Middle East
Jordan intercepts Iranian missile fire, government says
July 9, 2026
Jordan intercepts Iranian missile fire, government says
Air raid sirens sounded in Jordan after Iranian missiles breached the country’s airspace, authorities say. A government spokesman said that…
Khamenei burial will be family-only amid wait for first emergence of new supreme leader
July 9, 2026
Khamenei burial will be family-only amid wait for first emergence of new supreme leader
Only family members will attend Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s burial today in Mashhad, state media reported, heightening anticipation for Mojtaba Khamenei’s…
The US is striking Iran again. Can it ever deliver a knockout blow?
July 9, 2026
The US is striking Iran again. Can it ever deliver a knockout blow?
In many ways it was already the ceasefire that never was. But with the United States and Iran claiming to…
Will Iran’s new supreme leader appear as his father’s marathon funeral nears its end?
July 9, 2026
Will Iran’s new supreme leader appear as his father’s marathon funeral nears its end?
The marathon weeklong funeral for Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will culminate today when his body is transported to its…
The US has reimposed Iran’s oil sanctions. What does that mean for Tehran?
July 8, 2026
The US has reimposed Iran’s oil sanctions. What does that mean for Tehran?
The United States’ decision to reimpose penalties on sales of Iranian oil is a serious knock to Tehran, which had…
US and Iran trade strikes, as Trump declares ceasefire “over.” Here’s the latest
July 8, 2026
US and Iran trade strikes, as Trump declares ceasefire “over.” Here’s the latest
US President Donald Trump said at the NATO summit this morning that the Memorandum of Understanding with Iran “is over,”…
Ceasefire shatters as US resumes strikes against Iran
July 8, 2026
Ceasefire shatters as US resumes strikes against Iran
The US Central Command announced on Tuesday that its forces have begun a series of powerful military strikes against Iran,…
Fighting continues in Lebanon as further negotiations loom
July 8, 2026
Fighting continues in Lebanon as further negotiations loom
The Israeli military carried out several strikes in Lebanon on Monday, according to reports in Lebanese state media. The National…
Trump admin shared confidential information on Iranian asylum seekers as it worked to deport them, lawsuit alleges
July 8, 2026
Trump admin shared confidential information on Iranian asylum seekers as it worked to deport them, lawsuit alleges
A newly filed lawsuit alleges that the Trump administration shared confidential information with Tehran about Iranian asylum seekers as it…
Explosion near Macron’s Damascus hotel as French president meets Syrian counterpart
July 7, 2026
Explosion near Macron’s Damascus hotel as French president meets Syrian counterpart
An explosion went off near the Four Seasons Hotel in Damascus on Tuesday, where French President Emmanuel Macron had spent…