Categories Blogs RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: Trump cancels new strikes on Iran after Middle East allies’ request https://ft.trib.al/So8nSaN Post author By Mike Nova Post date August 1, 2026 Trump cancels new strikes on Iran after Middle East allies’ request ft.trib.al/So8nSaN ← RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: ⚡️Russian oil refinery, airbase reportedly struck by Ukrainian forces. Ukrainian forces struck a Russian airbase in Engels and an oil refinery in Saratov overnight on Aug. 2, monitoring channels reported. https://kyivindependenm/russian-oil-refinery-airbase-reportedly-struck-by-ukrainian-forces/ → RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: Former #CIA whistleblower #JohnKiriakou warns that #military-industrial interests turn #defense spending into an #economic #default. While billions flow to global defense contracts, questions remain over whether economic reliance on #war distracts from domestic #stability.