Sirens sound off in Bahrain
Sirens sound off in Bahrain "The siren has been sounded," the Bahraini Ministry of Interior's statement said. "Citizens and residents are urged to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place.
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Kuwaiti army intercepts Iranian missiles and drones
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.
Israeli troops open fire near Lebanese army in pilot zones
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
'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.
US Treasury Secretary says China's purchases of Iran's oil decreased
US Treasury Secretary says China's purchases of Iran's oil decreased In an interview with Fox Business, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that China's purchases of Iranian oil have decreased substantially.
'America killed my son': The Ethiopians bombed by US in Yemen prison strike
'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.
Smotrich says US fighting Iran is ‘best for us’ and Israel will not join
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.
Iran's president says communication with the supreme leader is increasing, state media reports
Iran's president says communication with the supreme leader is increasing, state media reports Iran's president Masoud Pezeshkian said in a statement delivered today that his communication with the supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei is increasing day by day, according to state media.
Palestinians launch #TheyLiedtoYou campaign to debunk Gaza 'ceasefire' narrative
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
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.
Iran hits US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan after 10 nights of US attacks
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
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.
General Ghalibaf's gamble: An IRGC veteran takes on Iran’s hardliners to pursue diplomacy
General Ghalibaf's gamble: An IRGC veteran takes on Iran’s hardliners to pursue diplomacy Submitted by MEE correspondent on Tue, 07/21/2026 - 09:35 Mohammad Ghalibaf has undergone a striking evolution, the infamous 'jihadist manager' now championing talks with the US despite his own conservative camp’s opposition Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, dressed in an IRGC uniform, chairs a session in Tehran on 1 February 2026 (Islamic Consultative Assembly News Agency/AFP/HO) Off Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran 's parliament speaker and chief negotiator in talks with the United States , is facing perhaps the greatest political test of his career. A lifelong conservative and former Revolutionary Guard commander, he is trying to steer the Islamic Republic out of its confrontation with Washington through diplomacy, while fending off fierce attacks from hardliners who accuse him of abandoning Iran's strategic leverage. A senior political source who spoke to Middle East Eye on condition of anonymity described Ghalibaf as a conservative pragmatist who favours repairing relations with the West while preserving Iran's strategic partnership with China .
Alarm sirens in Bahran sound again, residents urged to 'remain calm'
Alarm sirens in Bahran sound again, residents urged to 'remain calm' Alarm sirens are sounding again in Bahrain, amid a fresh missile barrage fired from Iran. The country's Interior Ministry is urging residents to “to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place". This is the fourth time alarms have sounded in the Gulf kingdom in the last 24 hours, as Iran has fired several barrages of missiles and drones throughout Tuesday.
Bahrain downs incoming Iranian missiles
Bahrain downs incoming Iranian missiles Bahrain's Defence Forces have said their air defences downed a barrage of missiles fired from Iran. In a statement, it urged citizens “to be cautious, not to approach any strange or suspicious objects resulting from the residues of the heinous Iranian attack, and report them immediately”. The General Command of Bahrain’s defence force stated that “the deliberate use of missiles and marching aircraft to target civilians and private property is a blatant violation of International Humanitarian Law”.
Israeli media says Turkey was ready to intervene over Kurdish incursion into Iran
Israeli media says Turkey was ready to intervene over Kurdish incursion into Iran Submitted by Nadav Rapaport on Tue, 07/21/2026 - 08:37 Report says Ankara considered providing aerial support to Tehran, while Trump claims he urged Erdogan to stay out of the war Turkish Air Force aerobatic team Soloturk performs a demonstration flight over Istanbul's Sultanahmet Mosque, marking the 102nd anniversary of Victory Day in Istanbul on 30 August 2024 (Kemal Aslan/AFP) Off Israeli media has claimed that Turkey was prepared to provide Iran with aerial military support if Kurdish militias had invaded the country during the Israeli-US war on Iran earlier this year. According to a report published on Sunday by Israeli public broadcaster Kan 11, Ankara warned it would act to prevent a Kurdish incursion into Iran, derailing an Israeli-US plan drawn up months before the war began in February. Israeli sources told Kan 11 that Turkey came close to intervening in the conflict, with the option of providing Iran with aerial defence against Israeli and US air strikes under discussion.
Exclusive: President of ICC oversight body confirms no finding of retaliation by Khan
Exclusive: President of ICC oversight body confirms no finding of retaliation by Khan Submitted by Sondos Asem on Mon, 07/20/2026 - 14:01 In a letter to court member states, Paivi Kaukoranta reiterates ASP bureau has not upheld allegations of misconduct against prosecutor raised by staff in his own office ASP President Paivi Kaukoranta at a Hague meeting in December 2025 (ICC/Flickr) Off The president of the International Criminal Court’s oversight body, the Assembly of States Parties, wrote to member states last week to confirm that no retaliation allegations made against Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan have been established by members of the executive bureau. Paivi Kaukoranta confirmed in a letter dated 17 July that the 21-member bureau had failed to reach the required majority to confirm any finding of misconduct in relation to retaliation allegations brought by two members of Khan’s office staff during the UN-led investigation. Kaukoranta, a Finnish diplomat, made a decision to outsource the misconduct probe into Khan to the UN’s Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) in November 2024.
Jordan says it neutralised incoming Iranian drones
Jordan says it neutralised incoming Iranian drones The Jordanian army said on Tuesday that its air defences intercepted five drones launched from Iran. Earlier, Iran's IRGC claimed several attacks targeting US military sites in the country, including a missile defence radar system and an F-15 jet.
Israel bombs southern Lebanese town: Report
Israel bombs southern Lebanese town: Report Lebanon's National News Agency is reporting that Israeli forces conducted a 'large bombing' in the southern Lebanese town of Kfar Tebnit.
Why are there sanctions on Iran and when could they be lifted?
Why are there sanctions on Iran and when could they be lifted? Submitted by Daniel Tester on Fri, 07/17/2026 - 11:03 For nearly 50 years the West has targeted Tehran, citing its nuclear ambitions, links with armed groups and human rights abuses Two Iranian men exchange rials against US dollars at an exchange shop in Tehran in August 2018 (AFP) On US President Donald Trump has called for further sanctions against Tehran amid fresh US strikes on Iran . “Republicans should add Iran to the Russian Sanctions Bill,” Trump said on social media on Sunday, referencing a much-delayed bill that aims to target Moscow financially for its invasion of Ukraine, It’s but the latest move against Iran under one of the broadest sanction programmes imposed by the West worldwide.
