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Saudi Arabia defends against drone strikes from ‘Iran-backed’ groups
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Al Jazeera
center97d ago

Saudi Arabia defends against drone strikes from ‘Iran-backed’ groups

Saudi Arabia reported intercepting drones targeting oil facilities and Riyadh on Monday, attributing the attacks to Iran-backed groups in Iraq, while Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed separate strikes on Saudi crude oil infrastructure. The drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Iraq suggest Iran or its proxies may be testing a new US strategy amid a lull in hostilities.

Iran
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New UK PM Burnham assures Zelenskyy of continuing Ukraine support
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Al Jazeera
center97d ago

New UK PM Burnham assures Zelenskyy of continuing Ukraine support

New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Portsmouth on Monday, pledging "unwavering support" and announcing the transfer of intellectual property for the "Stone Cloak" electronic warfare system. Burnham's meeting, his first with a foreign leader, signals continued British commitment to Ukraine amidst ongoing Russian attacks and Zelenskyy's calls for enhanced air defense capabilities.

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Will UNESCO’s heritage listing halt Israeli plans for West Bank’s Sebastia?
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Al Jazeera
center97d ago

Will UNESCO’s heritage listing halt Israeli plans for West Bank’s Sebastia?

UNESCO added the ancient site of Sebastia in the occupied West Bank to its World Heritage list and list of World Heritage in danger, following Palestinian nominations. Palestinian officials hope this designation will prevent Israeli plans for land seizures and settlement expansion around the 3,000-year-old archaeological site, which Israel has denounced as political.

Israel–Palestine
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What drove Venezuela’s decision to leave the ICC?
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Al Jazeera
center97d ago

What drove Venezuela’s decision to leave the ICC?

Venezuela formally notified the UN of its withdrawal from the Rome Statute, the treaty establishing the International Criminal Court (ICC), with Foreign Minister Felix Plasencia citing "demonstrated geographical bias." The ICC stated its investigation into alleged crimes against humanity in Venezuela will continue, as withdrawal takes effect one year after formal notification and does not halt ongoing probes.

Venezuela
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Ukraine dismisses Iranian threats as Caspian Sea strike directly links wars
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BBC Middle East
center97d ago

Ukraine dismisses Iranian threats as Caspian Sea strike directly links wars

Ukraine dismissed Iranian threats of retaliation after its forces struck an Iranian cargo vessel in the Caspian Sea on Saturday, marking the first direct link between the wars in Iran and Ukraine. Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that Iran is a direct accomplice to Russian aggression, while Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called the attack a UN Charter violation done at Israel's behest.

Iran
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Oil price dives as US and Iran pause attacks
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BBC Middle East
center97d ago

Oil price dives as US and Iran pause attacks

Oil prices dropped sharply as the US and Iran announced a pause in attacks, with Brent crude falling over 9% to $87.59 a barrel. This de-escalation follows two consecutive nights without attacks, aiming to provide space for ongoing talks and ease fears over global energy supplies, particularly concerning the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran
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More than 600 US military service members injured since Iran War began in February
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BBC Middle East
center97d ago

More than 600 US military service members injured since Iran War began in February

As of July 25, the Pentagon reported over 624 US military service members wounded since February, with 417 attributed to Operation Epic Fury and 207 to "Overseas Operations." This reporting comes amid criticism of the Pentagon's shifting casualty figures and categorization of conflict-related injuries and deaths, which a spokesperson attributed to temporary data disruptions.

Iran
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US will blame Israel if large-scale attacks against Iran fail, former defense official warns
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right97d ago

US will blame Israel if large-scale attacks against Iran fail, former defense official warns

Former senior defense official Avner Vilan warned on Monday that the US would blame Israel if a large-scale attack against Iran fails, particularly if Prime Minister Netanyahu persuades President Trump to renew strikes. Vilan assessed that both the US and Iran are in a precarious status quo, with Iran unwilling to make concessions for an agreement and preferring to delay potential war until after US midterm elections or a new president.

Iran
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Home Office blocking evacuation of dozens of women and children from Gaza
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The Guardian Middle East
left97d ago

Home Office blocking evacuation of dozens of women and children from Gaza

The UK Home Office is blocking the evacuation of dozens of women and children from Gaza seeking family reunion, despite the Foreign Office's readiness to facilitate their departure. Lawyers report the Home Office cites security risks for families from Gaza, contrasting with other European nations and the Foreign Office's willingness to evacuate, while the Home Office states stricter criteria for family reunion are being implemented.

Israel–Palestine
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Islamic charity allegedly tied to IRGC granted right to sponsor migrant visas in the UK- report
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right97d ago

Islamic charity allegedly tied to IRGC granted right to sponsor migrant visas in the UK- report

The UK's Islamic Center of England has been granted the right to sponsor visas for skilled workers and religious ministers, despite allegations of ties to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The Home Office stated the center would face consequences if wrongdoing is found, noting it has not sponsored workers since 2022 and is currently under Charity Commission investigation.

