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US says helicopter fired missiles to disable ship breaking Iran blockade
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BBC US & Canada
center80d ago

US says helicopter fired missiles to disable ship breaking Iran blockade

US Central Command says its helicopter hit the engine room of a Panama-flagged cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman.

Iran
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In Gaza’s tents, widows face war’s harshest realities alone
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Al Jazeera
center80d ago

In Gaza’s tents, widows face war’s harshest realities alone

Thousands of women in Gaza are facing widowhood and sole responsibility for their families due to the ongoing conflict, with the Ministry of Social Development in Gaza reporting over 50,000 widows, including 28,224 newly widowed since the war began. These women confront severe insecurity, displacement, and a lack of basic resources, requiring comprehensive support beyond financial aid, including psychological, healthcare, and legal assistance.

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US military fires on cargo vessel it said sought to break Iran blockade
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Al Jazeera
center80d ago

US military fires on cargo vessel it said sought to break Iran blockade

On Tuesday, a U.S. Navy helicopter fired Hellfire missiles at the engine room of the Panama-flagged cargo vessel Vela Nova in the Gulf of Oman, which CENTCOM stated was attempting to break the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports. This incident occurred amid stalled U.S.-Iran diplomacy and follows a period of relative calm in broader regional hostilities.

Iran
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Houthis reportedly kill six in first deadly attack since start of Iran war
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BBC Middle East
center80d ago

Houthis reportedly kill six in first deadly attack since start of Iran war

Three people were reportedly killed in a Houthi projectile attack on the cargo ship Tihamah in the Red Sea south of Mocha, Yemen, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations Centre. This incident marks the first reported deadly strike by the Iran-allied group on a vessel since the start of the conflict involving Iran.

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Iran delays Pakistan visit as Islamabad says US, Tehran near 'some sort' of deal - report
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right80d ago

Iran delays Pakistan visit as Islamabad says US, Tehran near 'some sort' of deal - report

Iran has delayed a planned visit by top officials to Pakistan, citing the need for 'appropriate conditions,' according to Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei. This comes as Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran, amid Pakistani claims that the US and Iran are nearing 'some sort' of deal.

Iran
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‘This is Tehran’: Khamenei posters and Iran regime flags displayed at London march
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right80d ago

‘This is Tehran’: Khamenei posters and Iran regime flags displayed at London march

Posters of Ayatollah Khamenei and flags of the Iranian regime were displayed during the Arbaeen Procession in London on Sunday, attended by an estimated 35,000 people. These displays occurred despite the UK's recent designation of the IRGC as a terrorist organization, raising questions about potential violations of the National Security (State Threats) Act 2026.

Iran
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UK Foreign Secretary Miliband calls for Israeli withdrawal from Gaza in first talks with Saar
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Middle East Eye
center80d ago

UK Foreign Secretary Miliband calls for Israeli withdrawal from Gaza in first talks with Saar

UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband called on Israel to withdraw from Gaza and curb settler violence in his first conversation with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar. Miliband also reiterated the need for Hamas to decommission weapons and for progress on a 20-point peace plan, while discussing shared interests in preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and achieving a two-state solution.

Israel–Palestine
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Hormuz blockade is 'worse than war’: Iranian official says US blockade would cost Iran $18 billion
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right80d ago

Hormuz blockade is 'worse than war’: Iranian official says US blockade would cost Iran $18 billion

Majidreza Hariri, head of the Iran-China Joint Chamber of Commerce, warned that an ongoing US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would cost Iran's economy $18 billion annually. Hariri advised Iran to end the blockade by any means necessary, stating that relying on land trade would restrict imports and exports to 20% and cripple the economy.

Iran
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CENTCOM: US forces strike Panamanian vessel in Gulf of Oman over alleged breach of blockade on Iran
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right80d ago

CENTCOM: US forces strike Panamanian vessel in Gulf of Oman over alleged breach of blockade on Iran

US Central Command forces fired a missile at the Panamanian-flagged container ship Vela Nova in the Gulf of Oman on Tuesday morning, reportedly attempting to bypass the US embargo on Iranian ports. The ship sustained damage and a fire, but no casualties were reported as its crew was transferred to another vessel.

