Middle East Geopolitical Reporting for 2026-07-11
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 60 current articles out of 468 reviewed.
Today's featured articles are:
Middle East Monitor, AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East, Presstv, JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World, Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera, Haaretz latest headlines, IRNA English, Military Africa, Mehr News Agency.
Shipping through Strait of Hormuz declines as US-Iran hostilities resume
Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has declined sharply following renewed military exchanges between the United States and Iran and recent attacks on commercial vessels in the strategic waterway. According to shipping data from Kpler, only six cargo ships had transited the strait by 14:30 GMT on Thursday, compared with 21 vessels on Wednesday, indicating a significant slowdown in mar...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 10, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Iran strongly condemns deadly terrorist attacks in Pakistan
TEHRAN, Jul. 10 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has denounced a deadly terrorist attack in Pakistan's southern city of Khuzdar, which has killed at least 17 people and injured dozens more.
Mehr News Agency
Jul 10, 2026 - en.mehrnews.com
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Iran FM warns against US ‘adventurism’ during phone call with Pakistani army chief
Tehran, IRNA – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in a telephone call with the Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan, has warned against the continued US military adventurism in the region, emphasizing that the Iranian nation and its Armed Forces are determined to defend the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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Jul 9, 2026 - en.irna.ir
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Syria says arrested cell behind ‘terrorist bombings’ in Damascus
Syrian Interior Minister Anas Khattab said Thursday that authorities have arrested a cell responsible for “terrorist bombings” that struck Damascus two days ago, Anadolu reports. “The cell responsible for the terrorist bombings that targeted Damascus two days ago is now in our custody,” Khattab said in a statement carried by the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA). He added that authorities will disclo...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 9, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Germany’s Merz tells Netanyahu US-Iran deal is ‘best chance’ for stability
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a phone call Thursday that the US-Iran framework agreement is the “best chance” for stability in the region, Anadolu reports. German government spokesman Stefan Kornelius said in a statement that the two leaders “exchanged views, especially on the situation in Lebanon as well as in the Palestinian territories.” ...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 9, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Israeli army begins major reduction of reserve soldiers amid budget strain
The Israeli army has begun a broad reduction in reserve call-ups, Israeli media reported Friday, days after reports that the military was facing financial strain. Yedioth Ahronoth said the move reflects what it described as fighting winding down on multiple fronts. “In accordance with the latest operational assessment, it has been decided to reduce the reserve force and the number of Order 8 call-...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 10, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Israel seeks US green light to strike Iran
Israel is seeking approval from US President Donald Trump to launch strikes on Iran amid the current escalation between Washington and Tehran. Israel’s public broadcaster Kan 11 reported on Thursday evening that the current confrontation remains “limited to the United States and Iran only, without any Israeli involvement”. The report said Israel expects the exchange of fire between Iran and the Un...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 10, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Ayatollah Khamenei’s assassination united Iranians: Lebanese, Yemeni analysts
Tehran, IRNA – Lebanese and Yemeni analysts have emphasized that the assassination of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, by the US and Israeli terrorist regimes did not achieve their goal of collapsing Islamic Republic; rather, it became a catalyst for national unity and a mass uprising of free people around the world.
IRNA English
Jul 10, 2026 - en.irna.ir
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Israeli military delegation holds talks with Egyptian officials in Cairo
A delegation of senior Israeli military officers has held meetings with Egyptian military officials in Cairo as part of ongoing strategic consultations between the two countries, according to Israeli media reports. Israel’s public broadcaster Kan 11 reported on Thursday that the delegation spent the past two days in the Egyptian capital, where it held discussions with senior Egyptian military offi...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 10, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Israel wipes out villages, attacks civilians after US-led deal with Lebanon govt.
Israel has escalated its destructive attacks on south Lebanon, refusing to withdraw its occupation forces from the country, despite contradictory statements from the United States.
