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theiranproject.comworld7 hrs ago
Iran Uses Cluster Munitions Against Bahrain
@MarioNawfal reported that Iran deployed cluster munitions against Bahrain. The attack involved 60 basketball-sized warheads. Malcolm Nance commented on the weapon's history and a possible link to U.S. missile operations.
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middleeasteye.netfinance7 hrs ago
Oil Rises Above $80 After U.S. Airstrikes and Shipping Attacks
WTI crude traded above $80 a barrel after four straight sessions of gains. U.S. airstrikes and a tanker disablement followed attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Fox Newspolitics10 hrs ago
Vice President JD Vance Defends Iran Deal in Rogan Interview, Citing Risks of War and Refugee Crisis
Vice President JD Vance said in an interview published Wednesday that the administration seeks a deal with Iran to prevent war and a refugee crisis. He criticized hawkish Republicans for opposing the effort and cited past U.S. interventions in Libya and Syria.
pewresearch.orgworld11 hrs ago
U.S. military strikes target Iranian air defenses and missile sites
U.S. strikes hit Iranian air defense systems, coastal radar, missile and drone sites, and maritime assets. Officials said the operations expand options for further action.
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nbcnews.comworld12 hrs ago
U.S. Launches Second Wave of Strikes on Iranian Military Sites
The U.S. military conducted a second round of strikes on Iranian targets on July 15, 2026. The attacks focused on sites used to threaten shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
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channel4.compolitics13 hrs ago
Stockholm Protest Uses Mock Auschwitz Gate to Call for Release of Detained Gaza Hospital Director
A pro-Palestine demonstration in Stockholm included a replica of the Auschwitz entrance gate altered to read 'GAZA'. The march was dedicated to the release of a detained Gaza hospital director and drew criticism from Jewish organizations and Israel's ambassador to Sweden.
wwd.comfinance13 hrs ago
Middle Eastern oil producers seek Japanese support for Hormuz bypass pipelines
Saudi Arabia and the UAE have asked Japan to join or back plans to expand oil pipelines that would avoid the Strait of Hormuz. The request was conveyed by the chairman of one of Japan's largest refining companies.
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Al Jazeeraworld15 hrs ago
Israeli Airstrike in Central Gaza Kills Three Civilians, Wounds Child; Military Says Targeted Hamas Militant
An Israeli airstrike killed a man, his wife and their six-year-old daughter in Deir Al-Balah on Wednesday. A separate strike killed one person in Gaza City as ceasefire talks in Cairo ended without progress.
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vanguardngr.comworld15 hrs ago
U.S. Treasury sanctions additional Iranian entities under counterterrorism rules
The U.S. Treasury Department added entities in Iran to its sanctions list under counterterrorism designations and sanctioned Behrouz Namazi for alleged ties to the IRGC. The moves come as the U.S. maintains a naval blockade of Iranian ports and continues military operations that…
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focustaiwan.twpolitics16 hrs ago
U.S. Policy Change Allows UAE Access to Advanced AI Chips
A U.S. policy adjustment now places the UAE in the same export tier as Europe, South Korea, and India for advanced AI chips. The change follows months of UAE actions including missile interceptions and Strait of Hormuz security operations.
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livemint.combusiness16 hrs ago
Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed After June Truce Collapses; U.S. Strikes Iranian Forces
The U.S. military launched strikes on Wednesday targeting Iranian forces near the Strait of Hormuz. The action followed the breakdown of a short-lived June 17 truce that had briefly reopened the waterway.
nypost.compolitics17 hrs ago
Netanyahu to Attend Lindsey Graham Funeral During Washington Visit
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to travel to Washington this weekend and attend the funeral of Sen. Lindsey Graham. Israeli sources say he is tentatively scheduled to meet President Donald Trump on Monday.
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jns.orgpolitics17 hrs ago
Lebanese President Aoun to Meet Trump at White House on July 21
Lebanese President Aoun will hold his first face-to-face meeting with U.S. President Trump on July 21. Aoun called the visit a breakthrough linked to a U.S.-brokered framework agreement with Israel. A virtual military session is planned for next Friday.
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nbcnews.comworld19 hrs ago
Iran Tracked U.S. Military Phones Across Middle East Using SS7 Protocol
@MarioNawfal reported new data showing Iran obtained location information on phones used by U.S. personnel. The activity involved signals in Gulf networks including Bahrain beginning in February.
