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US continues strikes against Iran, maintains Hormuz remains open to all despite recent attacks
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right101d ago

US continues strikes against Iran, maintains Hormuz remains open to all despite recent attacks

US forces conducted strikes against Iranian military command centers, drone storage, and communication networks early Friday morning to diminish threats to maritime transit in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran activated air defenses in Tehran and reported explosions across multiple coastal and southern cities, with state media claiming US missiles caused the blasts and injured at least two people. CENTCOM confirmed the Strait remains open to commercial vessels with US military support.

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Ukraine war briefing: EU sanctions oust Russian president of world chess
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The Guardian Europe
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Ukraine war briefing: EU sanctions oust Russian president of world chess

The EU has imposed its largest sanctions package in four years, targeting 218 individuals and entities, including Arkady Dvorkovich, president of the International Chess Federation, who called the designation unlawful. Ukrainian drones reportedly struck a Wildberries warehouse in St Petersburg, causing a fire and halting operations, with Kyiv claiming the company ships sanctioned military goods.

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Eight Muslim countries condemn mass Israeli raid on Al-Aqsa
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Middle East Eye
center101d ago

Eight Muslim countries condemn mass Israeli raid on Al-Aqsa

Eight Muslim countries, including Qatar, UAE, Jordan, Turkey, Egypt, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia, condemned recent Israeli settler incursions at Al-Aqsa Mosque as illegal and extremist acts. The foreign ministers stated these raids violate international law and the historic status quo, warning they fuel hatred and obstruct peace efforts.

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Israel bombs Gaza after displacement orders, kills two Palestinians
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Al Jazeera
center101d ago

Israel bombs Gaza after displacement orders, kills two Palestinians

Israeli forces heavily bombarded Gaza on Thursday after issuing displacement orders for several areas, killing at least two Palestinians and destroying homes in Gaza City and refugee camps. These strikes, which targeted areas where residents were told to flee, represent the latest escalation amid a dire humanitarian situation and stalled ceasefire efforts.

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Trump says US 'locked and loaded' for increased Iran strikes, no final decision made
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right100d ago

Trump says US 'locked and loaded' for increased Iran strikes, no final decision made

On Friday, US President Donald Trump stated the United States is "locked and loaded" for increased strikes on Iran but has not made a final decision, while also noting ongoing negotiations. Trump indicated that Iran's nuclear ambitions and its role as a regional "bully" were central to discussions about potential military actions and a possible deal.

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Trump switched planes in Turkey earlier this month because of threat from Iran proxy forces – report
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The Guardian Middle East
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Trump switched planes in Turkey earlier this month because of threat from Iran proxy forces – report

Donald Trump switched aircraft in Turkey earlier this month after US officials detected a credible threat from Iranian proxy forces targeting him. The Secret Service recommended the change from a new, less-defensive jet to the older Air Force One due to intelligence indicating a plan to fire a missile at the president's aircraft.

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John Esposito's warning against a clash of civilisations has never been more urgent
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Middle East Eye
center100d ago

John Esposito's warning against a clash of civilisations has never been more urgent

Submitted by Abdullah Al-Arian on Fri, 07/24/2026 - 09:47 The Georgetown scholar died on 15 July, as US bombs fell on Iran. He spent his career warning that treating Islam as a threat would become a self-fulfilling prophecy John Esposito speaks to Middle East Eye's Unapologetic podcast in August 2025 (Screengrab/MEE) Off John Esposito would occasionally joke that he owed his success to Ayatollah Khomeini of Iran.

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DW News
center100d ago

Russia hits drone demonstration near Kyiv, killing 10

On Friday, Russia struck a drone demonstration event near Kyiv, killing 10 and injuring around 100, according to Ukrainian officials who called it a war crime. Russia's Defense Ministry claimed the strike targeted Ukrainian and foreign defense officials and military members planning strikes on Russian territory.

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Trump threatens EU with ‘substantial’ tariffs over fines of US tech giants
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The Guardian Europe
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Trump threatens EU with ‘substantial’ tariffs over fines of US tech giants

Donald Trump threatened the European Union with substantial tariffs, accusing Brussels of targeting US tech giants like Google, Apple, and Meta with fines. Trump announced the US would investigate the EU's actions and stated the EU would "pay a very big price" for allegedly "robbing" American companies.

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Why the US pro-Israel lobby wants Trita Parsi out of America | Real Talk
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Middle East Eye
center100d ago

Why the US pro-Israel lobby wants Trita Parsi out of America | Real Talk

Submitted by Mohamed Hashem on Fri, 07/24/2026 - 16:54 'That pro-Netanyahu, pro-Likud crowd have been gunning for me for 25 years’ Trita Parsi, political analyst and executive vice president of the Quincy Institute, joins Mohamed Hashem on Real Talk to respond to the campaign against him, including calls for his deportation from the US, and explains why it backfired. Real Talk Video Post Date Override 0 Update Date Mon, 05/04/2020 - 21:29 Update Date Override 0.

