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dailyalert.orgworld9 hrs ago
U.S. Strikes Iran as Tehran Attacks U.S. Allies in Gulf
U.S. forces struck targets in Iran on Thursday while Iranian forces attacked U.S. allies in the Gulf region. The exchanges occurred amid fighting over the Strait of Hormuz in the renewed Middle East conflict.
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paulthepaperbear.wordpress.comworld10 hrs ago
Iran Damages Three U.S. Bases in Bahrain Qatar and Kuwait
Satellite imagery from July 12 shows damage to a warehouse at the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet headquarters in Bahrain and a building at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. A former United Nations base camp and industrial area in Kuwait were also struck.
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theiranproject.compolitics13 hrs ago
U.S. Launches Sixth Night of Strikes on Iran as Tehran Rejects Interference in Strait of Hormuz
U.S. forces launched strikes at 2 p.m. ET on July 16 to degrade Iranian military capabilities. The action continues a blockade involving more than 10,000 U.S. personnel and follows earlier combat operations announced in February.
jpost.compolitics20 hrs ago
U.S. Vice President Accuses Israel of Funding Campaigns Against Iran Talks
Vice President JD Vance stated that Israel funded efforts to disrupt U.S. negotiations with Iran. Israeli officials did not immediately respond to the allegation.
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moneycontrol.comtechnology21 hrs ago
TSMC Quarterly Profit Rises 77% While Bank Cuts 2026 Global Growth Forecast
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company reported quarterly profit of 707 billion New Taiwan dollars on July 16. The results underscore North Asia's lead in AI supply chains while Southeast Asian economies adjust projections amid slower value-chain gains and Middle East conflic…
cnbc.comtechnology23 hrs ago
U.S. Strikes Iranian Military Sites
U.S. Central Command carried out overnight strikes on Iranian command centers, air defense sites, and coastal facilities. Iran warned it would retaliate against any further attacks on its infrastructure and declared the Strait of Hormuz off-limits to U.S. interference.
freepressjournal.inworld23 hrs ago
U.S. Diesel Prices Return to $5 a Gallon
Average U.S. diesel prices have reached $5 per gallon again. The increase follows renewed fighting in the Persian Gulf and reduced refinery capacity.
en.protothema.grworld1 day ago
Jordan Downs Eight Iranian Missiles After U.S. Strikes on Iran
Jordanian air defenses destroyed eight Iranian missiles on July 16. The action occurred amid U.S. strikes on Iranian coastal targets and Iranian missile and drone launches at U.S. facilities in the region.
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abcnews.go.compolitics1 day ago
California Representative Declines to Endorse October 7 Attacks in Interview
A member of Congress from California declined to endorse the October 7, 2023 attacks during an interview. The exchange occurred days after the representative visited the West Bank.
cnbc.comworld1 day ago
U.S. Central Command redirects two vessels in Strait of Hormuz
U.S. forces have redirected two commercial vessels attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz since the naval blockade of Iran resumed on Tuesday. The United States has also used half of at least four critical munitions since military operations against Iran began on Februar…
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nypost.compolitics1 day ago
Iranian cleric urges government to avoid U.S. talks after infrastructure threats
A senior Iranian cleric called on officials not to resume negotiations with the U.S. following reported threats to strike civilian infrastructure. The statement comes amid ongoing U.S. military operations against Iran that began February 28.
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foxnews.compolitics1 day ago
Gulf Fighting Resumes; Trump Says No Talks With Iran
President Trump stated he does not want to negotiate with Iran after ordering strikes on Iranian targets this week. The strikes followed a recent U.S.-Iran memorandum meant to extend a ceasefire by 60 days.
winnipegfreepress.comworld1 day ago
U.S. strikes kill seven Iranian soldiers; Gaza death toll rises
U.S. forces conducted daytime attacks on Iranian islands and coastal cities, killing seven soldiers. Israeli attacks in Gaza have killed at least 73,246 people since October 2023, according to medical sources cited by Wafa news agency.
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unitedwithisrael.orgworld2 days ago
Man wounded in April Iranian missile strike dies after three months in Haifa hospital
An 82-year-old man injured when an Iranian ballistic missile struck his apartment building in April has died after more than three months of hospital treatment. Haifa municipality officials announced the death.
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rediff.compolitics2 days ago
US Strikes Iran Targets Near Hormuz, Imposes New Sanctions
@AJEnglish reported fresh US military strikes on Iranian sites and sanctions targeting an alleged shipping network. Separate incidents occurred in Gaza, the West Bank and south Lebanon on the same day.
