Iran's Ghalibaf tells US to 'keep your word or pay the price' Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said in a post on X that the "era of one-sided deals is over". "We told you: keep your word or pay the price. Reality is knocking," he added.
Washington DC [US], July 12 (ANI): Iranian officials have privately informed advisers to US President Donald Trump that recent attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz were an error, CBS News reported, citing American officials. According to CBS News, the attacks stemmed from a specific faction within Iran looking to undermine the negotiations between the US and Iran.
Germany moves to criminalise denial of Israel’s existence while refusing to recognise Palestine Submitted by Elis Gjevori on Sat, 07/11/2026 - 23:33 The proposed law could jail people for five years despite warnings that it violates freedom of expression German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (R) and his Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa'ar address a press conference at the Foreign Office in Berlin on May 5, 2026. (Ralf Hirschberger/AFP) Off Germany’s upper house of parliament has backed a law that could imprison people for denying Israel’s right to exist, even as Berlin refuses to recognise a Palestinian state and intensifies its crackdown on pro-Palestine activism. The Bundesrat approved the proposal, submitted by the state of Hesse, on Friday.
Muscat [Oman], July 12 (ANI): Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi held talks with his Omani counterpart, Seyyed Badr Al-Busaidi, in Muscat on Saturday, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations, regional developments, and maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran warns it could abandon US memorandum over violations Iran has warned that it will stop observing a memorandum of understanding with the United States if Washington continues to breach its commitments, state television reports. Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, said Tehran would no longer consider itself bound by the agreement if the US failed to uphold its side. "If the United States continues to violate its commitments under the Memorandum of Understanding, then Iran will not consider itself bound by its commitments under this understanding," he said.
Oman and Iran hold Strait of Hormuz navigation talks Oman and Iran have held talks in Muscat on securing safe and unrestricted navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, the Oman News Agency reports. The two sides agreed to continue technical and political discussions aimed at reaching arrangements in line with international law.
Qatar joins Iran-Oman talks on reopening Strait of Hormuz passage Qatari officials have joined talks between Iran and Oman in Muscat over navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, Axios reports, citing a diplomatic source. Officials at the meetings are discussing a possible statement on reopening the central passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The route lies in international waters and would allow ships to resume passage through the strategic waterway.
Khameneis funeral demonstrated that the institutions, ideology, and social base he built remain alive On July 9, Iran's former Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was laid to rest in Mashhad. He was buried in the Imam Reza Mausoleum, one of the holiest sites in the Shiite world and a particularly significant shrine for the Islamic Republic.
Tehran [Iran], July 11 (ANI): Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei on Saturday vowed to avenge the death of his father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was assassinated in US-Israeli strikes earlier in the year, describing it as the responsibility of the nation. He also praised the massive turnout at the late leader's funeral as 'historic' and 'enemy-breaking'.
Iran warns it will not be bound by deal with US if violations continue Iran has warned that it will no longer be bound by a deal with the US aimed at ending the war if Washington's violations of the agreement continue, Iranian state television reported. Referring to the deal struck with the help of Pakistani mediation, Tehran's UN ambassador said "that if the United States continues to violate its obligations under the Islamabad Understanding, Iran will no longer consider itself bound by its commitments under that understanding", according to a statement carried by state broadcaster IRIB.
Iran's supreme leader vows killers of father 'will be held accountable' Submitted by MEE staff on Sat, 07/11/2026 - 15:24 Mojtaba Khamenei described avenging 'all the martyrs' as a 'necessary national demand' The graves of Iran’s late supreme leader Ali Khamenei and members of his family at the Shrine of Imam Reza in Mashhad, 10 July 2026 (Khamenei. ir/AFP) Off Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vowed on Saturday to avenge the killing of his father and predecessor, Ali Khamenei, saying those responsible for his killing would be held accountable. In a written statement published on the supreme leader's Telegram account and reported by Iranian media, Mojtaba Khamenei described avenging his father as "a necessary national demand" and said, "the free people of the world will soon begin part of the mission of revenge".
Iran's supreme leader vows killers of father 'will be held accountable' Submitted by MEE staff on Sat, 07/11/2026 - 15:24 Mojtaba Khamenei described avenging 'all the martyrs' as a 'necessary national demand' The graves of Iran’s late supreme leader Ali Khamenei and members of his family at the Shrine of Imam Reza in Mashhad, 10 July 2026 (Khamenei. ir/AFP) Off Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vowed on Saturday to avenge the killing of his father and predecessor, Ali Khamenei, saying those responsible for his killing would be held accountable. In a written statement published on the supreme leader's Telegram account and reported by Iranian media, Mojtaba Khamenei described avenging his father as "a necessary national demand" and said, "the free people of the world will soon begin part of the mission of revenge".
Vice-President JD Vance is among US officials expected to take part in negotiations resuming on Saturday in Oman.
Pro-Palestinian groups urge 'decisive action' after Burnham's Gaza apology Pro-Palestine groups, Labour MPs and party activists have welcomed Andy Burnham's apology over Labour's response to Israel ’s genocide in Gaza, while calling on the party leadership contender to back his words with "decisive action". Burnham, who is expected to become Labour leader and Britain's next prime minister in the coming days, said earlier this week that Labour "didn't get it right" and that it must now do more. “I know many people feel that at the start of Israel’s military action in Gaza, my party didn’t get it right, and I am sorry about that.
Tehran warns it will 'no longer be bound' by MoU if attacks continue Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, warned that Tehran could stop honouring the memorandum of understanding with Washington if US attacks continue, accusing the United States of a “flagrant violation” of the UN Charter. “Should the United States continue to violate its obligations under the MoU, Iran will no longer be bound to fulfil its obligations under the MoU,” Iravani told reporters outside the UN Security Council. He said Iran remained committed to the agreement “provided that the United States fully and faithfully complies with its own obligations”.
Pro-Palestinian groups urge 'decisive action' after Burnham's Gaza apology Submitted by MEE staff on Sat, 07/11/2026 - 11:34 Palestine solidarity group says Labour party must recognise that Israel is committing genocide Labour MP Andy Burnham waves after delivering a speech in Manchester, England, on 29 June 2026 (AFP/Toby Shepheard) Off Pro-Palestine groups, Labour MPs and party activists have welcomed Andy Burnham's apology over Labour's response to Israel ’s genocide in Gaza, while calling on the party leadership contender to back his words with "decisive action". Burnham, who is expected to become Labour leader and Britain's next prime minister in the coming days, said earlier this week that Labour "didn't get it right" and that it must now do more. “I know many people feel that at the start of Israel’s military action in Gaza, my party didn’t get it right, and I am sorry about that.
Mojtaba Khamenei vows revenge after father’s funeral Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has pledged to avenge the death of his father, Ali Khamenei, in his first public message since the late leader’s funeral. “Revenge is the will of our nation,” Mojtaba Khamenei said, vowing to avenge his father’s “innocent blood”. “We pledge to avenge the pure blood of the martyred leader and all the martyrs of these two wars from the criminal and disgraced murderers,” Press TV quoted him as saying.
Less than three weeks after Washington and Tehran began implementing a 60-day memorandum, the ceasefire is broken, commercial ships have again come under attack in the Strait of Hormuz, and US forces have struck Iran. Yet the two sides are still talking.
What America’s embarrassments have in common.
The Iranian foreign minister landed in Muscat on Saturday. A standoff over the strait this week set off heavy clashes between the U. S.