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abcnews.go.compolitics20 hrs ago
Rep. Ro Khanna Says He Will Run for President in 2028
California Democrat Ro Khanna stated in a July 15 interview that he plans to seek the presidency and center Palestinian rights in his platform. He also described a recent confrontation with settlers during a West Bank visit.
israelnationalnews.compolitics20 hrs ago
Brett McGurk Book on October 7 Hostage Talks Set for October Release
The Independent reported that former lead U.S. negotiator Brett McGurk will publish a book on the hostage negotiations following the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks. Crown has set an Oct. 6 release date for the account.
jpost.comworld15 hrs agoUpdated
Lebanon and Israel Hold U.S.-Brokered Talks in Rome on Framework Deal
Lebanon and Israel met July 14 in Rome under U.S. mediation to advance implementation of a June framework agreement. The two-day talks focus on pilot zones for Israeli withdrawal and Hezbollah disarmament.
abcnews.go.compolitics23 hrs ago
Syrian President Tells Trump Israel Refuses Withdrawal Clause in Talks
Syria's president told U.S. President Donald Trump that Israel blocked stability talks by refusing to include a withdrawal provision. The meeting occurred on the sidelines of a NATO summit in Ankara.
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theiranproject.comfinance1 day ago
Projectile Strike Reported Near Hajiabad in Southern Iran
Iranian state media reported a projectile strike near Hajiabad in Hormozgan governorate. The governorate confirmed the incident occurred in southern Iran.
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world1 day ago
Ex-Iran president Ahmadinejad reported under house arrest over Israeli contacts
Iranian state media reported that former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has been placed under house arrest. The reports cite alleged contacts with Israeli officials as the reason for the restriction.
jns.orgpolitics1 day ago
U.S. Airstrikes Hit Iran for Fourth Day as Blockade Returns and Iranian Missiles Strike UAE Tankers
The U.S. military struck a small number of Iranian military sites on Tuesday and reinstated a blockade on Iranian ports hours later. President Trump said he would pursue trade deals with Gulf states instead of a planned 20 percent toll on Strait of Hormuz cargo.
thehindubusinessline.compolitics1 day ago
U.S. and Iran launch attacks on each other's interests in the Gulf
The United States and Iran carried out new strikes against each other's interests in the Gulf region. President Trump withdrew a threat to impose heavy taxes on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
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theiranproject.comfinance1 day ago
Iranian State Media Reports Missile Strikes on U.S. Base and Fleet in Bahrain
Iranian state media outlet Fars News reported that the Sheikh Isa base and the U.S. Fifth Fleet in Bahrain came under missile attacks, citing unnamed Arab sources. No independent confirmation of the reported strikes has been issued.
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abcnews.go.compolitics1 day ago
Jerusalem Post: Israeli sources unaware of reported Trump call to withdraw troops from Syria and Lebanon
The Jerusalem Post reported that President Trump instructed Prime Minister Netanyahu to pull IDF troops from Syria and Lebanon. IDF sources said they were unaware of any such call and reported no change on the ground.
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algemeiner.compolitics1 day ago
Trump Says U.S. No Longer Needs Military Presence in Iraq
President Trump stated July 14 that Iran has been weakened enough for Iraq to manage without American troops. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed al-Zaidi said the end of the coalition mission would remove justification for armed factions outside state control.
middleeasteye.netpolitics1 day ago
Iraq Prime Minister Says All US Forces to Leave by September 30
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi announced the final withdrawal of remaining US military forces from Iraq by the end of September during a White House visit. The move follows a 2024 agreement for phased departure.
abcnews.go.compolitics1 day ago
Iranian missiles or drones reported near Bahrain
Air raid sirens activated across Bahrain as reports indicated a possible Iranian missile or drone attack. Bahrain hosts the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet headquarters and has faced repeated targeting during the current escalation.
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realitytea.compolitics1 day ago
Trump Says U.S. Will Control Strait of Hormuz, Drops Fee Plan After Iran Resumes Blocking Ships
President Trump posted plans on July 13 and 14 to blockade Iranian ports and resume control of the Strait of Hormuz. The cease-fire with Iran has ended and negotiations have collapsed.
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arynews.tvpolitics1 day ago
U.S. president announces naval blockade on Iran and 20% tariff on Hormuz cargoes
The U.S. president announced the reimposition of a naval blockade on Iran and a 20% tariff on cargoes transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The measures follow ongoing regional conflict that has already disrupted shipping through one of the world's busiest maritime passages.
pewresearch.orgtechnology1 day ago
Iran used SS7 protocol flaws to locate U.S. military personnel, report says
Iran exploited known vulnerabilities in global cellphone networks to track and strike U.S. military personnel in Iraq, Bahrain, and other Middle East locations before and during the Iran War, according to Financial Times reporting.
news.sky.comworld1 day ago
Houthis warn airlines after Saudi strike on Sana'a airport
The Houthis issued a statement warning airlines against flying in Saudi airspace. The warning followed a Saudi missile attack on Sana'a International Airport the previous day. @sentdefender reported the statement on 2026-07-14.
