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Sunday July 19th, 2026 day edition

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Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting said the drinking water supply was expected to be restored within a week, and emergency supply operations had begun.

On Saturday, Iranian officials said the country was suspending its commitments to the MOU after the US violated the agreement repeatedly over the past week.

“The US has violated and suspended all its commitments within the framework of the Islamabad MOU," said Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi.

“We also likewise have suspended all of our commitments as a result; we are no longer implementing those commitments.".

At least 116 telecommunication towers were out of service in southern Iran Saturday, Al Jazeera reported.

Kuwait's government Saturday said a power plant and water treatment plant had been attacked for the second time in two days, as well as an oil facility.

Kenneth Roth, former executive director of Human Rights Watch, echoed Iranian officials' condemnation of the US attack on the southern water desalination plant on Saturday, saying it was "not a legitimate military target.". »

Why is Trump risking midterm disaster by resuming the unpopular Iran war?

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The MoU was the subject of biting criticism from the Republicans’ neoconservative wing, who denounced it as a capitulation to Iran.

He’s like Icarus with the sun with this stuff – it seems to be a personal vendetta with the Iranians.”.

View image in fullscreen Explosions at an unknown location, during what US Central Command says are strikes on Iran. »

Food truck is booted from market over its innuendo-laden slogan as owner cries ‘censorship’

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An Indiana food truck owner is accusing state officials of “censorship” after his business was kicked out of the statehouse’s weekly market over a suggestive slogan he says has been part of his brand for years.

“I mean, we make burgers and hot dogs, so you’ll love our meat in your mouth,” Sims said of his controversial slogan. »