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Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 16:00 GMT on August 03, 2026.
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POLITICS
Pezeshkian: Iran seeks no escalation, will defend itself 'with full capabilities'
President Pezeshkian says Iran does not seek to fuel tensions in West Asia but will tolerate no compromise when it comes to defending its territorial integrity.
INTERVIEWS
'Iran stronger than before US aggression': Analyst
Geopolitical analyst Syed Muaz Shah says US aggression made Iran stronger due to the sacrifices by its people and leadership.
INTERVIEWS
US underestimates impact of closure on world economy: Economist
Economist and author Steve Keen says full impact of Strait of Hormuz disruption has yet to be felt.
PALESTINE
Survey: Immigration from Israeli-occupied lands hit peak levels in 2025
A new report has revealed a record-setting wave of immigration from the Israeli-occupied territories through 2025.
POLITICS
Iran Army official: True military strength lies in serving Arbaeen pilgrims
An Iranian Army official says serving Arbaeen pilgrims represents another dimension of the armed forces’ strength beyond their battlefield capabilities.
RUSSIA
Russia-led CSTO says it could use nuclear weapons to defend its allies
The Russia-led Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) could employ nuclear weapons to protect its member states if they come under attack, a senior official has confirmed, citing the bloc’s strategic documents and Russia’s military doctrine.
POLITICS
Iran will keep confronting US until it stops bullying: Assembly of Experts
Iran’s Assembly of Experts says the Islamic Republic is determined to keep confronting the United States until Washington quits bullying and accepts the legitimate demands of the Iranian nation.
PALESTINE
Israel removing debris from Gaza to wipe genocide traces: Rights monitor
A report shows that the Israeli regime is accelerating efforts to remove rubble caused by its genocidal war in Gaza.
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Cuba goes dark as another nationwide blackout reported
Cuba has faced a severe electricity crisis, with the state-owned grid operator announcing a complete collapse of the national electricity system.
REPORTS
Fallout of US aggression on Iran 2
The US-Israeli aggression against Iran, which began in February, has had far-reaching repercussions across Europe that are still being felt today.
DEFENSE
How Iran’s two-week retaliatory strikes exposed cracks in US military architecture in Persian Gulf
Iran's two-week retaliatory campaign against US aggression in the Strait of Hormuz demonstrated a methodical, multi-layered military strategy that systematically degraded American power projection.
PALESTINE
New poll shows Israelis’ declining trust in Netanyahu
An opinion poll has revealed that almost three-quarters of Israeli settlers are dissatisfied with prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of the state of affairs.
SPORTS
Iran finish freestyle runners-up by one point at U17 World Wrestling Championships
Iran finished runner-up in the freestyle team standings at the U17 World Wrestling Championships after collecting six medals, ending just one point behind champion Russia in a dramatic finish in Baku.
SOCIETY
Wildfires leave a trail of destruction across North America and Europe
Wildfires have swept across North America and Europe, burning vast areas of land, forcing thousands of people from their homes, and destroying countless buildings on both sides of the North Atlantic.
INTERVIEWS
Analyst: 'What Donald Trump claims in his social media post has nothing to do with reality'
The interview disputes Trump’s claims, calling them politically motivated and disconnected from realities on the ground.
POLITICS
Baghaei: US targeting of civilian sites in Iran constitutes war crimes
Iran says US attacks on residential and civilian areas constitute war crimes.
POLITICS
Lebanese MP: Israel’s dream of Hezbollah disarmament won’t ever come true
A Lebanese lawmaker says Israel’s dream of taking weapons away from the Hezbollah resistance movement will never come true, stressing that the munitions are solely dedicated to confronting Israeli aggression.
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