Iran sent commanders and equipment to Houthis this month, Reuters reports Iran sent Revolutionary Guard commanders, missile-related equipment to Yemen's Houthis this month, four sources say.
Iran warns UK against allowing US attacks from its bases In a statement released by the Public Relations Office of Iran's Revolutionary Guards, Iran warned the UK against allowing the US to use its bases to launch attacks against the Islamic Republic. "The aggressor US military resorted to using B-1 bombers, launching them from RAF Fairford in Britain. As officials at the Foreign Ministry reiterated, any base used to attack Iranian territories would be a legitimate target for us," the statement said.
Qatar condemns Houthi attack on Saudi vessel The Qatari foreign ministry has released a statement denouncing the Houthi attack on a Saudi Arabian vessel in the Red Sea. "Qatar strongly condemns the Houthis' targeting of a Saudi vessel while it was sailing in the Red Sea, and it considers it a grave violation of international freedom of navigation," the ministry said in the statement. "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirms the State of Qatar's solidarity with the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia," the statement added.
Prosecution of Palestine Action barrister has left lawyers ‘uncertain and scared' Submitted by Katherine Hearst on Thu, 07/23/2026 - 10:17 Rajiv Menon KC was referred for contempt of court charges over a closing speech at conclusion of Palestine Action trial Protesters wave a Palestinian flag outside the Royal Courts of Justice in central London on 15 June 2026 (AFP) Off Senior lawyers and legal figures in the UK have warned that the prosecution for contempt of court of a leading human rights barrister who represented Palestine Action activists is having a chilling effect across the bar. Rajiv Menon KC is alleged to have breached the judge’s directions in a closing speech he delivered in January at the conclusion of the first trial of six Palestine Action defendants accused of causing criminal damage to weapons at an Israeli arms factory outside Bristol. Menon is alleged, in particular, to have breached the judge's directions by reminding the jury of their right to acquit on conscience – something the trial judge, Mr Justice Johnson, had barred the defence from alluding to.
Israel says Saudi Arabia joining Abraham Accords would be 'historic' The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described Saudi Arabia's joining of Abraham Accords as a "historic leap forward. " "The joint American and Israeli military action against the genocidal regime in Teheran and Israel's crushing of Iran's terror axis have created the possibility to expand the circle of peace," the office said in a post on X. The Prime Minister’s Office: The joint American and Israeli military action against the genocidal regime in Teheran and Israel's crushing of Iran's terror axis have created the possibility to expand the circle of peace.
For the second time today, Israeli army kills Palestinian in occupied West Bank A Palestinian was killed by the Israeli army, following an alleged stabbing attempt on an Israeli soldier in the occupied West Bank. The stabbed soldier sustained light wounds, according to Israeli media reports. The incident, which took place near Jenin, comes after an earlier one in which two Palestinians were shot after an Israeli settler was stabbed in Nablus Governorate.
UK secretly considered suspending Israel trade deal during Gaza famine Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 07/23/2026 - 11:55 British ministers preserved Israeli trade privileges despite the genocide in Gaza and escalating ethnic cleansing in the occupied West Bank Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis, third right, leading a pro-Israel demonstration in central London, on 7 September 2025 (Carlos Jasso/AFP) Off The British government quietly considered suspending Israel’s preferential trade privileges before ultimately deciding against the move, according to a report by Sky News. According to revelations by the broadcaster, the government ultimately kept the agreement in place and concealed the review from Parliament and the public. At the time Israel was deliberately starving Palestinians in Gaza, leading to famine in the besieged territory in August 2025.
US to hold Iran responsible for Houthi attacks The US will inflict "punishment" on Iran over any future Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea, President Donald Trump announced. "A year ago the United States of America attacked, very powerfully, the Houthis, for their interference with commerce and trade, by shooting at ships. Since that time, and during our conflict with Iran, they have acted very responsibly.
Trump backtracks on Saudi nuclear deal, demands Israel normalisation Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 07/23/2026 - 13:21 Earlier this week Trump has reportedly approved a 30-year civil nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia Off US President Donald Trump appeared to backtrack on the Saudi nuclear deal on Thursday by making it conditional on Riyadh normalising ties with Israel. “The Civil Nuclear Deal (There will be no enrichment of material! )...
Iran says it will pursue ‘eye for an eye’ as US attack near Iraq border kills two Submitted by Rayhan Uddin on Thu, 07/23/2026 - 12:25 Meanwhile, Houthis say they targeted two Saudi Arabian tankers days after joining war US forces launching what they say are precision strikes against Iran on 23 July 2026 (AFP/Centcom handout) Off Iran has said that it will pursue “an eye for an eye” defence doctrine, as the US attacked Iranian territory for a 12th consecutive day and President Donald Trump threatened further bombardment of civilian infrastructure. Iranian state media said on Thursday that a US attack had killed two people at Shalamcheh, on Iran’s border with Iraq . At least 11 others were wounded in the attack.
