Iran Says It Targeted U.S. Military in Kuwait With Drones
The Kuwaiti military said that it had detected and destroyed multiple drones in its airspace since dawn. A U. S.
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Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed amid US Aggression: PGSA
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Affairs Authority (PGSA) said transit through the Strait of Hormuz remains suspended because of the continued military actions of the US in the region, adding that navigation requests will be processed once stability is restored.
North Sea oil fields set to be reopened by Burnham would profit blacklisted Israeli company
North Sea oil fields set to be reopened by Burnham would profit blacklisted Israeli company Submitted by Fleur Hargreaves on Thu, 07/30/2026 - 00:32 Rosebank oil field stakeholder Ithaca is majority owned by Israeli firm Delek, named by the UN for supporting West Bank settlements A man holds a placard against the Rosebank oil field project in the North Sea off the coast of Scotland during a protest outside the Department For Energy Security And Net Zero in London on 22 July 2026 (Justin Tallis/AFP) Off Campaigners say reopening North Sea oil and gas fields in the UK would be in breach of international law over a stakeholder company’s links to illegal West Bank settlements. Reports suggest that new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to “move quickly” to green light more oil and gas drilling as one of his first moves since taking office last week, despite concerns some of the profits would flow to a company blacklisted by the UN. The two oil and gas fields in question are Rosebank, off Shetland in the North Atlantic, and Jackdaw in the North Sea coast of Scotland, which were approved by the previous Conservative government in 2022 and 2023, but then overturned in 2025 after a legal challenge.
Turkey urges Iran to halt attacks on Kurdish groups
Turkey urges Iran to halt attacks on Kurdish groups Submitted by Ragip Soylu on Fri, 07/31/2026 - 12:07 Ankara fears further Iranian strikes could push Kurdish opposition groups closer to Israel and undermine Turkey’s peace process with the PKK Members of Komala, an Iranian Kurdish opposition party, attend the funeral of Peshmerga fighter Ghazal Moulai at Sheikh Ahmed Hindi cemetery in Sulaymaniyah, Iraqi Kurdistan, on 16 April 2026 (Shwan Mohammed/AFP) Off When Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz landed in Tehran earlier this month to attend the funeral of late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, he received a warm welcome from officials of the Islamic Republic . Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian also hosted Yilmaz and his delegation during the visit. Pezeshkian thanked Turkey for helping to prevent an Israeli plan to foment an armed insurrection by Kurdish groups in western Iran, a source familiar with the visit told Middle East Eye.
Russian Patriarch Praises Message from Ayatollah Khamenei
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Patriarch Kirill of Moscow thanked Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei for his message, expressing hope for peace and security in the region and voicing support for closer religious and cultural cooperation between Iran and Russia.
Iranian army says it struck US Air Base in Kuwait in retaliation for Qeshm Island attack
Tehran [Iran], July 31 (ANI): The Iranian army has said that it carried out drone strikes against United States strategic centres at the Ahmad al-Jaber Air Base in Kuwait during the 27th stage of Operation Lightning.
Thousands make dramatic sea crossing into Ceuta from Morocco
Thousands make dramatic sea crossing into Ceuta from Morocco Submitted by Areeb Ullah on Fri, 07/31/2026 - 12:16 Spain says around 60,000 people entered the North African enclave by land and sea, including thousands of children People from Morocco arrive at the Spanish border in Ceuta on 31 July 2026, as thousands enter the enclave by land and sea (Reuters) Off Spain is scrambling to reinforce the borders of its North African enclave of Ceuta and prevent further mass crossings after thousands of people entered the Spanish territory from Morocco . The enclave's leader says approximately 60,000 people had crossed into Ceuta from Morocco. Madrid estimates that around 8,000 of them were children.
Hamas Rules Out Negotiations on Resistance Weapons
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The representative of Hamas in Iran, Khaled Qaddoumi, stressed that the Palestinian resistance will never relinquish its weapons, insisting that the issue must not be included in any negotiations with the Israeli regime.
Israel uses sand walls to further encroach in Palestinian territory on Gaza as siege tightens
Israel uses sand walls to further encroach in Palestinian territory on Gaza as siege tightens Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 07/31/2026 - 11:26 Israel is expanding its area of control by displacing families and redrawing Gaza’s post-ceasefire boundary Palestinians run for cover as smoke and fire rise during an Israeli strike on the the Al-Muttaqin Mosque in Gaza City on 28 July (AFP/Omar Al Qattaa) Off Israel is pushing the so-called yellow line deeper into Gaza, displacing Palestinian families and tightening its siege by squeezing more than two million people into an increasingly small section of the devastated enclave. Residents of al-Tuffah in northern Gaza awoke on Monday to find concrete markers moved westwards into the middle of Salah al-Din Road, the territory’s main north-south route, the BBC reported. An Israeli flag had also been raised over a three-metre-high sand and earth barrier nearby.
