Middle East
Trump is edging towards another American ‘forever war’ in Iran
July 18, 2026
Trump is edging towards another American ‘forever war’ in Iran
It is the ultimate sanction. But somehow for President Donald Trump – who once sought a Nobel Peace Prize for…
Iran’s hardliners warn of a ‘coup’ as US truce comes under pressure
July 18, 2026
Iran’s hardliners warn of a ‘coup’ as US truce comes under pressure
As Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian walked alongside the coffin of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran last week, some of…
Arab nations fiercely criticize Tehran’s strikes
July 18, 2026
Arab nations fiercely criticize Tehran’s strikes
Several Arab nations have fiercely criticized Tehran’s sweeping strikes on US allies in the Middle East after the Trump administration…
IRGC warns continued US strikes will prompt “full-scale” retaliatory attacks
July 18, 2026
IRGC warns continued US strikes will prompt “full-scale” retaliatory attacks
Mohsen Rezaei, a top Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) official and military adviser to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, warned the…
US forces launch sixth consecutive night of air strikes on Iran
July 17, 2026
US forces launch sixth consecutive night of air strikes on Iran
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced a fresh wave of large-scale military strikes against Iran, confirming that the…
Few ships risking Hormuz transit amid renewed US-Iran strikes
July 16, 2026
Few ships risking Hormuz transit amid renewed US-Iran strikes
Amid a flare-up in the conflict between the United States and Iran over control of the Strait of Hormuz, shipping…
Over 100 House Democrats vote to block billions of dollars in military aid to Israel, reflecting growing schism in party
July 16, 2026
Over 100 House Democrats vote to block billions of dollars in military aid to Israel, reflecting growing schism in party
More than 100 House Democrats voted to block billions of dollars in military aid to Israel — an ultimately unsuccessful…
Iran has no plans for negotiations and will respond “firmly” to attacks: Foreign Ministry
July 16, 2026
Iran has no plans for negotiations and will respond “firmly” to attacks: Foreign Ministry
Iran will continue to respond “firmly” to US strikes and has no plans for negotiations, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei…
Rubio condemns Iran’s “unacceptable” strikes on Jordan
July 15, 2026
Rubio condemns Iran’s “unacceptable” strikes on Jordan
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned Iran’s latest strikes on Jordan, calling them “unacceptable” in a Tuesday meeting with…
Trump renews threat to hit Iran’s power plants and bridges. Would such strikes be legal?
July 15, 2026
Trump renews threat to hit Iran’s power plants and bridges. Would such strikes be legal?
US President Donald Trump renewed his threat yesterday to strike bridges and power plants in Iran unless Tehran returns to…