Iran warns Gulf states against assisting US

Netanyahu yields to Trump on Gaza; Turkey slams Israel's 'untenable' claims after strikes on Syrian base; and more.

Ezgi Akin
Ezgi Akin
Aug 19, 2026
Ships are docked along a pier at the Khor Fakkan Container Terminal, the only natural deep-sea port in the region and one of the major container ports in Sharjah Emirate, along the Gulf of Oman on July 14, 2026.

Welcome back to the Daily Briefing.

This is Ezgi Akin, filling in for Gabrielle. 

In today’s edition:

  • Iran warns Gulf states against assisting US 
  • Netanyahu yields to Trump on Gaza
  • Turkey slams Israel's 'untenable' claims after strikes on Syrian base
  • France to expel two Iranian diplomats

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