Iran and EU foreign minister hold diplomatic call Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas held a phone call on Tuesday to discuss developments in the Middle East. According to a Telegram statement issued by Araghchi, the pair spoke about "the latest regional and international developments, as well as ways to help de-escalate tensions and maintain stability and security in the region".
Netanyahu's quiet visit to Washington highlights Trump's frustration with the leader Israel is just under three months out from the most consequential election for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to date. To win, he will need to be seen as the only candidate fully endorsed by US President Donald Trump, and the one who can best manage the critical lifeline that the US-Israeli relationship provides. So when one of Israel's loudest advocates - who also happened to be a personal friend and loyal ally of the US president - died suddenly earlier this month, Netanyahu seized the chance to be in Washington.
Netanyahu's quiet visit to Washington highlights Trump's frustration with the leader Submitted by Yasmine El-Sabawi on Tue, 07/28/2026 - 18:24 Visit comes ahead of must-win elections for Netanyahu, and Trump's very public rebukes of the Israeli leader Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on 28 July 2026 (Israeli government press office handout via AFP) Off Israel is just under three months out from the most consequential election for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to date. To win, he will need to be seen as the only candidate fully endorsed by US President Donald Trump, and the one who can best manage the critical lifeline that the US -Israeli relationship provides. So when one of Israel's loudest advocates - who also happened to be a personal friend and loyal ally of the US president - died suddenly earlier this month, Netanyahu seized the chance to be in Washington.
Tebboune says Algeria will stand by Tunisia against 'any threat' Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 07/28/2026 - 21:35 Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune claimed that unnamed actors were seeking to create a wedge been Tunisia and Algeria Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune speaks to the media on 3 April 2024 (Facebook/AlgerianPresidency) Off Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has vowed to defend Tunisia against "any threat", in an explosive interview where he accused unnamed actors of trying to isolate Tunis from Algiers before "taking it down". During a televised interview on Monday, Tebboune said Algeria was a peaceful country that did not wish harm on any state, but would not remain passive in the face of threats against Tunisia. "Whoever brings terrorism to Tunisia or near Tunisia, we will leave him in his parents' tent," Tebboune said in colloquial Algerian Arabic, using a local expression meaning his country would respond forcefully to any such threat.
Trump hails late US Senator Lindsey Graham as 'true American original' World leaders gathered in Washington, DC, on Tuesday for the funeral ceremony for late Republican US Senator Lindsey Graham, who was instrumental in advocating for the war on Iran and a staunch supporter of Israel. Among those attending were Ukrainian President Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. Delivering remarks at the ceremony, Trump called Graham a "beloved friend" and "a true American original".
Netanyahu says he discussed ensuring Iran never possessed nuclear weapons in Trump meeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that his meeting with Trump that took place in the White House were "excellent", in video remarks made on Tuesday. The talks “reflected a complete partnership, bilateral support, and an understanding of the shared goal of ensuring that Iran does not acquire a nuclear weapon”, Netanyahu said. “There was an opportunity to exchange views and make important arrangements for the security and future of Israel,” he added, without elaborating.
Anger rises as ICC member states accused of facilitating Netanyahu’s flight to Washington Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 07/28/2026 - 18:32 The Israeli prime minister flew through several ICC member states before receiving a White House welcome Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at the White House on 28 July 2026 in Washington, DC (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images/AFP) Off Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu flew through the airspace of several member states of the International Criminal Court (ICC) this week on his way to Washington, prompting critics to accuse those governments of aiding an internationally wanted leader. Netanyahu left Israel aboard the official government aircraft known as the “Wing of Zion” on Monday, ahead of talks with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday. Flight-tracking data showed the aircraft passing through the airspace of Greece, Italy and France before crossing the Atlantic, while a widely shared map of the journey indicated that it also entered Canadian airspace on its approach to the US.
Iran has ‘no plans’ to negotiate with US, deputy foreign minister says Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi says Tehran has “no plans to negotiate with the US” but affirmed talks are proceeding “step by step” with Oman over reopening the Strait of Hormuz. “We should not get America used to fighting whenever it wants and sitting at the negotiating table whenever it wants,” Gharibabadi said in remarks carried by state TV, adding that it was Washington “who sent messages pleading for an end to the conflict”.
Erdogan says Turkey aims to sign energy cooperation deal with Iraq Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday that Turkey aims to sign a comprehensive energy cooperation deal with Iraq as soon as possible, adding that Iraq had offered to provide the country with one million barrels of oil. This comes after talks between Erdogan and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi in Ankara took place amid concerns about global energy shortages resulting from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
White House calls meetings with Netanyahu and Zelensky ‘positive’ White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced on Tuesday that US President Donald Trump has concluded his meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. “Both meetings were positive and productive! ” Leavitt wrote in a post to X.
Exclusive: Does the UK's 'don't talk to the Muslim Council of Britain' policy actually exist? Submitted by Imran Mulla on Tue, 07/28/2026 - 13:36 Relevant government departments hold no information on MCB 'non-engagement policy' cited by Burnham government Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham gives his first speech in front of 10 Downing Street in central London on 20 July after being asked by the king to form the next government (AFP) Off Andy Burnham's government has said it is sticking to a policy of refusing to engage with the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) that it has inherited from previous governments. But a Middle East Eye analysis can reveal that the "non-engagement" policy appears to be a phantom, as no written records of an actual policy appear to exist.
