Middle East Geopolitical Reporting for 2026-07-13
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 59 current articles out of 480 reviewed.
Today's featured articles are:
Haaretz latest headlines, Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera, Presstv, JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World, IRNA English, Middle East Monitor, AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East, Military Africa, Mehr News Agency.
US-Iran strikes: latest developments
Iran announced it was again closing the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday and hit Gulf neighbours in retaliation for US strikes, further undermining efforts to salvage Middle East peace efforts. Hormuz traffic 'flowing': US The US military insisted Sunday that "traffic is flowing" through the Strait of Hormuz, despite Iran's claim to have closed the crucial passage.
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Jul 12, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Iran approves support package for businesses damaged in US-Israeli war
Tehran, IRNA - The Iranian government approved a comprehensive support package aimed at assisting economic enterprises damaged by US-Israeli attacks, protecting business owners and employment in the country.
IRNA English
Jul 12, 2026 - en.irna.ir
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Member of Ro Khanna's West Bank entourage gives full recount of incident to 'Post'
A member of his entourage told The Jerusalem Post that settlers brought in their friendly IDF associates to help block Khanna's exit until police arrived on the scene.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Jul 12, 2026 - jpost.com
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 12, 2026 - presstv.ir
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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 12, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Turkey could work around US limits to F-35 if sale happens, Israeli defense officials stress
Though the UAE and Saudi Arabia dropped their interest in F-35s after US legislation imposed limits on the aircraft, Israeli defense officials worry that Turkey won't be affected the same way.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Jul 12, 2026 - jpost.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
Israel's election will be held on October 27, coalition head says
JERUSALEM, July 12 (Reuters) - Israel is set to hold a national election on October 27, according to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition, its first since Hamas' 2023 attack and the wars that ensued in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran.The precise ballot date had been unclear since the Israeli parliament voted in May to disband, raising the possibility the election could be held early. However, coal...
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Jul 12, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Ex-IRGC chiefs hail Iran’s resilience, urge unity against external threats
Two former chief commanders of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) have called for national unity, resilience and continued resistance following the recent US-Israeli war of aggression against Iran.
Presstv
Jul 12, 2026 - presstv.ir
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5 more Gazans killed by Israeli fire despite ceasefire
Five Palestinians, including a child, were killed Sunday by Israeli army fire, amid continued violations of a ceasefire in effect since last October, medics said, Anadolu reports. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society said two Palestinians were killed in an Israeli strike on a workshop in the Sabra district, south of Gaza City. The bodies of the victims were torn to pieces in the attack that also i...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 12, 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 12, 2026 - presstv.ir
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IDF ready for anything in case Lebanese military fails at peacekeeping, Givati chiefs tell 'Post'
Giving the Lebanese army a chance could help legitimize future fighting against Hezbollah in the 'Middle East jungle,' which is critical after October 7.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Jul 12, 2026 - jpost.com
Israeli officials offer their condolences after death of US Senator Lindsey Graham
July 12 (Reuters) - Israel's prime minister and other leading officials offered their condolences on Sunday for the death of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, saying they had lost a dear friend."Lindsey understood that the security of Israel and America are inseparable," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement."Israel has lost one of its greatest friends. America has lost a great ...
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Jul 12, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Yemen reiterates support for Iran, says pressure will not defeat its people
Tehran, IRNA – Yemen’s government says that the Iranian people would remain “unconquerable” despite continued US-Israeli aggression, reaffirming its support for Tehran and backing Iran’s right to defend itself.
IRNA English
Jul 12, 2026 - en.irna.ir
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Death of a warmonger: Lindsey Graham, hawkish US senator who plotted Iran’s fall, meets his end
Senator Lindsey Graham's death marks the passing of a hawkish voice who spent decades advocating military confrontation with Iran, arming anti-government rioters, and maintaining exceptionally close ties with the Israeli regime, yet his uncompromising legacy ultimately failed to produce the outcomes he sought.
Presstv
Jul 12, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Israeli forces kill five Palestinians in latest attacks on Gaza
Since a US-brokered ceasefire in October, Israeli attacks have killed at least 1,098 Palestinians in Gaza.
