Gaza farmers battle to rebuild as WFP warns of West Bank settler violence
The UN is supporting farmers in Gaza who are struggling to rebuild their smallholdings in areas devastated by the Hamas-Israel war.
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Iran asks Houthis to close Bab al-Mandeb Strait if US attacks power network
Iran asks Houthis to close Bab al-Mandeb Strait if US attacks power network Iran asked the Houthis in Yemen to close the Red Sea gateway Bab al-Mandeb Strait if the US attacks power infrastructure, Reuters reported. Saudi Arabia is taking the threat seriously, according to regional sources cited by Reuters, as Iran's Houthi ally stands ready to disrupt shipping in the strait connecting the Read Sea with the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean.
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US intensifies attacks on Iran as Tehran hits back at Gulf states
Sixth day of fighting threatens to turn into all-out war and casts serious doubt on peace deal struck last month Chaos and confusion bring US no closer to resolution on strait of Hormuz Middle East crisis live – latest updates The US has intensified its attacks on Iran, hitting targets near Tehran and striking a ship it accused of trying to break its blockade, while Iran retaliated by firing missiles and drones at US allies in the region Six consecutive days of back-and-forth attacks threaten to pull the region back into a total war and cast serious doubt about an interim deal reached last month meant to achieve a permanent peace. Continue reading...
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Authorities Escalate Crackdown on Iranian Students Amid Post-War Repression
More Than a Hundred Students Arrested, Expelled, or Jailed in Expanding Assault on Dissent at Universities July 16, 2026 — Iranian authorities have launched a sweeping crackdown on university campuses, subjecting students to arbitrary arrests, imprisonment, expulsions, suspensions, and politically motivated disciplinary proceedings since the outbreak of the February 2026 war. The escalating campaign reflects […] The post Authorities Escalate Crackdown on Iranian Students Amid Post-War Repression appeared first on Center for Human Rights in Iran .
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UAE condemns Iranian attacks in Gulf states
UAE condemns Iranian attacks in Gulf states The Foreign Ministry of the United Arab Emirates issued a statment condemning Iranian attacks in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan. "The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the renewed hostile attacks by Iran targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Kuwait, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan with drones and missiles," the statement said. The statement reiterated UAE's "full solidarity" with the targeted Gulf states and "support for all measures aimed at safeguarding their security.
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"You've got to be willing to talk": JD Vance defends US diplomacy with Iran amid renewed hostilities
Washington DC [US], July 16 (ANI): US Vice President JD Vance has defended continued diplomatic engagement with Iran despite renewed hostilities, arguing that the conflict cannot be resolved through military force alone and that negotiations remain essential to address security challenges in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Kuwaiti Army intercepts Iranian drones
Kuwaiti Army intercepts Iranian drones Kuwaiti Army announced that its air defences are intercepting Iranian drones, in an official statement shared on X. تتصدى حالياً الدفاعات الجوية الكويتية لهجمات طائرات مسيّرة معادية، إثر العدوان الإيراني الاثم. تنوه رئاسة الأركان العامة للجيش بأن أصوات الانفجارات، إن سُمعت، فهي نتيجة اعتراض منظومات الدفاع الجوي للهجمات المعادية.
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UK school with hundreds of Muslim students evacuated after bomb threat
UK school with hundreds of Muslim students evacuated after bomb threat Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 07/16/2026 - 11:31 Police sweep Hamd House School in Birmingham after threat received via email Birmingham, central England, on 14 September 2020 (AFP/Oli Scarff) Off A British school with hundreds of Muslim students was evacuated after it was subjected to a bomb threat on Tuesday, local media reported. Birmingham Live reported Hamd House School, in Birmingham, was swept by police on the final day of the academic year due to the threat. The school has 450 pupils aged between 11 and 16.
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Iranian official condemns US "barbaric attack" near a children's cancer treatment center
Iranian official condemns US "barbaric attack" near a children's cancer treatment center Iranian Foreign Ministry's Spokesperson Esmail Baqaei condemned the US attack last night near a children cancer treatment center in Ahvaz in southwestern Iran, describing it as "barbaric". In a post on X, Baqaei stated that the attack led to the evacuation of 211 children undergoing cancer treatment. Shahid Baqaei Hospital, a children's cancer treatment centre in Ahvaz, was evacuated last night after the US attacked a nearby location.
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Leaked presidency report shows how Iran plans to manage record public anger
A confidential report by Iran's presidency, leaked this week, records the highest public anger ever measured in any country and finds that nine in ten Iranians want change. Its advice to the leadership: manage the anger, not its causes.
