Middle East Geopolitical Reporting for 2026-07-12
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 9 news sites and located 72 current articles out of 379 reviewed.
Today's featured articles are:
Middle East Monitor, Military Africa, Presstv, JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World, AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East, Mehr News Agency, Haaretz latest headlines, IRNA English.
Trump administration subpoenas journalists after reports of Air Force One security concerns -report
The new Boeing 747-8 aircraft, which was donated by Qatar, lacked security features including advanced antimissile capabilities, the NYT reported on Thursday, citing multiple officials.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Jul 11, 2026 - jpost.com
Israeli army launches incursion, sets up checkpoint in southwest Syria
The Israeli army on Saturday raided the vicinity of al-Samdaniyah village in Syria’s southwestern Quneitra Governorate and set up a temporary checkpoint to inspect passersby, Anadolu reports. Israeli forces, consisting of three military vehicles, searched passersby before withdrawing from the area, the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported. In a separate incident after midnight, an Israeli force...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 11, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Detained Palestinian doctor Abu Safiya faces grave risk in Israeli custody: Rights group
A Palestinian rights organization has called for the immediate release of Gaza physician Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, saying he is facing a grave risk in Israeli custody.
Presstv
Jul 11, 2026 - presstv.ir
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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 11, 2026 - presstv.ir
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10 Palestinians injured in Israeli occupier, army attacks in occupied West Bank
At least 10 Palestinians were injured Friday in attacks by Israeli occupiers and the army in the occupied West Bank, as raids and assaults targeted several Palestinian towns and lands, according to witnesses and sources. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society said two Palestinians were injured after being assaulted by Israeli occupiers in the town of Beit Furik in eastern Nablus. Sources told Anadol...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 11, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
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
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 11, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Lebanese president ‘will not back down’ from negotiations with Israel
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Friday he will not reverse his decision to pursue negotiations with Israel, according to a statement from the presidency, Anadolu reports. Aoun made the remarks during a meeting at the Presidential Palace in Baabda in eastern Beirut, with a delegation from the Lebanese Forces’ parliamentary bloc led by party chief Samir Geagea. “Why should the Lebanese people co...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 11, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
From proxy war to Gulf rivalry: Yemen’s new battle for influence
For more than a decade, Yemen has been viewed primarily through the lens of a proxy war between Saudi Arabia and Iran. Tehran’s support for the Houthi movement and the Saudi-led military intervention launched in 2015 transformed the country into one of the Middle East’s most visible arenas of geopolitical competition. The conflict came to symbolize a broader struggle for regional influence between...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 11, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Nigeria: BabaSky Technologies evaluates Fibre-Optic Kamikaze Drone
Nigerian drone manufacturer BabaSky Technologies has conducted flight tests of a fibre-optic guided loitering munition, the UNIKAM-FO1, at the Military Cantonment testing range in Jaji, Kaduna State. The company reports […] The post Nigeria: BabaSky Technologies evaluates Fibre-Optic Kamikaze Drone appeared first on Military Africa.
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Jul 11, 2026 - military.africa
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Symbolic funeral procession for martyred Imam held in Tunisia
Tehran, IRNA – A symbolic funeral procession for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, was held in Tunisia by citizens who were unable to attend the official funeral ceremonies in Iran and Iraq.
IRNA English
Jul 11, 2026 - en.irna.ir
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Hundreds of Swedes rally against Israeli assaults, breaches of Gaza ceasefire
Hundreds of people have gathered in the Swedish capital Stockholm to protest Israel’s attacks on Gaza, ceasefire violations, and restrictions on humanitarian aid entering the coastal sliver.
Presstv
Jul 11, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Sixty years ago, a Haaretz reporter visited the 'quiet border' with Gaza. His question still echoes today
In 1966, Roman Frister reported on a theft at a library and bored UN guards and the only war was between two neighboring kibbutzim. So why were Palestinians abducting people to Gaza?