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Jul 12, 2026 - aljazeera.com
Iraqi prime minister to visit Washington on Monday; oil and gas deals expected
BAGHDAD, July 12 (Reuters) - Iraq's prime minister will visit Washington on Monday to deepen strategic ties with the United States, with oil and gas deals expected to be signed as part of a broader push for economic, trade and investment cooperation. Iraq has been seeking to balance its ties with neighbouring Iran and the U.S. as military escalation between the two rivals continues.
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Jul 12, 2026 - al-monitor.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 12, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Israel elections to be held on October 27: parliament
Israel will hold national elections on October 27, the last date allowed by law, its parliament said on Sunday, with the vote widely seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership since the Gaza war erupted. "Since the current Knesset is expected to serve its full term and the next general election is already set by law for October 27, with no intention of shortening the le...
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Jul 12, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Hamas disarmament and Israeli withdrawal dominate Cairo talks on Gaza's future
The two main stumbling blocks in the Egypt-mediated talks are Hamas' obligations to pay Gaza's civil servants and the group's disarmament. Palestinian sources say the first issue appears solvable, but no solution is in sight for the second as long as Israel remains in Gaza
Haaretz latest headlines
Jul 12, 2026 - haaretz.com
Iranian official brags of tripled drone capacity amid reports of faction pushing against US deal
The statement came as Iran resumed attacks on its Gulf neighbors and vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, prompting renewed US military strikes against Iranian targets.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Jul 12, 2026 - jpost.com
Pope Leo warns ‘winds of war’ again blowing across Middle East, Ukraine
Pope Leo XIV warned Sunday that “winds of war” are once again blowing across the Middle East, Ukraine and other parts of the world, urging continued efforts toward dialogue and diplomacy, Anadolu reports. “Unfortunately, the winds of war are once again blowing in the Middle East, in Ukraine, and in numerous other parts of the world, sowing violence, terror, and death, and striking, once more, so m...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 12, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Israeli drone strikes on southern Lebanon kill one, wound several
At least one person has been killed, and several others were injured in a series of Israeli drone strikes targeting areas in southern Lebanon.
Presstv
Jul 12, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Israeli forces set off large blast in south Lebanon
TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) – The Israeli military carried out a large explosion in the southern Lebanese town of Kfar Tebnit on Sunday, Lebanese media reported.
Mehr News Agency
Jul 12, 2026 - en.mehrnews.com
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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 12, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Iranian Armed Forces conduct drone, missile attacks on US bases in region
Tehran, IRNA – The Iranian Armed Forces have conducted drone and missile attacks on US bases in several regional countries in response to Washington’s latest airstrikes in southern Iran, promising a stronger response if the attacks continue.
IRNA English
Jul 12, 2026 - en.irna.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 12, 2026 - presstv.ir
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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
Iran fires three ballistic missiles at US base in Kuwait - report
Iran claimed to have destroyed American High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) batteries in Kuwait, according to the Iran-run Fars News Agency.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Jul 12, 2026 - jpost.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 12, 2026 - presstv.ir
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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 12, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Iran expands attacks on Gulf states after US strikes, says Strait of Hormuz closed
By Steve Holland, Parisa Hafezi, Phil Stewart and Yomna EhabWASHINGTON/DUBAI, July 12 (Reuters) - U.S. and Iranian forces have exchanged heavy missile and drone assaults, with Tehran targeting U.S. facilities in states across the Gulf on Sunday and saying it had again closed the vital Strait of Hormuz. The strikes were the latest in a cycle of attacks and counter-attacks as Iran seeks to assert...
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Jul 11, 2026 - al-monitor.com
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
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 12, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Bahrain accuses Iran of ‘systematic aggression’ after attacks
Bahrain accused Iran on Sunday of launching “systematic aggression” on its territory through missile and drone strikes targeting civilians, Anadolu reports. In a statement, the Bahrain Defence Force said the country’s air defences intercepted and destroyed “several treacherous Iranian aerial attacks” on Sunday. “The armed forces, with all their forces and units, are at the highest level of readine...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 12, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
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
'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 12, 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 12, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Israel Prison Service restricts Red Cross visits to Palestinian prisoners despite High Court ruling
A month after the High Court struck down a blanket ban on visits placed after Hamas' October 7, 2023 attack, the Israel Prison Service introduced new rules hindering their implementation
Haaretz latest headlines
Jul 12, 2026 - haaretz.com
Tehran says Strait of Hormuz closed, Gulf states hit after U.S. strikes Iran overnight
A series of U.S. strikes came after a container ship was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, which Tehran said it had closed. The United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Qatar reported missile and drone attacks
Haaretz latest headlines
Jul 12, 2026 - haaretz.com
Iran war: US strategic success or diplomatic failure?