Hamas will 'remain an integral part of Palestinian national fabric'
Hamas will 'remain an integral part of Palestinian national fabric' Hamas official Ghazi Hamad has told Al Jazeera that the group will “remain an integral part of the Palestinian national fabric" and that their agreement to disarm was made “under exceptional, difficult and harsh circumstances". Hamad added that the group will “continue to shoulder its national responsibilities and duties in pursuit of the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people".
Man Accused of Spying for Iran at British Air Base in Cyprus
Rashad Sultanov, a dual British and Azerbaijani citizen, was arrested after accusations he surveilled the military installation, a hub for Mideast operations, and shared the details with the Revolutionary Guards.
Middle East: Civilian death toll climbs in Gaza, Lebanon and West Bank as UN chief demands ‘the fighting must stop’
Violence and civilian casualties are rising across the Middle East – from Israeli airstrikes in Gaza to continued hostilities in Lebanon and the West Bank – UN agencies reported on Friday as the Secretary-General declared “the fighting must stop”.
Hamas official says group 'made concessions' for sake of Palestinian people
Hamas official says group 'made concessions' for sake of Palestinian people Hamas official Ghazi Hamad said in an interview with Al Jazeera that the group “made concessions for the sake of our Palestinian people”. “Our primary objective is to protect our people in the Gaza Strip from the ongoing hostile measures and criminal plans pursued by the Israeli occupation,” he added.
Settlers set light to agricultural land south of Nablus
Settlers set light to agricultural land south of Nablus Israeli settlers set light to agricultural land south of Nablus, Wafa news agency is reporting, citing local sources. According to the sources, the settlers attacked and set fire to Palestinian-owned agricultural land in the village of Burin, igniting several olive trees. They reported that the settlers further obstructed Palestinian Civil Defence crews from reaching the area to extinguish the fire.
The Gaza genocide has turned the Palestinian question into an Israeli problem
The Gaza genocide has turned the Palestinian question into an Israeli problem Submitted by Sami Al-Arian on Sat, 07/25/2026 - 01:27 Gaza has ended the Oslo era, exposed the limits of military supremacy and demands a new vision aimed at dismantling the Zionist project The genocide in Gaza since October 2023, which has killed more than 73,000 Palestinians , has marked a historic turning point in the Palestinian struggle and in the nature of the conflict with the Zionist project. What unfolded went far beyond another war or another episode of Israeli violence; it exposed to the world the true nature of the Zionist project as a settler-colonial enterprise built upon ethnic cleansing, apartheid and the systematic erasure of the indigenous Palestinian people. Since its emergence in the late 19th century, the Zionist movement has sought to establish a settler-colonial state in Palestine through the mobilisation of western imperialist powers and an enduring alliance with dominant forces in the international system.
Iran War Drives Oil Profits to Highest Levels in Years
The world’s biggest oil companies are benefiting from the high commodity prices that have been a drag on the rest of the economy.
Two Violating Oil Tankers Disabled in Strait of Hormuz: IRGC
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said two violating oil tankers were struck and brought to a halt in the Strait of Hormuz after attempting to transit through an unauthorized route, adding that four other tankers quickly turned back.
‘Suspicious deal’: US efforts to reunify Libya’s institutions face growing resistance
‘Suspicious deal’: US efforts to reunify Libya’s institutions face growing resistance Submitted by Driss Rejichi on Fri, 07/31/2026 - 09:40 Mounting opposition to the rival leaders backed by Washington, the Dbeibah and Haftar families, has fuelled distrust of American envoy Massad Boulos’s initiative Mohamed Menfi (right), president of the Libyan Presidential Council, receives US envoy Massad Boulos, in Tripoli on 23 July 2025 (Libya Presidency Office/Reuters) Off One month after what may have been the most significant diplomatic mission to Libya since taking charge of the country, US envoy Massad Boulos continues to raise questions about Washington’s objectives. Earlier this month, the senior adviser to Donald Trump on Arab and Middle Eastern Affairs met dozens of Libyan officials across the country's rival factions during a diplomatic tour that was widely expected to pave the way for major announcements. After meeting with their inner circles in Malta on 6 July, Boulos held face-to-face talks with Libya's rival leaders: Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah in Tripoli on 7 July, and Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar in Benghazi the following day.
Muslim Council of Britain asks government to explain non-engagement policy
Muslim Council of Britain asks government to explain non-engagement policy Submitted by Imran Mulla on Thu, 07/30/2026 - 14:34 MCB praises new Burnham's record but accuses security minister of repeating 'unsubstantiated allegations' British Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivers a speech as he visits social care organisation Jewish Care in London on 29 July (AFP) Off The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) has accused Security Minister Dan Jarvis of repeating an "unsubstantiated allegation" against it to justify why Andy Burnham 's government refuses to engage with the organisation. Speaking to Middle East Eye on Thursday, the MCB praised Prime Minister Burnham, who has previously engaged with the organisation, saying he "has a strong record of engaging honestly with communities across this country" and it hoped "that record continues now that he is in Downing Street". The MCB, which the government refuses to engage with, is the largest umbrella body representing British Muslim organisations, with more than 500 affiliates.
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