Netanyahu arrives at the White House Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has arrived at the White House for a closed-door meeting with US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office. It is the first meeting between the two leaders since the US-Israel war with Iran began on 28 February.
Oman proposes joint control of Strait of Hormuz as mediators expect talks 'breakthrough' Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 07/28/2026 - 13:33 Gulf-backed plan for joint management of key waterway reportedly being considered by Trump as he meets with Netanyahu Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran, 27 July 2026 Razieh Poudat/ISNA/via WANA (Reuters) Off Oman has presented Iran with a proposal for joint management of the Strait of Hormuz, while mediators are reportedly expecting a "breakthrough" in peace talks following a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. According to two sources who spoke to Reuters, the Gulf-backed plan proposes a joint regional mechanism to manage the key waterway, with those using it paying voluntary fees to fund the cost of its maintenance. This will include funding to cover navigation, environmental protection and search and rescue services.
Morocco names new highway in occupied Western Sahara after Donald Trump Submitted by Alex MacDonald on Tue, 07/28/2026 - 09:27 US president says it is a 'great honor' to give his name to the road in occupied territory Still from a video posted by US President Donald Trump heralding the opening of a new highway (Truth Social) Off Morocco has named a new highway in the occupied Western Sahara after US President Donald Trump, prompting a message of gratitude from the US leader. The President Donald J Trump Highway is 1,055km long and connects Tiznit in western Morocco with the city of Dakhla in the Western Sahara. Writing on Truth Social, Trump praised Morocco for the move and posted a video boasting the $1bn invested in the new road.
With US troops departing, Iraq looks beyond balancing Washington and Tehran Submitted by Zahra Ladha on Tue, 07/28/2026 - 09:12 Strengthening institutions, banking reforms and the prospect of a US-Iran agreement could give Baghdad greater strategic autonomy Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian walks alongside Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi during a welcoming ceremony in Tehran, 23 July 2026 (Iranian Presidency/AFP) Off For several years, officials in Baghdad have maintained a careful balancing act – taking some measures in response to US pressure to reduce Iran’s informal influence in Iraq , while maintaining strong bilateral ties with neighbouring Tehran. This dynamic has constrained Baghdad’s ability to pursue domestic economic and security reforms, or chart a more autonomous foreign policy. However, a combination of recent attempts to strengthen Iraqi state institutions, the upcoming withdrawal of US-led Coalition troops from Federal Iraq and the prospect of a US-Iran settlement could allow Baghdad to redefine its relationship with both Iran and the United States.
Who is Gadi Eisenkot, the former army chief challenging Netanyahu? Submitted by Nadav Rapaport on Tue, 07/28/2026 - 11:00 A former member of Israel's war cabinet, Eisenkot has emerged as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's strongest challenger in years Gadi Eizenkot, a former Israeli minister without portfolio and the 21st chief of general staff of the Israeli army, speaks during the Herzliya Conference at Reichman University on 24 June 2024 (Gil Cohen-Magen/AFP) Off Three months from now, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will face the toughest election of his political career. The fallout from the Hamas-led attacks of 7 October 2023, Israel's military campaigns across the Middle East and the contentious issue of conscripting ultra-Orthodox Jewish men have reshaped the country's political landscape, eroding support for Netanyahu and his governing coalition.
The same failed policies have broken six prime ministers. Can Burnham break the mould? Submitted by John Rees on Thu, 07/23/2026 - 09:11 The bucking bronco instability that defines Britain's political system is here to stay unless we break the shackles of neoliberalism and western imperialism Larry the cat welcomes his seventh prime minister to 10 Downing Street with a surprise gift on the day of PM Andy Burnham's inaugural cabinet meeting, London, 21 July 2026 (Reuters/Chris J Ratcliffe) Off The British political system is tossing aside used prime ministers faster than a chain-smoker stubs out cigarette butts.
Oman proposes to Iran joint regional measure to manage Hormuz Strait Oman presented Iran a proposal for a joint regional mechanism to manage the Strait of Hormuz with voluntary fees, Reuters reported citing a Gulf source. The source indicated that the Omani proposal has regional backing.
Iran's Araghchi discusses Hormuz Strait security with his Saudi, Omani counterparts Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi discussed issues related to the security of the Strait of Hormuz with his Saudi and Omani counterparts late on Monday. In separate phone calls, the statement said Araghchi "discussed the latest bilateral and regional developments, and emphasised the need to strengthen cooperation and advance joint diplomatic efforts to establish stability in the region". The call between the Iranian foreign minister and his Saudi counterpart, Faisal bin Farhan, followed the kingdom's interception of drones reportedly launched at it by Iranian-affiliated groups in Iraq.
Netanyahu arrives in Washington ahead of meeting with Trump Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has arrived in Washington ahead of a meeting with US President Donald Trump. According to a White House official, the two will discuss the war on Iran as well as efforts to expand the Abraham Accords. They are also expected to talk about the framework for a peace deal with Lebanon.
