A cargo ship reported being struck in the Strait of Hormuz, amid diverging claims from the US and Iran about negotiations. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Associated Press.
The incident occurred on August 4, 2026. The ship reported being struck in the Strait of Hormuz. This comes amid heightened tensions in the region. Claims from the US and Iran about talks diverge, according to the Associated Press.
US President Donald Trump spoke at a meeting about military families at the White House on August 3, 2026. The meeting took place in the Oval Office. Trump's statements reflect a tough stance toward Iran.
In Tehran, on August 2, 2026, women walked past a banner showing portraits of the late Iranian revolutionary founder Ayatollah Khomeini, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, and the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in the US and Israel strike on Feb. 28. This scene was captured under a bridge in northern Tehran.
On the shore of Bandar Abbas in the Strait of Hormuz, on July 27, 2026, a girl swung as cargo ships and other commercial vessels appeared anchored. This photo was taken by Razieh Poudat of Iran's ISNA agency.
At Revolution Square in Tehran, on August 3, 2026, pedestrians crossed a street in front of a billboard depicting a fallen Statue of Liberty and crowds carrying Iranian and Shiite flags. This photo was taken by AP photographer Vahid Salemi.
The Associated Press reported that this incident was covered by Elena Becatoros and Samy Magdy. The circumstances of the incident are still being clarified.