US Prepares New Strikes on Iran Amid Reports of Gaza Disarmament Deal
The US is readying a fresh wave of strikes against IRGC targets in Iran this weekend as President Donald Trump defends the five-month military campaign. Simultaneously, UN Secretary-General António Guterres confirmed a potential breakthrough in Gaza, where Hamas has reportedly agreed to disarm if Israel fulfills its commitments under a new ceasefire agreement. The deal is described as the only good news in a region facing the threat of expanded interstate war.
Date: August 1, 2026
Location: Middle East, Iran
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: diplomacy
Severity: CRITICAL
Source: Gulf News