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  1. Donald Trump said the United States will not attack Iran before the November 3 midterm elections and described discussions with Iran as productive. The comments came amid reports of Pentagon attack plans, a US military buildup and continuing tensions around the Strait of Hormuz.

    65%

    Americans who disapprove of Donald Trump’s handling of the Iran war

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  2. The UN Security Council unanimously extended the Darfur arms embargo for two months but did not approve a US proposal to apply it across Sudan. The council also extended the mandate of the sanctions-monitoring expert panel.

    2months

    Duration of the Darfur arms embargo extension

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  3. Republican-aligned groups are deploying about $1 billion ahead of the 2026 midterms, but some officials and analysts say the spending began too late and is costing more. MAGA Inc. has increased advertising in competitive races including Texas.

    1BUSD

    Republican groups have amassed $1 billion for the 2026 midterm campaign.

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  4. A Congressional Budget Office report estimated that at least 81 US military aircraft had been lost or damaged in the war against Iran, with aircraft losses costing between $1.9bn and $3.3bn as of August 1.

    81aircraft

    The Congressional Budget Office reported that at least 81 United States military aircraft were lost or damaged during Operation Epic Fury.

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  5. During a visit to Lisbon, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said pressure on NATO members to increase defense spending is not hostile and argued that stronger members would strengthen the alliance’s deterrence.

    32countries

    NATO has 32 member countries.

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