Evidence Indicates U.S. Dropped Bomb on Residential Area in Iran, Killing 3 Civilians
The weapon, one of the largest in the U. S. ’s arsenal, struck a house in a heavily populated area, according to a Times analysis.
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Iran will further tighten Hormuz if US naval blockade continues, top official says
Iran will further tighten Hormuz if US naval blockade continues, top official says A top official of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has warned that if the US continues with its naval blockade on Tehran's ports, it will further seal the Strait of Hormuz and block other strategic passages, according to IRNA. Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr, the secretary of SNSC and a veteran Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander, said the escalation could cost the global economy, energy markets and US taxpayers dearly, IRNA reported. On Friday, Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, stressed Iran’s determination to establish mechanisms with Oman to manage traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, warning third parties against obstructing the process.
Iran's hangings are 'murders,' says former UN prosecutor
Iran's latest wave of public hangings of protesters amounts to "killings" and "murders" that form part of a continuing crime against humanity, former United Nations prosecutor Professor Payam Akhavan told Iran International's Eye for Iran.
Trump says Rubio’s anti-ICC campaign intended to shield Netanyahu
Trump says Rubio’s anti-ICC campaign intended to shield Netanyahu US President Donald Trump has said that secretary of state Marco Rubio's campaign against the International Criminal Court (ICC) was intended to defend Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. "He's trying to defend Bibi and various other people," Trump said during a cabinet meeting at Camp David. Rubio told the meeting that "we've now begun an effort to really try to bring them to heel," adding that previous US attempts to push the court to reform had failed.
Two Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes on central Gaza
Two Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes on central Gaza At least two Palestinians were killed in separate Israeli drone strikes in central Gaza, while 13 Palestinians were detained during raids in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian media reports said. Quds News Network said Israeli drone strikes in Salah al-Din Street and Al-Mahatta Street in Deir al-Balah killed two and injured several others. At least 10 Palestinians were injured in Israeli attacks on Khadija Mosque in Gaza City, Deir al-Balah, Al-Maghazi refugee camp, Al-Saftawi area of Gaza City and Al-Shuhada Mosque in Nuseirat refugee camp, the report said.
'They do lie': Trump says he is 'losing faith' in Iran as nuclear talks continue
Washington, DC [US], August 1 (ANI): US President Donald Trump stated on Friday that he was 'losing faith' in Tehran, alleging that Iranian authorities routinely breach commitments even as bilateral discussions persist between both nations. Addressing a televised Cabinet meeting at Camp David, Trump asserted that Iran lacked credibility due to its recurrent failure to abide by its pledges.
Palestinian home built 40 years before Israel's creation demolished
Palestinian home built 40 years before Israel's creation demolished A Palestinian home 40 years older than the state of Israel was demolished by Israeli authorities, according to Al Jazeera. The homeowner was at work and found the house, built during the Ottoman period, in ruins when he returned. Israel demolished a Palestinian home that was about 40 years older than the state of Israel itself.
Israeli settler attempts to run over Palestinians, sets olive trees on fire
Israeli settler attempts to run over Palestinians, sets olive trees on fire An Israeli settler attempts to run over a Palestinian before setting fire to olive trees in the village of Al-Minya, southeast of Bethlehem, in the occupied West Bank, according to Quds News Network. Settlers have set fire to mosques, olive groves and Palestinian homes in a surging wave of attacks over the past more than a month. Watch | An extremist Israeli settler attempts to run over a Palestinian and sets fire to olive trees in the village of Al-Minya, southeast of Bethlehem, in the occupied West Bank.
Lebanese PM says latest Israeli attack 'blatant violation' of ceasefire
Lebanese PM says latest Israeli attack 'blatant violation' of ceasefire Lebanon’s Prime Minister, Nawaf Salam, has condemned the latest Israeli attack on southern Lebanon as “a blatant violation of the ceasefire”. In a statement on X, he said the attacks constitute “a flagrant breach of Lebanon’s sovereignty and security, as well as the principles and rules of international law”. Earlier, Quds News Network reported that Israeli artillery pounded the Ali al-Taher hills in southern Lebanon.