Marc Lamont Hill challenges former United States diplomat Heino Klinck on the US-Israeli war in Iran.
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Jul 12, 2026 - aljazeera.com
Concern for renewed war in Iran as US attacks military, civilian targets
US military has significantly increased the scale of attacks on Iran in recent days as the Strait of Hormuz standoff boils over.
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Jul 12, 2026 - aljazeera.com
Iran’s FM meets with UN special coordinator for Lebanon in Tehran
Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi held talks with UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jean Arnault in Tehran on Sunday.
IRNA English
Jul 12, 2026 - en.irna.ir
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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 12, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Doctors and nurses demand release of Palestinian pediatrician
Doctors, nurses, and campaigners gathered outside the Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health in London, demanding action leading to the release of Palestinian pediatrician Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, detained by Israeli forces.
Presstv
Jul 12, 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 12, 2026 - presstv.ir
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UAE says Sunday’s missile threats ‘were outside country’s borders’
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said missile threats detected early Sunday “were outside the country’s borders,” Anadolu reports. “National monitoring and tracking systems are operating at the highest levels of readiness and efficiency around the clock,” the UAE Defence Ministry said on the US social media company X. The statement came hours after Tehran said earlier that it launched attacks on US ...
Middle East Monitor
Jul 12, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Teacher fired in Luxembourg over pro-Gaza posts on Instagram
A Bosnian genocide survivor and elementary school teacher in Luxembourg has been dismissed after speaking out on social media against the Israeli massacre of children in Gaza.
Presstv
Jul 12, 2026 - presstv.ir
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'Trust me bro': Trump's Iran approach harming perceptions of Israel, John Deaton tells 'Post'
Senate hopeful John Deaton warned that mixed messages from Trump and Netanyahu over the Iran war are eroding American trust in Israel and strengthening Tehran.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Jul 12, 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
IDF kills Hamas terrorists in northern Gaza Strip in multiple strikes over past 48 hours
On Saturday, the IDF killed two Hamas terrorists in the northern Gaza Strip in separate strikes following attempted terror attacks on Israeli soldiers in the area of the Yellow Line.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Jul 12, 2026 - jpost.com
Israelis protest against Netanyahu government as election draws near
About 1,000 people rallied in Tel Aviv against Netanyahu's government, denouncing its refusal to abide by Supreme Court rulings and criticizing the war in Gaza. Speakers warned of democratic backsliding, while protesters condemned the occupation and settler violence
Haaretz latest headlines
Jul 11, 2026 - haaretz.com
Araghchi: Iran backs Lebanon's sovereignty, seeks end to Israeli occupation
The Iranian foreign minister says Tehran backs Lebanon's sovereignty and seeks an end to Israeli occupation.
Presstv
Jul 12, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Israeli attacks in Gaza kill six people, including a girl, medics say
By Nidal al-MughrabiCAIRO, July 12 (Reuters) - Israeli attacks killed at least six people in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, including a 9-year-old girl, Palestinian health officials said, as mediators held more talks to safeguard the U.S.-brokered ceasefire. Medics said Israeli gunfire directed at a tent encampment on the eastern side of the Al-Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza killed 9-year-old Tala...
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Jul 12, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Lindsey Graham, U.S. senator and staunch Israel ally, dies at 71
Graham died Saturday, his office said. The South Carolina senator was a close ally of both Trump and Netanyahu, strongly backing the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran and calling for regime change in Tehran
Haaretz latest headlines
Jul 12, 2026 - haaretz.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 12, 2026 - presstv.ir
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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
AFRICOM and Angola conclude ACHOD 2026 conference with new Partnership
Angola and the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) successfully concluded the 2026 African Chiefs of Defense Conference (ACHOD) in Luanda, Angola, on July 2, three days of talks that drew chiefs […] The post AFRICOM and Angola conclude ACHOD 2026 conference with new Partnership appeared first on Military Africa.
Military Africa
Jul 12, 2026 - military.africa
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Iran pounds several regional US military sites after renewed American assaults
The IRGC says it has destroyed the command-and-control center and MQ-9 drone hangars at the US Prince Hassan Air Base in Jordan with ballistic missiles.