Haaretz latest headlines
Jul 11, 2026 - haaretz.com
Colombia’s Petro accuses Israeli cyberfirm BlackCore of election interference
Outgoing Colombian President Gustavo Petro has accused Israeli cyber-intelligence company BlackCore of executing a massive digital disinformation campaign to manipulate the outcome of the country’s recent presidential elections, Anadolu reports. The accusation was made on Friday following a razor-thin victory by challenger Abelardo de la Espriella, a criminal defense attorney openly endorsed by US...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 11, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Saudi foreign minister, US secretary of state discuss regional issues
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed the latest regional developments in a phone call on Saturday, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said, Anadolu reports. The statement, posted on the US social media company X, highlighted the importance of “continuing coordination and joint consultation to achieve security and stability in the region.” No furth...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 11, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
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
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
Pakistani, Saudi top diplomats warn against renewed conflict in MidEast
Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Saturday warned that a renewed conflict in the Middle East “serves no one’s interest,” Anadolu reports. In a phone call, the two leaders discussed recent developments in the region and expressed “deep concern” over the recent escalation in hostilities despite the signing of an agreement between the US and Ir...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 11, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Trump tells Iran to admit Strait attacks as Oman hosts talks on reopening Hormuz shipping
Notably, Iran and Oman are reportedly discussing a potential statement on opening a “median lane” in the Strait of Hormuz for free and full movement, Axios reported.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Jul 11, 2026 - jpost.com
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
'The US cannot be the victor again': Author
Christoph Horstel, an author and politician, argues that any attack on Iran would justify a military response against Israel.
Presstv
Jul 11, 2026 - presstv.ir
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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
Iran pursuing legal action against US, Israel for war crimes
TEHRAN, Jul. 11 (MNA) – Iran is pursuing legal action against those responsible for war crimes committed by US and Israeli regime, the Judiciary chief said, stressing those found responsible must face punishment and pay compensation for the damages.
Mehr News Agency
Jul 11, 2026 - en.mehrnews.com
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Iran: Production of drones tripled during US-Israeli war of aggression
The Iranian caretaker defense minister says the country’s production of various types of domestically-developed unmanned aerial vehicles grew by threefold in the midst of the US-Israeli war of aggression against the Islamic Republic.
Presstv
Jul 11, 2026 - presstv.ir
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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 11, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Trump warns 1,000 missiles ‘locked and loaded’ if Iran tries to assassinate him
US President Donald Trump threatened to launch thousands of missiles at Iran on Friday should it try to assassinate him, Anadolu reports. Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform that “1000 Missiles are Locked and Loaded and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran, with thousands of more to immediately follow, should the Iranian Government act on its threat, pronounced in many corners of the Globe, ...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 11, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Israel's children must stop feeding Netanyahu's war machine
The best of our children are drafted to defend criminals and guard the 'miracles' – so many miracles that our kids are considered war criminals around the world
Haaretz latest headlines
Jul 10, 2026 - haaretz.com
Germany criticizes Israel over West Bank, stops short of backing tougher EU measures
Germany on Friday criticized Israel’s continued expansion of illegal settlements in the West Bank but stopped short of backing calls from EU partners for tougher measures, including a trade ban on goods from these settlements, Anadolu reports. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul told a news conference in Berlin that Germany’s long-held position on illegal settlements in the occupied Palestinian terri...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 11, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Massive rallies in Sana'a support military warnings to Saudi Arabia, US
Hundreds of thousands of Yemenis rally in support of the armed forces’ stance on the airport blockade and regional developments.
Presstv
Jul 11, 2026 - presstv.ir
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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 11, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Iran tripled drone production output during US–Israeli aggression: Caretaker Defense Minister
Tehran, IRNA – Caretaker Defense Minister Brigadier General Majid Ebn al-Reza says Iran’s drone production capacity tripled during the recent US–Israeli war of aggression.
