Sep 2, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC

US President Donald Trump has warned that Washington would bomb Oman if the Gulf nation interferes with American efforts to negotiate terms over the Strait of Hormuz. In a telephone interview with Fox News, Trump called on Iran to "put up the white flag of surrender" while announcing an "economic D-Day" pressure campaign against Tehran.

The warning follows reports that Iran and Oman reached an agreement to regulate maritime traffic through the strategic waterway. Iranian officials dismissed Washington's economic measures, asserting that the US "will achieve nothing." Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected diplomatic solutions, describing Iran's leadership as "savages" while praising the renewed American economic campaign. Additionally, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps denied claims regarding direct backchannel communications with US officials.

Sources: BBC News, Cyprus Mail, France24, Sweden Herald, The Guardian.

US President Donald Trump is facing domestic and diplomatic challenges across several fronts, according to recent polling, executive actions, and media reports.

A Focaldata survey conducted for the Financial Times showed that a majority of registered US voters feel economically worse off under his administration. In foreign policy, the US State Department announced plans to close five overseas diplomatic posts to reduce expenses, prompting warnings from critics that the move could allow China to expand its global influence. Meanwhile, media analyses indicate that the administration is encountering increasing geopolitical isolation.

Domestically, Trump signed two new executive orders aimed at curbing birthright citizenship and banning birth tourism. The actions follow a recent Supreme Court decision that invalidated prior administrative attempts to limit citizenship rights.

Sources: Avaz, CDM, Danas, N1, Vijesti.

Regional figures have reacted to the death of former Bosnian Serb military commander Ratko Mladić, who died in Hague detention at the age of 83. Mladić was serving a life sentence following his conviction by an international tribunal for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity during the 1990s Bosnian War.

Serbian Justice Minister Nenad Vujić announced that Mladić will be buried with full state honours, according to regional media reports. Meanwhile, political representatives across the Balkans emphasized that his passing does not alter the historical or legal record established by international courts. Outlets in Bosnia and Herzegovina highlighted his responsibility for atrocities including the Srebrenica genocide and the siege of Sarajevo, noting that final appeals for his temporary release were rejected shortly before his death.

Sources: Avaz, Index, Klix, Poslovni dnevnik, Vijesti.

Spanish authorities in Ceuta have begun relocating approximately 2,000 migrants into two newly established temporary reception facilities. The measure aims to clear public streets and beaches where around 1,800 to 2,000 individuals remained following a massive border crossing from Morocco in late July.

While heightened security deployed by Spanish and Moroccan forces successfully prevented a rumored secondary mass crossing on 15 August, tensions remain high among local residents due to public disruptions. Officials stated that the temporary accommodations will provide shelter and basic humanitarian support while processing continues for those remaining in the enclave.

Sources: Correctiv, Die Zeit, FAZ, ORF, Tagesschau.

Firefighters in Croatia and Serbia are performing dampening operations following severe wildfires across the Balkan region. In Dalmatia, open flames near Lokva Rogoznica and Omiš have been subdued after destroying homes, vehicles, and maritime craft. Authorities confirmed one fatality near Omiš. Split's clinical center treated 36 injured individuals, with seven remaining in critical condition. Over 500 people escaped the flames by taking to the sea, where official crews and more than 20 private boats conducted rescues, while total evacuations reached nearly 2,500.

Meanwhile, Serbian emergency responders are tackling over 30 active fires. One death and multiple injuries have been recorded in Serbia, where forecasters warn an approaching heatwave with strong winds could disrupt containment efforts.

Sources: Avaz, Danas, HRT Vijesti, N1, Vijesti.