Israeli troops push into Syrian village and briefly establish checkpoint Israeli forces briefly carried out an incursion into the Syrian village of al-Samdaniyah in Quneitra, Syrian state media has reported. Sana news agency reported that three Israeli army vehicles pushed into al-Samdaniyah on Saturday morning and established a temporary checkpoint. Israeli troops searched passersby at the checkpoint, before later withdrawing.
Mojtaba Khamenei vows revenge after father’s funeral Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has pledged to avenge the death of his father, Ali Khamenei, in his first public message since the late leader’s funeral. “Revenge is the will of our nation,” Mojtaba Khamenei said, vowing to avenge his father’s “innocent blood”. “We pledge to avenge the pure blood of the martyred leader and all the martyrs of these two wars from the criminal and disgraced murderers,” Press TV quoted him as saying.
Trump says US ready to ‘destroy’ Iran after Israeli intelligence warns of 'assassination plot' Submitted by Qazi Zaid on Sat, 07/11/2026 - 09:39 Remarks come as Washington and Tehran signalled talks would continue despite renewed military confrontation Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard the new Air Force One during a flight from the UK to the US, 8 July 2026 (Win McNamee/Getty Images via AFP) Off US President Donald Trump has threatened Iran with overwhelming military retaliation after reports that Israeli intelligence had warned Washington of an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate him. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said “1000 Missiles are Locked and Loaded” against Iran and warned that any attempt to target him would trigger a devastating US response. “1000 Missiles are Locked and Loaded and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran, with thousands of more to immediately follow, should the Iranian Government act on its threat, pronounced in many corners of the Globe, to assassinate, or attempt to assassinate, the sitting President of the United States of America, in this case, ME!
US and Iran expected to continue talks in Oman, CBS News reports US and Iranian negotiators are expected to continue talks in Oman on Saturday, with CBS News reporting that the US delegation includes Vice President JD Vance, Jared Kushner, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff. Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi is also in Muscat for consultations on arrangements governing traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, Al Jazeera reported. Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei accused Washington of violating the memorandum of understanding through recent air strikes and restrictions on Iranian oil exports.
Exclusive: Syria, Iraq and US plan to unveil Mediterranean pipeline deal to bypass Strait of Hormuz Submitted by Sean Mathews on Sat, 07/11/2026 - 10:14 The Trump administration will announce plans to resurrect a five-decade-old pipeline running from Iraq to the Syrian port of Baniyas Oil facilities at the Baniyas port refinery on the Mediterranean Sea, Syria, on 15 April 2026 (Bakr Alkasem/AFP) Off Iraq , Syria and the US plan to revive a historic 500-mile pipeline to Syria's Mediterranean coast as part of efforts to reduce Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz, senior Iraqi and regional officials have told Middle East Eye. An agreement to revive the pipeline, originally running from the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk to Syria’s coastal town of Baniyas, is expected to be unveiled next week when Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi meets US President Donald Trump at the White House, the sources told MEE. Tom Barrack, Trump’s ambassador to Turkey and envoy to Syria and Iraq, has been working on the details of the agreement before Zaidi’s visit, which is also expected to include a stop in Texas, the US's energy hub state.
Iran's supreme leader to issue message about slain father's funeral Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is set to issue a message in the coming hours regarding the funeral of his slain father and predecessor Ali Khamenei, state media has reported. Ali Khamenei was assassinated on 28 February at the beginning of the US-Israeli war on Iran. He was buried in his hometown of Mashhad on Friday following a six-day-long funeral procession.
Video: Israeli settlers assault elderly Palestinian man Israeli settlers assaulted 80-year-old Ibrahim Ismail al-Jabour and his family in the Hawara area of Masafer Yatta in the occupied West Bank on Friday. Local sources said Israeli soldiers stood by protecting the settlers while they were attacking the family pic. twitter.
Explosion in eastern Tehran 'was controlled ammunition disposal' An explosion heard in the eastern part of Tehran province was caused by the controlled disposal of ammunition remaining from the war, Iranian state media, citing a local official, said on Saturday. The official said the operation posed no threat to citizens and that no incident had occurred. Earlier on Saturday, Iranian state media reported that an explosion was heard in the eastern part of Tehran province, with residents of Pakdasht and Qiyamdasht reporting the blast while its source and exact location were not immediately known.
Morning recap Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Iran insisted on Saturday it had "kept its word" on a ceasefire with the United States, after President Donald Trump insisted the truce was over but that he had agreed to further negotiations with the Islamic republic. Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Aragchi said, "Violation follows other violations and missteps by the United States. Reality check: There can only be mutual compliance.
Official: Iran suffered $300 million in damage to research infrastructure Iran’s vice president for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy Hossein Afshin said knowledge-based companies also suffered heavy losses, Iranian media reported. Afshin said knowledge-based firms incurred losses of 65 million rials and $25 million in foreign exchange during the "imposed war", IRNA reported. "The enemy had targeted Iran's scientific and technological authority, which will be rebuilt with power," Afshin said.