Iran
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US and Iran pause strikes for third night to make space for talks, US ambassador says
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BBC Middle East
center97d ago

US and Iran pause strikes for third night to make space for talks, US ambassador says

The US has paused strikes on Iran for a third consecutive night to allow space for diplomatic talks, according to US Ambassador Mike Waltz. This pause follows nearly two weeks of escalating US strikes and Iranian retaliatory attacks, which had effectively ended a June ceasefire and impacted oil prices.

Iran
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US pauses Iran attacks after Trump advised to halt bombing
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The Guardian Middle East
left97d ago

US pauses Iran attacks after Trump advised to halt bombing

The US has paused strikes on Iran for a third night following advice from military officials to President Trump regarding dwindling munitions and campaign effectiveness. Tehran also announced a pause in its retaliatory attacks against US allies, as diplomatic negotiations continue to avert a wider conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran
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Mojtaba Khamenei praises Hezbollah, calls for continued jihad, attacks against Israel
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right97d ago

Mojtaba Khamenei praises Hezbollah, calls for continued jihad, attacks against Israel

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei called for continued jihadist attacks against Israel and praised the Lebanese group Hezbollah on Sunday, stating that "there remains no path forward except jihad and resistance." Khamenei also asserted that defending Hezbollah is Iran's "strategic mandate" and lamented the killing of former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.

Iran
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Are the US and Iran heading towards a forever war?
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Al Jazeera
center97d ago

Are the US and Iran heading towards a forever war?

Marc Lamont Hill speaks with sociologist Ali Kadivar on what history shows about the risk of a US forever war in Iran.

Iran
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Why tying a Saudi nuclear deal to Israel is a strategic mistake
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Middle East Eye
center97d ago

Why tying a Saudi nuclear deal to Israel is a strategic mistake

Submitted by Ahmed Altuwaijri on Mon, 07/27/2026 - 14:51 Saudi Arabia has made Palestinian statehood a non-negotiable condition for normalising with Israel, and demanding Riyadh reverse it for a nuclear deal risks weakening US influence US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the US-Saudi Investment Forum in Washington on 19 November 2025 (Brendan Smialowski/AFP) Off The future of US-Saudi Arabia relations may hinge less on grand declarations than on Washington's

Israel–Palestine
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Bab al-Mandeb: US war on Iran gives Houthis new leverage over Saudi Arabia
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Middle East Eye
center97d ago

Bab al-Mandeb: US war on Iran gives Houthis new leverage over Saudi Arabia

Yemen's Houthis threatened a maritime embargo on Saudi ports and launched missiles at Jazan and Yanbu following Saudi airstrikes on Sanaa International Airport. This renewed fighting threatens the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a critical chokepoint for global oil and LNG trade, potentially becoming the second major energy route under threat after the Strait of Hormuz.

Israel–Palestine
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‘You say genocide, I say war’: Boy George releases pro-Israel song, We Will Dance Again
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The Guardian Middle East
left97d ago

‘You say genocide, I say war’: Boy George releases pro-Israel song, We Will Dance Again

Boy George released a new song, 'We Will Dance Again,' expressing support for Israel's military actions in Gaza and criticizing pro-Palestinian movements. The song, referencing the October 7 Hamas attack, frames Israel's response as a necessary war rather than genocide, a stance that contrasts with UN findings and has drawn criticism from pro-Palestinian supporters.

Israel–Palestine
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Iranian man who murdered teenage daughter outside salon receives eight-year sentence
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right97d ago

Iranian man who murdered teenage daughter outside salon receives eight-year sentence

Tehran Criminal Court sentenced a man to eight years in prison for murdering his 17-year-old daughter, Fatemeh Soltani, in April 2025 outside a salon. The court also ordered the father to pay diyah, with the victim's family alleging the murder was motivated by honor and financial control, while the father claimed "moral issues" and provocation.

Iran
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He’s commander-in-chief of chaos. Now we’re all victims of Trump’s wars | Nesrine Malik
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The Guardian Middle East
left97d ago

He’s commander-in-chief of chaos. Now we’re all victims of Trump’s wars | Nesrine Malik

New tariffs, gas price rises, the deaths of thousands, insecurity … We’re living at the whim of one capricious, vain, easily bored man and his gang of stoogesYou would be forgiven, as the US and Iran traded strikes over the past few days, for thinking that it was only last month that the two signed the Islamabad Memorandum, which formalised the process of ending the war and established a 60-day period to negotiate the final terms of a deal. That’s because it was only last month.

Iran
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Israeli settlers set fire to mosques, cars and farm land in West Bank, Palestinians say
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BBC Middle East
center98d ago

Israeli settlers set fire to mosques, cars and farm land in West Bank, Palestinians say

Palestinian officials reported that Israeli settlers set fire to two mosques, cars, and agricultural land in the occupied West Bank overnight, following a deadly clash near Tal that left four Palestinians and two Israelis dead. The Israeli military stated that troops were dispatched to Qusra and that police are investigating the incidents, which follow a pattern of escalating settler violence against Palestinians.

Israel–Palestine
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