Yemeni forces say eight Saudi tankers forced to reroute
Yemeni forces say eight Saudi tankers forced to reroute Yemen's Armed Forces spokesperson Yahya Saree has said eight Saudi Arabian oil tankers have been forced to reroute toward the Cape of Good Hope, IRNA reported. Saree said that Yemeni forces would persist in their blockade of Saudi targets and would strike the kingdom's vessels "whenever and wherever possible", according to IRNA.
Araghchi says US actions ‘main causes’ of regional insecurity
Araghchi says US actions ‘main causes’ of regional insecurity Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, has told his Indian counterpart that the US’ violations of the Islamabad MoU and continued military action against Iran were the main causes of insecurity in the region and the Strait of Hormuz, IRNA reported. During a phone call with India’s external affairs minister, S Jaishankar, Araghchi also listed the US-enforced naval blockade and attacks on Iranian commercial shipping as the aggravating factors. He also said the international community had a responsibility to hold the “aggressor parties” accountable.
"Kind of madness": Iran vows to target US, Israeli energy assets if attacked as Trump weighs fresh strikes
Tehran [Iran], August 1 (ANI): Iran has warned that it stands fully prepared to target key Israeli infrastructure and American energy installations throughout the region should it come under attack, following reports that Washington and Tel Aviv may be coordinating new military operations against the Islamic Republic.
Saudi Arabia calls Trump's Gaza 'demilitarisation deal' historic
Saudi Arabia calls Trump's Gaza 'demilitarisation deal' historic Saudi Arabia has welcomed US President Donald Trump's announcement of "a historic agreement on the demilitarisation" of the Gaza Strip, praising his leadership and commitment in helping secure the deal. In a statement, the kingdom's foreign ministry also thanked Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, the United States, the Peace Council and other partners for their efforts. The kingdom reaffirmed its commitment to implementing the comprehensive peace plan endorsed by UN Security Council Resolution 2803, calling for all agreed phases to be carried out within a defined timeframe.
Houthis say transit through Bab el-Mandeb free of charge
Houthis say transit through Bab el-Mandeb free of charge Yemen's Houthi group said on Saturday that transit through the Bab el-Mandeb strait remains free of charge, denying reports that the authorities plan to impose tolls on vessels transiting the waterway. The Houthi-run Humanitarian Operations Coordination Center (HOCC) said in a statement that its Safe Transit Service for eligible vessels is voluntary and provided at no cost. "All vessels outside the scope of the declared ban may transit safely.
US, Israel planning to bombard energy-related targets in Iran: Report
Washington DC [US], August 1 (ANI): US President Donald Trump is considering launching air strikes against Iran's energy infrastructure within days in an attempt to compel Tehran to accept Washington's ceasefire terms, according to a report by Axios.
US weighs strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure within days, Israel may join: Report
Washington DC [US], August 1 (ANI): US President Donald Trump is considering launching air strikes against Iran's energy infrastructure within days in an attempt to compel Tehran to accept Washington's ceasefire terms, according to a report by Axios.
US tightens military and financial pressure as Iran talks falter
The Trump administration on Friday outlined military and financial measures against Tehran alongside negotiations that President Donald Trump said were being undermined by Iran’s conduct.
Palestinian authorities secure court order freezing demolitions in Jordan Valley
Palestinian authorities secure court order freezing demolitions in Jordan Valley The Colonization and Wall Resistance Commission (CWRC) and the Tubas Governorate have obtained an injunction from an Israeli court freezing the demolition of Palestinian-owned structures in the northern Jordan Valley, Wafa reported. Citing activist Moataz Basharat, Wafa reported that Israeli authorities had issued demolition notices to the Palestinian owners of residential structures and livestock barns in the Nab' al-Ghazal area of Al-Farisiya, in the northern Jordan Valley.
Trump orders Iran strikes as soon as this weekend: WSJ report
Washington, DC [US], August 1 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has instructed the military to execute a fresh assault against Iran as early as this weekend, according to a Wall Street Journal report published Friday. Citing unnamed US officials, the newspaper stated that the proposed military action aims to compel Tehran into surrendering.
"Closely monitoring": India on US bill seeking upto 100% tariffs on Russian oil buyers
New Delhi [India], August 1 (ANI): India is keeping a close watch on a US bill that empowers Washington to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on nations purchasing Russian oil and gas, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday, days after the proposed legislation cleared the US Senate.
