Middle East Geopolitical Reporting for 2026-07-02
We've collected the top geopolitical conflict articles from the Middle East and brought them all here. If you're tired of only having access to MSM versions of the story, you've found the right place. We’ll include all of the outlets we know of. For this post, we looked at 10 news sites and located 69 current articles out of 468 reviewed.
Today's featured articles are:
Military Africa, Middle East Monitor, Presstv, IRNA English, JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World, Mehr News Agency, Haaretz latest headlines, AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East, Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera.
Iran's past shows regime needs to develop a nuclear weapon to have chance at survival, expert says
According to Zisser, Iran now believes nuclear weapons are essential for regime survival after repeated Israeli and US strikes, while Washington's push for a new deal may reinforce Tehran's strategy.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Jul 1, 2026 - jpost.com
Psychological toll mounts as Lebanese villages erased by Israel’s war
Displaced Lebanese face a void as war annihilates the physical and emotional anchors of their past and identity.
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Jul 1, 2026 - aljazeera.com
Iran says ‘no need’ for outside help in Hormuz mine clearance
Iran said on Tuesday that there is no need for outside interference to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz, claiming it “will only make the situation more complicated.” “Iran knows its responsibilities better than any other party and has the ability to fulfill them, and there is no need for the intervention of others,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei told reporters, according to the stat...
Middle East Monitor
Jun 30, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Iran warns it is ready for war if US fails to honour agreement
Iran’s top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Iran will not resume talks with the United States until the memorandum of understanding is implemented, warning it is ready for war if Washington fails to honour the agreement. Ghalibaf said the memorandum is centred on two key points: the declaration of a ceasefire and the lifting of the blockade. He added that Iran is continuing dialogue throug...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 1, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Thousands of Lebanese head home as fighting eases, many still stranded
Around 40 percent of the roughly 1 million people displaced by the war have returned home, though many remain unable to do so because their homes were destroyed. 'The fact that the others have not returned means they have a much harder situation,' Lebanon's social affairs minister said
Haaretz latest headlines
Jul 1, 2026 - haaretz.com
Outcry in Germany over controversial plans to demolish Nazi bunker for luxury apartment building
The bunker is part of a subterranean bunker complex constructed over a period of ten years, and which served as the headquarters of the Nazi regime until the last week of World War II in Europe.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Jul 1, 2026 - jpost.com
Inside the Collapse of Global Accountability for Israel | Palestine This Week
This episode of Palestine This Week opens with Israel’s renewed push to promote the so-called “voluntary migration” of Palestinians from Gaza, asking whether ethnic cleansing is now being pursued without even the pretence of concealment. We also look at Trump’s proposed Gaza board and warnings that it could create a legal black hole for officials and contractors, before turning to the unprecedente...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 1, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
IDF hostage chief says Gaza hostages could have 'returned alive,' but Netanyahu gov't refused truce deals
The former coordinator said that Netanyahu's government rejected 'comprehensive hostage deals' in the name of 'total victory,' only to have the war against Hamas forcibly end without achieving its objectives, following pressure from the Trump administration
Haaretz latest headlines
Jul 1, 2026 - haaretz.com
Mission unaccomplished – Part VII: US sought Iran's collapse but settled for reopening Hormuz Strait
From annihilating Iran's civilization to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, US war goals collapsed completely as Iran's sovereign control over the chokepoint transformed battlefield resilience into diplomatic leverage, forcing American recognition of a new regional order where Tehran holds the keys to global energy security.
Presstv
Jul 1, 2026 - presstv.ir
(Archive.today -- Archive.org)
Hamas hopes international forces’ arrival will curb Israeli violations
The Hamas movement said on Tuesday that it hopes the start of the arrival of international forces will mark the beginning of implementing their assigned tasks, mainly separating Palestinians from the Israeli occupation army and working to stop its violations in the Gaza Strip. The remarks were made in a statement by Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem, following the announcement by the Board of Peace reg...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 1, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
2 Palestinians killed, 19 injured in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza despite ceasefire
Two Palestinians, including a child, were killed and 19 others injured in Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, in the latest violation of the ceasefire agreement in force since Oct. 10, 2025, medical sources said, Anadolu reports. The sources said an Israeli drone struck an electric bike on Asdaa Street in Al-Mawasi area, west of Khan Younis in southern Gaza, killing two and injuring 1...