Iranian official hails military for 'keeping enemy movement under surveillance' Spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Esmaeil Baghaei hailed the country's armed forces for "keeping the enemy's movements under surveillance and safeguarding the security and tranquility of dear Iran". In a post on X, he wrote: "In these hot summer days, the valiant defenders of the noble homeland in the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, on the coasts, islands, borders, and other sensitive points of the country, with vigilant and watchful eyes, keep the enemy's movements under surveillance and safeguard the security and tranquility of dear Iran. " "The Iranian nation appreciates your sincere efforts, steadfastness, and sacrifices, and takes pride in your powerful presence.
IEA: US-Iran escalation threatens 2027 oil surplus forecast The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts supply will expand by 7. 5 million bpd next year after a 3. 7 million bpd contraction this year, but that is contingent on improved Hormuz transits.
Report: Israeli settlers attack women, elderly shepherds in Hebron Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian women and elderly shepherds in the Masafer Yatta area of Hebron in the occupied West Bank on Friday, according to Quds News Network. The settlers also targeted their livestock, the QNN posted on X. There has been a surge in settler attacks in the West Bank.
US actions clear breach of commitments, Aragchi says Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi slammed the US for its alleged failure to uphold the interim agreement, warning “there can only be mutual compliance” moving forward. “Iran has so far kept its word, unlike the so-called US Treasury Secretary who is violating Para 9 of the MoU,” he wrote on X. “The violation follows other violations and missteps by the United States,” Araghchi said.
Trump says US ready to 'completely decimate' Iran if he is targeted The US President warned Iran that the US military was prepared to "completely decimate and destroy" the country if Tehran carried out or attempted an assassination against him. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump claimed that "1,000 missiles are locked and loaded" and aimed at Iran, with "thousands more" ready to follow if the Iranian government acted on what he described as threats made "in many corners of the globe" to assassinate the sitting US president. "Orders have already been given, and the US Military is ready, willing, and able, for a one year period of time, subject to extension, to completely decimate and destroy all areas of Iran," Trump wrote.
Report: Centcom team in Beirut to help implement Lebanon-Israel deal A US military delegation arrived in Lebanon on Friday to help implement an agreement to end the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, the Financial Times has reported, citing Lebanese officials. The US Central Command (Centcom) delegation’s visit to Lebanon comes ahead of talks between Lebanon and Israel in Rome next week, where technical teams are expected to discuss details of the framework agreement signed on June 26. As part of the deal, Israel agreed to pull back its forces from two “pilot zones” in southern Lebanon, where Israeli forces are occupying swaths of territory, that would then be taken over by the Lebanese army.
Israel bans Jerusalem Grand Mufti from Al-Aqsa Mosque for a week Israeli forces first detained Sheikh Mohammad Hussein, the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem and Palestine and preacher of Al-Aqsa Mosque, after he concluded Friday sermon and prayers, WAFA reported. Following his detention, Israeli authorities handed Sheikh Hussein an order barring him from entering the Al-Aqsa Mosque complex for one week. In August last year, Israeli authorities issued a six-month ban on Sheikh Hussein, after he delivered a Friday sermon condemning Israel’s starvation policy against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
Report: Traffic in Hormuz falls sharply, only six vessels passed on 9-10 July night Ship-tracking firm Windward said just six vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz on the night of 9-10 July, compared with 18 to 22 a few days ago. This was the third night of reduced traffic in the critical waterway, where Iranian attacks on ships led to a renewed wave of US strikes and Iranian counterattacks on the neighbouring Gulf nations. Outbound sailings have nearly stopped, just one vessel last night, against 15-21 on 5-7 July, Windward said in a post on X.
Lebanon death toll rises to 4,321, health ministry says The Lebanese Health Ministry announced it has recorded 4,321 deaths and 12,207 injuries due to the Israeli military attacks on Lebanon since 2 March 2026. On Friday, an Israeli combat drone struck a vehicle in the town of Kfar Roumman, killing a Lebanese man and injuring another, according to the National News Agency (NNA). Another Israeli strike targeted a vehicle in Nabatieh town, injuring two civilians.
Third UNSC meet on Iran nuclear file yields no resolution The UN Security Council met on Friday for a session since Resolution 2231 technically expired last October, with Russia and China once again forcing a procedural vote before any discussion could begin. The meeting, requested by Bahrain and the Council's five European members--Denmark, France, Greece, Latvia and the UK-- was held under the "Non-Proliferation" agenda item. Russia, supported by China, requested a procedural vote on the agenda, which passed with 11 votes in favour, two against (China and Russia), and two abstentions (Pakistan and Somalia), mirroring the outcome of two earlier sessions in March and June.