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Iran Maintaining Control over Hormuz Strait despite US Aggression: Army Spokesman
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The spokesman for the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Army emphasized the country maintains control over the Strait of Hormuz despite ongoing American aggression.
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Iranian press review: Political figures expect continued but limited confrontation with US
Iranian press review: Political figures expect continued but limited confrontation with US Submitted by MEE correspondent on Thu, 07/16/2026 - 10:25 Meanwhile, Tehran's city council considers shelters in new buildings, a reformist figure urges authorities to avoid prolonging the war This US Navy handout photo taken on 30 June 2026 by US Central Command Public Affairs shows the Carrier Air Wing 7 flying in formation over the USS George HW Bush in the Arabian Sea (AFP) Off Officials see limited conflict more likely than all-out war A majority of Iranian political figures have said a full-scale military conflict between Iran and the US is unlikely, but warned that limited confrontations will possibly continue. On Tuesday, Khabar Online interviewed five current and former political figures from across the political spectrum about the future of military confrontations with the US. While they offered different views on the future of relations between the two countries, most agreed that neither side appears willing to enter a prolonged war.
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Russia in contact with Iranian officials after recent escalations
Russia in contact with Iranian officials after recent escalations Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that Russia was in contact with Iranian officials as the recent round of "destabilisation" took place, Reuters reported. While not sharing any details about the nature of the contacts, Peskov said that Iran had not requested a phone call with Putin.
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Inflation leaves Iranian pensioners unable to cover basic costs
Iranian pensioners say their monthly income no longer covers basic living expenses, with many forced to seek additional work as inflation continues to erode their purchasing power.
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Israeli airstrike kills at least one, injures many in Gaza
Israeli airstrike kills at least one, injures many in Gaza An Israeli airstrike on a vehicle in Khan Younis in Gaza killed at least one and injured many, a source in Nasser Hospital told al-Jazeera.
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Iran strikes US base in Jordan as American bombardment continues
Iran strikes US base in Jordan as American bombardment continues Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 07/16/2026 - 09:56 IRGC accuses US of launching strikes in vicinity of children's cancer hospital Aircraft fly in formation over the USS George HW Bush in the Arabian Sea on 30 June (US Navy/AFP) Off Iran 's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it struck a US base in Jordan as American strikes continued to hit the country. The IRGC said it carried out the Jordan attack in retaliation for a strike launched from the base that hit "the vicinity of a children's cancer hospital". US bases and facilities in Kuwait , Bahrain and Jordan were also targeted by Iranian drone strikes.
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After Ireland partially bans trade with Israeli settlements, the UK must go further
After Ireland partially bans trade with Israeli settlements, the UK must go further Submitted by Hannah Bond on Wed, 07/15/2026 - 16:00 The Irish move is a good first step, but much more significant action is needed to safeguard Palestinian rights and international law Protesters in Brussels, Belgium, call for a ban on all goods from illegal Israeli settlements, on 17 June 2026 (Nicolas Tucat/AFP) On “We live each day fearing that we may be shot or killed, and in constant fear of being attacked and beaten. ” These are the stark words of Najwa, a Palestinian farmer in Hebron in the occupied West Bank, whose land, family and community are under daily attack. Israeli settlers have stolen their livestock, trampled their crops, destroyed their greenhouses, broken into their home and attacked them with pepper spray.
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All Infrastructure in Region to Be Targeted in Case of Attack on Iran’s Infrastructure: Spokesman
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The spokesman for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters warned that all infrastructure in the region will be targeted if the country’s infrastructure comes under attack.
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Crude oil flows suspended in all Iraq's oil loading terminals after a drone crashed into Basra terminal
Crude oil flows suspended in all Iraq's oil loading terminals after a drone crashed into Basra terminal A drone crashed into Iraq Basra's terminal, without causing any damages or fire, Iraqi sources told Reuters. Crude oil flows got suspended in all of Iraq's oil loading terminals after the incident.
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Netanyahu cancels trip to the US scheduled for next week
Netanyahu cancels trip to the US scheduled for next week Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has cancelled a trip to the US which was scheduled for next week. He will not travel due to the postponement of the funeral of Senator Lindsay Graham, his office said. A day prior to the cancellation, a senior Israeli official said that Netanyahu wanted to meet Trump during the visit, but it was not yet clear if he would be able to, according to Reuters.
