Why the Cease-Fire With Iran Keeps Crumbling
The rushed U. S. -Iran agreement is sliding backward, potentially transforming a short-term crisis into a long, intractable war.
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Army Spokesman: Respect for Iran’s Rights Sole Way for Reopening of Hormuz Strait
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Respecting Iran’s rights and adherence to the Islamabad MoU are the only conditions for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the Iranian Army’s spokesman said, warning that Tehran will not accept any arrangements imposed through pressure or military threats.
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Trump’s Plan to Charge a Toll in the Strait of Hormuz: What to Know
President Trump announced a 20 percent fee on cargo through the waterway, despite his own administration’s position that such fees violate international law.
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Trump backed Saudi strikes on Yemen Axios
The attack could signal the end of Riyadhs truce with the Houthis and broaden the US war against Iran, the outlet has said US President Donald Trump has given Saudi Arabia the green light for a renewed military operation against Yemen's Houthi movement, Axios has reported, citing US officials.
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Iranian flights to Yemen are violation of sovereignty, says Yemeni official
Plane bringing Houthi delegation home from Tehran had to divert after Yemeni government bombed Sana’a airport Middle East crisis live – latest updates Iranian flights to and from Yemen are an unacceptable violation of the country’s sovereignty, the vice-president in Yemen’s Saudi-backed, UN-recognised government has said. Abdullah al-Alimi said in an interview that the planes contained equipment for the Houthi movement, which he said had transformed from merely a domestic threat into a regional and international threat to global security and the global economy. Continue reading...
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GCC condemns attacks on Emirati tankers in Hormuz
GCC condemns attacks on Emirati tankers in Hormuz The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has condemned attacks on two Emirati oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, with Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi describing the incident as an “explicit violation” of UN Security Council Resolution 2817, which calls for the protection of international navigation. Albudaiwi said the GCC stands firmly with the United Arab Emirates and urged the international community, particularly the UN Security Council, to take decisive action to halt further attacks. He also urged the UN to hold the responsible parties accountable and safeguard maritime shipping routes in the Gulf.
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UAE strongly condemns renewed Iranian hostile attacks on Bahrain, Jordan
ABU DHABI, 14th July, 2026 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the renewed hostile attacks by Iran targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan with missiles and drones.
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Kuwait condemns Iranian attack on UAE oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz
KUWAIT, 14th July, 2026 (WAM) -- Kuwait strongly condemned and denounced the Iranian attack targeting two Emirati oil tankers while they were transiting the Strait of Hormuz, which resulted in the death of one crew member and injuries to several others.
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US personnel faced phone-tracking campaign during Iran war – FT
US military personnel and contractors in the Middle East were targeted in a coordinated phone-tracking campaign before and during the Iran war, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday, citing telecom data, cybersecurity experts and officials familiar with the matter.
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Another vessel attacked near Oman, UKMTO says
Another vessel attacked near Oman, UKMTO says An oil tanker was targeted by a missile while transiting the southern route of the Strait of Hormuz near Limah, Oman, the UK Maritime Trade Operations agency said, adding that the vessel was struck about 13 nautical miles east of the Omani town. The incident follows a separate attack reported a day earlier near Qalhat, where UKMTO said a tanker was hit by an unknown projectile on the starboard-side engine room. All crew members aboard the Qalhat vessel were reported safe, and no environmental damage was recorded.
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Germany investigates suspected Iran-linked spying and attack plans
German security authorities are investigating indications of possible surveillance activities and preparations for attacks linked to the Iran war, German-language newspaper Handelsblatt reported on Tuesday, citing the Interior Ministry.
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Oil Rises Above $85 a Barrel as Gulf Clash Escalates
Brent crude, the international benchmark, breached $85 per barrel for the first time in a month.
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Iranian Parliament Convenes after 135 Days
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran's Parliament convened its first public session in more than four months on Monday evening, approving amendments to its internal rules to allow virtual plenary meetings during emergencies and introducing a new bill on the strategic management of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Qatar backs Saudi Arabia after missile attack by Houthis
Qatar backs Saudi Arabia after missile attack by Houthis Qatar has strongly condemned a missile attack on Saudi Arabia’s southern region, describing it as a violation of the kingdom’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and a threat to regional security. In a statement, Qatar’s foreign ministry reiterated its full support for Saudi Arabia and stressed that attacks targeting the kingdom undermine stability in the Gulf. "The State of Qatar strongly condemns the Houthi group's targeting of the southern region in the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with ballistic missiles," the statement said.
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Iranian diplomats summoned after tanker strikes kill Indian sailor
New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): India has summoned Iranian diplomats, including Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) Mohammad Javad Hosseini, to the Ministry of External Affairs after an Iranian missile strike on two UAE tankers in the Strait of Hormuz left one Indian crew member dead and several others injured.
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Brazil's Lula slams Trump's Hormuz tariff plans as "piracy"
Sao Paulo [Brazil], July 14 (ANI): Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has accused US President Donald Trump of turning America into a 'pirate' state after Washington announced plans to charge ships a 20 per cent fee for transiting the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's busiest maritime chokepoints.
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Bahrain Defence Force intercepts, destroys Iranian aerial attacks
MANAMA, 14th July, 2026 (WAM) -- The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) said its air defence systems intercepted and destroyed several treacherous Iranian aerial attacks targeting the Kingdom on Tuesday morning.
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Nato survived the Ankara summit - but it still lacks a second fist
Nato survived the Ankara summit - but it still lacks a second fist Submitted by Omar Ashour on Mon, 07/13/2026 - 20:24 The alliance's future depends on turning European spending into combat power, while Washington remains politically unpredictable US President Donald Trump and Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte attend the Nato summit in Ankara, Turkey, on 8 July 2026 (Saul Loeb/AFP) Off In November 2019, French President Emmanuel Macron declared : “What we are currently experiencing is the brain death of Nato . ” Seven years later, the largest and most successful defensive alliance in modern history is still standing. The harder question is whether it can fight with two equally capable fists: an American one and a European-Canadian one.
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Bahrain says it intercepted multiple Iranian attacks
Bahrain says it intercepted multiple Iranian attacks Bahrain said its forces intercepted multiple Iranian attacks on Sunday, accusing Tehran of continuing what it described as a campaign of aggression against the Gulf kingdom. In a statement, the Bahrain Defence Force said Iran had carried out attacks using missiles and drones, alleging that civilians and private property were targeted. “The deliberate use of missiles and drones to target civilians and private property constitutes a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law,” the statement said.
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Iran Urges UNSC to Hold US Accountable for Breaches of Islamabad MoU
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran's UN envoy called on the UN Security Council to take immediate action against continued US aggression and repeated violations of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, warning that Washington's actions have endangered international peace and security.
