Tel Aviv [Israel], July 12 (ANI): Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday (local time) condoled the death of US Senator Lindsey Graham, who had been a fierce advocate of Israel. Netanyahu recollected that Graham was a great friend of Israel. In a post on X, he said, 'Sara and I grieve with the American people over the loss of our dear friend, Senator Lindsey Graham.
Lindsey Graham, staunch backer of Israel and US wars, dies aged 71 Submitted by MEE staff on Sun, 07/12/2026 - 10:39 The longtime senator was one of Washington's most vocal supporters of military action against Iran US Senator Lindsey Graham arrives at a rally with President Donald Trump in Charlotte, North Carolina, 2 March 2020 (Brendan Smialowski/AFP) Off Republican Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, one of the most significant voices on US foreign policy and a longtime ally of President Donald Trump, has died at the age of 71 following a brief illness, his office announced on Sunday. A statement from Graham's office said he died on Saturday evening and that his family had requested privacy. First elected to the Senate in 2002, Graham regularly courted intense international criticism for his pro-war rhetoric and interventionist foreign policy.
Oman says 23 crew members of GFS Galaxy rescued while one still missing Omani authorities have said in a statement that 23 members of the GFS Galaxy vessel have been rescued on Sunday, while a search for one missing crew member was ongoing. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps earlier said it struck and stopped a vessel ignoring repeated instructions to use an approved shipping corridor, according to state news agency IRNA. The Cyprus-registered GFS Galaxy vessel had been disabled by fire and damage to its engine room, US Central Command said.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A senior military adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution said Iran remains in a state of war despite the ceasefire, stressing that all state institutions must maintain full preparedness in the face of continuing threats.
Overnight US strikes killed Iranian soldier Overnight US strikes on Iran killed one soldier, Iranian media reported Sunday. "Lieutenant Hamidreza Dehghani, of the navy of the Islamic republic's armed forces, was martyred during the criminal, terrorist attack last night by the United States on the port of Jask" in southern Iran, the Mehr and Tasnim news agencies said, citing a local official.
Iran strikes American military assets in Gulf and Jordan, after US hits Iranian cities Submitted by MEE staff on Sun, 07/12/2026 - 10:38 IRGC says Strait of Hormuz closed again 'until the end of American interventions in this region' A missile is fired aimed at Iran, seen in this screengrab taken from a handout video released on 11 July 2026 by US Central Command (Centcom/Handout via Reuters) Off Iran carried out missile and drone attacks on a string of Gulf states and announced the re-closure of the Strait of Hormuz, after the US launched a third round of strikes across Iranian cities in a matter of days. The Pentagon said it struck Iran early on Sunday, after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) fired on a Cyprus-registered container ship it said was sailing an "unauthorised route" through the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC later said it hit another vessel, accusing it of “violating regulations”.
Qatar calls Iran attacks on its territory and neighbours 'dangerous escalation' Qatar on Sunday condemned Iranian attacks against its territory and its neighbours, after Tehran launched salvos against several countries in the region. "Qatar condemns in the strongest possible terms the renewed attacks carried out by the Islamic Republic of Iran," the foreign ministry said in a statement, also referring to the targeting of Jordan, the UAE, Bahrain, Oman and Kuwait and calling the barrages a "dangerous escalation".
WASHINGTON/TEHRAN, July 12 (Xinhua) -- The United States completed a third round of strikes on Iranian military targets on Sunday, while Iran launched attacks on U. S. bases and facilities across the Gulf, marking a sharp escalation despite a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed in June.
For young Iranians, cafes are a refuge -- a safe place to mingle and unwind in a country where social freedoms are restricted. I like going to cafes because you see all kinds of people with different personalities, yet they're all socializing in the same place, Ainaz, a 19-year-old woman who lives in the capital, Tehran, told RFE/RLs Radio Farda.
Iran adviser says Hormuz 'more important' than nuclear bombs An adviser to Iran's supreme leader has said that the Strait of Hormuz was more important than "dozens of atomic bombs". "This strategic passage is more important than dozens of atomic bombs, and the Islamic Republic of Iran will protect it," Mohsen Rezaee was quoted by the ISNA news agency as saying. “Hormuz acts as a strategic deterrent and Iran will protect the country’s interests and security by relying on its defence capabilities and national strength,” Rezaee also added, according to Tasnim news agency.
Iran's Prince Reza Pahlavi offered condolences following the death of US Senator Lindsey Graham on Sunday, calling him a “steadfast friend of the Iranian people” and a defender of freedom.
New Delhi [India], July 12 (ANI): India on Sunday condemned the attack on a commercial vessel off the coast of Oman. The MEA said that of the 11 Indian nationals on board, 10 are rescued, while the whereabouts of the remaining person remains unknown. https://x.
With much of their leadership killed in the war, Iran’s conservatives have sought to fill the void and intensify the fight against the United States.
Former Qatari emir Sheikh Hamad dies at 74 Submitted by MEE and agencies on Sun, 07/12/2026 - 09:27 His reign saw the launch of Al Jazeera and Qatar's emergence as a regional power Qatar’s former emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani attends the opening of the Arab League summit in Doha, 26 March 2013 (Karim Sahib/AFP) Off Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former emir who transformed Qatar from a small Gulf state into a major player in global diplomacy, energy and media, has died at the age of 74, the country's royal court announced on Sunday. "With hearts steadfast in faith in God's decree and destiny, the Amiri Diwan mourns the great loss to the nation of the late - may God have mercy on him - His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who passed away this morning," the Amiri Diwan said in a statement. No cause of death has been announced.
Oman condemns attack on its territory The Omani government has strongly condemned an attack on its territory, state media said. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it targeted Oman during a barrage aimed at countries across the Gulf. The Oman News Agency said on X that "the Sultanate of Oman affirms its condemnation and denunciation of this attack", which came just hours after the country hosted Iran's foreign minister to address security issues in the Strait of Hormuz.
Kuwait military says responding to aerial attacks Kuwait's military said its air defence forces were working to intercept an ongoing attack on its territory, as countries across the Gulf were targeted by Iranian drones and missiles. "The General Staff of the Army notes that any explosion sounds heard are the result of air defence systems intercepting hostile attacks," the military said in a statement posted on social media.
Jordan army says three Iranian missiles fell inside country Jordan's army has said that three Iranian missiles fell on the kingdom's territory at dawn today. "Three missiles fired from Iranian territory fell at dawn in several locations across the kingdom, without causing any casualties. The damage is limited to minor material losses," said a military source quoted in an army statement.
Washington DC [US], July 12 (ANI): US Senator Senator Lindsey Graham, a close aide of US President Donald Trump, passed away on Saturday evening after 'brief and sudden illness', his office said on Sunday. In a statement, Graham's office said the family of the Republican Senator from South Carolina had sought privacy during the difficult time.
One Indian national missing after attack on vessel off Oman One Indian national is missing after an attack on the commercial vessel GFS Galaxy off the coast of Oman earlier on Sunday, the Ministry of External Affairs said. "Of the 11 Indian nationals on board, 10 have been rescued so far, while one Indian National is reportedly missing," the ministry said, while condemning the attack. India's embassy in Oman is closely monitoring the situation, and coordinating with the Omani authorities in the ongoing search and rescue operation, the ministry added.
