Tehran [Iran], July 29 (ANI): Iran has sought restoration of losses from Kyiv while assuring no escalation after Ukraine clarified that the strike on Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea, which claimed the life of one, was 'unintentional.
Tebboune says Algeria will stand by Tunisia against 'any threat' Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 07/28/2026 - 21:35 Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune claimed that unnamed actors were seeking to create a wedge been Tunisia and Algeria Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune speaks to the media on 3 April 2024 (Facebook/AlgerianPresidency) Off Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has vowed to defend Tunisia against "any threat", in an explosive interview where he accused unnamed actors of trying to isolate Tunis from Algiers before "taking it down". During a televised interview on Monday, Tebboune said Algeria was a peaceful country that did not wish harm on any state, but would not remain passive in the face of threats against Tunisia. "Whoever brings terrorism to Tunisia or near Tunisia, we will leave him in his parents' tent," Tebboune said in colloquial Algerian Arabic, using a local expression meaning his country would respond forcefully to any such threat.
Tehran [Iran], July 29 (ANI): Iran has sought restoration of losses from Kyiv while assuring no escalation after Ukraine clarified that the strike on Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea, which claimed the life of one, was 'unintentional.
Israeli forces strike towns in southern Lebanon’s Tyre district again The Israeli army has attacked the Lebanese border towns of Majdal Zoun and al-Mansouri again, according to reports from Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA). This comes just hours after Israeli forces blew up buildings in the same towns, as well as Bint Jbeil, NNA said. Israel has continued its military activity and occupation of southern Lebanon despite the framework agreement signed with the country in June.
Trump hails late US Senator Lindsey Graham as 'true American original' World leaders gathered in Washington, DC, on Tuesday for the funeral ceremony for late Republican US Senator Lindsey Graham, who was instrumental in advocating for the war on Iran and a staunch supporter of Israel. Among those attending were Ukrainian President Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. Delivering remarks at the ceremony, Trump called Graham a "beloved friend" and "a true American original".
Ukraine's attack on an Iranian merchant ship has sparked a debate in Tehran over whether retaliation would restore deterrence or draw Iran into a broader confrontation involving Europe and NATO.
Saudi defence ministry says it intercepted Iraqi drones targeting oil facilities The Saudi Arabian defence ministry said on Tuesday that its air defences have intecepted and destroyed several drones launched from Iraqi terriroties. The ministry said that the attacks were targeting oil facilities located in the eastern region.
UN: Political process cannot succeed while Gaza remains devastated, violence escalates in West Bank The United Nations warned on Tuesday that a political process cannot succeed while Israeli forces continue to devastate Gaza and escalate violence in the occupied West Bank. Deputy special coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Ramiz Alakbarov stated in a UN Security Council (UNSC) briefing that “Gaza’s reconstruction cannot be sustained in the absence of a political process. Similarly, a political process cannot succeed while Gaza remains devastated, violence escalates in the West Bank, Palestinian institutions remain divided, and security conditions continue to deteriorate.
Human rights activists say the Iranian government has been rapidly escalating executions. The latest prompted public protest, videos appear to show.
Iran says it seeks 'restitution' for Ukrainian attacks on vessel Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Tuesday that, he was assured by his Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha in a call that the attack on an Iranian ship in the Caspian Sea was "unintentional" and that Ukraine "seeks no escalation". "Iran does not seek escalation either, but made clear any attack on our citizens or interests is unacceptable. There must be restitution for losses," Araghchi said in a statement to X.
Netanyahu says he discussed ensuring Iran never possessed nuclear weapons in Trump meeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that his meeting with Trump that took place in the White House were "excellent", in video remarks made on Tuesday. The talks “reflected a complete partnership, bilateral support, and an understanding of the shared goal of ensuring that Iran does not acquire a nuclear weapon”, Netanyahu said. “There was an opportunity to exchange views and make important arrangements for the security and future of Israel,” he added, without elaborating.
