Two Tankers Hit in Apparent Drone Strike in Egypt
An explosion at a port on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast set fire to two ships, including a U. S. gas storage tanker, according to maritime tracking firms.
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Kuwaiti, Jordanian Foreign Ministers reiterate condemnation of Iranian attacks
KUWAIT, 30th July, 2026 (WAM) -- Kuwait's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah, and Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Safadi, reviewed the latest regional developments during a telephone call, including diplomatic efforts aimed at enhancing security and stability in the region and ensuring the safety and freedom of maritime navigation.
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New Strikes Engulf More Countries in the Iran War
President Trump threatened retribution after Iran fired missiles at U. S. military bases in Jordan.
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Saudi Arabia seeks international coalition to protect Red Sea shipping from Houthis, two sources say
Saudi Arabia seeks international coalition to protect Red Sea shipping from Houthis, two sources say Saudi Arabia is seeking to build an international coalition to protect shipping in the Red Sea from Houthi attacks, two people familiar with the deliberations said on Wednesday. The composition of the coalition has yet to be finalised and remains under discussion with dozens of countries, the sources said.
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Netanyahu backs pressure-first strategy on Iran after Trump talks
Israel wants to intensify economic pressure on Iran while preserving the threat of military action, a senior Israeli official said after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's meeting with US President Donald Trump.
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Iran pressure, Syria stance and Saudi nuclear deal: Inside Netanyahu's White House pitch to Trump, reveals Axios report
Washington DC [US], July 30 (ANI): US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a 90-minute meeting at the White House to discuss regional security issues and ongoing tensions over Iran, according to a report by Axios, citing a senior Israeli official.
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Lebanon seeks arrest of businessman accused of meeting Netanyahu
Lebanon seeks arrest of businessman accused of meeting Netanyahu Lebanese judicial authorities issued a warrant Wednesday seeking the arrest of influential businessman Antoun Sehnaoui accused of meeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid Israel's war on Lebanon. A Lebanese judicial source told AFP that prosecutor and judge Ahmad Rami had issued a 30-day wanted notice for Sehnaoui "on charges of dealing with the Israeli enemy and violating Lebanon's boycott law against Israel". Lebanese law criminalises contact with Israel, despite the countries beginning direct talks under US sponsorship in April.
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'Whitewashing Laura Loomer': AP interview sparks backlash on social media
'Whitewashing Laura Loomer': AP interview sparks backlash on social media The Associated Press is facing backlash after publishing an interview with Laura Loomer, the far-right activist and close ally of US President Donald Trump, during her visit to Ukraine. The article quickly drew criticism from journalists, commentators and social media users, many of whom accused the news agency of attempting to "whitewash" one of the US's most controversial figures. Loomer has long been one of the most polarising figures in US conservative politics, having repeatedly drawn condemnation for anti-Muslim rhetoric, racist remarks and conspiracy theories.
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US immigration agents are patrolling airports to arrest visa overstayers
US immigration agents are patrolling airports to arrest visa overstayers Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 07/29/2026 - 20:06 This comes as June saw the highest rate of immigration detentions since Trump took power Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents confront protesters as they gather outside the federal immigration centre at Delaney Hall, where ICE is detaining immigrants in Newark, New Jersey, on 8 June 2026 (Spencer Platt/Getty Images via AFP) Off Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents are now patrolling US airports looking to arrest people who have overstayed their visas and are taking domestic flights around the country, ABC News reported on Tuesday. Visa overstays have typically been a civil violation rather than a criminal offence, given these are foreigners who entered the US legally. Many in the US also often find themselves in a risky position because their Green Card applications for US permanent residency do not get processed in time - before their visas expire.
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Saudi Arabia’s Strikes in Iraq Mark Entry Into U.S.-Iran War.
The kingdom’s defense ministry said airstrikes in Iraq targeting Iran-backed militias were in retaliation for attacks on Saudi oil facilities this week.
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US weapons stockpiles "severely depleted" as Trump prolongs Iran conflict, CSIS report warns
Washington, DC [US], July 30 (ANI): The American military's key air-defence missile inventories are facing growing pressure as the confrontation with Iran enters its fifth month, prompting concerns over Washington's capacity to maintain Middle East operations while addressing security challenges in other regions.
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Ahmet Davutoglu, former PM turned Erdogan critic, ends political career
Ahmet Davutoglu, former PM turned Erdogan critic, ends political career Submitted by Ragip Soylu on Wed, 07/29/2026 - 20:49 Davutoglu’s Future Party failed to challenge the ruling AKP despite securing parliamentary seats through an opposition alliance Former Turkish prime minister and Future Party chairman Ahmet Davutoglu gives a press conference after his party's meeting in Ankara, on 19 December 2019 (Adem Altan/AFP) Off Former Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu on Wednesday announced that he was dissolving his Future Party and withdrawing from party politics. Davutoglu, a former close ally of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, said in a written statement posted on X that he was leaving “party politics” because of the country’s “dirty political climate”. “This is not a decision of surrender.
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What to Know About Iraq’s Militias
At least 20 fighters of the Popular Mobilization Forces, an umbrella group of Iraqi militias with ties to Iran, were killed in a wave of U. S. and Saudi airstrikes.
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Families Face Anxiety, Angst as Loved Ones Are Deployed to Fight Iran
As the war with Iran has continued, some are finding that the stress is bringing back old anxieties.
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Is Iran a ‘forever war’? – Stateside with Kai and Carter
After a lull in fighting, airstrikes between the US and Iran resumed Wednesday, killing at least 20 members of Iraq’s popular mobilization force. The conflict between the US and Iran has now entered its fifth month, with no obvious conclusion in sight. Analysts have warned that the latest escalations are pushing the Middle East region into "unchartered territory".
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US accuses Iran's IRGC of threatening ships in Strait of Hormuz, maintains sea route remains open
Florida [US], July 30 (ANI): Amid heightened tensions with Tehran and mounting anxieties regarding maritime safety in the Gulf, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has accused the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of trying to intimidate merchant vessels navigating the Strait of Hormuz, maintaining that the crucial sea route remains accessible for global passage regardless of claims made by Iran.
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Trump says will hit Iran hard after attack, was briefed on Egypt tankers
Trump says will hit Iran hard after attack, was briefed on Egypt tankers US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the US would hit Iran very hard after an attack on the US military in Jordan. "So it's our turn," Trump told reporters at the White House. He said Washington would see if there was an agreement at some point, "but we're going to hit them very hard.
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Drone attack triggers explosion on US-owned LNG tanker at Egyptian port
Cairo [Egypt], July 30 (ANI): An explosion rocked a US-owned and operated liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessel at Egypt's Damietta Port following a drone strike on Wednesday, raising fears that the Middle East conflict is spilling over into critical new energy hubs beyond its traditional Gulf theatre.
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US targets Iran with fresh sanctions over Strait of Hormuz 'extortion scheme'
Washington, DC [US], July 30 (ANI): The United States on Wednesday slammed fresh sanctions on entities connected with Iran's Revolutionary Guards, accusing them of shaking down commercial vessels operating through the Strait of Hormuz. The US Treasury Department stated that the punitive action hits eight oil tankers and 10 corporate entities.
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How The Iran War Is Changing Security Dynamics In The Middle East
The prolonged US-Iran war has prompted many Persian Gulf nations to reassess their defense needs. For Pakistan, which has acted as a mediator in negotiations between Tehran and Washington, the conflict has created an opportunity to stabilize its fragile economy and improve its diplomatic outreach.