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Netanyahu Says Hezbollah Missile Stock Now 7-8% of Pre-War Level
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the Negev Conference in Dimona that Hezbollah retains only 7% to 8% of the missiles it held at the start of the war. The statement was made Tuesday.
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theiranproject.comworld1 day ago
Iran Condemns UK Bill Labeling Revolutionary Guard a Security Threat
Iran's foreign ministry rejected a British bill that would designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps a security threat. The ministry called the measure unjustified and accused Britain of violating international law.
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dohanews.coworld1 day ago
Qatar Receives Foreign Leaders at Mourning Events for Former Emir
Qatar's current emir continued receiving foreign dignitaries and citizens at Lusail Palace on July 14, 2026. The events followed the death of the former emir on July 12.
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livemint.comfinance1 day ago
Chinese Refiners Skip Saudi Crude Term Cargoes for August
At least two Chinese refiners have not nominated term crude deliveries from Saudi Arabia for August 2026. Others received no provisional allocations amid lower volumes and Gulf competition.
ndtv.compolitics1 day agoUpdated
Trump Meets Iraqi Prime Minister al-Zaidi at White House Amid Militia Disarmament Push
President Donald Trump met Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi on Tuesday to discuss economic partnerships, U.S. investment, and security issues including Iran-backed militias. The visit marks the first such meeting since al-Zaidi took office in April.
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axios.compolitics15 hrs agoUpdated
Trump Reimposes Blockade on Iranian Ports and Sets 20% Transit Tax
President Trump ordered the resumption of a blockade on Iranian ports and a 20 percent tax on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The moves follow a brief ceasefire and have driven crude oil prices higher.
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rt.compolitics2 days ago
EU Ministers Leave Russia Sanctions Unresolved but Advance Settlement-Goods Ban and Gaza Aid
Foreign ministers left Brussels without consensus on new measures against Russia. Ambassadors will resume talks on 14 July ahead of a 15 July deadline that would raise the oil price cap.
abcnews.go.comworld2 days ago
Israeli Prison Service Denies Guards Shot Jailed Palestinian Leader Barghouti
Marwan Barghouti's wife and son reported that guards fired a rubber bullet into his leg at Ganot prison last week. The Israel Prison Service called the allegation false. The Arab League on Sunday called for an international inquiry into repeated assaults on him.
dailyalert.orgpolitics2 days ago
EU Foreign Ministers Back Trade Ban on Israeli Settlement Goods
A majority of EU foreign ministers supported banning trade with Israeli settlements during closed-door talks on Monday. The European Commission had presented options last week, with the full ban receiving the most backing.
nbcnews.compolitics2 days ago
U.S. Denies Iranian Claims of Strikes in Kuwait as Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Central Command rejected reports that three American service members were killed in Iranian strikes in Kuwait. The denial followed Iranian claims of drone attacks and coincided with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
news.google.comworld2 days ago
Mahan Air flight from Tehran reaches Hodeidah after Saudi intervention diverts it from Yemen capital
@MarioNawfal reported that a Mahan Air flight carrying a Houthi delegation diverted to Hodeidah after Saudi air force action. Passengers were shown celebrating aboard the plane that had left Tehran.
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Al-Monitorpolitics23 hrs agoUpdated
U.S. Resumes Limited Strikes on Iran to Secure Shipping Lanes After Ceasefire Violation
President Trump sent a two-page letter to lawmakers stating strikes restarted last week and granting the Pentagon 60 days for operations in the Centcom theater. The move follows the collapse of a prior interim agreement with Iran.
tass.compolitics2 days ago
EU Ministers Discuss Possible Trade Measures on West Bank Settlements but Reach No Decision
European Union foreign ministers met in Brussels on 13 July 2026 to consider possible trade measures against Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The European Commission outlined three options in a draft paper: an import licensing system, prohibitive tariffs, or an outr…
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freepressjournal.inworld1 day agoUpdated
Saudi Arabia Strikes Sanaa Airport; Houthis Strike Abha Airport
Yemen's recognized government said its forces hit the runway at Sanaa International Airport on July 13 to block an Iranian plane. The Houthis responded with missiles and drones at Abha International Airport in Saudi Arabia the same day.