Presstv
Jul 10, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Turkey says it hopes to achieve result on lifting U.S. sanctions soon
ANKARA, July 10 (Reuters) - Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Friday that Turkey hopes to achieve a result on lifting U.S. sanctions and its desire to purchase F-35 fighter jets soon, adding there should be no defence industry restrictions between allies.U.S. President Donald Trump, who visited Ankara this week for a NATO Summit, announced on Tuesday that he would lift U.S. sanctions imposed on...
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Jul 10, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Brad Lander hosts Arab-Israeli politician to discuss shared vision for Israeli-Palestinian future
Democratic congressional candidate Brad Lander and Ayman Odeh, the outgoing leader of the Arab-Jewish Hadash party, speak with Haaretz at Lander's Brooklyn home about the future of U.S.-Israel relations and the path toward ending the occupation
Haaretz latest headlines
Jul 10, 2026 - haaretz.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 10, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Iran security chief warns Israel ‘will not be safe from response’
Iran warned Friday that it would retaliate against any attack on its infrastructure and that Israel would face a response, according to the Mehr news agency. “As we have previously announced, any attack on infrastructure will be met with retaliation in kind,” Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, said in a statement carried by the news agency. Israel, whi...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 10, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Lebanese PM Salam in Turkey as Erdogan seeks wider regional role
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam’s visit to Turkey comes after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan recently warned that Israeli attacks against Lebanon and Syria threaten Turkey’s security.
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Jul 10, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Iran strongly condemns deadly terrorist attacks in Pakistan
Tehran, IRNA — Following the recent terrorist attacks in southwestern Pakistan, which left a number of citizens dead and injured, the spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the attacks.
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Iran has asked to continue talks and the US agreed, Trump says
July 10 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Friday said the United States had agreed to talks with Iran after Tehran asked to continue negotiations, while stressing that the June ceasefire between the two nations was over."The Islamic Republic of Iran has asked us to continue 'talks.' We have agreed to do so, but the United States has stated to them, in no uncertain terms, that the Cease Fire is...
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Jul 10, 2026 - al-monitor.com
From Iran to Turkey, Netanyahu is on the hunt for new fronts to ignite
The prime minister turned a deaf ear before Hamas' attack and is doing so again now. Meanwhile, his government is looking for theaters for military confrontation ahead of the elections: Iran, Gaza - or perhaps even Turkey?
Haaretz latest headlines
Jul 10, 2026 - haaretz.com
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 10, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Report exposes pro-Israel network pushing Germany to defund UNRWA
A coordinated network of Israel-aligned organisations working to pressure Germany into cutting support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), has been uncovered by a new report. Commissioned by the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation and written by German-Israeli researcher Alon Sahar, the report maps a transnational advocacy ecosystem that has worke...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 9, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Hospital workers wounded in Israeli drone attack on Gaza’s Kamal Adwan
Palestinian Health Ministry denounces attack as part of Israel's 'systematic targeting of health facilities'.
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Jul 10, 2026 - aljazeera.com
Syria has no intention of intervening in Lebanon, says speaker Berri
Lebanon’s Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri has dismissed suggestions that Syria will intervene in Lebanese affairs, following remarks by US President Donald Trump regarding Damascus’s potential role in tackling Hezbollah. In comments reported by the Lebanese newspaper Al-Akhbar, Berri stated that “Syria has no intention of intervening in Lebanon.” The statement follows disclosures by the US Presiden...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 10, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Poll: 40 % of non-religious US Jews accuse Israel of genocide in Gaza
A poll by the Associated Press and the NORC Centre for Public Affairs Research has found growing divisions within the US Jewish community over Israel and the war in Gaza. The survey showed that around a quarter of American Jews believe Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, while the gap between religious and non-religious Jews in their views on the war and Israel has widened ...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 10, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Hamas spokesperson survives Israeli assassination attempt
Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem survived an Israeli airstrike on Thursday after his vehicle was targeted near Abbas Junction, west of Gaza City, according to Palestinian sources. The strike reportedly killed Mohammad al-Fayoumi, who was accompanying Qassem at the time of the attack. The reported assassination attempt came amid continued Israeli military operations in Gaza despite the ceasefire, ac...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 10, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Over 300 children killed or injured in Sudan war over six months: UNICEF
UNICEF says more than 300 children have been killed or injured in Sudan during the past six months, with drone strikes responsible for most casualties.
