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.
'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.
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.
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.
The chameleon effect is endangering the vice president’s political prospects.
Oman proposes to Iran joint regional measure to manage Hormuz Strait Oman presented Iran a proposal for a joint regional mechanism to manage the Strait of Hormuz with voluntary fees, Reuters reported citing a Gulf source. The source indicated that the Omani proposal has regional backing.
Islamic Resistance in Iraq denies it carried out strikes on Saudi oil facilities The Islamic Resistance in Iraq rejected allegations that it carried out drone attacks on oil facilities in Saudi Arabia. Earlier, Riyadh accused "Iranian-backed militias" for the strikes on Monday. The network of Iran-aligned groups said the allegation "only strengthens our conviction that hostility towards Iraq and its people is an inherent characteristic of this regime".
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Just one in three Americans supports the war against Iran, the lowest reading since the five-month-old conflict's early days, according to a new poll published Monday.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The top diplomats of Iran, Saudi Arabia and Oman emphasized advancing joint diplomatic efforts to establish stability in the region.
Iran's Araghchi discusses Hormuz Strait security with his Saudi, Omani counterparts Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi discussed issues related to the security of the Strait of Hormuz with his Saudi and Omani counterparts late on Monday. In separate phone calls, the statement said Araghchi "discussed the latest bilateral and regional developments, and emphasised the need to strengthen cooperation and advance joint diplomatic efforts to establish stability in the region". The call between the Iranian foreign minister and his Saudi counterpart, Faisal bin Farhan, followed the kingdom's interception of drones reportedly launched at it by Iranian-affiliated groups in Iraq.
Jordan says drone intercepted in its air space The Jordanian army said that its air defences intercepted a drone in its air space a short while ago.
Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest developments from across the region: US attacks killed 60 people and injured about 670 other Iranians in the south of the country in the past 10 to 12 days, Al Jazeera reported, citing Iranian news agency reports. Iran's military command, Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, has warned the US against attacking Iranian vessels in coastal and territorial waters, saying it will not leave any threat "unanswered". Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has arrived in Washington to meet with US President Donald Trump.
Tehran [Iran], July 28 (ANI): Iranian Deputy Parliament Speaker Hamidreza Haji Babaei said Iran would 'never reach an understanding with America,' asserting that the Strait of Hormuz is 'the pinnacle of our power' while reiterating support for the 'resistance' and warning Ukraine against any 'mischief' in the Caspian Sea, according to Iranian news agency ISNA.
Israeli attacks, demolitions ongoing in south Lebanon Israeli attacks and demolitions were reported in southern Lebanon early on Tuesday morning, state media reported. According to the National News Agency, bombing and demolition operations were carried by Israeli forces in the towns of Majdal Zoun, Mansouri and Bint Jbeil.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A member of the Yemeni Supreme Political Council warned the country’s enemies that a humiliating defeat awaits them.
Drone attacks, blasts reported in northern Iraq Several drone strikes were reported in various areas in northern Iraq early on Tuesday, including attacks in Erbil, Soran and Khalifan. The US-led coalition’s air defences intercepted one drone over Erbil and struck down three more over Soran. According to local media, explosions occurred across Iraq's Kurdistan Region.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters vowed that the country’s armed forces will not leave the United States’ threats and acts of evil against Iranian commercial vessels and oil tankers unanswered.
Netanyahu arrives in Washington ahead of meeting with Trump Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has arrived in Washington ahead of a meeting with US President Donald Trump. According to a White House official, the two will discuss the war on Iran as well as efforts to expand the Abraham Accords. They are also expected to talk about the framework for a peace deal with Lebanon.
Palestinians in the West Bank face increasing Israeli military raids, settler violence Palestinians in the occupied West Bank say that the ongoing Israeli settler violence and military raids are bringing them to a breaking point. Following a settler raid in the village of Tal on Friday, at least four Palestinians were killed, and two Israelis were shot dead. In the aftermath of the incident, Israeli forces have increased their raids on the village, during which at least 60 Palestinians have been detained.
I wrote what follows just after midnight, unable to sleep at the thought of more executions at dawn. It is now early morning. The news has hit hard.
