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.
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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.
How to stop US-Iran conflict from becoming endless war
How to stop US-Iran conflict from becoming endless war Submitted by Seyed Hossein Mousavian on Mon, 07/20/2026 - 16:16 The only credible path forward lies in diplomacy, which must focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and securing a nuclear agreement People walk past a mural that depicts missiles hitting an aircraft carrier, amid the US-Israeli war on Iran, in Tehran on 26 May 2026 (Atta Kenare/AFP) Off The 14-point memorandum of understanding signed between Iran and the US in June appeared to offer the most significant diplomatic opening between the two countries since 1979. Yet before confidence-building measures could take hold, renewed military confrontation overwhelmed diplomacy. US President Donald Trump’s Iran deal collapsed , leaving Washington with few good options.
Lebanese army deploys in southern town after Israeli withdrawal, official says
Lebanese army deploys in southern town after Israeli withdrawal, official says In line with the US brokered Israeli-Lebanese deal, a Lebanese official said the country's army troops began deploying south of Lebanon in the town of Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh early on Tuesday after Israeli forces withdrew from the area.
More Iranian strikes target Jordan, Tehran's state media reports
More Iranian strikes target Jordan, Tehran's state media reports Further attacks by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) have been reported in Jordan. According to a statement carried by IRNA, the IRGC said it "destroyed a missile defence radar system and destroyed an F-15 aircraft" in the country.
Iran claims attacks on Amazon infrastructure in Bahrain
Iran claims attacks on Amazon infrastructure in Bahrain Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it carried out strikes on infrastructure belonging to the multinational company Amazon in Bahrain with "several cruise missiles". In a statement carried by state news agency IRNA, the IRGC said it "attacked and destroyed" central data infrastructure belonging to the American company.
Morning update
Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here are some of the latest developments across the region: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) it struck more US military targets in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain, state news agency IRNA reported. This includes a central data infrastructure of the American company Amazon in Bahrain, which the IRGC said it attacked with several cruise missiles. The US State Department issued an alert urging its citizens around the world to "exercise increased caution", amid its war on Iran.
'You can neither threaten us, nor bribe us', Iran's Araghchi tells US, Israel
'You can neither threaten us, nor bribe us', Iran's Araghchi tells US, Israel Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said during an interview that was released on Sunday that he resisted attempts by the United States and Israel to bribe his country. “In the negotiations before the 12-day war, they had come to bribe, not to bribe me, to bribe the Islamic Republic, saying we will do this and that, we will build this and that. I told them there that our enrichment is not for sale … I said there: no bribes and no threats.
Iran says it targeted several key US army assets in Kuwait
Iran says it targeted several key US army assets in Kuwait Iran says it targeted three important military infrastructures in Kuwait, state media reported. This includes a helicopter parking lot at Camp al-Adiri, buildings and navigation antennas at the US military's Arifjan base alongside the US headquarter building at the Ahmad al-Jaber Air Base.
US urges citizens 'exercise increased caution' amid Middle East conflict
US urges citizens 'exercise increased caution' amid Middle East conflict The US State Department issued an alert urging its citizens around the world to "exercise increased caution", amid its war on Iran. "Due to heightened tensions in the Middle East, the security environment remains complex with the potential for unforeseen escalation," the statement read. "Americans outside the Middle East should reconsider travel to and through the region," it added, and warned of the increased possibility of attacks targeting US diplomatic facilities "or at locations associated with the United States and Americans throughout the world.
US hits civilian area in Iran's Abdanan, state media reports
US hits civilian area in Iran's Abdanan, state media reports Iranian state media is reporting that the US targeted areas on the outskirts of the city of Abdanan. The governor of Abdanan, Behzad Noormohammadi, told IRNA that "the American enemy attacked a civilian point in the mountains around Abdanan by launching a missile". He indicated that the strikes did not result in any casualties, with an investigation into the incident ongoing.
IRGC targets more US army infrastructure in Kuwait
IRGC targets more US army infrastructure in Kuwait The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) it struck more US military targets in Kuwait, state news agency IRNA reported. According to the statement, drones, missile defence systems and radars as well as satellite reception systems in Kuwait were "hit by missiles and drones and destroyed". It added that an MQ9 drone hangar was also targeted at the Ali al-Salem base.
IRGC says two tankers caught on fire after blasts while passing through Hormuz Strait
IRGC says two tankers caught on fire after blasts while passing through Hormuz Strait Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said two tankers caught "massive fire" after explosions while attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. "Rescue units are currently removing the crews of these vessels from the area," the IRGC added in the statement, adding that the waterway "will remain closed" for as long as "America's evils continues in the region".
Centcom says it ended latest round of attacks against Iran
Centcom says it ended latest round of attacks against Iran US Central Command (Centcom) said that it ended another wave of strikes against Iran, claiming attacks on military command centres, maritime capabilities, missile and drone launch sites as well as air defence systems. According to the statement, Centcom also said it helped "facilitate the transit of approximately 900 commercial vessels and 450 million barrels of crude oil".
IRGC claims attacks on US military infrastructure in Bahrain
IRGC claims attacks on US military infrastructure in Bahrain The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it carried out an operation that targeted and "destroyed" US radars and air defence systems in Bahrain. It indicated that the missile and drone attacks occurred in the cities of Riffa and Muharraq.
Iran's Araghchi congratulates Khalil al-Hayya as new head of Hamas' political bureau
Iran's Araghchi congratulates Khalil al-Hayya as new head of Hamas' political bureau The Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi in a message to the newly appointed head of Hamas' political bureau, Khalil al-Hayyah, congratulated him on his position. "I sincerely congratulate you on your election as the new head of the Political Bureau of the Islamic Resistance Movement - Hamas," Araghchi told Hayya according to state news agency IRNA. The Iranian foreign minister also "honoured the memory" of previous leaders within the Palestinian movement, emphasising Iran's continued support for the "legitimate struggles of the Palestinian people to be freed from the occupation, apartheid, and colonialism of the genocidal Zionist regime".
Tanker hit off the coast of Oman, UK maritime agency says
Tanker hit off the coast of Oman, UK maritime agency says An unknown projectile struck a tanker eight nautical miles north east of Oman's Limah, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency said. According to the statement, the UKMTO said it "received multiple reports that a tanker... has been struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz".
Watch: Hamas elects Khalil al-Hayya as head of its political bureau
Watch: Hamas elects Khalil al-Hayya as head of its political bureau Hamas has elected Khalil al-Hayya as the new head of its political bureau, placing one of the movement’s most experienced negotiators at the centre of its leadership as Gaza continues to face what the group describes as Israel’s genocide. Middle East Eye takes a look at this development: Hamas has elected Khalil al-Hayya as the new head of its political bureau, placing one of the movement’s most experienced negotiators at the centre of its leadership as Gaza continues to face what the group describes as Israel’s genocide. pic.
UN concerned about Houthi Red Sea naval blockade threats
UN concerned about Houthi Red Sea naval blockade threats The United Nations said that it is concerned about Houthi threats to impose a "maritime embargo" on Saudi Arabia, which could potentially trigger a fresh surge in crude oil prices, disrupt fuel supplies and have further ramifications on the global economy. "It’s obviously another chokepoint. We’re already seeing the impact of the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz and what impact that is having on the global economy," UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said on Monday.
Reports of more explosions in Iran's Bandar Abbas
Reports of more explosions in Iran's Bandar Abbas Iran's IRNA news agency has reported that explosions were heard again in the southern Iranian city of Bandar Abbas on Monday amid a renewed round of US strikes on the country.
