and at the same time plays a more important role in the region.
Amidst the Hormuz War, talks began between Iran and Oman, this time to resolve the issue of the Straits of Hormuz at a lower level.
Various rumors were spread regarding the results of the talks between Iran and Oman.
Initially, certain foreign media claimed that Iran and Oman had reached an agreement that Iran would control the route for ships and tankers to the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf, and Oman would control the return route.
This rumor was quickly denied by Iranian officials.
After a short while, other news leaked regarding the talks between Iran and Oman.
Finally, Oman and Iran agreed on the creation of a temporary passage in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran and Oman agreed to allow ships and tankers to pass through a narrow joint route on which they have reached an agreement for a short period of time.
This issue could be in favor of Iran, because Iran's main intention is to ensure that the waterway of the Strait of Hormuz remains under the control of Iran, whether it is in the northern part of the strait or in its southern part.
Iranian Ministry of Defense: Iranian technology surpasses regional systems, Americans exhausted
The acting Defense Minister of Iran stated that the country's domestic military technology surpasses any defense system in the region, as reports indicate that the United States is facing diminishing weapon stockpiles after months of aggression against Iran.
«Every day, the signs of the enemy's declining capability become more apparent.
But our armed forces, supported by the country's defense industry, have everything necessary to respond to any threat».
He added that countries seeking to purchase imported military superiority will soon realize that «Iran's domestic technology is superior to any system in the region».
His comments came as, according to a CNN report published on Wednesday, the United States has used nearly 80% of its inventory of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptor missiles and about 50% of its Patriot missile inventory since the start of the conflict.
The report also stated that American forces have expended «nearly all» long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) and Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM), leaving the Pentagon's ammunition stockpiles «dangerously low».
Meanwhile, the American military is searching for an economical missile interceptor to counter drones, signaling the growing pressure on the American interceptor missile inventory.
Terrible development: Total of 700 Americans victims of US war with Iran... hundreds with brain damage
Hundreds of American soldiers have suffered traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in Iranian missile and drone attacks since Washington launched its war on Iran, a fact that highlights the growing physical cost of American aggression and the potential long-term consequences for American forces.
Nearly 700 American soldiers have been injured or killed in Iranian missile and drone attacks on American bases since Washington's aggression against Iran escalated, according to US military officials.
The Pentagon has described most of the injuries sustained over a two-week period as «mild concussions».
However, medical experts warn that a seemingly mild concussion can develop into persistent neurological problems, such as headaches, dizziness, memory loss, difficulty concentrating, and chronic fatigue.
Doctors say that at present there is no reliable way to immediately determine which blast injuries will lead to lasting complications.
They also continue to study how powerful explosions can damage the brain even without a direct strike to the head.
The widespread use of Iranian missiles and drones has increased concern within the American military, as explosions can occur in close proximity to American troops, increasing the risk of blast-related brain injuries.
The scale of the injuries has reignited concerns that traumatic brain injuries could once again become a major legacy of a US war, as occurred during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
More than 500,000 American soldiers were diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries between 2000 and 2025, according to US military data.
Trump like a raging bull... threatens prison for those who revealed reduction in US missile stockpiles
The disclosure of information regarding the reduction in American ammunition stockpiles has provoked the intense rage of Donald Trump, who, according to senior American officials cited by CNN, considers that the leaks harm the image of power of the United States at a particularly critical juncture, at the very time he continues to threaten Iran with new military strikes in order to lead it to an agreement.
The issue dominated the Cabinet meeting
According to six sources knowledgeable about the discussions, the topic was put at the center of the Cabinet meeting at Camp David last week, where a visibly annoyed Donald Trump spoke at length about news reports regarding the reduction in ammunition stockpiles.
The same sources point out that the American president had been aware for months of the pressures facing the stockpiles and was not surprised by the relevant reports.
However, he was infuriated because this information became public at a particularly sensitive moment in the conflict, when he is seeking to project an image of resolve and military superiority.
The leaks in the crosshairs, not Pete Hegseth
Despite his displeasure, White House officials insist that Donald Trump has not assigned blame to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.
Besides, in a new post on Truth Social, the American president stated that he is «completely satisfied» with the work of Pete Hegseth.
As one official characteristically stated:
«He has never blamed Pete. The whole matter is about those leaking the information.»
Order to the Department of Justice to identify those responsible
According to government sources, Donald Trump has already assigned the Department of Justice to identify the officials he characterizes as «traitors», considering that they are leaking classified information regarding military stockpiles.
His rage peaked in recent weeks, as successive news reports revealed that the American military is consuming critical missile stockpiles at a particularly rapid pace.
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