Qatar condemns renewed attacks on Jordan Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, after holding a call with Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, issued a condemnation of Iranian attacks on Jordan on Tuesday, warning that they constitute a "dangerous escalation" which would threaten regional stability. It added that Qatar considers these attacks "a flagrant violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity and a blatant breach of international law and the United Nations Charter" in a post to X. The statement did not mention US and Israeli attacks on Iran but called for an immediate halt to all military action.
Anger rises as ICC member states accused of facilitating Netanyahu’s flight to Washington Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 07/28/2026 - 18:32 The Israeli prime minister flew through several ICC member states before receiving a White House welcome Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at the White House on 28 July 2026 in Washington, DC (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images/AFP) Off Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu flew through the airspace of several member states of the International Criminal Court (ICC) this week on his way to Washington, prompting critics to accuse those governments of aiding an internationally wanted leader. Netanyahu left Israel aboard the official government aircraft known as the “Wing of Zion” on Monday, ahead of talks with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday. Flight-tracking data showed the aircraft passing through the airspace of Greece, Italy and France before crossing the Atlantic, while a widely shared map of the journey indicated that it also entered Canadian airspace on its approach to the US.
Iran has ‘no plans’ to negotiate with US, deputy foreign minister says Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi says Tehran has “no plans to negotiate with the US” but affirmed talks are proceeding “step by step” with Oman over reopening the Strait of Hormuz. “We should not get America used to fighting whenever it wants and sitting at the negotiating table whenever it wants,” Gharibabadi said in remarks carried by state TV, adding that it was Washington “who sent messages pleading for an end to the conflict”.
Iran backs Volker Turk reappointment to UN rights chief Iran has signalled its support for Volker Turk to be reappointed as the UN human rights chief for a second term despite US, Israeli and Russian opposition. In a post on X, Iran's diplomatic mission to Geneva said that "we remain confident in the High Commissioner’s continued efforts to confront the gravest international crimes, including genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity". Turk has been critical of Israel’s genocide in Gaza and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Iran proposes temporary Hormuz plan to give itself more control over transit Iran has proposed to Oman a temporary arrangement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, under which one direction of traffic and part of the traffic in the opposite direction would pass through Iranian waters, allowing for greater Iranian control of transit. Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi told state TV on Tuesday that Tehran rejected an Omani proposal for an equal division of transit routes between the two countries, saying that it did not address Iran’s security concerns amid ongoing US-Israeli attacks on the country. He said that if Muscat rejected Iran’s proposal, the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed, adding that Tehran had never recognised the alternative southern route along Oman’s coast.
Yemen’s Houthis say they targeted Saudi tanker in Red Sea Yemen’s Houthis said on Tuesday that they fired ballistic missiles at a Saudi Arabian oil tanker in the Red Sea for violating their maritime blockade and ignoring warning calls. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said that the ship, which he identified as the NCC Ghazal, was "forced to turn back".
US attacks destroyed key infrastructure, killed over 350 government employees, says Iranian government Iranian government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said that the US had inflicted widespread damage to civilian infrastructure across Iran, killing more than 350 government employees, including engineers and power grid technicians. Mohajerani said during a briefing on Tuesday that the Bushehr airport was hit directly by a missile and is out of service, while a maritime control tower in Chabahar was completely destroyed. She added that 12 bridges and two tunnels were damaged, along with railway lines near Bandar Abbas and airports in Iranshahr, Semnan and Bandar Abbas.
US Centcom says it redirected 18 commercial vessels in Hormuz The US Central Command (Centcom) announced on Tuesday in a post to X that, as of 28 July, it has redirected 18 commercial vessels, disabled two and boarded two in its ongoing naval blockade against Iran. There are more than 20 ships operating across the Middle East supporting military operations, including strict enforcement of America's 🇺🇸 steel wall blockade against Iran. As of July 28 CENTCOM has redirected 18 commercial vessels, disabled 2, and boarded 2 to ensure full… pic.