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realitytea.compolitics1 day agoUpdated
Trump threatens strikes on Iranian bridges and power plants unless talks resume
President Trump said the U.S. will bomb Iranian power plants and bridges next week if Iran does not negotiate a deal. The warning came as the two countries exchanged fire for a fourth straight day and the U.S. resumed blockading Iranian ports.
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theiranproject.comworld2 days ago
Explosions reported on Iran's Qeshm Island in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Fars news agency reported sounds of explosions on Qeshm Island. The cause remains unknown. Ship traffic through the strait reached its lowest level since a June agreement.
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pbs.orgfinance2 days ago
U.S. Gasoline Prices Rise for First Time Since May After Renewed Iran Fighting and Russian Refinery Strikes
The national average reached $3.8590 per gallon on July 14, up from $3.79 a week earlier. Renewed U.S.-Iran fighting and Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries tightened global fuel supplies.
realitytea.compolitics2 days ago
Iranian missiles strike two UAE oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz
Two Emirati oil tankers were hit by Iranian cruise missiles while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. One Indian crew member was killed and eight others were wounded. Qatar and Oman condemned the attacks and called for compliance with international law.
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jns.orgpolitics3 days ago
Saudi Arabia Strikes Houthi Targets in Yemen Following Reported Iranian Aircraft Activity
Saudi Arabia conducted strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen following concerns over Iranian aircraft allegedly transporting weapons and military personnel. Houthi forces responded with missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia. President Trump expressed support for Saudi Crown Prin…
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arynews.tvworld3 days ago
Iran's IRGC fires warning shots at two ships in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's state TV reported that the IRGC fired warning shots at two ships attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz. The incident occurred amid ongoing tensions between Iran and the U.S. over control of the waterway.
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theiranproject.comworld3 days ago
Yemen Government Says Iran and Houthis Breached Airspace
Yemen's internationally recognised government accused Iran and the Houthi group of violating its airspace and said it will respond appropriately. The statement cited repeated violations of Yemeni sovereignty and a new Iranian flight outside legal aviation frameworks.
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upi.compolitics3 days ago
Israeli Shelling Reported in Southern Lebanon Despite Ceasefire
Artillery fire occurred between Nabatieh al-Fawqa and Kfar Tebnit. The National News Agency reported the exchanges while Lebanon and Israel prepare for talks in Rome.
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Nbc Newspolitics3 days agoUpdated
U.S. Strikes Iran After Ship Attack; Iran Asserts Control of Strait of Hormuz
The United States conducted strikes on Iranian targets on July 11, 2026, following an attack on a container ship. The Trump administration said a nuclear deal is increasingly unlikely while demanding Iran declare the strait open.
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middleeasteye.netfinance3 days ago
Bahrain Says Air Defences Intercepted Iranian Missile and Drone Attacks
Bahrain’s military reported intercepting several Iranian aerial attacks on Monday morning. Iranian state media said Revolutionary Guard forces fired warning shots at two ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
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abcnews.go.comworld4 days ago
Israeli strike hits industrial zone in western Gaza City
An Israeli strike targeted an industrial area in western Gaza City on July 12, 2026. The attack is part of renewed fighting between the United States and Iran that has disrupted shipping and prompted regional responses.
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news.sky.compolitics4 days ago
Britain Expected to Have Seventh Prime Minister in a Decade After Labour Leadership Vote
Andy Burnham is expected to become Labour leader on Friday and form a government. The US launched new strikes on Iran over the Strait of Hormuz while Britain investigates the murder of Ann Widdecombe.
jpost.comworld4 days ago
Israeli President Hosts Ceremony Marking 50 Years Since Entebbe Rescue
President Isaac Herzog held a ceremony at the president's residence in Jerusalem on July 12 commemorating the 50th anniversary of Operation Entebbe. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir also attended the event.
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indiatoday.intoday.inworld4 days ago
U.S. and Iran Exchange New Strikes Despite Ongoing Peace Talks
U.S. Central Command carried out strikes on Iranian targets on July 11 and July 12, 2026, following an attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged both sides to resume negotiations and warned of catastrophic global consequences from…
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middleeasteye.networld4 days ago
US Strikes on Iranian Cities Prompt Iran to Close Strait of Hormuz
Iran's military ordered the Strait of Hormuz closed until further notice following overnight US attacks on Iranian cities. Gulf states including Qatar, Bahrain and Jordan reported Iranian missile and drone strikes, with some interceptions wounding civilians.
