Over 700 US troops killed or wounded as Iran war nears seventh month

Pentagon reports over 700 US troops killed or wounded in Iran war Casualty data lists 18 deaths and 756 wounded, including under a new 'Overseas Operations' category, as the conflict approaches its seventh month. The Pentagon has faced scrutiny over delayed and fluctuating figures. 1

Iran's enriched uranium stockpile undercuts Trump denuclearization claim Nuclear specialists say US strikes set back but did not eliminate Iran's program, and Washington has not secured Tehran's highly enriched uranium. The war may also have strengthened hardliners' desire for a weapon. 2

Iran vows to keep Hormuz closed until US fulfills commitments Security chief Mohsen Rezaei said Iran will neutralize American economic pressure and respond to countries joining Washington's 'economic war' against it. He warned the US is 'backed into a corner.' 3

Israeli strikes kill 10 as Gaza ceasefire hangs in balance Airstrikes in Nuseirat and elsewhere killed at least 10 people days after US negotiators reportedly urged Israel to draw down attacks. Israeli troops also crossed the ceasefire line and detained a Hamas official. 4

Over 100 ex-diplomats urge France and UK to sanction Israel An open letter demands bans on arms transfers and a freeze on EU-Israel and UK-Israel trade agreements, warning Israeli policy threatens to erase the possibility of a Palestinian state. Signatories include former British ambassadors to the UN and former French Middle East directors. 5

IDF accelerates Hezbollah infrastructure destruction as Hezbollah warns of response Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered faster demolition of Hezbollah strongholds in southern Lebanon, where villages were built as military 'fortresses.' Hezbollah official Mahmoud Qamati warned any new Israeli occupation would meet an 'appropriate response.' 67

US-Canada trade talks collapse as tariffs take effect Washington imposed 50% tariffs on about $20 billion in Canadian imports after Friday talks failed. Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada will retaliate 'dollar for dollar' starting Sept. 8. 8

Putin warns of 'far more destructive' strikes, rejects peace proposals As Russia and Ukraine exchanged deadly attacks, Putin threatened intensified retaliation against Ukrainian economic infrastructure and said Kyiv had opened 'Pandora's box.' The strikes came after a Russian drone attack on a Kryvyi Rih shopping centre killed 16. 9

DR Congo and M23 rebels agree roadmap for peace talks After five days of Swiss-mediated talks, the sides set sequenced steps and timelines for negotiations and a mechanism to report ceasefire violations. A verification mission is due Monday in Minembwe, though fighting continues. 10

Kazakhstan votes in first election for new unicameral parliament More than 12 million voters are choosing a 145-seat Kurultai from seven state-approved parties, a system critics say cements President Tokayev's grip. Constitutional changes also reset term limits, allowing him to run again in 2029. 1112

Taiwan president: peace through strength on China battle anniversary Lai Ching-te marked the 68th anniversary of the 1958 Kinmen clash, saying China's 'ambitions for external expansion' have not paused for a single day and no inch of territory can be sacrificed. 13