Middle East Monitor
Jun 30, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Pentagon plans US ground troop deployment to force Hezbollah disarmament: Report
A report says the US military will have a direct role in overseeing the new agreement signed between Beirut and Tel Aviv.
Presstv
Jul 1, 2026 - presstv.ir
(Archive.today -- Archive.org)
Right to defend: Lebanon rises against US-backed plan to disarm Hezbollah
Massive protests erupt across Lebanon as citizens reject a US-backed plan to disarm Hezbollah, warning it would expose the country—especially its southern border—to increased Israeli aggression and undermine national security.
Presstv
Jul 1, 2026 - presstv.ir
(Archive.today -- Archive.org)
Israel faced ‘unprecedented, sustained’ bombardment during Iran war, official says
Israel faced “unprecedented and sustained” bombardment during the war with Iran, a defense ministry official said on Tuesday, Anadolu reports. The remarks were made by Moshe Patel, director of Israel’s Missile Defense Organization, following the completion of a comprehensive series of tests of the Iron Dome system, according to a statement by the Israeli Defense Ministry, which did not specify whe...
Middle East Monitor
Jun 30, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Turkish president says Israeli slanders attempt to cover up Gaza genocide
Slanders against Turkiye are Israel’s attempts to cover up its “barbarity in Gaza,” President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said, Anadolu reports. Addressing the media after a Cabinet meeting in Ankara on Tuesday, Erdogan said “we pay no heed to the slanders directed at our country by the murder network that has the blood of 75,000 innocent people in Gaza, mostly children and women, on its hands.” Turkiye’...
Middle East Monitor
Jun 30, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
The international community is not opposing Netanyahu’s threat
“Another principle of the government, of the broad national government that I intend to lead, is that there is no room for two states. Between the sea and the Jordan River there is no room for two states,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently asserted. Inverting the Palestinian slogan to emphasise the elimination of the Palestinian people through colonisation is of no concern to the ...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 1, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Iranian official: War cost us $200bn, increased citizens’ hardship
A member of Iran’s Expediency Discernment Council has acknowledged that the recent war caused major economic losses for Iran, saying it pushed the economy back by an estimated $200 billion at a time when the country is already facing living-cost pressures and high inflation affecting the middle class. According to Iran International, Mohammad Reza Bahonar, a member of the Expediency Discernment Co...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 1, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Sudanese army reports territorial gains in fighting with RSF
Sudan’s Armed Forces said they made a series of battlefield advances during the second half of June, reporting the destruction and capture of military equipment and the recapture of several areas from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). In a statement issued on Tuesday, the General Command of the Sudanese Armed Forces said its troops, together with allied forces, conducted military operations across m...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 1, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Gaza war could have ended a year earlier, achieved more Hamas disarmament, ex-hostage chief says
An overlong war led to huge unnecessary losses in fallen soldiers and the death of up to 40 hostages, former lead hostage negotiations coordinator Maj.-Gen. (res.) Nitzan Alon said.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Jul 1, 2026 - jpost.com
IRGC is part of Iran’s national army: Pundit
Iranian academician states that Europe is not genuinely committed to labeling the IRGC as a “terrorist organization” and is facing significant pressure from the Israeli regime.
Presstv
Jul 1, 2026 - presstv.ir
(Archive.today -- Archive.org)
Israel killing Palestinian children in West Bank at highest rate since 1967: Report
A new report exposes Israel’s killing of Palestinian children and teenagers in the occupied West Bank at the highest rate since the 1967 occupation.
Presstv
Jul 1, 2026 - presstv.ir
(Archive.today -- Archive.org)
Benin received new high-tech military equipment from France
France officially handed over a significant batch of high-tech military equipment to the Beninese Armed Forces on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. The ceremony was held at the Center for Post-Conflict […]
Military Africa
Jul 1, 2026 - military.africa
(Archive.today -- Archive.org)
Italian opposition parties demand clarification on Italy's involvement in US-Israeli war on Iran
The backlash continues in Italy over Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government's involvement in the US-Israeli war on Iran.