IRNA English
Jul 11, 2026 - en.irna.ir
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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
Spain’s National Court opens probe into Israeli military officials over Gaza flotilla interception
Spain’s National Court has opened an investigation into senior Israeli military officials over the illegal detention of activists during the interception of the Global Sumud flotilla, limiting the probe to incidents involving Spanish-flagged vessels, newspaper El Pais reported on Friday. Judge Francisco de Jorge accepted complaints filed by the Communist Party of Spain, United Left Federal and sev...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 10, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
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.
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Jul 10, 2026 - jpost.com
US team arrives in Lebanon to support ceasefire with Israel
TEHRAN, Jul. 11 (MNA) – The US has sent a military delegation to help implement a framework agreement aimed at ending the fighting between the Israeli regime and Hezbollah.
Mehr News Agency
Jul 11, 2026 - en.mehrnews.com
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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
'Our land, our sky:' West Bank Palestinians fly kites in defiance of Israeli settlers
As brightly coloured kites climb above Burin, a Palestinian village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, children race across a sun-baked hillside, watching their creations soar into the sky. Kites in the black, white, green and red of the Palestinian flag soar overhead, joined by another in the colours of Egypt, flown in tribute to the Egyptian national football team.
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Jul 11, 2026 - al-monitor.com
UAE must answer for role in US aggression against Iran: Deputy FM
Tehran, IRNA – The deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs says a newly published US government document amounts to an official acknowledgment of the United Arab Emirates’ active role in the US military aggression against Iran.
IRNA English
Jul 11, 2026 - en.irna.ir
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Iran’s drone production output tripled during US-Israeli war
TEHRAN, Jul. 11 (MNA) – Iranian caretaker defense minister said the country's drone production capacity has tripled during the recent US-Israeli war of aggression waged against Iran, describing the achievement as a result of domestic expertise.
Mehr News Agency
Jul 11, 2026 - en.mehrnews.com
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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
Trump says missiles aimed at Iran if Tehran targets US president
July 10 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he had ordered the military to be prepared to launch strikes against Iran if the Iranian government carried out or attempted an assassination of the president.
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Jul 10, 2026 - al-monitor.com
US seeks Iranian pledge to free up Strait of Hormuz
By Parisa Hafezi and Steve HollandDUBAI/WASHINGTON, July 11 (Reuters) - Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi arrived in Oman on Saturday to discuss arrangements for the safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, with Washington seeking a public pledge of free, secure transit.U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday the U.S. and Iran had agreed to continue talks despite an escalation of...
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Jul 11, 2026 - al-monitor.com
'Israel' continues to violate truce by bombing S. Lebanon
TEHRAN, Jul. 11 (MNA) – The Zionist Israeli regime continued its violations of the US-Iran ceasefire by combing different arease in south Lebanon on Saturday.
Mehr News Agency
Jul 11, 2026 - en.mehrnews.com
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Iran is China’s indispensable partner, but Beijing will never fight its war
There is a seductive myth that China and Iran are allies bound by blood and ideology, that Beijing would ride to Tehran’s rescue the way NATO would for a member under Article 5. Nothing could be further from the truth. What binds Beijing and Tehran is colder, more durable, and in some ways more dangerous than sentiment: mutual utility. China needs Iran. It will not die for Iran. Understanding that...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 11, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
US military team to visit Lebanon to support ceasefire implementation
A US military delegation is expected to travel to Lebanon in the coming days to help implement a framework agreement aimed at ending the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, a media report said Friday, Anadolu reports. Citing two senior Lebanese officials, the Financial Times reported a delegation from the US military Central Command (CENTCOM) is expected to arrive in Beirut ahead of technical t...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 11, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
How US actions breached Islamabad MoU, creating legal basis for reciprocal measures
Tehran, IRNA – Less than three weeks after Iran and the United States signed the Islamabad memorandum of understanding (MoU) to end the war and pave the way for a comprehensive agreement, Tehran contends that Washington has violated key military, economic and security commitments under the accord, providing a legal basis for reciprocal action under the “commitment for commitment” principle.