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Semaforfinance2 days ago
Middle East venture capital deals fall to five-year low in first half of 2026
Deal count in the Middle East and North Africa dropped 41% to 214 while funding fell 22% to $1.35 billion. International investors reduced their share of capital by more than half.
nypost.comworld2 days ago
U.S. Central Command Strikes Dozens of Iranian Military Targets
Strikes hit air-defense systems, coastal radar sites, missile and drone facilities, and small boats early Monday. Explosions occurred in Bandar Abbas and on Qeshm Island. Brent crude oil prices rose 3 percent.
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reviewjournal.comworld2 days ago
Iran Says U.S. Blocked Implementation of Islamabad Memorandum
Iranian officials stated that the 14-point memorandum signed in Islamabad has entered crisis mode. A spokesman cited paragraph 5 and a 60-day window covering Strait of Hormuz commitments.
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benzinga.comfinance2 days ago
European Natural Gas Prices Rise 3 Percent on Hormuz Tensions
Europe’s benchmark natural gas prices opened 3% higher Monday after renewed U.S.-Iran tensions over the Strait of Hormuz prompted Qatar to suspend maritime activity. The August 2026 Dutch TTF contract rebounded above 50 euros per megawatt-hour.
indiatoday.intoday.inworld2 days agoUpdated
Israel Logs 4,800 Hostile Cyber Incidents in One Month
The total marked a threefold increase from the same month a year earlier. Separate reports described possible missile launches from Kuwait toward Iran.
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Fortunefinance3 days ago
U.S. Forces Conduct Five Rounds of Strikes Near Strait of Hormuz
U.S. forces carried out five rounds of attacks in the past week, including three in the last 24 hours. Oil futures rose 3.2 percent while U.S. stock futures declined less than half a percent.
asiaone.comfinance2 days agoUpdated
Oil Prices Rose and Stocks Fell After U.S. and Iran Strikes
Brent crude gained 4.7 percent to $79.59 a barrel and U.S. crude futures rose 3.4 percent to $73.87 after the latest round of strikes. U.S. Central Command said the Strait of Hormuz remains open despite Iranian state media reports of closure.
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Newsweekpolitics3 days ago
Retired U.S. general proposes seizing Iran's main oil-export island to pressure Tehran
McKenzie said on CBS that occupying the oil terminal would give the U.S. leverage in talks with Iran. The comments followed U.S. airstrikes on Iranian targets after an attack on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
abcnews.go.compolitics3 days ago
Israeli ambassador says troops will stay in Lebanon until Hezbollah leaves pilot zones
Ambassador Yechiel Leiter stated on Sunday that withdrawal depends on Hezbollah leaving designated areas in southern Lebanon. He also said the United States president has remained consistent during the conflict with Iran.
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middleeasteye.networld1 day agoUpdated
Explosions Reported in Kuwait and Southern Iran, Killing One Worker
Explosions struck Kuwait and sites in southern Iran on July 14, damaging the power grid and causing one death. The strikes coincide with Israeli parliamentary elections set for October and renewed calls for de-escalation.
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en.antaranews.comfinance3 days ago
Iranian Media Reports Revolutionary Guards Struck U.S. Systems in Kuwait
Iranian state media said Revolutionary Guards used drones to hit U.S. rocket launcher systems in Kuwait. No independent confirmation of damage or casualties has been reported.
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South China Morning Postpolitics2 days agoUpdated
Syria's transitional parliament opens first session with 206 of 210 members, Sweida seats unfilled
Syria's transitional parliament convened its first session on Sunday with 206 members present. The 210-seat body will draft a new constitution under a 30-month mandate. President Ahmed al-Sharaa appointed 70 members.
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jns.orgfinance3 days ago
Iranian Authority: Strait of Hormuz Transit Currently Not Possible
Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority stated that passage through the Strait of Hormuz is not possible at this time. The authority cited recent movements of U.S. military forces in the region as the reason.
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uctoday.comfinance3 days ago
Qatar Condemns Iranian Attacks on Its Territory and Other Arab Countries
Qatar's Foreign Ministry condemned Iranian attacks on Qatari territory and several other Arab nations. Jordanian officials issued a separate statement denouncing the strikes on multiple Gulf states.
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uctoday.comfinance3 days ago
Qatar Orders All Maritime Vessels to Suspend Sailing in Its Waters
Qatar's Ministry of Transport directed every type of vessel to stop operations until further notice. The order follows attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and recent U.S. strikes on Iranian targets.
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