Why One Global Shipping Choke Point Isn’t a Blueprint for Another
The Strait of Malacca may be a model for how Oman and Iran could collect fees in the Strait of Hormuz, but the differences between the waterways are vast.
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For allies and adversaries alike, America at 250 is a solid global citizen gone rogue
America has long stood for freedom and prosperity, but under Trump insults, threats and unpredictability have become the new norm. As the US marks its 250th anniversary, Guardian correspondents around the world report on how it is perceived elsewhere Amy Hawkins in Beijing Continue reading...
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Former US President Joe Biden's son takes sarcastic swipe at Trump, "nominates" him for Nobel Peace Prize over Iran war claims
Washington, DC [US], July 3 (ANI): In a fresh political broadside, US-based businessman Hunter Biden took a sarcastic swipe at Donald Trump by mockingly 'nominating' him for the Nobel Peace Prize while taking aim at the administration's claims regarding the conflict with Iran.
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Pezeshkian's aide draws fire for saying institutions review Khamenei’s views
A senior aide to President Masoud Pezeshkian has turned Iran’s dispute over the US memorandum into a fight over authority, arguing that Supreme Leader’s views are subject to expert review within the state’s decision-making bodies rather than implemented automatically.
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IRGC Warns of Crushing Response to Enemies
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The IRGC warned that any miscalculation by Iran’s adversaries would be met with a “decisive and crushing response,” as it called for massive public participation in the farewell and funeral ceremonies of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei.
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Iran, Turkey Stress Regional Security Cooperation
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Senior defense officials of Iran and Turkey discussed regional security developments and ways to expand bilateral defense cooperation, with Iran’s caretaker defense minister emphasizing Tehran’s lack of trust in the US regarding the implementation of the ceasefire agreement.
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Qalibaf Warns of Israeli Attempts to Torpedo Iran-US MoU
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf warned that the Zionist regime is seeking to derail the Iran-US memorandum of understanding, stressing that Tehran will not allow any US interference in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
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Gaza genocide: How many UN findings will the West ignore?
Gaza genocide: How many UN findings will the West ignore? Submitted by Hossam Shaker on Wed, 07/01/2026 - 13:44 Successive United Nations investigations have documented Israel's genocide, yet western regimes still refuse to name it or deliver the accountability their own institutions demand Chris Sidoti of the UN Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory speaks at a press conference in Geneva on 16 September 2025 (Fabrice Coffrini/AFP) On Once again, the United Nations reminds us that genocide is taking place in the Gaza Strip. A report issued on 23 June 2026 by the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory documented what Israel has committed against the Palestinian people , especially children .
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Iran Raps US Aggression, Defends Right to Self-Defense
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s UN ambassador strongly rejected US allegations at a UN Security Council briefing, hitting back at Washington and the Israeli regime for repeated acts of aggression against Iran and warning against undermining ongoing diplomatic efforts under the Islamabad MoU.
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Indian dignitaries pay tribute to late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Tehran [Iran], July 3 (ANI): High-profile Indian dignitaries have paid tribute to the late Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, ahead of the formal state funeral ceremonies in Tehran. The update was shared by the Embassy of Iran in India in a post on X, which stated, 'Indian Dignitaries Pay Tribute to the Martyred Leader of Iran, His Eminence Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
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IRGC caretaker chief Vahidi makes first public appearance
IRGC caretaker chief Vahidi makes first public appearance Ahmad Vahidi, the caretaker commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, has made his first public appearance since the start of the US-Israel war on Iran, according to Al Jazeera. The appearance comes as Iran prepares for the funeral of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an air strike early in the conflict. Khamenei’s coffin arrived at the ceremony site near the Imam Khomeini Hussainiya mosque in southern Tehran on Thursday evening, where senior Iranian officials gathered to pay their respects.
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Araqchi Calls for Regionally Driven Security Without Foreign Interference
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi questioned the role of the US Central Command (CENTCOM) in regional security, stressing that sustainable peace in the Middle East can only be achieved through an inclusive framework free from external interference.
