Houthi attacks raise fears of wider Middle East conflict and more global economic damage
The Iran-backed group in Yemen has threatened to target Saudi vessels in a vital shipping route.
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Trump says he is close to decision on largest-yet attack on Iran
Escalation would follow oil passing $100 a barrel again and Houthi strikes on Saudi tankers in the Red Sea The US president, Donald Trump, has said he is close to deciding whether to launch “a massive” attack” against Iran, on a scale larger than strikes already witnessed during the months-long conflict with Tehran. Speaking to the Axios news site Trump said: “I am considering a massive attack. Bigger than ever before.
Chaos Breaks Out at Border Crossings in Iraq
Videos verified by The New York Times show border crossings in southern Iraq becoming the latest target in the hostilities in the Middle East.
Israeli drone strike wounds paramedics in southern Lebanon
Israeli drone strike wounds paramedics in southern Lebanon An Israeli drone strike has wounded several paramedics in southern Lebanon, National News Agency (NNA) reported. According to the NNA, the missile struck a Civil Defence vehicle operated by the Islamic Health Authority on the road linking Nabatieh al-Fawqa and Dar al-Mu’allimin, injuring the crew. The agency said the strike took place as Israeli artillery heavily shelled Ali al-Taher hill on the outskirts of Nabatieh al-Fawqa.
US House of Representatives votes to halt Iran war, in another symbolic rebuke of Trump
US House of Representatives votes to halt Iran war, in another symbolic rebuke of Trump The Republican-led US House of Representatives backed legislation on Thursday directing President Donald Trump to halt the US war on Iran, the latest symbolic rebuke of the Republican president from Congress. The vote was 214-208 in favour of the war powers resolution as four Republicans joined Democrats in voting for it. The resolution, introduced by Representative Pramila Jayapal, a Washington Democrat, directs Trump "to remove the use of United States Armed Forces from hostilities" against Iran unless Congress authorises it.
Russia sounds alarm over widening Gulf conflict
Moscow has urged restraint, warning that the fighting between the US and Iran risks destabilizing the Middle East The escalating conflict between the US and Iran is increasing the risk of a broader regional war, Russia has warned, urging all parties to exercise restraint and return to diplomacy.
Trump says he is considering restarting major combat operations in Iran
Trump says he is considering restarting major combat operations in Iran US President Donald Trump told Axios in an interview on Thursday that he is seriously considering restarting major combat operations in Iran, which could include larger strikes than those carried out during "Operaton Epic Fury," the news outlet reported. "They haven't received enough pain yet," Axios quoted Trump as saying, adding that Trump said he had not yet made a final decision. US strikes killed at least 53 people, including three children, since 27 June, according to Al Jazeera.
Iran crisis is not solely a product of Trump’s rule | Letters
Focusing on Donald Trump’s defects risks making war appear as an aberration rather than as a recurring feature of American power, writes David Eaton . Plus letters from Blaine Stothard and Harvey Gilbert Simon Tisdall’s article ( Trump, not Iran, is the world’s greatest danger. He’s a one-man weapon of mass destruction, 18 July ) is a forceful polemic, but it risks turning a structural problem into a personal one.
Iran attempted to smuggle operational cell into Israel to assassinate officials, Mossad says
Iran attempted to smuggle operational cell into Israel to assassinate officials, Mossad says Mossad announced that it thwarted an Iranian attempt to smuggle an operational cell into Israel to assassinate senior Israeli officials, Israeli media reports. The operation was uncovered through cooperation with several foreign services, the reports added.
"Russia is holding global food security hostage": Ukraine FM Sybiha urges UN action over Black Sea strikes
Kyiv [Ukraine], July 23 (ANI): Ukraine's Foreign Minister on Wednesday (local time) accused Russia of using attacks on civilian shipping to threaten global food security, saying the strikes were disrupting grain exports through the Black Sea at the height of the harvest season. Ukraine has thus requested an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council on July 27 to discuss the attacks.
Iran sent commanders and equipment to Houthis this month, Reuters reports
Iran sent commanders and equipment to Houthis this month, Reuters reports Iran sent Revolutionary Guard commanders, missile-related equipment to Yemen's Houthis this month, four sources say.
House Again Rebukes Trump on Iran War Powers Vote
For the second time, a few Republicans joined Democrats to back a measure calling on the president to seek authorization for the conflict.
US House passes war powers resolution directing Trump to withdraw US military from Iran
Resolution, which comes after similar one in June, is largely symbolic, as Trump administration says it’s unconstitutional US politics live – latest updates The US House of Representatives on Thursday for the second time passed a war powers resolution directing Donald Trump to withdraw the US military from the conflict with Iran, amid renewed fighting in the Middle East that has driven oil prices to their highest levels in weeks. The resolution proposed by Democrat Pramila Jayapal passed by a 214-208 vote, with four Republicans joining all Democrats in attendance to vote in favor. Continue reading...
Amid rising tensions, tankers diverted on Red Sea after Houthi threats
DUBAI/MANILA: Four more oil tankers changed direction on the Red Sea after Iran-aligned Houthi forces in Yemen warned ships not to use the southern route, even as U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Iran is not serious about peace talks.
Iran warns UK against allowing US attacks from its bases
Iran warns UK against allowing US attacks from its bases In a statement released by the Public Relations Office of Iran's Revolutionary Guards, Iran warned the UK against allowing the US to use its bases to launch attacks against the Islamic Republic. "The aggressor US military resorted to using B-1 bombers, launching them from RAF Fairford in Britain. As officials at the Foreign Ministry reiterated, any base used to attack Iranian territories would be a legitimate target for us," the statement said.
Qatar condemns Houthi attack on Saudi vessel
Qatar condemns Houthi attack on Saudi vessel The Qatari foreign ministry has released a statement denouncing the Houthi attack on a Saudi Arabian vessel in the Red Sea. "Qatar strongly condemns the Houthis' targeting of a Saudi vessel while it was sailing in the Red Sea, and it considers it a grave violation of international freedom of navigation," the ministry said in the statement. "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirms the State of Qatar's solidarity with the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia," the statement added.
Oil price passes $100 a barrel again as Middle East conflict escalates
Benchmark rises sharply over fears Houthi militia could strangle Saudi exports as US-Iran fighting intensifies The oil price has climbed back above $100 a barrel for the first time in two months, as a fresh escalation of the Middle East conflict threatens to compound disruption to global oil supplies. The benchmark oil price rose sharply on Thursday, after reaching $95 a barrel the day before amid fears that Yemen’s Houthi militia could strangle Saudi oil exports through the Red Sea while US-Iran tensions over oil flows through the strait of Hormuz intensify. Continue reading...
US Troops Warned to Refrain from Committing War Crimes
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman called on US troops to disobey unlawful orders and refrain from committing war crimes.
Global Oil Price Hits $100 a Barrel for First Time Since May
The recent rebound reflects traders’ growing concern about the expanding war, which now extends from the Persian Gulf to the Red Sea.
For the second time today, Israeli army kills Palestinian in occupied West Bank
For the second time today, Israeli army kills Palestinian in occupied West Bank A Palestinian was killed by the Israeli army, following an alleged stabbing attempt on an Israeli soldier in the occupied West Bank. The stabbed soldier sustained light wounds, according to Israeli media reports. The incident, which took place near Jenin, comes after an earlier one in which two Palestinians were shot after an Israeli settler was stabbed in Nablus Governorate.