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uctoday.comworld4 days ago
U.S. strikes hit Iranian military sites; Strait of Hormuz threat level remains severe
U.S. forces struck multiple Iranian military targets over three nights, while the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations kept the Strait of Hormuz threat rating at severe. Iranian officials reported attacks on a communications tower and a military facility, and several countrie…
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asiaone.comworld5 days ago
US and Iran Exchange Strikes as Iran Hits Oman and Jordan
@AJEnglish reported ongoing US air strikes on Iranian cities and a military site in Yasuj. Iran struck locations in Oman and fired three missiles into Jordan with no casualties reported. India condemned an attack on a container ship off Oman that left one crew member missing.
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news.google.comworld5 days ago
Pakistan calls Iran to urge de-escalation after U.S. strikes
Pakistan's foreign minister spoke by phone with his Iranian counterpart on Sunday and called for restraint. The call followed recent U.S. air strikes on Iranian sites and Iranian missile launches at regional targets.
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world5 days ago
Israeli Gunfire Kills Palestinian Man in Khan Younis
Israeli settlers detained U.S. Representative Ro Khanna and other Americans in the West Bank. U.S. and Lebanese delegations discussed pilot zones for Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon.
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ndtv.compolitics5 days ago
U.S. officials tracked Iranian threats against President Trump before ceasefire ended
U.S. agencies monitored Iranian plots targeting the president for years, with warnings increasing after the start of the war. Israeli officials shared new intelligence shortly before the ceasefire ended this week.
thoughtcatalog.comworld6 days ago
U.S. military team arrives in Lebanon to support ceasefire with Israel
A U.S. military delegation reached Beirut to help implement a June 26 framework agreement for ending fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. Technical talks between Lebanon and Israel are scheduled in Rome next week, with the first pilot withdrawal zone expected to launch within d…
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foxnews.compolitics6 days ago
Israeli intelligence shared Iranian threats against U.S. president with Trump administration
Israeli officials passed intelligence to the Trump administration about Iranian hardliners wanting to target the U.S. president. The information reflected general intent rather than a detailed operational plan.
jns.orgfinance6 days ago
U.S. Strikes Over 80 Iranian Targets After Ceasefire Ends
President Trump threatened new strikes on Iran hours after declaring the U.S.-Iran ceasefire over. U.S. forces hit more than 80 targets, Iran responded with attacks on U.S. sites in Bahrain and Kuwait, and oil prices rose above $76 a barrel.
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Russia's foreign minister calls for agreement reflecting all parties' interests in U.S.-Iran conflict
Russia's foreign minister urged an equitable settlement to the U.S.-Iran conflict that accounts for interests beyond the two warring sides. The statement came amid ongoing strikes, regional alerts, and international calls tied to Gaza.
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thenewhumanitarian.orgworld7 days ago
Iranian Missile Attack on Jordan Draws UAE Condemnation
The United Arab Emirates condemned an Iranian missile attack on Jordan as a violation of sovereignty. The Gulf Cooperation Council called for an end to hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz.
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middleeasteye.networld7 days ago
U.S. Strikes Hit Iran After Ceasefire Ends, Missile Interceptions Reported
U.S. airstrikes killed at least 14 people in Iran over two days. Jordan intercepted eight Iranian missiles aimed at its territory, and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz dropped sharply.
jpost.comworld7 days ago
Iranian Teen Among Those Killed in Israeli Strike on Tehran
An 18-year-old from Tehran died in an Israeli strike. His mother said he planned to study firefighting and serve the country.
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foxbusiness.comworld7 days ago
Iran Launches Missiles at U.S. Bases in Bahrain and Kuwait After Strikes Kill Supreme Leader
@ABC reported Iranian attacks on U.S. bases in Bahrain and Kuwait on Thursday. U.S. forces responded with a second round of strikes hitting roughly 90 Iranian military targets.
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thehindu.comworld9 days ago
US and Iran Trade Strikes After Ceasefire Breaks, Tankers Hit in Strait of Hormuz
The United States struck southern Iranian provinces on July 8 while Iran responded with missiles and drones against targets in Bahrain and Kuwait. Both sides accused each other of breaking a recent ceasefire understanding.
retailtimes.co.ukfinance9 days agoUpdated
Bank of England issues July stability report on leverage and cyber risks
The Bank of England’s Financial Policy Committee said the UK financial system remains resilient despite higher equity leverage, stretched AI valuations, and Middle East conflict effects. Energy prices rose then fell after a US-Iran memorandum, while private credit and sovereign d…
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news.sky.comworld10 days ago
Tehran Holds Funeral Procession for Khamenei Weeks After Iran Agrees to End War with US and Israel
Tens of thousands of mourners watched the flag-draped coffin of Iran's late supreme leader travel a 10km route through central Tehran on 6 July 2026. The procession followed his death in an Israeli air strike that opened the war with the US and Israel.
