RIYADH, 12th July, 2026 (WAM) -- Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), expressed his condemnation and denunciation in the strongest terms of Iran's continued destabilising behaviour regarding regional security and stability, its repeated brutal targeting o
President Trump signed an agreement that Iran said gave it control of the waterway — and global energy supplies. Now, Iran’s military is violently asserting authority.
Pakistan urges restraint and de-escalation between US and Iran Pakistan has urged all parties to avoid further escalation and honour the memorandum of understanding reached last month. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs called on “all sides” to “exercise restraint, take immediate steps towards de-escalation and uphold respective commitments” under the agreement. “On its part, Pakistan remains committed to providing all support towards achieving lasting peace and stability in the region through dialogue and diplomacy,” the ministry said.
Tehran earlier announced an indefinite closure of the Strait of the Hormuz in response to another American strike Iran will not allow the US to violate the terms of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) with impunity, Tehran's top negotiator Mohammad Ghalibaf has said.
Tehran earlier announced an indefinite closure of the Strait of the Hormuz in response to another American strike Iran will not allow the US to violate the terms of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) with impunity, Tehran's top negotiator Mohammad Ghalibaf has said.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi extended his condolences over the passing of former Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, expressing sympathy to the Arab country's leadership and people.
US Senator Lindsey Graham dies after 'brief illness' Republican Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, one of the most significant voices on US foreign policy and a longtime ally of President Donald Trump, has died at the age of 71 following a brief illness, his office announced on Sunday. A statement from Graham's office said he died on Saturday evening and that his family had requested privacy. First elected to the Senate in 2002, Graham regularly courted intense international criticism for his pro-war rhetoric and interventionist foreign policy.
New Delhi [India], July 12 (ANI): Political analyst and war journalist Waiel Awwad has said that an attack on another vessel in Oman shows that the US is not honouring the peace framework with Iran. In an interview with ANI, Awwad said that because the US is refraining from honouring the peace deal, Iranians are attacking their neighbours.
Tel Aviv [Israel], July 12 (ANI): Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday (local time) condoled the death of US Senator Lindsey Graham, who had been a fierce advocate of Israel. Netanyahu recollected that Graham was a great friend of Israel. In a post on X, he said, 'Sara and I grieve with the American people over the loss of our dear friend, Senator Lindsey Graham.
Lindsey Graham, staunch backer of Israel and US wars, dies aged 71 Submitted by MEE staff on Sun, 07/12/2026 - 10:39 The longtime senator was one of Washington's most vocal supporters of military action against Iran US Senator Lindsey Graham arrives at a rally with President Donald Trump in Charlotte, North Carolina, 2 March 2020 (Brendan Smialowski/AFP) Off Republican Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, one of the most significant voices on US foreign policy and a longtime ally of President Donald Trump, has died at the age of 71 following a brief illness, his office announced on Sunday. A statement from Graham's office said he died on Saturday evening and that his family had requested privacy. First elected to the Senate in 2002, Graham regularly courted intense international criticism for his pro-war rhetoric and interventionist foreign policy.
Iran adviser says Hormuz 'more important' than nuclear bombs An adviser to Iran's supreme leader has said that the Strait of Hormuz was more important than "dozens of atomic bombs". "This strategic passage is more important than dozens of atomic bombs, and the Islamic Republic of Iran will protect it," Mohsen Rezaee was quoted by the ISNA news agency as saying. “Hormuz acts as a strategic deterrent and Iran will protect the country’s interests and security by relying on its defence capabilities and national strength,” Rezaee also added, according to Tasnim news agency.
Iran's Prince Reza Pahlavi offered condolences following the death of US Senator Lindsey Graham on Sunday, calling him a “steadfast friend of the Iranian people” and a defender of freedom.
With much of their leadership killed in the war, Iran’s conservatives have sought to fill the void and intensify the fight against the United States.
Former Qatari emir Sheikh Hamad dies at 74 Submitted by MEE and agencies on Sun, 07/12/2026 - 09:27 His reign saw the launch of Al Jazeera and Qatar's emergence as a regional power Qatar’s former emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani attends the opening of the Arab League summit in Doha, 26 March 2013 (Karim Sahib/AFP) Off Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former emir who transformed Qatar from a small Gulf state into a major player in global diplomacy, energy and media, has died at the age of 74, the country's royal court announced on Sunday. "With hearts steadfast in faith in God's decree and destiny, the Amiri Diwan mourns the great loss to the nation of the late - may God have mercy on him - His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who passed away this morning," the Amiri Diwan said in a statement. No cause of death has been announced.
Washington DC [US], July 12 (ANI): US Senator Senator Lindsey Graham, a close aide of US President Donald Trump, passed away on Saturday evening after 'brief and sudden illness', his office said on Sunday. In a statement, Graham's office said the family of the Republican Senator from South Carolina had sought privacy during the difficult time.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The spokesman for the Iranian Army said responsibility for managing maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz rests with Iran under the Islamabad memorandum of understanding.
Lindsey Graham, key Trump ally, dies after sudden illness US Republican senator Lindsey Graham, a key ally of Donald Trump, a staunch Israel supporter, and a foreign policy hawk who advocated for military intervention against Iran, has died from a sudden illness, his office said in the early hours of Sunday. He had just turned 71. He has served in the Senate since 2003, representing South Carolina.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran and Oman held talks on coordinating future arrangements for managing maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, with discussions focusing on shipping security, the sovereign rights of the two states, and the implementation of the Islamabad MoU, Foreign Ministry spokesman said.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said the era of "one-sided deals" is over, highlighting a provision of the Islamabad memorandum of understanding that affirms Iran's authority over the management of the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian authorities on Saturday instructed pro-government street gatherings to continue until Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei orders them to end.
