Voice of America: VOA Chinese Broadcast (August 8, 2026)

The United States and Israel launched a joint military operation against Iran, which Trump subsequently defended.

Trump stated at the White House that he participated in negotiations related to Iran, and an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz may be reached soon, but negotiations are still ongoing.

The Taiwan Han Kuang 42 Exercise has entered its second day. The exercise will last for 10 days and 9 nights, including items such as anti-blockade, combat power preservation, battlefield response, and urban resilience.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed a joint defense agreement in Mecca, stipulating that an armed attack on one of the countries shall be considered an attack on all three.