Iran says it hit bases in Kuwait, Bahrain Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said they hit several US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, and threatened to expand attacks t0 other countries within the region if the US targets Iran again.
Iran's Ghalibaf warns US: 'if you strike, you’ll get hit' Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf criticised US attacks, asserting that Tehran would retaliate. "America still hasn’t learned that bullying and breaking promises are no longer cost-free," he said in a post on X. "Let me put it plainly: if you strike, you’ll get hit.
Washington DC [US], July 9 (ANI): The White House has defended its handling of Iran's visa restrictions during the ongoing FIFA World Cup, with top official Andrew Giuliani saying that the Iranian squad's decision to change its tournament base from the US to Tijuana in Mexico proved to be beneficial for both parties.
Blasts heard in Bahrain Explosions were heard in Bahrain, according to AFP, after air raid sirens were activated in the country.
Tehran [Iran], July 9 (ANI): Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday (local time) thanked Iraq's government, people and religious authorities for their role in the funeral ceremonies of former Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, highlighting the deep-rooted ties between the two neighbouring countries.
Air raid sirens blare in Kuwait Air raid sirens have now sounded off in Kuwait, following ones activated in Bahrain and message alerts sent to phones in Qatar. "The Kuwaiti air defenses are currently confronting hostile missile and drone attacks," the Kuwaiti army said in a statement.
Tehrans top diplomat denounced the US presidents derogatory language during a new round of tensions Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has hit back at US President Donald Trump after he called Iran's leadership "scum" and "violent people.
Tehran's top diplomat denounced the US president's "derogatory language" during a new round of tensions Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has hit back at US President Donald Trump after he called Iran's leadership "scum" and "violent people.
Sirens sound off in Bahrain, security warning sent to phones in Qatar Sirens have been activated in Bahrain, with authorities warning citizens and residents to "remain calm and head to the nearest safe place". Meanwhile, Reuters is reporting that elevated security threat warnings have been sent to mobile phones in Qatar.
Washington [US], July 9 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) warned Iran that American military action would intensify if Tehran continues attacks on commercial vessels. In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, 'This is in retribution for yesterday's bombing of ships by Iran. It happens again, it will get much worse!
Wisconsin [US], July 9 (ANI): US Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday (local time) warned Iran of further military action if it continues attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, saying the United States would respond 'harder than ever before' to protect freedom of navigation and energy flows.
Trump says he expects recent military escalation in Iran to be 'over very quickly' US President Donald Trump said he expected the military flare-up with Iran to end very quickly despite earlier statements saying the ceasefire was "over". US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he expected the military flare-up with Iran overnight to end very quickly despite earlier statements saying the ceasefire was "over". pic.
A year after Amnesty International documented widespread abuse of Kenyan domestic workers in Saudi Arabia, a new briefing from the organization reveals that Filipino women are facing many of the same abuses, including being overworked, exploited and subjected to degrading treatment, as well as sexual assault in some cases. “Once we step in their homes, […] The post Global: Filipino domestic workers exploited and subjected to sexual abuse in Saudi Arabia appeared first on Amnesty International .
Railway bridge struck in northwestern Iran Iranian state television is reporting that a fresh attack on the country targeted a railway bridge in northwestern Iran.
Firefighter killed in US attack on Iranian airport A US attack on an airport in Iran's southeastern city of Iranshahr killed a firefighter early on Thursday, state media reported.
President Trump said earlier that a cease-fire was over and warned that the United States would probably hit Iran “hard.
Three Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon in March 2026 that killed 24 civilians – 12 of them children – wiping out families, must be investigated as war crimes, Amnesty International said today. The organization investigated three Israeli attacks that destroyed civilian homes in al-Thakana neighbourhood in Tyre district, Irkay village in Saida district, and al-Rahbat neighbourhood in Nabatieh district on 6, 12, and 13 March, respectively. Those killed included 12 children, ranging in ages from […] The post Lebanon: Israeli attacks killing children, wiping out families must be investigated as war crimes appeared first on Amnesty International .
Iran’s president and foreign minister were physically attacked this week by supporters of a hard-line faction that vehemently opposes any deal with the United States.
Washington [US], July 9 (ANI): The US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Wednesday (local time) said its forces have started conducting additional strikes against Iran to further degrade Tehran's ability to threaten freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, following recent attacks on commercial shipping and civilian crews. In a post shared on X, US CENTCOM said, 'At the direction of the Commander in Chief, U. S.
Oil prices rise after Trump remarks on Iran ceasefire Oil prices rose worldwide after Trump suggested ending the ceasefire with Iran during remarks at the Nato summit in Ankara. Brent crude rose 5. 8 percent to $78.