Presstv
Jul 1, 2026 - presstv.ir
(Archive.today -- Archive.org)
Israel’s Ben-Gvir storms Palestinian town in occupied East Jerusalem
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir stormed the Palestinian town of Silwan, south of Al-Aqsa Mosque, on Tuesday under heavy security protection, according to local authorities, Anadolu reports. The incursion took place “amid strict security measures and a heavy deployment of Israeli occupation forces across the area,” Jerusalem Governorate said on Facebook, alongside a video showing...
Middle East Monitor
Jun 30, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Jordan condemn Israeli incursions into Syria
Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Jordan have denounced recent Israeli attacks and military incursions into southern Syria as a flagrant violation of international law.
Presstv
Jul 1, 2026 - presstv.ir
(Archive.today -- Archive.org)
Yemen warns of strikes if Israel sets up bases in Somaliland
Yemen says any Israeli military presence in the Horn of Africa would be targeted amid reports of deployments to Somaliland.
Presstv
Jul 1, 2026 - presstv.ir
(Archive.today -- Archive.org)
Access to cemeteries dwindles in Gaza as Israel expands control over land
Finding space to bury the dead has become a new challenge for Palestinians in Gaza.
Presstv
Jul 1, 2026 - presstv.ir
(Archive.today -- Archive.org)
Leaked Israeli report shows Iran strikes' true cost
TEHRAN, Jul. 01 (MNA) – Leaked official Israeli documents reveal that Iranian missile attacks on the Bazan refinery in Haifa destroyed critical infrastructure, including a storage tank.
Mehr News Agency
Jul 1, 2026 - en.mehrnews.com
(Archive.today -- Archive.org)
Erdogan: Israel’s hands are ‘stained with the blood of innocents’
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has sharply criticised Israel, accusing its leadership of committing atrocities in Gaza and dismissing what he described as Israeli accusations against Turkey. Speaking after a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, Erdogan said Ankara would not respond to what he called Israeli “fabrications” targeting Turkey. “We pay no attention whatsoever to the fabrications concern...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 1, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Israeli army demolishes homes, sets up checkpoints in occupied areas of southern Lebanon
The Israeli army set up checkpoints between the so-called “yellow zone” and the border area in southern Lebanon, as it continues its military presence inside Lebanese territory, Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA) reported Wednesday, Anadolu reports. The “Yellow Line” is an unofficial line extending roughly 8 kilometers (5 miles) into Lebanese territory from the border, imposed by Israel during i...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 1, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
3 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza despite ongoing ceasefire
Three Palestinians were killed Wednesday in Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip, in fresh violations of the ceasefire agreement in place since October 2025, Anadolu reports. Mohammed Naim Jundiya was killed when an Israeli drone targeted him near Municipal Park on Omar al-Mukhtar Street in central Gaza City, a medical source told Anadolu. Witnesses said the strike hit Jundiya while he was walking...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 1, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
US, Israel failed to achieve objectives in recent aggression: Iran
Moscow, IRNA — Iran told a meeting of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) that the United States and the Israeli regime failed to achieve any of their objectives during their recent military aggression against the Islamic Republic, while highlighting its anti-narcotics efforts.
IRNA English
Jul 1, 2026 - en.irna.ir
(Archive.today -- Archive.org)
Mission unaccomplished – Part V: US war goal of Iran’s 'zero enrichment' produces zero results
America's "zero enrichment" demand collapsed as sanctions, sabotage, assassinations, and ultimately a full-scale war failed to break Iran's nuclear resilience, forcing Washington to accept Tehran’s uranium enrichment as a reality.
Presstv
Jul 1, 2026 - presstv.ir
(Archive.today -- Archive.org)
Board of Peace says first ‘tactical vehicles’ arrive at multinational force base in Gaza
The Board of Peace announced on Tuesday the arrival of the first “tactical vehicles” at the base of the International Security Force (ISF) in the Gaza Strip, as logistical preparations continue for the deployment of a multinational force in the enclave, Anadolu reports. “Tactical vehicles arrive at Logistics Support Area: Endurance,” it said on the US social media company X. The announcement was a...