France 24politics10 days agoUpdated
Lebanon Reports Over 4,300 Killed Since Israel Began Operations
The Lebanese Ministry of Health recorded at least 4,303 deaths and 12,203 injuries since March 2. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said some Christian villages requested annexation for protection from Hezbollah.
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middleeastmonitor.comworld11 days ago
Lebanon death toll from Israeli attacks rises to 4,304 since March 2
Lebanon’s Health Ministry reported 4,304 killed and 12,203 wounded in Israeli attacks since March 2. Strikes continued in southern Lebanon, including an attack near Nabatieh.
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unicornriot.ninjaworld11 days ago
NGO report examines internal culture at Doctors Without Borders regarding Israel
A report from a nongovernmental organization describes antisemitism, antizionism, and hostility as deeply rooted within Doctors Without Borders. The document reviews internal staff conversations and the experiences of Jewish staff members.
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abcnews.go.comworld12 days ago
Israeli Drone Strike Kills Palestinian in Jabalia Refugee Camp
@AJEnglish reported an Israeli drone attack killed one Palestinian near the Abu Sharikh roundabout in Jabalia. Separate strikes hit southern Lebanon towns while regional leaders issued statements on ceasefires and aid.
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israelnationalnews.compolitics12 days ago
Lebanese President Urges U.S. Support After Israel Deal
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun called on the United States to continue backing Lebanon in a message marking U.S. Independence Day. The appeal follows a U.S.-mediated framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel.
israelnationalnews.comworld12 days ago
Lebanon Seeks US Backing to Enforce Deal Ending Hostilities and Disarming Militia
Joseph Aoun appealed for continued American support following a US-backed agreement with Israel that seeks to end hostilities. Hezbollah has rejected the deal, which requires its disarmament.
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abcnews.go.comworld12 days ago
Israeli Drone Strike Kills One, Wounds Another in Gaza City
An Israeli drone attack struck the Zaytoun neighborhood of Gaza City, killing one Palestinian and wounding another. Hospital sources confirmed the casualties to Al Jazeera. The strike occurred amid ongoing military operations in northern Gaza.
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algemeiner.compolitics13 days ago
Israel Says It Blew Up Hezbollah Tunnel and Drone Site Near Mosque in South Lebanon
The Israel Defense Forces on June 19 revealed and destroyed an Iranian-designed Hezbollah tunnel in Majdal Zoun capable of launching lethal drones. The discovery also highlighted alleged ties between UNIFIL personnel and Hezbollah operations in the area.
en.globes.co.ilfinance14 days ago
Australian LNG Export Revenue Forecast Rises $27 Billion on Supply Shortage
Government estimates show LNG export earnings for 2026-27 will reach $67.6 billion. The increase follows supply disruptions linked to Middle East conflict and earlier attacks on Qatari facilities.
nbcnews.compolitics14 days ago
President Trump says he is the best president in Israel's history
President Trump stated during a CNBC interview that he has been Israel's greatest ally. The comments came as U.S. officials conduct indirect talks with Iran following recent military strikes.
nbcnews.comworld14 days ago
Israeli drone strikes wound Palestinians in Gaza
Israeli strikes hit southern Gaza and a Lebanese hospital on July 2. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia discussed U.S.-Iran talks while Iran prepared for the funeral of its late supreme leader.
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thequint.comworld15 days ago
Argentina Records 713 Antisemitic Incidents in 2025, Up 3.78 Percent but Declining After October Ceasefire
The Delegation of Argentine Jewish Associations documented a slight rise in cases, with 62 percent occurring online. Incidents declined after an October 2025 ceasefire in the Middle East.
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benzinga.comfinance15 days ago
Brent crude drops below $71 a barrel
Brent crude futures for August delivery reached $70.82 per barrel, the lowest level since February 27. The decline followed statements from Qatar and oil analysts about indirect talks between U.S. and Iranian officials.
nypost.compolitics15 days ago
Iranian Clerics Call for Killings of Trump and Netanyahu
An 88-member clerical body issued a statement declaring the deaths of President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a religious duty. The statement also addressed cease-fire talks and urged public demonstrations.