Presstv
Jul 10, 2026 - presstv.ir
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IRGC strikes 85 US military targets in ‘initial’ retaliation, downs MQ-9 drone
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says it struck 85 US military targets in Bahrain and Kuwait with missiles and drones in an initial response to to American aggression against Iranian territory.
Presstv
Jul 10, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Turkey says it hopes US will lift sanctions soon, continues push for F-35 fighter jets
President Donald Trump said he would lift sanctions on Turkey after the US Congress passed legislation requiring Turkey to give up the Russian S-400 defense system in exchange for F-35s.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Jul 10, 2026 - jpost.com
NATO’s claims on Iran nuke, Strait of Hormuz ‘baseless"
TEHRAN, Jul. 10 (MNA)–Embassy of Iran in Turkey dismissed the allegations raised in a statement from NATO Summit in Ankara—regarding Iran’s peaceful nuclear program and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz—as baseless, politically motivated.
Mehr News Agency
Jul 10, 2026 - en.mehrnews.com
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Qatari delegation is in Iran, aims to boost mediation role, Tasnim news agency says
July 10 (Reuters) - A Qatari delegation visited Iran on Friday in what is believed to be an effort by Doha to consolidate its role as a mediator after a recent escalation in hostilities in the Gulf, Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency reported.Tasnim said the visit followed what it described as Qatari accusations against Iran over an alleged incident in the Strait of Hormuz and subsequent U.S....
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Jul 10, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Gaza family reunited with son believed dead after year in Israeli detention
A Palestinian family in the northern Gaza town of Jabalia has been reunited with their son after believing for a year that he had been killed by Israeli army fire, only to discover he had been held in an Israeli prison throughout that time. Inside the family’s home, which was damaged by Israeli bombardment, relatives broke down in tears of joy as 23-year-old Hamada Al-Banna returned unexpectedly a...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 10, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
IDF killed 12 terrorists in Gaza, including senior Hamas figures, Oct. 7 perpetrators
The IDF said it killed 12 terrorists in Gaza in recent days, including Hamas commanders and the head of a Nukhba cell that raided Camp Re’im on Oct. 7.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Jul 10, 2026 - jpost.com
Russia, China reject Western push to use UNSC against Iran after Resolution 2231 expiry
Russia rejects unjustified attempts to escalate tensions around Iran or to use the Security Council as a venue for political score-settling with Tehran.
Presstv
Jul 10, 2026 - presstv.ir
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‘Death to Christians’: Report documents rising anti-Christian attacks by Israelis in occupied Jerusalem
Christian clergy, nuns, pilgrims and holy sites are facing an increasingly hostile environment in Jerusalem, with a new report documenting a pattern of attacks that includes spitting, physical assault, threats, vandalism, anti-Christian abuse and the targeting of church processions. The findings come amid growing warnings from Palestinian Christian leaders that Israel’s far-right political climate...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 10, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
War on Iran: Activists say EU helped US and Israel break international law
Fresh questions are raised over the European Union's commitment to international law following the revelation that EU member states played a role in supporting US war against Iran.
Presstv
Jul 10, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Burnham admits Labour ‘got it wrong’ on Gaza as pressure grows for full break with Israel
Andy Burnham, the frontrunner to become Britain’s next prime minister, has apologised for Labour’s initial response to Israel’s genocide in Gaza, admitting that the party “got it wrong.” Burnham promised a tougher approach towards Israel, including possible further sanctions and a ban on trade with illegal settlements. “Labour’s initial response to the treatment of Gaza caused huge hurt. We got i...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 10, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Israeli drones strike Lebanon despite US-brokered framework deal
The latest strikes reportedly injure two, as Amnesty urges probe into earlier Israeli attacks which killed 24 civilians.
