Kuwaiti army intercepts Iranian missiles and drones "Kuwaiti Air Defences are currently responding to hostile missiles and drone threats," an official statement by the Kuwaiti army said. The interceptions are carried out in response to "the sinful Iranian aggression", the army stated in its post on X.
Tehran [Iran], July 21 (ANI): Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and its armed forces have stated that they have tagrteted multiple US-linked assets across the Gulf region, including what they described as the destruction of an American missile defence radar system and an F-15 aircraft inside a shelter in Jordan, as well as an attack on Amazon's central data infrastructure in Bahrain.
Israeli troops open fire near Lebanese army in pilot zones Israeli troops fired near Lebanese soldiers during the Lebanese army's deployment into one of the pilot zones, the Lebanese military said in a statement. "While the military units were deploying into Zawtar al-Gharbiya, the Israeli occupation forces opened fire near these units," the army said. "This offence would impede the deployment into the pilot zones," the statement added.
'All we wanted was to bury him': How a Gaza family struggled to recover their dead son Submitted by Maha Hussaini on Tue, 07/21/2026 - 12:55 As Israel's ‘Yellow Line’ cuts across the Strip, relatives say loved ones killed near the military zone are left beyond reach for days or even months Mourners weep next to the body of one of the Palestinians killed in an Israeli air strike in Gaza City on 21 July 2026 (Omar al-Qattaa/AFP) Off When Muhammed Abu Khammash disappeared, his family feared the worst. The 29-year-old Palestinian father of three had lived with severe mental illness for years. Since Israel 's genocide in Gaza began in October 2023, his condition had deteriorated dramatically.
MANILA -- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Manila on July 21 for his first visit to the Philippines as America's top diplomat, joining an Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) ministerial gathering overshadowed by renewed conflict with Iran and rising tensions in the South China Sea.
MANILA -- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Manila on July 21 for his first visit to the Philippines as America's top diplomat, joining an Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) ministerial gathering overshadowed by renewed conflict with Iran and rising tensions in the South China Sea.
'America killed my son': The Ethiopians bombed by US in Yemen prison strike Submitted by MEE correspondent on Tue, 07/21/2026 - 13:01 Ethiopian survivors and families of those killed speak to MEE about the US strike on Houthi-run facility in Yemen Berhan Akeza, the mother of Tsiruy Hailu, who was killed in a US air strike on a detention centre in Houthi-controlled northwestern Yemen on 28 April 2025, pictured at her home in Tigray, Ethiopia (MEE) Off Born into poverty and with little opportunity at home, Hiwot Mehari took the dangerous smuggling route out of Ethiopia and across the Red Sea to Yemen , from where he hoped to reach Saudi Arabia . After two years in the deadly border region between Yemen and Saudi Arabia known as Rago, Mehari was caught by border security men and thrown into prison. On 28 April 2025, he became one of dozens of Ethiopians killed in a US air strike on a migrant detention in Saada, northwest Yemen.
Supporters of the Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen rallied on Monday after it said it would block Saudi ships in the Red Sea, threatening to open a new front in the war rippling across the Middle East.
The Security Council is holding its monthly debate on Syria amid reports of an Israeli attack in occupied territory and discussions of a multi-national oil pipeline to counter the closure of the critical Strait of Hormuz – still the focus of the ongoing US-Iran war. The meeting follows UN independent investigators’ findings that security conditions remain fragile in the south as the UN chief heads to Damascus for his first visit to the country as Secretary-General.
The United Nations again called for restraint as war ramps up in the Middle East, underscoring the need for dialogue and an end to attacks on “vital infrastructure” across the region.
Amid intensified deadly Israeli attacks in Gaza, the UN chief and top officials condemned the killings while a surge violence rocked the West Bank and aid agencies scrambled to help Palestinians.
Smotrich says US fighting Iran is ‘best for us’ and Israel will not join Submitted by Elis Gjevori on Tue, 07/21/2026 - 11:25 Finance minister says the war serves Israeli interests while American troops and households bear its mounting costs Bezalel Smotrich speaks during a a press conference near the settlement of Maale Adumim, in the occupied West Bank, on 14 August, 2025 (AFP/Menahem Kahana) Off Israel’s far-right finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, has described the renewed US war on Iran as the ideal outcome for Israel, provided Israelis do not have to fight it themselves. "Israel has no interest in joining the campaign - the current situation is the best for us," Smotrich said on Tuesday in comments carried by Kan news . He delivered the remarks at the Katif Conference for National Responsibility, an annual gathering promoting the return of illegal Israeli settlements to Gaza.
Palestinians launch #TheyLiedtoYou campaign to debunk Gaza 'ceasefire' narrative Submitted by Dalia Anis on Tue, 07/21/2026 - 10:46 Activists and concerned social media users spotlight Israel's ongoing genocide in the besieged enclave Screenshot from digital campaign under the hashtag #TheyLiedtoYou (X/@SalmJwdt40203) Off On 16 July, activists launched a digital campaign under the hashtag "They Lied to You" to refocus global attention on Israel' s ongoing genocide of Palestinians in Gaza and to challenge the perception that the October 2025 ceasefire agreement brought Israel's military attacks on the besieged strip to an end. The campaign, which has gone globally viral on X and Instagram under both the English (#TheyLiedToYou) and Arabic (#كذبوا_عليكم) hashtags, began in Gaza, where Palestinians are sharing live footage of continued bombardments, systematic starvation, and disease to show that Gaza’s crisis has only deepened as Israeli attacks continue. “They tricked you that the war is over… war didn’t end, it only ended on your screens.
Houthis warn shipping companies against using Saudi ports, Reuters reports In a warning sent by the Houthis' Humanitarian Operations Coordination Center, Houthis told shipping companies that loading or discharging cargo at Saudi ports would make them a potential target. "Vessels are banned from loading or discharging cargo at or from any Saudi ports. We strongly recommend that your company exercise due diligence and the utmost care in all its dealings," the email sent to the companies said.
We look at the American casualties in the war with Iran.
Washington is reportedly pressuring the new UK prime minister to continue his predecessor's policy US President Donald Trump is allegedly pressing the new British prime minister, Andy Burnham, to continue allowing American forces to use UK military bases for strikes on Iran, The Telegraph claimed on Tuesday.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A Kuwaiti oil tanker that was passing through the US-Omani corridor in the Strait of Hormuz was stopped by Iranian armed forces.
Iran hits US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan after 10 nights of US attacks Submitted by Elis Gjevori on Tue, 07/21/2026 - 09:46 Tehran targeted US radar and air defence systems as two tankers were hit after entering routes not authorised by Iran A screen grab released on 16 July by Iran's Revolutionary Guards Sepah News website shows a missile being launched from an undisclosed location towards US targets (AFP) Off The US has completed its 10th consecutive night of attacks on Iran , widening the war it launched alongside Israel on 28 February, as Tehran retaliated against US military bases across the region and two vessels came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command said the latest bombardment lasted about five hours and ended at 9pm eastern time on Monday. American forces struck Iranian military command centres, missile and drone launch sites, maritime capabilities and air defence systems.
Gaza death toll reaches 73,293 At least 73,293 Palestinians have been killed and 173,96 wounded in Israeli attacks across Gaza since 7 October 2023, the enclave's health ministry is reporting. It said that nine people have been killed and one body recovered in the last 24 hours.
Officials said dozens of U. S. service members have been injured in the war this month.
