U.S. Officials Believed Israel Was Plotting to Kill Iranian Negotiators
Any Israeli attempt to kill Abbas Araghchi, the foreign minister, or Mohammad Ghalibaf, the Parliament speaker, would have derailed peace talks, American officials feared.
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Exclusive: ICC bureau changes rules to lower threshold for Khan's removal
Exclusive: ICC bureau changes rules to lower threshold for Khan's removal The executive body of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has changed the voting process on the potential removal of Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan from a two-stage vote to a single vote in an apparent break with its own rules, Middle East Eye can reveal. Under the new process, which was approved by a majority of the Bureau of the Assembly of States Parties (ASP) at a meeting on Monday, member states will be asked to vote just once on a single motion approving both the bureau's finding of serious misconduct against Khan and the prosecutor's dismissal, according to multiple diplomatic sources. Previously, the procedure was expected to consist of a two-stage vote in which members would first vote on whether misconduct had occurred and its gravity, with a second vote on removal triggered only if they found "serious misconduct.
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia call to discuss US-Iran mediation in Doha
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia call to discuss US-Iran mediation in Doha Pakistan’s foreign minister held a phone call on Thursday with his Saudi Arabian counterpart to discuss the ongoing mediation efforts in Qatar between Iran and the US. Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a post on X that the leaders “expressed satisfaction on the positive progress made during this negotiation and hoped that the discussions would continue in [the] near future. ” The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 held a telephonic conversation today with His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud @FaisalbinFarhan , Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Trump says ICC has no jurisdiction over Americans
Trump says ICC has no jurisdiction over Americans The US Department of Justice said in a statement on Thursday that it sent a letter to the International Criminal Court (ICC) to tell them that the United States would not cooperate with any ICC investigations and that the court has no jurisdiction over Americans. This comes after three ICC judges launched a lawsuit against Trump over the US State Department sanctioned members involved in prosecuting Israeli nationals for war crimes in Palestine.
Exclusive: ICC bureau changes rules to lower threshold for Khan's removal
Exclusive: ICC bureau changes rules to lower threshold for Khan's removal Submitted by Sondos Asem on Tue, 06/30/2026 - 12:39 ICC decision to abandon its own procedures paper would deny its 125 member states an opportunity to determine whether prosecutor committed misconduct ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan speaking at the 23rd session of the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute, at the World Forum Convention Center in The Hague (ICC file photo) Off The executive body of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has changed the voting process on the potential removal of Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan from a two-stage vote to a single vote in an apparent break with its own rules, Middle East Eye can reveal. Under the new process, which was approved by a majority of the Bureau of the Assembly of States Parties (ASP) at a meeting on Monday, member states will be asked to vote just once on a single motion approving both the bureau's finding of serious misconduct against Khan and the prosecutor's dismissal, according to multiple diplomatic sources. Previously, the procedure was expected to consist of a two-stage vote in which members would first vote on whether misconduct had occurred and its gravity, with a second vote on removal triggered only if they found "serious misconduct.
Over 20 million expected in Tehran for Ali Khamenei's funeral
Over 20 million expected in Tehran for Ali Khamenei's funeral More than 20 million people are reportedly expected to travel to Iran’s capital for the funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khameinei, who was assassinated by the US and Israel on 28 February, according to Iranian state TV. This would more than double Tehran’s population of roughly 10 million.
Reuters: several European countries join Canada as founding members of global defence bank
Reuters: several European countries join Canada as founding members of global defence bank Canada’s lead negotiator told Reuters on Thursday that Canada is set to co-announce the creation of a global defence bank with ten European countries at the Nato summit next week. The countries will join as founding members of a defence, security and resilience bank, according to the source.
Iran accuses US of ‘performative posturing’ in security talks
Iran accuses US of ‘performative posturing’ in security talks The Iranian Foreign Minister Esmaeil Baghaei criticised the US-led security meeting hosted in Bahrain, saying the US demonstrates “complete contempt for genuine peace and security in West Asia. “Such gatherings are nothing more than performative posturing, aimed at concealing America’s destabilising policies and lawless behaviour in the region,” Baghaei added in a statement to X. His comments came in response to a post from US Central Command (Centcom) about meeting with 12 Middle Eastern countries to discuss regional cooperation and maritime security.