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What to know about the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, take two
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Al Jazeera
center100d ago

What to know about the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, take two

Perennially controversial dinner is back, with Trump set to attend, after a gunman derailed the proceedings in April.

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DN
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DW News
center100d ago

Why Iran's Pickaxe Mountain is a tough target for the US

US President Donald Trump suggested Tuesday that the underground "Pickaxe Mountain" complex near Iran's Natanz nuclear facility could be targeted for a military strike, claiming it may house uranium centrifuges. This deeply buried and uninspected Iranian complex, located south of Tehran, is considered a difficult target due to its depth and ongoing construction, with IAEA inspectors never having gained access.

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When the people are the enemy: Why Myanmar’s resistance is not giving up
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Myanmar Now
center100d ago

When the people are the enemy: Why Myanmar’s resistance is not giving up

Junta airstrikes and artillery have displaced 2,049 residents from their villages to Plaw Ta Poh camp near the Moei River, where they face constant fear of drone attacks and disease. Camp leader Naw Phaw Lwei stated that the junta targets civilian areas, citing recent drone strikes that destroyed homes and killed one person, underscoring the daily insecurity faced by displaced families.

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Japanese militant who took part in a 1972 Tel Aviv airport attack , dies in Beirut
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naharnet.com
center100d ago

Japanese militant who took part in a 1972 Tel Aviv airport attack , dies in Beirut

Kozo Okamoto, a Japanese militant involved in the 1972 Tel Aviv airport attack, died in Beirut at age 78, according to the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP). Okamoto, who had been ill, was protected by the PFLP after being released from Israeli prison in a 1985 prisoner exchange and later granted political asylum in Lebanon.

Lebanon
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Families still search for bodies a month after Venezuela earthquakes
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BBC Latin America
center100d ago

Families still search for bodies a month after Venezuela earthquakes

A month after twin earthquakes struck La Guaira, Venezuela, families continue to search for the bodies of loved ones lost in collapsed apartment buildings. Government officials report over 5,300 deaths, with estimates suggesting up to 50,000 people remain missing in the hardest-hit coastal region.

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UK ‘ready to defend itself’ after Iranian threat over US bases
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The Guardian Middle East
left101d ago

UK ‘ready to defend itself’ after Iranian threat over US bases

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned that any US bases used for operations against Iran are legitimate targets, citing RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire as a launch site for recent American strikes. The UK government stated its armed forces are ready to defend the nation from any attacks, emphasizing a layered defense approach and commitment to international law.

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Likud MK Saada reveals possibility of upcoming Israeli attack on Iran in Channel 14 interview
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right101d ago

Likud MK Saada reveals possibility of upcoming Israeli attack on Iran in Channel 14 interview

Likud Member of Knesset Moshe Saada stated on Thursday that an attack on Iran is approaching, potentially as early as the weekend, during an interview with Channel 14 News. Saada later claimed he was referring to a potential attack by the United States, a statement that reportedly angered Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office.

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Trump warns of largest strikes on Iran yet as Tehran lashes out across Gulf
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aljazeera.com
center101d ago

Trump warns of largest strikes on Iran yet as Tehran lashes out across Gulf

The US military conducted its 13th consecutive night of airstrikes targeting Iranian command centers and drone facilities, with Iranian state media reporting at least four killed in Khuzestan province. In response, Iran launched drone attacks targeting US military facilities in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, while former President Trump threatened larger strikes against Iran.

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US attacks Iran for 13th night as Trump threatens ‘bigger’ strikes
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Al Jazeera
center101d ago

US attacks Iran for 13th night as Trump threatens ‘bigger’ strikes

The US military bombed Iranian command centers and military facilities for the 13th consecutive night, with Iranian state media reporting at least four killed in Khuzestan province. In response, Iran's military stated it launched drone attacks targeting US facilities in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, while former President Trump threatened larger strikes.

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Trump says he is close to launching 'massive attack' on Iran, 'bigger than ever before'
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right101d ago

Trump says he is close to launching 'massive attack' on Iran, 'bigger than ever before'

On Thursday, then-US President Donald Trump told Axios he was close to deciding on a "massive attack" against Iran, stating the US did not need assistance and that Israel would join if asked. Trump also declared that any damages from an Iranian attack would be paid for by frozen Iranian assets, a move Iran's Foreign Minister called an "incendiary precedent."

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