Middle East Monitor
Jun 30, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
France says firms risk violating international law through business in illegal Israeli settlements
France on Wednesday warned companies that doing business in illegal Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory could expose them to being found responsible for violations of international law, Anadolu reports. “Companies engaged in such activities are exposed to significant legal, economic and reputational risks,” the Foreign Ministry said in updated guidance addressed to French com...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 1, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Israel rebrands Gaza displacement scheme amid global outrage: Report
Israeli officials have adopted new terminology for a scheme to relocate Palestinians from Gaza as international opposition to displacement efforts continues to intensify.
Presstv
Jul 1, 2026 - presstv.ir
(Archive.today -- Archive.org)
Beyond a Ceasefire: The Lebanon-Israel Framework Seeks to Reorder Power in the South
The 14-point U.S.-brokered framework signed in Washington on June 26 is being presented as a way to end the immediate fighting between Lebanon and Israel. Yet its own language points to a much broader ambition. The agreement is not simply designed to stop fire across the border. It seeks to establish a new security order in southern Lebanon in which the Lebanese state becomes the sole authority en...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 1, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Palestinian Democrat behind push to boycott 2024 elections over Gaza war meets ex-VP Harris
Abbas Alawieh, who is running for State Senate in Michigan, urged the former presidential candidate, who lost to Trump in 2024, 'to side with peace-loving Americans against endless wars, in opposition to the Israeli military's genocide in Gaza'
Haaretz latest headlines
Jul 1, 2026 - haaretz.com
Edge Group, Nigeria eyes $300m defence deal
Nigeria is on the verge of signing one of the largest single bilateral defence contracts in its recent history. The Abu Dhabi-based Emirati state-owned defence conglomerate Edge Group is in […]
Military Africa
Jul 1, 2026 - military.africa
(Archive.today -- Archive.org)
Government spokesperson praises navy’s role in safeguarding maritime security during recent war
Tehran, IRNA – Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani has praised the country’s navy for its key role in protecting Iran’s maritime security during the recent US-Israeli-imposed war, highlighting its operational performance in countering threats at sea.
IRNA English
Jun 30, 2026 - en.irna.ir
(Archive.today -- Archive.org)
'Classic antisemitic trope': Scott Wiener addresses trans rally ouster, Israel and Netanyahu
After being chased from a trans rights rally in San Francisco on Sunday over Gaza, California congressional candidate Scott Wiener told CBS News that Israel's government is 'an abomination' and described PM Netanyahu as an 'abusive' leader
Haaretz latest headlines
Jun 30, 2026 - haaretz.com
Mission unaccomplished – Part VI: US sought Iran’s surrender but got a new regional superpower
US-Israeli war goal of Iran’s "unconditional surrender" backfired spectacularly, as Iran emerged as West Asia's undisputed regional superpower, with the MoU formally recognizing its indispensable role in regional security, the Axis of Resistance's strategic reality, and the definitive end of American unilateralism.
Presstv
Jul 1, 2026 - presstv.ir
(Archive.today -- Archive.org)
Any threat against Iranians to receive immediate response
TEHRAN, Jul. 01 (MNA) – Reacting to the ridiculous remarks of Israeli war minister, Iran’s foreign minister has said that any threat against the Iranian people and the Leadership will be met with an immediate and powerful response.
Mehr News Agency
Jul 1, 2026 - en.mehrnews.com
(Archive.today -- Archive.org)
Iran warns Israel: Any threat against Leader, people will meet firm response
Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in response to the harsh remarks made by Israeli war minister, warned that “any threat against our People and Leadership will receive Immediate Powerful Response.”
IRNA English
Jul 1, 2026 - en.irna.ir
(Archive.today -- Archive.org)
Iran urges nuclear watchdog chief to stop ‘political statements,’ focus on his duties
Iran on Tuesday warned the UN nuclear watchdog chief, Rafael Grossi, to stop issuing “political statements” and instead focus on his responsibilities. Speaking at a press briefing, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said Iran’s cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will continue “in the same manner as it has over the past few months,” according to the semi-offici...
Middle East Monitor
Jun 30, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Saudi FM concludes China visit amid Trump-MBS friction: What to know
Saudi Arabia is still absorbing the war’s security fallout and is widening its circle by leaning more on Beijing as a diplomatic counterweight to Washington and as a partner that can engage Tehran.