Germany rejects Trump's demand for loyalty
NATO does not run on "blind obedience," Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stated after the US president said he is disappointed with the bloc German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has rejected US President Donald Trump's demand for loyalty from other NATO members, insisting that no member state sho
Germany rejects Trumps demand for loyalty
NATO does not run on blind obedience, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stated after the US president said he is disappointed with the bloc German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has rejected US President Donald Trump's demand for loyalty from other NATO members, insisting that no member state should impose its will on the others.
"I am representing the party": Salman Khurshid to attend Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's state funeral
New Delhi [India], July 2 (ANI): Senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid on Thursday said that he will attend the state funeral ceremony of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, representing the Congress party. Speaking to ANI, Khurshid said, 'I am representing the party and will attend the state funeral ceremony of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
Israeli press alarmed as criticism of Israel becomes winning recipe in US politics
Israeli press alarmed as criticism of Israel becomes winning recipe in US politics Submitted by Elis Gjevori on Thu, 07/02/2026 - 12:37 Primary defeats for pro-Israel Democrats have deepened fears about the state's declining popularity in the US Congressional candidate Brad Lander (left) with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani after declaring victory in Brooklyn on 23 June 2026 (AFP/Spencer Platt) Off A string of primary victories by left-wing Democratic candidates has triggered alarm across Israeli media and pro-Israel circles, with commentators warning that support for Israel no longer guarantees "political success". The victory of democratic socialist Melat Kiros over 15-term pro-Israel US Representative Diana DeGette in Colorado’s primary election on Tuesday added to a series of wins by candidates who have challenged Israel’s influence over US politics, opposed the genocide in Gaza and described Israel as an apartheid state. Kiros's win followed wins by three Democratic Socialist candidates backed by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, as well as another in a Philadelphia congressional primary and one in the Democratic primary for mayor of Washington DC.
Guests from about 100 Countries to Attend Martyred Leader’s Funeral
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman said high-ranking officials and political figures from around 100 countries will participate in the farewell ceremony of martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei on Friday.
Guests from about 100 Countries to Attend Martyred Leader’s Farewell Ceremony
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman said high-ranking officials and political figures from around 100 countries will participate in the farewell ceremony of martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei on Friday.
Trump's Board of Peace says Unrwa has 'no place' in Gaza
Trump's Board of Peace says Unrwa has 'no place' in Gaza Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 07/02/2026 - 09:19 US ambassador Jeff Bartos called on nations to stop funding Unrwa and instead direct their financial support at the annual UN pledging conference on Tuesday A displaced Palestinian woman uses a piece of cardboard to fan her sleeping daughter as they shelter at a school on a hot day, in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, 1 July 2026 (Reuters) Off US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace has said that the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (Unrwa) "has no place in new Gaza". In a post on X , the Board said that: "We are turning a page on the complex of perpetual aid dependency and conflict. The people of Gaza deserve better.
India will send a minister and state governor to Ali Khamenei funeral
India will send a minister and state governor to Ali Khamenei funeral India will send its deputy foreign minister and a state governor to represent the country at the state funeral of Iran's former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Governor of Bihar, Syed Ata Hasnain, and deputy foreign minister Pabitra Margherita will visit Iran on 3 July, the Indian foreign ministry said in a statement. "The high-level representation in the ceremony underscores the importance of civilisational ties, including people-to-people connection, between the two countries, providing a robust foundation to political and economic engagements," it said.
National Solidarity to Guarantee Iran’s Security, Stability: President
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized that national solidarity, conscious presence and resistance against the excessive demands of the enemies would guarantee the security, stability and bright future of Iran.
Talk of dissolving IRGC revives debate over Iran's dual military
A state-TV commentator’s claim that factions want to dissolve the IRGC has revived debate over Iran’s dual military structure, the Guards’ expanding political and economic role, and whether the army-IRGC system remains an asset after a war that exposed its reach and costs.
Israeli Sinister Plot Will Never Materialize: Lebanon Parliament Speaker
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri said the Israeli regime’s sinister plot to pit the Lebanese army against the resistance movement Hezbollah is not going to be realized.
"Denuclearization of Iran is moving along well": Donald Trump
Washington DC [US], July 2 (ANI): US President Donald Trump, while speaking of the Iran imbroglio on Wednesday (local time), said that the denuclearisation was going well. Amid the repeated ceasefire talks that metamorphosed into ceaseless strikes, Trump said the US struck Iranian ships for three nights. 'As far as things are going, the denuclearization of Iran is moving along well.