IRNA English
Jul 11, 2026 - en.irna.ir
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French court orders town hall to remove Palestinian flag
A French court ordered the town hall of Vaulx-en-Velin, a suburb of Lyon, to remove a Palestinian flag flying from its facade, ruling that it breached the principle of neutrality in public services, Anadolu reports. The Lyon administrative court, ruling in an emergency procedure brought by the Rhone prefect, ordered the flag to be removed without delay and imposed a fine of 100 euros ($117) for ea...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 11, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Israel must treat Hamas's drone smuggling as a national security threat - opinion
On a tour of the Negev, I learned that the threat is not just the smuggling of weapons over Israel’s borders via drones – some of which can carry 150 kilograms of arms – but the drones themselves.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Jul 11, 2026 - jpost.com
Iran judicial official hails Armed Forces for forcing US, Israeli retreat
Tehran, IRNA – A senior Iranian judicial official says Iran’s Armed Forces compelled US and Israeli forces to retreat during the 40-day war, crediting their sacrifices with strengthening the country’s international standing.
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Jul 11, 2026 - en.irna.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
Israeli army preparing to withdraw from parts of southern Lebanon within days: Report
The Israeli army is preparing to withdraw within days from areas in southern Lebanon under a framework agreement, ahead of a new round of negotiations between Beirut and Tel Aviv in Rome. Israel’s public broadcaster KAN said Friday evening that “the Israeli army intends to withdraw from some pilot areas in southern Lebanon in parallel with the negotiating session between the Lebanese and Israeli s...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 11, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
US eases export controls on UAE, expands access to military, advanced technology
The US Commerce Department announced on Friday that it will ease export restrictions on the United Arab Emirates, granting the country broader access to US military, commercial space, and advanced technology items in recognition of its role as a major defense partner, Anadolu reports. The department’s Bureau of Industry and Security said in a statement that it will “significantly upgrade” the UAE’...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 11, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Ammunition Hill memorial now honors Six-Day War veterans killed on October 7
DOMESTIC AFFAIRS: Built on a base of rough stones used by the members of the 66th Battalion to memorialize their fallen, the monument has evolved into a memorial for the all battalion's fallen.
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Jul 11, 2026 - jpost.com
Hundreds in Sweden protest Israeli attacks, ceasefire violations in Gaza
Hundreds of people gathered in the Swedish capital Stockholm on Saturday to protest Israel’s attacks on Gaza, ceasefire violations, and restrictions on humanitarian aid entering the enclave, Anadolu reports. The demonstrators gathered at Odenplan Square following calls by several civil society organizations. Protesters carrying Palestinian flags chanted slogans against Israel and called for the im...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 11, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Israeli strike kills 1 Palestinian, injures 2 in central Gaza despite ceasefire
A Palestinian was killed and two others injured on Saturday in an Israeli drone strike targeting a civilian vehicle west of the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, Anadolu reports. The attack came amid continued Israeli violations of the ceasefire agreement that has been in force in the Gaza Strip since last October. The body of the victim and two wounded Palestinians were taken to Al-Aqsa Mart...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 11, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Illegal war on Iran batters EU economy
The EU finance ministers are assessing the economic impact of the US and Israel's aggression against Iran, with the Strait of Hormuz becoming a critical economic chokepoint. The EU faces higher prices and growth issues with 72.4 million at risk of poverty.
Presstv
Jul 11, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Iran’s Judiciary chief vows to prosecute war criminals over attacks on Iran
Eje’i says Iran is determined to prosecute those responsible for war crimes committed by the United States and the Israeli regime against the nation.
Presstv
Jul 11, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Iranian Armed Forces’ sacrifices forced enemy retreat: Top judge
The Iranian Armed Forces’ sacrifices forced Israeli and US enemies into retreat, the head of Iran’s Judicial Organization of the Armed Forces says, praising the military’s role in the 40-day war.