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Jul 1, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Silenced in France: The unjust detention of a pro-Palestine Iranian activist
Mahdieh Esfandiari, an Iranian academic who lived in France for eight years, has been unjustly detained for condemning Israel’s actions in Gaza on social media.
Presstv
Jul 1, 2026 - presstv.ir
(Archive.today -- Archive.org)
Netanyahu claims Israel killed 9,000 Hezbollah members, says group has lost 92% of missile arsenal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that Israel has killed 9,000 Hezbollah members and destroyed 92 percent of the group’s missile capabilities, as he reaffirmed that Israeli forces will remain in southern Lebanon until what he described as the threat from Hezbollah is eliminated. Netanyahu made the remarks during a visit with Defence Minister Yisrael Katz to what Israeli off...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 1, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Trump says the U.S. and Iran getting along very well
WASHINGTON, July 1 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the United States was getting along very well with Iran and that recent meetings in Qatar went well."The denuclearization of Iran is moving along well," Trump told reporters. "They've had very good meetings, and we'll see."The U.S. and Iran held technical talks in the Qatari capital of Doha on Wednesday as they seek to agree ...
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Jul 1, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Iran's Christian minorities call for magnificent funeral for Martyr Leader
The Christian communities joined other religious minorities across Iran in mourning the loss of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, who was martyred on Feb. 28 in a US-Israeli terrorist strike targeting his residence in Tehran.
Presstv
Jul 1, 2026 - presstv.ir
(Archive.today -- Archive.org)
US congressman: Americans should stop funding Israeli war crimes
Democratic Representative Greg Casar of Texas has announced he will support an amendment to cut off American military aid to the Israeli regime.
Presstv
Jul 1, 2026 - presstv.ir
(Archive.today -- Archive.org)
Pakistan says it intercepted four drones launched from Afghan
TEHRAN, Jul. 01 (MNA) – Pakistan’s military said on Wednesday it had intercepted and destroyed four drones launched from Afghanistan into the southwestern province of Balochistan.
Mehr News Agency
Jul 1, 2026 - en.mehrnews.com
(Archive.today -- Archive.org)
'Smart' and 'very rational'? Iran's new leaders post-Ali Khamenei
A group of military, theocratic and civilian figures, rather than a single individual, have led decision-making in Iran since the killing of longstanding supreme leader Ali Khamenei in a US-Israeli airstrike at the start of the war.Khamenei's son Mojtaba was named supreme leader after his death but it is unclear what power he wields and he has yet to be seen in public.US President Donald Trump sai...
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Jul 1, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Iran faces off with E3 over snapback sanctions as Russia and China back Tehran
Europe’s bid to reimpose UN sanctions on Tehran has ignited a fierce backlash, with Iran denouncing the move as “illegal” and vowing firm retaliation.
Presstv
Jul 1, 2026 - presstv.ir
(Archive.today -- Archive.org)
Israeli forces blow up homes in three south Lebanon villages
TEHRAN, Jul. 01 (MNA) – Israeli forces carried out multiple explosions in the southern Lebanese villages of Beit Yahoun, Haddatha and al-Tiri overnight.
Mehr News Agency
Jul 1, 2026 - en.mehrnews.com
(Archive.today -- Archive.org)
Aselsan anti-drone tech spotted with Tunisian Air Force
Recent open-source intelligence indicates that the Tunisian Air Force has integrated Aselsan’s IHASAVAR, a man-portable counter-drone jammer, into its force protection inventory, adding a close-in electronic warfare layer to complement […]
Military Africa
Jul 1, 2026 - military.africa
(Archive.today -- Archive.org)
US won't accept 'pragmatic' Iran leadership without real change, Huckabee tells 'Post' - interview
“President Trump’s been incredibly clear that he’ll stay with his commitment that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon,” Huckabee said. “They’re not going to be able to be a continued threat."
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Jul 1, 2026 - jpost.com
Hezbollah vows to keep weapons until Israeli occupation ends
Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem has vowed the group will not disarm while Israeli occupation persists, denouncing Lebanon’s cabinet decision on its weapons as a US-driven move that risks sparking civil strife.
