Tehran [Iran], July 24 (ANI): The Iranian Army on Friday carried out a fresh wave of drone strikes targeting US military bases in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan under its ongoing 'Operation Lightning', following the 13th consecutive night of US attacks on the Islamic Republic.
As fighting intensifies in the Middle East, the United Nations on Friday warned against further escalation in the US-Iran war and the risks to global shipping amid the fight over control of the Strait of Hormuz.
Japanese 'Arab resistance fighter' Kozo Okamoto dies at 78 Submitted by Elis Gjevori on Fri, 07/24/2026 - 11:13 The leftist was involved in the deadly 1972 attack on Lod Airport in Israel, in which 26 people died Kozo Okamoto attends a ceremony organised by the Palestinian resistance to mark the 50th anniversary of the Lod attack in Lebanon's capital Beirut on 30 May 2022 (Joseph Eid/AFP) Off Kozo Okamoto, a Japanese leftist who took part in a deadly attack on Lod Airport in Israel in 1972 and spent much of his life in Lebanon , has died in Beirut aged 78. The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), which protected Okamoto during his years in Lebanon , announced his death on Thursday. It said he had suffered from a prolonged illness.
The killing of the settler in occupied West Bank was 'unplanned', Israeli army says The Israeli army announced that the shooting and killing of the Israeli settler that took place in the occupied West Bank earlier this morning was "unplanned. " In its initial investigation, the Israeli military attributed the main cause of the incident to the Israeli settlers who crossed into an off-limits area in the occupied West Bank without coordination with the Israeli forces, leading to clashes with Palestinians. Despite that, the Israeli military announced that it is conducting an operation in Nablus to arrest dozens of Palestinians who "participated in the incident.
Israeli banks set to sever financial links with Palestinian banks, sparking payment fears Submitted by Fayha Shalash on Fri, 07/24/2026 - 09:54 Two Israeli banks cutting ties with Palestinian financial system could disrupt trade, salary payments, imports and financial transfers across occupied territories An Israeli man stands beside an automated teller machine at a Bank Hapoalim branch in Jerusalem, 1 May 2020 (Menahem Kahana/AFP) Off Israeli banks Hapoalim and Discount have informed Palestinian banks of their intention to halt vital correspondent banking services within weeks, news agency AFP reported. Five Palestinian banks that rely on Bank Hapoalim for correspondent banking services will lose access to these services on 13 August, while banks that conduct transactions through Discount Bank face a similar fate on 1 September, the report quoted Palestinian banking officials as saying. The Israeli finance ministry said that the decision was made due to "increasing public risks and concerns about private lawsuits that could target Israeli banking institutions".
Iran's IRGC attacks Al-Adiri base in Kuwait and observation tower in Bahrain The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that it targeted Al-Adiri military base in Kuwait as well as an obesrvation tower of the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps warned residents of countries hosting US military forces in the region to keep at least 500 meters away from locations used as concealed accommodation and operational sites by US troops, saying the measure is intended to ensure civilian safety.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) destroyed the remaining building of an Amazon data facility in the region, describing the strike as part of its continuing retaliatory operations against targets linked to the US military.
At least 2 Palestinians wounded in settler attacks in occupied West Bank, Red Crescent says The Red Crescent announced that at least two Palestinians have been wounded in settler attacks near Qalqilya, northern occupied West Bank.
Iran's IRGC attacks Ali Al-Salem Air Base in Kuwait The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that it targeted the US Ali Al-Salem Air Base as well as the American camps of Doha, Udairi and Arifjan in Kuwait.
Israeli forces kill five-year-old girl Saja al-Sufi in Gaza Israeli forces killed a five-year-old girl, Saja Yahia al-Sufi, in Gaza. Saja was critically wounded by live fire in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, and died a few days later. Since the beginning of the genocide, Israel has killed more than 21,000 children, according to the latest report released by the UN.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) destroyed a large US ammunition depot and several accommodation facilities at Ali Al-Salem Air Base in Kuwait, saying the attack inflicted casualties and heavy damage on American forces.
Devastated by cycles of violence and economic crisis, many are giving up on work and their futures as the United States batters Iran again.
Netanyahu convenes defence minister and army chief after Israeli killed in occupied West Bank Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is to meet with the Minister of Defence Israel Katz and the army's chief of staff Eyal Zamir after an Israeli was killed in a shootout in the occupied West Bank, the office of the prime minister announced in a post on X. "We will act with full force," Netnyahu said. Prime Minister's Office: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to convene the Minister of Defense and IDF Chief of the General Staff shortly for a discussion on the ways of response to this morning's murderous terrorist attack at Havat Gilad.
Sirens sound in Bahrain The Bahraini Ministry of Interior issued a statement urging its citizens and residents to remain calm amid the sirens sounding due to potential Iranian attacks. "The siren has been sounded. Citizens and residents are urged to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place," the ministry's statement said.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian Army carried out the 25th phase of Operation Thunderbolt, striking US military positions in Kuwait and Qatar with Arash suicide drones in response to hostile actions by the enemy.
Flights resumed at Erbil International Airport following suspension due to drone attacks Earlier this morning, a drone crashed near Erbil International Airport in Iraq, prompting a temporary suspension of flights, two security sources told Reuters. No casualties or damage were reported.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko said Moscow had condemned the US-Israeli unprovoked war on Iran from the outset, describing it as unlawful aggression against a country that has honored its international commitments.
London [UK], July 24 (ANI): The United Kingdom government on Thursday (local time) said its armed forces are prepared to protect the country from any form of attack after Iran warned that British military facilities used to support US strikes against Tehran could become 'legitimate targets'.
Israeli attack wounds two paramedics in south Lebanon An Israeli attack targeting an ambulance in the southern town of Nabatieh al-Fawqa on Thursday injured two paramedics, the state National News Agency reported citing the Lebanese health ministry. The ministry denounced the attack, describing it as a "systematic targeting" of healthcare workers and a "blatant violation of international and humanitarian laws".
