Ukraine Should Be Punished Militarily, Its Envoy Should Be Expelled after Attack on Iranian Vessel
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Ukraine should be punished for attacking an Iranian vessel in the Caspian and its chargé d’affaires in Tehran should be expelled.
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Security Council LIVE: Updates on US–Iran war and Gaza’s Board of Peace amid regional tensions
Regional tensions are mounting as the US-Iran war continues and a rising number of Israeli attacks are threatening Gaza’s fragile October ceasefire that ended two years of war with Hamas. Security Council members are hearing updates on Tuesday, including from US President Donald Trump's fledgling Board of Peace. Join our live coverage.
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"Iran has no standing to pretend to be a victim": Ukraine FM Sybiha rejects Tehran's accusations
Kyiv [Ukraine], July 28 (ANI): Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has rejected Iran's allegations over a strike on an Iranian commercial vessel, calling Tehran's threats 'unjustified and groundless' and accusing it of being a direct accomplice to Russia's war against Ukraine.
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With US troops departing, Iraq looks beyond balancing Washington and Tehran
With US troops departing, Iraq looks beyond balancing Washington and Tehran Submitted by Zahra Ladha on Tue, 07/28/2026 - 09:12 Strengthening institutions, banking reforms and the prospect of a US-Iran agreement could give Baghdad greater strategic autonomy Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian walks alongside Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi during a welcoming ceremony in Tehran, 23 July 2026 (Iranian Presidency/AFP) Off For several years, officials in Baghdad have maintained a careful balancing act – taking some measures in response to US pressure to reduce Iran’s informal influence in Iraq , while maintaining strong bilateral ties with neighbouring Tehran. This dynamic has constrained Baghdad’s ability to pursue domestic economic and security reforms, or chart a more autonomous foreign policy. However, a combination of recent attempts to strengthen Iraqi state institutions, the upcoming withdrawal of US-led Coalition troops from Federal Iraq and the prospect of a US-Iran settlement could allow Baghdad to redefine its relationship with both Iran and the United States.
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Iran: End escalating campaign of arbitrary executions and death sentences against protesters
The public execution of two protesters today, following the arbitrary execution of at least three other protesters last week, marks a further escalation in the authorities’ use of the death penalty to quash dissent, Amnesty International said. The organization fears that at least 60 others, including three arrested as children, remain at risk of execution after being sentenced to death, while many others are facing prosecution on capital charges in relation to the protests. In the first half of […] The post Iran: End escalating campaign of arbitrary executions and death sentences against protesters appeared first on Amnesty International .
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The tough choices Andy Burnham faces on Iran war as US pushes for more UK involvement
The tough choices Andy Burnham faces on Iran war as US pushes for more UK involvement Submitted by Imran Mulla on Mon, 07/27/2026 - 14:04 The Trump administration is pushing the UK to host a summit on a maritime coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz British Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaks to the media at HM Naval Base Portsmouth, on the south coast of England, on 27 July 2026 (AFP) Off Andy Burnham wanted his premiership to be firmly focused on domestic policy. However, in his first week in office, the new prime minister found himself forced to deal with the sharp escalation in the US - Israeli conflict with Iran . Shortly before becoming premier, Burnham signalled that he would mark a significant departure from Keir Starmer's foreign policy, apologising for Labour's early support for Israel's war on Gaza and saying his government would consider banning goods from Israeli settlements.
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Red Sea shipping slows as security threats, insurance curbs reshape vessel routes: S&P Global
Mumbai, (Maharashtra) [India] July 28 (ANI): Commercial shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait has slowed sharply in recent days as heightened security risks, insurance restrictions and evolving military developments in the Middle East prompt ship operators to reassess routes through the Red Sea, according to an S&P Global report.
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Who is Gadi Eisenkot, the former army chief challenging Netanyahu?
Who is Gadi Eisenkot, the former army chief challenging Netanyahu? Submitted by Nadav Rapaport on Tue, 07/28/2026 - 11:00 A former member of Israel's war cabinet, Eisenkot has emerged as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's strongest challenger in years Gadi Eizenkot, a former Israeli minister without portfolio and the 21st chief of general staff of the Israeli army, speaks during the Herzliya Conference at Reichman University on 24 June 2024 (Gil Cohen-Magen/AFP) Off Three months from now, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will face the toughest election of his political career. The fallout from the Hamas-led attacks of 7 October 2023, Israel's military campaigns across the Middle East and the contentious issue of conscripting ultra-Orthodox Jewish men have reshaped the country's political landscape, eroding support for Netanyahu and his governing coalition.
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'It feels like hell': Gaza families battle suffocating summer heat in tents
'It feels like hell': Gaza families battle suffocating summer heat in tents Submitted by Maha Hussaini on Tue, 07/28/2026 - 07:33 With little water, electricity or shade, residents face rising health risks inside makeshift shelters amid ongoing Israeli siege A girl fills containers with water drawn from the leftovers of underground pipes at a camp for people displaced by war in the Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood of Gaza City on 6 July 2026 (Omar al-Qattaa/AFP) Off When Middle East Eye met Rajaa Jendiya in January, she described Gaza's winter as the harshest she had endured in nearly two years of displacement. Now, the rain has stopped, but the same tent that failed to protect the Palestinian widow and mother of three from the winter cold has become a trap for stifling heat under Gaza's summer sun. "It's exactly like living in a greenhouse.