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Jul 10, 2026 - aljazeera.com
Trump calls NATO ‘paper tiger’, accuses allies of not supporting war on Iran
US President Donald Trump has accused NATO allies of abandoning Washington during its confrontation with Iran, claiming European governments failed to support the United States despite decades of American military and financial backing.
Presstv
Jul 10, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Israeli drone attack injures 3 hospital workers in northern Gaza despite ceasefire
Three Palestinian hospital workers were injured Friday when an Israeli quadcopter drone dropped a bomb in the courtyard of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza, in the latest violation of the ceasefire in force since Oct. 10, 2025, Anadolu reports. Gaza’s Health Ministry called for urgent international protection for medical facilities and health workers, saying the attack was part of...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 10, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Widespread calls to mobilise at Al-Aqsa Mosque to counter Israeli plans
Palestinian groups and organisations in Jerusalem have renewed calls for mass mobilisation and a strong public presence at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound amid growing concerns over increased settler activity and plans by extremist groups that they say aim to impose new Judaization realities at the site. Jerusalem-based organisations urged Palestinians to increase their presence and attend Friday pray...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 10, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Israeli prime minister says Iran war ‘has not ended’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that Iran war “has not ended,” amid military escalation between Tehran and Washington in recent days, Anadolu reports. “The war has not ended. There are new challenges,” Netanyahu said at an air force graduation ceremony at Hatzerim Air Base in southern Israel, as cited by the daily Yedioth Ahronoth. “Maintaining air superiority is a fundamen...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 9, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Lebanon holds symbolic funeral for Martyred Imam Khamenei
Lebanese people in various, cities including Beirut, held symbolic funerals for Iran’s martyred Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
Presstv
Jul 10, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Ivory Coast Navy commissions donated Patrol Vessels
The Navy of Ivory Coast has commissioned 2 patrol vessels donated by China at the Plateau Naval Base in Abidjan on July 2, 2026. The ceremony enhances the fleet that […] The post Ivory Coast Navy commissions donated Patrol Vessels appeared first on Military Africa.
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Jul 10, 2026 - military.africa
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Trump claims Iran asked US to continue ‘talks,’ declares ceasefire ‘over’
US President Donald Trump said Friday that Iran has asked Washington to continue “talks” and that Washington agreed to do so, while reiterating that a ceasefire secured last month between the two countries was “over,” Anadolu reports. “The Islamic Republic of Iran has asked us to continue ‘talks.’ We have agreed to do so, but the United States has stated to them, in no uncertain terms, that the Ce...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 10, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Shin Bet chief seeks AG's approval to probe leak of timing of Iran war to Israeli media
After initially opposing an investigation, Shin Bet Director David Zini requested that Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara allow him to investigate how Channel 12 News allegedly knew of the timing of Israel's February 2026 strikes against Iran
Haaretz latest headlines
Jul 9, 2026 - haaretz.com
Israeli command system identified 850,000 targets during Gaza, Lebanon wars: Supplier
The largest Israeli arms manufacturer, Elbit Systems, says the Israeli command system identified 850,000 targets during the devastating wars against Gaza and Lebanon.