Trump says US-Saudi 'civil' nuclear deal conditional on joining Abraham Accords The American President Donald Trump announced that the US-Saudi "civil" nuclear deal is conditional on the Kingdom joining the Abraham Accords. “The Civil Nuclear Deal (There will be no enrichment of material! ) being made between the United States Department of Energy and Saudi Arabia, which pertains only to non-military use such as the ones that Iran and UAE (and others) already have, will be approved, but is totally subject to Saudi Arabia joining the very respected and successful Abraham Accords," Trump said in a post on Truth Social.
Khan faces historic removal vote as critics warn ICC process has been politicised Submitted by Sondos Asem on Tue, 07/21/2026 - 17:41 ICC states set to vote on Karim Khan’s removal over misconduct claims Chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court Karim Khan poses for a picture at the ICC headquarters in The Hague on 27 May 2022 (John Thys/AFP) Off Member states of the International Criminal Court (ICC) are set to gather at the United Nations headquarters in New York on Friday for a controversial vote which could see the court's chief prosecutor Karim Khan dismissed from his job over alleged misconduct claims. It will be the first time in the ICC's 24-year history that member states have been asked to decide whether to remove a sitting chief prosecutor from office. The Assembly of States Parties (ASP), the court’s governing body that is made up of its 125 members, will vote by secret ballot requiring an absolute majority of 63 states to remove the prosecutor.
At least one killed in an Israeli drone strike in Gaza, hospital sources say An Israeli drone strike killed at least one person and wounded several others, a source in al-Shifa hospital in Gaza told Al Jazeera.
Israeli cities open shelters Multiple Israeli municipalities announced the opening of air raid shelters in preparation for potential Iranian escalations over the weekend, Israeli media has reported. Ramat Gan municipality was the first to open its city's shelters, followed by those of the Upper Galilee, Eilat and Beersheba, among others.
'A triumphant failure': How Israel's use of social media influencers to win back support backfired Submitted by Fleur Hargreaves on Mon, 07/20/2026 - 10:37 Israel quadrupled its PR budget to $730m in 2026 and is reportedly paying influencers up to $7,ooo to post pro-Israel content Anti-Trump and pro-Palestine protesters gather outside the Donald J Trump Institute of Peace in Washington, DC on 19 February 2026 (Heather Diehl/Getty Images/AFP) Off An unprecedented investment in social media propaganda by Israel is failing to shift the cratering support for the country in the western world amid its ongoing genocide in Gaza , particularly among the younger generation, analysts have told Middle East Eye. A Pew Research Center survey conducted in March found that a majority, 60 percent of the American public, including 57 percent of Republican voters under the age of 50 and 84 percent of Democrats under 50, view Israel unfavourably. Much of this is down to an increasing number of younger people using social media rather than mainstream outlets, which are overwhelmingly pro-Israel, for their news.
Iraq's prime minister arrives in Iran In his first official visit to Iran, Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi arrived in Tehran to conduct talks with Iranian officials. "We will meet with senior officials of the Islamic Republic of Iran to discuss issues of mutual interest, bilateral cooperation, regional developments, and ongoing efforts to consolidate security and stability across the region," the prime minister's office announced in a post on X. Today, we are heading to Tehran on an official visit.
Israeli army shoots two Palestinians in occupied West Bank Two Palestinians were shot by Israeli troops after an Israeli settler was stabbed in the occupied West Bank. The Palestinian Red Crescent announced that its "crews are dealing with two injuries from live fire during an Israeli raid on the town of Beit Furik". The settler was severely wounded, according to Israeli media reports.
UK mosques attacked once every five days in last year, amid rising Islamophobia Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 07/23/2026 - 10:18 More than 70 mosque attacks were recorded as Muslim communities struggled to access state security funding People outside the East London Mosque in Tower Hamlets, London on 9 August 2024 (AFP/Henry Nicholls) Off A mosque is attacked in the UK every five days, new figures have revealed, as Muslim leaders accuse the government of failing to respond with sufficient urgency to rising Islamophobia. The British Muslim Trust (BMT), the government’s partner for monitoring anti-Muslim hatred, recorded more than 70 attacks against mosques over the past year. The incidents included violence, intimidation, vandalism, property damage, harassment, hate speech and online abuse.
Oman working with Saudi 'brothers' and Yemeni 'parties' for de-escalation Oman's foreign ministry stated that it has been closely following the latest developments in the Red Sea, urging all sides to avoid any escalation or threats. "The Sultanate of Oman is currently working with the brothers in Saudi Arabia, the Yemeni parties, and the UN special envoy for Yemen to resume the political track and the roadmap, which would bring peace and stability to the region," the statement added.
UN secretary-general race: What it takes to be the world’s top diplomat Submitted by Sondos Asem on Mon, 07/20/2026 - 12:27 The organisation is about to get a new leader as it comes under renewed criticism from the US and Israel The UN will decide on a new secretary-general to replace Antonio Guterres, pictured here at UN HQ in New York in September 2024 (AFP) On They command no army, run no country and cannot force a government to take action - but the role of secretary-general of the United Nations is still one of the most important on the world stage. Successive occupants of the post have helped avert wars, shaped peace agreements and defined how the world responds to humanitarian crises. Current incumbent Antonio Guterres , a former Portuguese prime minister, completes his second five-year term on 31 December.
