US Secretary Rubio describes Iran as 'troublemaker of the region' "Talking about the troublemaker of the region, it's Iran," US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters. "The Houthis, Hezbollah, the militias in Iraq, Hamas – this is what Iran spends its money on, not on its people, on supporting terrorist organisations and destabilising actors in the region," Rubio added.
Manila [Philippines], July 22 (ANI): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday accused Iran of failing to honour commitments in negotiations reached with Washington last month and said Tehran was 'not serious about talks,' while warning that allowing it to control the Strait of Hormuz would set a 'very dangerous precedent' for international trade and freedom of navigation.
US Secretary Rubio says 'Iran is in a lot of trouble' "Iran is in a lot of trouble," US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, in remarks given at the ASEAN meeting in the Philippines. Rubio stated that Iran is facing "hyperinflation, runaway inflation, high foocosts" and that its military "suffered a tremendous amount of damage".
Mamdani says he doesn't have authority to arrest Netanyahu, but US government does Submitted by Rayhan Uddin on Wed, 07/22/2026 - 10:10 New York City mayor said he reviewed every avenue available to carry out ICC warrant against 'architect of a horrific genocide' New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in video released on 21 July 2026 (NYC Mayor's Office via YouTube/Handout via Reuters) Off New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has said that he does not have the authority to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu, but urged the US government to do so if the Israeli prime minister visits the country. The mayor made the remarks in a social media video on Tuesday, hours after US President Donald Trump said Netanyahu "will not be arrested, in any way, shape, or form, while in the United States of America". "Benjamin Netanyahu is a war criminal, the architect of a horrific genocide against the Palestinian people," Mamdani said in the two-minute clip that has since garnered more than 30m views.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday that Iran was under severe economic and military pressure but the United States would continue targeting its ability to attack commercial shipping while remaining open to a negotiated solution.
Will Burnham liberate Labour's Palestine policy from Starmer's dead hand ? Submitted by Avi Shlaim on Mon, 07/20/2026 - 11:37 A substantive change would involve calling Israel’s actions a genocide, implementing trade sanctions, banning all arms sales to Israel and, last but not least, the repeal of the ban on Palestine Action Andy Burnham speaks after being confirmed as the Labour Party's new leader and the country's next prime minister, during 'Labour’s Special Conference' in central London on 17 July, 2026 (AFP) On Former British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s poor performance in the domestic political arena has undoubtedly played a part in his downfall only two years after his landslide victory in the 2024 general election. But even his severest critics seem to agree that his performance on the world stage was of a much higher order.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian interior minister and Pakistan's top general agreed to strengthen cooperation on regional security and border management during talks in Rawalpindi.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran's Foreign Ministry rejected the French foreign minister’s allegations that two French Embassy employees in Tehran were intimidated and assaulted, saying the claims are false and arguing that the diplomats themselves violated Iranian laws and international diplomatic norms.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi described the closure of the Strait of Hormuz as a direct consequence of the US' violations of the Islamabad MoU and its provocative actions, warning that Washington bears responsibility for undermining diplomacy and regional stability.
In today’s newsletter: A White House operating without expertise, strategy or restraint is stuck in a conflict with no easy way out, which is sending economic shockwaves far beyond its own borders Good morning. Within two hours of entering No 10 on Monday afternoon, Andy Burnham had his first call with Donald Trump. After chit-chatting about the football (both agreed England had an “excellent tournament”) and Manchester (our new prime minister invited the president to visit the city Trump once described as a “town”), they got on to far trickier territory: the strait of Hormuz.
Donald Trump said to have approved agreement to help kingdom make fuel for civilian reactors, which observers fear could pave the way to a nuclear weapon Donald Trump has approved an agreement with Saudi Arabia that could provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear programme, according to news reports citing people familiar with the matter. The people, who were not authorised to comment publicly about the yet to be formally announced decision, said the agreement may be announced as early as Wednesday. The deal was reported by both the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times .
New posts 12:14 Rubio Says Trump's Iran Policy Is 'A Head For An Eye' By Alex Raufoglu US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the press on the sidelines of ASEAN meetings in Manila on July 23.
Rubio says US open to talks on Middle East conflict, but Iran not serious US State Secretary Marco Rubio said that Washington is willing to engage, negotiate and settle differences with Iran regarding the ongoing conflict in the region. "If they're serious, we're serious. If they're not, then we will do what's necessary to protect our interests, and also the interests of our allies," Rubio said during a visit to Manila, Philippines.
Trump approves nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia: Report US President Donald Trump has officially approved a landmark agreement with Saudi Arabia that will provide the Gulf country with a civilian nuclear program, The Wall Street Journal reported citing US officials. The new deal, which would last 30 years, could potentially make way for uranium enrichment in the kingdom's territory. The initiative is estimated to be worth tens of billions of dollars, and is designed to give US companies a key role in developing Saudi Arabia’s nuclear infrastructure while shutting out other foreign competitors.
'This will be your legacy': Aoun seeks financing for Lebanon, pressure on Israel Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Tuesday largely steered clear of the potential minefield that comes with being in front of the press alongside US President Donald Trump, as the two leaders met for the very first time at the White House. The sit-down is a highly coveted opportunity for Aoun, who assumed office just two weeks before Trump's inauguration in January 2025. The last Lebanese president to sit in the Oval Office was Michel Sleiman in 2009, with former President Barack Obama.
'This will be your legacy': Aoun seeks financing for Lebanon, pressure on Israel Submitted by Yasmine El-Sabawi on Tue, 07/21/2026 - 18:21 In return, Trump allows US airlines to fly to Lebanon for the first time in decades US President Donald Trump laughs while shaking hands with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun during their meeting in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, on 21 July 2026 (Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters) Off Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Tuesday largely steered clear of the potential minefield that comes with being in front of the press alongside US President Donald Trump, as the two leaders met for the very first time at the White House. The sit-down is a highly coveted opportunity for Aoun, who assumed office just two weeks before Trump's inauguration in January 2025. The last Lebanese president to sit in the Oval Office was Michel Sleiman in 2009, with former President Barack Obama.
Lebanon president says he insisted on 'full Israeli withdrawal' in Trump talks Lebanese President Joseph Aoun says he stressed the need for Israel to pull its troops from his country during his meeting on Tuesday with US counterpart Donald Trump. "President Aoun emphasized the urgent need for a complete Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territories, affirming that this constitutes an essential step toward consolidating stability, enabling the Lebanese state to fully extend its sovereignty—through its own forces alone—and moving forward with the implementation of the joint tripartite framework," the presidency said in a statement to X. This comes after the Lebanese army reported that Israeli troops fired near Lebanese soldiers during the Lebanese army's deployment into one of the pilot zones in the country's south, as per the Lebanon-Israel framework agreement.
The fortified underground complex, in central Iran, is about one mile away from the Natanz uranium enrichment facility.
(260721) -- WASHINGTON, July 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- U. S. President Donald Trump (L) welcomes Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the White House in Washington, D.
Netherlands to ban goods from Israeli settlements The Dutch government announced on Tuesday that it will ban products from Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian starting on 22 September. The decision follows similar measures taken by Ireland, Belgium, and Spain. The Dutch foreign ministry added that, through these measures, the Netherlands is strengthening its commitment to fulfilling its international legal obligation not to contribute to the continuation Israel's unlawful occupation of Palestinian terriroty, as per the advice from the ICJ.