Presstv
Jul 10, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Inside the IDF's cutting-edge 'targeting cell' course, shaped by lessons from the Gaza war
MILITARY AFFAIRS: ‘We don’t worry about ICC, foreign arrest warrants, but rather avoid harming civilians due to IDF ethics,’ course commander 'R.' told The Jerusalem Post.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Jul 10, 2026 - jpost.com
Andy Burnham apologizes for U.K. Labour Party's response to Israel's war in Gaza
Ahead of his likely election as Labour leader and U.K. prime minister, Andy Burnham said he knows the 'party didn't get it right, and I am sorry about that,' vowing to apply more pressure on the Israeli government by pushing for more sanctions
Haaretz latest headlines
Jul 9, 2026 - haaretz.com
French report: UAE preparing first Israeli military foothold near Bab al-Mandab
The French newspaper Le Monde has published a report titled: “UAE discreetly builds military base in Somaliland for US and Israel”, revealing that Berbera Airport in the internationally unrecognised region of Somaliland is being transformed into a military base near one of the world’s most important shipping routes for the benefit of Abu Dhabi, Tel Aviv and Washington. Somaliland, whose capital is...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 10, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Israeli minister says IDF will stay in Lebanon 'security zone' despite withdrawal framework
While a U.S. official says the first pilot zone in Lebanon will launch within days, Defense Minister Israel Katz says the IDF will remain in 'security zones' across Lebanon, Syria and Gaza
Haaretz latest headlines
Jul 10, 2026 - haaretz.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 10, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Countries must reject Iran efforts to control Hormuz, UN agency document says
By Jonathan SaulLONDON, July 10 (Reuters) - Countries should reject efforts by Iran to impose sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran's "unilateral decision" to create a body to control traffic through the waterway, the U.N. shipping agency's governing council agreed on Friday.The U.S. and Iran exchanged hostilities this week, including U.S. military airstrikes, prompted by attacks on shi...
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Jul 10, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Israel warns US of new Iran plot to assassinate Trump: What to know
US officials are reportedly still assessing the Israeli intelligence.
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Jul 10, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Iran says it hits U.S. military targets in Gulf, buries slain leader Khamenei
Earlier on Thursday, CNN reported that Qatar and Pakistan are working to reignite the negotiations between Iran and the United States. Israeli sources told Haaretz that Iran is unlikely to rush to target Israel, but the IDF remains on high alert
Haaretz latest headlines
Jul 10, 2026 - haaretz.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 10, 2026 - presstv.ir
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German troops to leave Erbil base in northern Iraq amid regional tensions
Germany plans to close its military field camp near Erbil airport in northern Iraq by the end of September and withdraw most of its troops, the weekly magazine Der Spiegel reported Friday. The Defense Ministry has notified parliament of the decision to shut down the camp, according to the report. The base has faced repeated threats in recent months as tensions escalated following US-Israeli strike...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 10, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Andy Burnham apology for Labour stance on Gaza: Is UK’s position shifting?
Likely incoming UK PM hints at policy shifts towards Israel's genocidal war on Gaza. But analysts are wary.
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Jul 10, 2026 - aljazeera.com
Volkswagen’s planned defence deal with Israel blocked by Qatari investors
Volkswagen’s plans for a defence partnership with Israel’s Rafael have been vetoed by the German automaker’s Qatari investors, media reported Friday, Anadolu reports. Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund, Volkswagen’s third-largest shareholder, rejected management’s proposal to manufacture missile components and military vehicles at the company’s Osnabruck plant, the Bild newspaper reported. The move com...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 10, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
12 Palestinians killed, 20 injured in Israeli strikes in Gaza amid ceasefire violations
At least 12 Palestinians were killed and 20 others injured in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours amid ongoing violation of a ceasefire in effect since last October, Anadolu reports. In a statement, the Health Ministry said eight people were killed and 17 others injured in Israeli attacks across the enclave over the past 24 hours, raising the death toll from Israel’s genoc...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 9, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
UK PM-in-waiting Burnham admits Britain 'too slow' on Gaza, vows tougher line on Israel
He says further sanctions should be considered and that measures should be examined "to ban trade in goods with illegal settlements."
Presstv
Jul 10, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Iranian Embassy in Turkey: NATO's claims on Iran's nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz are baseless
Tehran, IRNA – In a formal response, the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Turkey dismissed the allegations raised in the statement from the NATO summit in Ankara—regarding Iran’s peaceful nuclear program and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz—as baseless and politically motivated.