Middle East
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…
Trump is gaining surprising leverage over Iran
July 7, 2026
Trump is gaining surprising leverage over Iran
The massive decline in oil prices over the past few weeks has gifted the Trump administration with some unexpected leverage…
Hamas says it will dissolve Gaza government as US-brokered ceasefire plan stalls
July 7, 2026
Hamas says it will dissolve Gaza government as US-brokered ceasefire plan stalls
Hamas announced on Monday that it will dissolve its government in Gaza, a move that experts say puts pressure on…
Tanker struck near Strait of Hormuz as Trump heads to NATO summit
July 7, 2026
Tanker struck near Strait of Hormuz as Trump heads to NATO summit
A tanker was reportedly struck by an unknown projectile while sailing near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, according to…