Presstv
Jul 1, 2026 - presstv.ir
(Archive.today -- Archive.org)
Pro-Palestinian activists in Paris rally to condemn ongoing Israeli genocide
While international attention is once again focused on the shaky ceasefire between the US and Iran, humanitarian concerns continue across the Palestinian territories.
Presstv
Jul 1, 2026 - presstv.ir
(Archive.today -- Archive.org)
Netanyahu admits failure to dismantle Hamas civil rule, says ‘voluntary migration’ still an option
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has acknowledged that Israel has not yet achieved its goal of ending Hamas’ civilian rule in the Gaza Strip, but said it would eventually do so. His remarks came as reports indicate that the Israeli military is expanding its control over Gaza. Netanyahu previously said he had instructed the army to increase its control to 70 per cent of the territory, up f...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 1, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Ceasefire, the Memorandum of Understanding, and intermittent exchanges of fire: Can Iran and the US negotiate a permanent peace treaty?
The post-February 2026 war period marks a new phase in US–Iran relationship, a relationship of strange diplomatic impasse characterized by no war, nor peace, but a rotating cycle of ceasefire announcements, Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), and intermittent exchanges of fire across the Strait of Hormuz. This situation indicates structural problems that both sides are unprepared to address. The ab...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 1, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Israeli forces abduct female Palestinian journalist during West Bank raid
A Palestinian prisoners' advocacy group says Israeli forces have abducted a female Palestinian journalist during a raid in the occupied West Bank.
Presstv
Jul 1, 2026 - presstv.ir
(Archive.today -- Archive.org)
Iran reaffirms commitment to counterterrorism efforts
TEHRAN, Jul. 01 (MNA)–An Iranian UN envoy reaffirmed Tehran commitment to combating terrorism in line with international law, highlighted the country's role in defeating ISIL terrorists, and urged for greater transparency in counterterrorism efforts.
Mehr News Agency
Jul 1, 2026 - en.mehrnews.com
(Archive.today -- Archive.org)
Israeli strikes continue in southern Lebanon as debate grows over framework agreement
Israeli forces carried out fresh airstrikes and artillery attacks in southern Lebanon on Monday, despite ongoing diplomatic efforts surrounding a recently announced framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel. According to Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency (NNA), Israeli warplanes struck the area between the towns of Qantara and Deir Siryan in the Marjeyoun district. The agency also repo...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 1, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Israeli opposition leader accuses Netanyahu of fabricating Iran nuclear claims to frighten public
Former Israeli army chief and opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot on Wednesday accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of fabricating claims that Iran possesses nuclear weapons in order to frighten the Israeli public. According to Israeli daily Yedioth Ahronoth, Eisenkot made the remarks at a conference in central Israel, saying Netanyahu’s recent statements on Iran’s nuclear capabilities were false...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 1, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
US Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib demands end to US-backed war crimes in Lebanon
Democratic Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib has called for an immediate end to Washington’s support for the Israeli regime’s brutal aggression in southern Lebanon.
Presstv
Jul 1, 2026 - presstv.ir
(Archive.today -- Archive.org)
U.S., Iran hold indirect talks in Doha on interim deal, frozen assets and Hormuz
Mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, the talks come as Trump says Iran's denuclearization is 'moving along well' and Tehran warns it will respond 'immediately and powerfully' to threats
Haaretz latest headlines
Jul 1, 2026 - haaretz.com
Iran envoy praises witnesses for exposing US-Israel atrocities during recent war
London, IRNA – Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Geneva, Switzerland, Ali Bahreini, has expressed appreciation to witnesses and survivors who shared video testimonies during the 62nd session of the UN Human Rights Council, describing the humanitarian impact of attacks by the United States and the Israeli regime on its territory.
IRNA English
Jul 1, 2026 - en.irna.ir
(Archive.today -- Archive.org)
Report: Trump discussed resuming Iran war with top U.S. officials, opted to stick with talks
According to the report, Trump believes another round of attacks could derail diplomatic contacts and reduce the chances of ultimately dismantling Iran's nuclear program, thus preferring targeted strikes against Iran when it violates truce agreements