Presstv
Jul 11, 2026 - presstv.ir
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UAE must respond to its role in US attacks against Iran
TEHRAN, Jul. 11 (MNA)-The deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs says a newly published US government document amounts to an official acknowledgment of the United Arab Emirates’ active role in US military aggression against Iran.
Mehr News Agency
Jul 11, 2026 - en.mehrnews.com
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US Democrat Ro Khanna detained by Israeli settlers during West Bank visit
By Rami AyyubTURMUS AYYA, West Bank, July 11 (Reuters) - U.S. Democratic lawmaker Ro Khanna said he was detained by Israeli settlers armed with U.S.-made rifles during a West Bank visit this week that he cast as an unfiltered look at the human toll of Israeli occupation as he weighs a 2028 presidential run. Speaking with Reuters on Thursday in a Palestinian village, Khanna said his group's van was...
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Jul 11, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Beirut’s free concessions embolden Israel, threaten Lebanon: Amal Movement
A member of Lebanon’s Amal Movement has sharply criticized the Beirut government for granting free concessions to Israel during direct negotiations with the regime, warning that such privileges threaten Lebanon.
Presstv
Jul 11, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Illegal Israeli settlers assault Palestinian workers, destroy farm in West Bank
Illegal Israeli settlers have attacked Palestinian municipal workers south of Nablus in the occupied West Bank, and destroyed a farm northwest of the city.
Presstv
Jul 11, 2026 - presstv.ir
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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 11, 2026 - presstv.ir
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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 11, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Israel launches fresh airstrikes in southern Lebanon despite US-brokered deal
The Israeli military on Saturday launched a fresh wave of airstrikes in southern Lebanon despite a US-brokered framework agreement between Beirut and Tel Aviv, Lebanese state media reported. Three airstrikes targeted the al-Mashaa neighborhood in the town of al-Mansouri in the southern Tyre district, according to the National News Agency (NNA). Israeli forces also blew up homes in the town of Houl...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 11, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.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 11, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Israeli occupiers attack workers, destroy farm in occupied West Bank
Israeli occupiers on Saturday attacked municipal workers south of Nablus in the occupied West Bank and destroyed a farm northwest of the city in the latest attacks across the occupied Palestinian territory, Anadolu reports. The occupiers attacked municipal workers from Qabalan while they were installing an electricity line in the Ain al-Qasab area, forcing them to suspend the work, the official Pa...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 11, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Palestinian abductee reveals worsening abuse of women in Israeli jails
A Palestinian woman described how Israeli guards are assaulting female prisoners inside Israeli jails.
Presstv
Jul 11, 2026 - presstv.ir
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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 11, 2026 - presstv.ir
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AAD 2026 to showcase Unmanned Systems as the next frontier for African Air Power
Africa Aerospace and Defence 2026 elevates unmanned aerial systems to centre stage, reflecting the continent’s growing role in the world’s fastest-evolving domain of modern warfare. PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA – Africa […] The post AAD 2026 to showcase Unmanned Systems as the next frontier for African Air Power appeared first on Military Africa.
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Jul 11, 2026 - military.africa
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Americans reject war as Trump's Ayat. Khamenei assassination bid backfires
Political commentator Ryan Dawson says Trump's strikes on senior Iranian officials backfired, heightening regional tensions instead of triggering regime change.
Presstv
Jul 11, 2026 - presstv.ir
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US issues fresh Iran-related sanctions as conflict flares
By Andrea ShalalWASHINGTON, July 10 (Reuters) - The U.S. issued new Iran-related sanctions on Friday targeting a key financier for Iran's new Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei and 13 other individuals and entities, following Tehran's resumed attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, the Treasury Department said.The sanctions took aim at Ali Ansari, an Iranian banker and businessman b...