Russia's Winter Runway, Iran's Ceasefire Collapse, and the UAE's Historic Embargo
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Russia escalates missile strikes on Ukraine energy grid ahead of winter, US-Iran Islamabad ceasefire expires with both sides signaling offensive intent, UAE suspends all trade with Iran after ballistic missiles detected over the Gulf
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Putin's 'illusion of victory': Russia ramps up missile attacks on Ukraine | Al Jazeera
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Ukraine aims a drone blitz at Moscow while Russian missiles kill 10 in a Ukrainian village | NBC News
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Russian missile attack kills 10 in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, governor says | The Irish Times
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Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 8, 2026 | Institute for the Study of War
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Iran threatens new offensive while US rules out extending ceasefire deal | Reuters/Yahoo News
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Trump calls on Iran to surrender, threatens Oman over Strait of Hormuz | Al Jazeera
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Trump indicates US won't seek MoU extension following conclusion of 60-day ceasefire | Washington Examiner
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US-Iran MoU ends: What happens next? | Al Jazeera
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UAE Imposes Indefinite Trade Embargo on Iran Over Alleged Missile Attacks | Al Jazeera
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UAE Suspends Iran Trade After Ballistic Missiles Detected | RTÉ News
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UAE Suspends Trade with Iran Following Anti-Ship Missile Strike | Maritime Executive
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UAE Trade Embargo Could Shut Iran's Key Economic Escape Route | Al Jazeera
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