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Ukraine’s Strike on an Iranian Ship Could Bring Two Wars Closer
The attack in the Caspian Sea was an unusually direct encounter between two countries that have been on opposite sides for years.
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Iran Does Not Trust US: Envoy
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian ambassador to China emphasized that Iran is committed to negotiations but does not trust the United States due to Washington’s reneging on its commitments.
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The same failed policies have broken six prime ministers. Can Burnham break the mould?
The same failed policies have broken six prime ministers. Can Burnham break the mould? Submitted by John Rees on Thu, 07/23/2026 - 09:11 The bucking bronco instability that defines Britain's political system is here to stay unless we break the shackles of neoliberalism and western imperialism Larry the cat welcomes his seventh prime minister to 10 Downing Street with a surprise gift on the day of PM Andy Burnham's inaugural cabinet meeting, London, 21 July 2026 (Reuters/Chris J Ratcliffe) Off The British political system is tossing aside used prime ministers faster than a chain-smoker stubs out cigarette butts.
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1,330 settler-related incidents in West Bank since January, says UN
1,330 settler-related incidents in West Bank since January, says UN There have been 1,330 incidents relating to Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank since January, according to the UN. The UN humanitarian agency OCHA said escalating settler violence in the occupied West Bank saw at least eight Palestinians killed last week, including a child. Two Israeli settlers were also killed last week, while at least 10 families have been forced from their homes.
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Prisoners at Iran’s largest jail sew lips shut in hunger strike as executions soar
At least 1,500 protest after six men on drug-related charges put in solitary confinement before possible execution Prisoners at Iran’s largest jail have sewn their lips shut as hundreds of prisoners joined a mass hunger strike amid a surge in executions over drug offences and charges linked to anti-government protests. The hunger strike, involving at least 1,500 death row prisoners at Ghezel Hesar prison near Tehran, began two weeks ago after six men convicted on drug-related charges were transferred to solitary confinement before their possible execution, according to Iranian rights groups. Continue reading...
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The Iranians Who Want More War
Fractures in Tehran are pitting a faction favoring negotiation with Washington against hard-liners who oppose making a deal with the United States.
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'I lost my baby': Ambulance delay by Israeli army ends in tragedy for Palestinian mother
'I lost my baby': Ambulance delay by Israeli army ends in tragedy for Palestinian mother Submitted by Fayha Shalash on Tue, 07/28/2026 - 06:27 As Israel’s military lockdown paralyses movement around Nablus, medics race through checkpoints to save lives, but not every patient survives A Palestinian ambulance is seen in front of Israeli soldiers during a military raid in the Rafidia neighbourhood of Nablus, in the occupied West Bank, on 12 July 2026 (Nasser Ishtayeh/SOPA Images via Reuters) Off When the pain became unbearable, Rana* rushed to a clinic in Qaryut, south of Nablus in the occupied West Bank, just before dawn on Monday. After examining the 34-year-old Palestinian mother of two, doctors told her she had gone into premature labour. She was six months pregnant.
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Iranian protesters’ executions stir grief and harden resolve across Iran
The execution of two more protesters early Tuesday triggered widespread grief, anger and defiance across Iran, with many saying the hangings had strengthened, rather than broken, their resolve to oppose the Islamic Republic.
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'Something broke': Italy's Arab communities increasingly fearful of police violence
'Something broke': Italy's Arab communities increasingly fearful of police violence Submitted by Dalia Ismail on Tue, 07/28/2026 - 08:54 Two deaths of North African men within days have reignited concerns over racialised policing in Italy, feeding a sense of insecurity and exclusion among Arab communities A demonstrator gestures while holding a flyer during a protest following the death of Abderrahim Fakir in Bologna, Italy, 20 July 2026 (Michele Lapini/Reuters) Off Recent deaths involving North African men during police operations have sparked renewed fears over excessive force by police, discrimination and political neglect affecting people from Middle Eastern and North African backgrounds in Italy, intensifying anxiety across the community. On 19 July, Abderrahim Fakir, a 42-year-old Moroccan born man, died after being restrained by two police officers and a civilian in Bologna. Police had been called by a resident as Fakir, in a state of psychological distress, was claiming he was in mortal danger and kicking garage doors.
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As U.S. Pauses Strikes, Iran Is No Rush to Resume Cease-Fire Talks
Amid a reprieve in the fighting, Iran’s leaders are betting that they can endure more pain than President Trump and have leverage over the Strait of Hormuz, analysts say.
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Iran executes two men over charges related to January protests
Iran executes two men over charges related to January protests Iran has executed two men who were sentenced to death for their part in protests in Isfahan during nationwide unrest that rocked the country in January, the Judiciary's Mizan News Agency reported on Tuesday. Abolfazl Sepahi Badjani and Amirhossein Safari Hosseinabadi were among 12 men sentenced to death on charges of taking part in the killing of security force members in Alikhani Square in Isfahan on January 8. Another two in the same trial had already been executed.