Iran
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Russia using North Korean missiles to strike Ukraine, Zelensky says
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BBC Europe
center80d ago

Russia using North Korean missiles to strike Ukraine, Zelensky says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of using North Korean ballistic missiles in strikes on Zaporizhzhia that killed at least six and injured 19. The attacks, which also targeted industrial facilities and infrastructure, occurred amid ongoing Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian territory, including a major hit on Wildberries warehouses in Voronezh.

Ukraine–Russia
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Qatar criticises Israeli 'foot-dragging' over Gaza deal
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Middle East Eye
center80d ago

Qatar criticises Israeli 'foot-dragging' over Gaza deal

Qatar's foreign ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari accused Israel of "foot-dragging" on the US-brokered Gaza peace plan, stating Hamas had achieved a breakthrough by agreeing to its terms. The ceasefire remains operative despite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's rejection, creating a public split with the US.

Israel–Palestine
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Inside the growing rift between Iran’s dealmakers and ultraconservatives
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Middle East Eye
center80d ago

Inside the growing rift between Iran’s dealmakers and ultraconservatives

Iran's political landscape is marked by a growing rift between dealmakers, including President Pezeshkian and Speaker Ghalibaf, who seek an agreement with the US, and ultraconservatives aiming to block any deal. This internal division is highlighted by leaked claims that Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has warned President Pezeshkian against resignation and sidelined Foreign Minister Araghchi from US negotiations.

Iran
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Turkey suspects Israel fabricated Trump Air Force One assassination plot to derail US-Iran deal
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Middle East Eye
center80d ago

Turkey suspects Israel fabricated Trump Air Force One assassination plot to derail US-Iran deal

Turkish officials suspect Israel fabricated an intelligence report alleging Iran planned to assassinate Donald Trump during a July 8th NATO summit in Ankara to undermine US-Iran negotiations. The report emerged amidst extensive security measures at Ankara Airport, where Air Force One was parked, and Turkish authorities are investigating the Israeli intelligence's veracity.

Iran
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Is the Mecca Agreement Israel worst nightmare come true ?
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middleeasteye.net
center80d ago

Is the Mecca Agreement Israel worst nightmare come true ?

Is the Mecca Agreement Israel worst nightmare come true ?

Lebanon
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What’s behind Iran’s new military appointments and what do they indicate?
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Al Jazeera
center80d ago

What’s behind Iran’s new military appointments and what do they indicate?

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei appointed six senior commanders across the General Staff, IRGC, and Basij, including Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi as commander-in-chief of the IRGC. These appointments, which observers say prioritize loyalty and experience from the "two recent imposed wars," consolidate hardline authority and reshape the command structure for a more assertive response to future crises.

Iran
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Ethiopia drone strike in north kills three, Tigray sources say
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BBC Africa
center80d ago

Ethiopia drone strike in north kills three, Tigray sources say

An Ethiopian military drone strike hit Merewa Secondary School in the Raya Alamata district of Tigray on Monday, with Tigrayan sources claiming three fighters died and seven were wounded, while district officials reported one civilian killed and four wounded. The attack occurred during the school's holiday break, raising fears of renewed conflict as Tigray's political crisis deepens and both sides accuse each other of violating the Pretoria Agreement.

Ethiopia / Tigray
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Iran says US went from demanding surrender to seeking talks as oil price rises
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Middle East Eye
center80d ago

Iran says US went from demanding surrender to seeking talks as oil price rises

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran has proved itself “a tough and invincible power” by resisting the US and Israel, as collapsing shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz pushes oil prices higher. “I have heard this many times from foreign ministers and officials from other countries: ‘You Iranians created a miracle; you surprised the whole world,’” Araghchi told a televised news conference covered by the semi-official Tasnim news agency on Tuesday.

Iran
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