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Sri Lanka: Answers needed about Haiti deployment amid ongoing impunity over child abuse allegations
Responding to reports that more than 1,000 personnel from Sri Lanka’s military and police are to be deployed to Haiti as part of the international Gang Suppression Force (GSF), Renzo Pomi, Amnesty International’s Representative at the United Nations in New York, said: “There remain serious and unresolved allegations of widespread sexual abuse of children by Sri Lankan personnel during previous deployments in Haiti. Sri Lanka’s authorities, along with the GSF leadership, the states part of […] The post Sri Lanka: Answers needed about Haiti deployment amid ongoing impunity over child abuse allegations appeared first on Amnesty International .
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Morning update
Morning update Iran has begun preparations for the funeral of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei after his body arrived at Tehran’s Grand Mosalla mosque ahead of ceremonies expected to draw millions of mourners. At the same time, Washington and Tehran continue to exchange messages over the implementation of their memorandum of understanding, while tensions persist in Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz. Ali Khamenei’s body arrived at Tehran’s Grand Mosalla mosque, where mourners have begun gathering ahead of Saturday’s funeral.
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Trump on Nato: Ridiculous for US to continue along this one-sided path
Trump on Nato: Ridiculous for US to continue along this one-sided path In two Truth Social posts, Trump compared US spending on the transatlantic military alliance with that of other major members. “Ridiculous for the U. S.
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Video: Palestinians in Gaza mark 1,000 days since Israel launched full-scale war on Gaza
Video: Palestinians in Gaza mark 1,000 days since Israel launched full-scale war on Gaza Displaced Palestinians in Deir el-Balah, central Gaza, marked 1,000 days since Israel began its genocide on the besieged strip, following the Hamas-led attack in southern Israel on 7 October 2023. According to Gaza’s Government Media Office, Israel has killed over 73,000 Palestinians since October 2023. More than 21,500 of those killed in Gaza were children, including 1,022 babies.
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Israeli jets entered Iranian airspace to attack negotiators' plane after talks in Islamabad
Israeli jets entered Iranian airspace to attack negotiators' plane after talks in Islamabad Israeli fighter jets entered Iranian airspace as Tehran's top negotiators were engaged in diplomatic efforts with the United States, according to a New York Times report that says American officials feared Israel was plotting to kill two senior Iranian officials involved in peace negotiations. US officials became increasingly concerned that Israel could target Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi and parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, on their return to Iran after peace negotiations between Washington and Tehran in Pakistan, the report published on Wednesday said. According to the New York Times, Washington was concerned that an Israeli assassination attempt could derail the talks and it asked regional countries to warn Iran about the potential threat.
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Iran, UN Discuss Regional, International Developments
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The foreign minister of Iran and the UN chief talked about the latest regional and international developments, the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, and the implementation of the agreement ending the Israeli military aggression against Lebanon.
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Report: EU lawmaker who probed surveillance was hacked by Israeli spyware
Report: EU lawmaker who probed surveillance was hacked by Israeli spyware A former member of the European Parliament who served on a committee investigating abusive surveillance was himself hacked using an Israeli-made spy tool, a Canadian tech watchdog group said on Friday. Citizen Lab said in a report that the phone of Stelios Kouloglou, a Greek television journalist-turned-lawmaker, was hacked at least three times between October 2022 and March 2023 using Pegasus spyware, a tool distributed by the Israeli company NSO Group. At the time of the targeting, Kouloglou was serving on the European Parliament's PEGA Committee, which was set up in 2022 to examine the use of illegal phone hacking across the European Union.
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"Yoga will become even more popular": Chhattisgarh CM welcomes new Chairman of State Yoga Commission
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], July 3 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai attended the swearing-in ceremony of Sanjay Agarwal, who has officially taken charge as the new Chairman of the Chhattisgarh Yoga Commission. The CM attended the event to welcome the new leadership and outline the state government's vision for yoga education and training.
