Two Days of U.S. Strikes in Iran Signal a Sharp Escalation
U. S. forces hit more than 170 targets, including air defense systems, drone and missile storage sites, and military speedboats.
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IEA issues oil demand warning
The Strait of Hormuz disruption is set to trigger the first annual decline in crude consumption since Covid-19, the energy watchdog says Global oil demand is on track to post its first annual decline since the Covid-19 pandemic as the US-Iran war has severely disrupted Middle Eastern oil production and exports, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has said.
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Qatari delegation visits Iran to boost mediation role
Qatari delegation visits Iran to boost mediation role A Qatari delegation visited Iran on Friday in an effort to consolidate its role as a mediator following renewed hostilities between the US and Iran, according to Iran's Tasnim news agency. Citing a source with knowledge of the situation, Reuters reported that Qatari negotiators were meeting Iranian officials to de-escalate tensions and create conditions for broader negotiations in coordination with the US.
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Several injured in Israeli drone attack on Gaza's Kamal Adwan Hospital
Several injured in Israeli drone attack on Gaza's Kamal Adwan Hospital An Israeli drone strike wounded several Palestinians after hitting the courtyard of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahiya, Al Jazeera reported on Friday, citing sources in Gaza's emergency services.
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Iran to retaliate attacks on infrastructure, not to spare Israel -- top security official
TEHRAN, July 10 (Xinhua) -- A top Iranian security official warned Friday that Iran will retaliate against any attack on its infrastructure, and that Israel will not be spared from its response.
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Lebanese president dismisses criticism of Israel negotiations
Lebanese president dismisses criticism of Israel negotiations Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun has again defended the government’s decision to negotiate with Israel during their ongoing attacks on the country, saying critics “do not deserve a response”. “I assure you that I will not back down from the decision to negotiate that I have taken, while insisting that all my positions include clarifications to the Lebanese people about the importance of the path we are taking, and Lebanon’s adherence to its sovereignty in all the steps we take”, Aoun said while addressing a Christian political bloc on Friday. The framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon mediated by the US has led to anger in Lebanon, with people taking to the streets to protest their government over the demand for Hezbollah to disarm in exchange for Israel withdrawing their troops occupying Lebanon.
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Qatar urges US and Iran to uphold MoU and protect Hormuz
Qatar urges US and Iran to uphold MoU and protect Hormuz Qatar has urged the US and Iran to honour their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and continue talks to prevent escalation and protect freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, warning that safe passage is essential to regional security and stability. Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani said in a post to X on Friday that he had made the appeal during a call with Egypt’s Foreign Minister, Badr Abdelatty. The New York Times also reported that Qatar has been mediating between Washington and Tehran in an attempt to prevent further escalation and keep communication channels open.
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UN investigators provide additional evidence of genocide by RSF in Sudan’s el-Fasher
UN investigators provide additional evidence of genocide by RSF in Sudan’s el-Fasher Submitted by Sondos Asem on Thu, 07/09/2026 - 15:46 Survivor testimony show fresh evidence of rape and mass atrocities during el-Fasher's takeover by the UAE-backed paramilitary Displaced Sudanese people who left El-Fasher after its fall, sit in the shade in Tawila amid the remains of a fire that broke out in the camp on 11 February 2026 (AFP) Off The United Nations Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan (FFMS) on Wednesday released a new tranche of survivor testimony from the fall of Darfur's el-Fasher, in evidence corroborating a recent report accusing the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of commiting genocide against non-Arab communities. In a conference room paper, the mission said its evidence base had grown to 333 survivor interviews, up from 320 in February, and that the new material "reaffirmed" its conclusion that the RSF’s October takeover of the North Darfur capital "bore the hallmarks of genocide". The FFMS is an independent investigative mechanism established by the UN Human Rights Council to document violations of international human rights and humanitarian law committed during Sudan's war, which broke out between the RSF and Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) in April 2023.
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UK law paves way for IRGC designation under new state threats powers
Britain has enacted legislation creating powers that could allow the government to designate Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps under a new legal framework targeting organizations linked to hostile foreign state activity as of July 2026.
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Germany to hit its industry with more energy tariffs
Berlin wants its largest manufacturers to pay for an emergency gas reserve The German government will introduce an energy levy to fund the construction of a national gas reserve. German industry, which is already struggling with soaring energy costs, will bear the brunt of the levy.
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Iran turns Friday prayers into nationwide campaign for revenge
Friday prayers across Iran became a synchronized campaign for revenge on Friday, with clerics rejecting further negotiations with Washington, defending Tehran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz and demanding visible retaliation for the killing of Ali Khamenei.
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UK maritime agency keeps Hormuz security threat at highest level
UK maritime agency keeps Hormuz security threat at highest level The UK Maritime Trade Operations said on Friday that the security threat in the Strait of Hormuz remains at its highest level, following a renewed exchange of attacks between the US and Iran. Shipping data showed that traffic through the waterway has dropped sharply during the latest military attacks due to increased risk for ships crossing the strait, which supplies a fifth of the world's oil and gas supplies. JMIC Advisory Note: 013-26 Click here to view the full advisory note⤵️ https://t.
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Fitch raises ONGC's standalone credit profile, expects stable earnings despite higher capex
New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): Fitch Ratings has upgraded the Standalone Credit Profile (SCP) of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) to 'bbb+' from 'bbb', while affirming the company's Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'BBB-' with a Stable outlook.
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Lebanese President discusses security situation with Army Commander General Rudolf amid Israeli action
Beirut [Lebanon], July 10 (ANI): Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Friday (local time) held discussions regarding the security situation in the region with Army Commander General Rudolf amid Israeli attacks. In a post on X, the Lebanese Presidency stated that the talks remain largely focused on the security situation in Southern Lebanon amid Israeli strikes.
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"Cannot digest global warm response seen during funeral": Iranian diplomat F Faridasr slams Trump's threats
New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): Cultural Counsellor at the Iran Embassy in India, F Faridasr, on Friday slammed US President Donald Trump for his threats against Tehran following the funeral of the slain former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, stating that 'he cannot digest the global warm response seen during the funeral.
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Iran Condemns Deadly Terrorist Attack in Pakistan
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry strongly condemned a deadly terrorist attack in Pakistan's southern city of Khuzdar, which has killed at least 17 people and injured dozens more, reaffirming the need for closer regional cooperation to combat terrorism.
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Iran says it will respond against Israel if infrastructure attacked
Iran says it will respond against Israel if infrastructure attacked Iran will retaliate against any Israeli attacks on its infrastructure, the head of Iran’s national security council said in a statement on Friday. "As we have already announced, any attack on infrastructure will be retaliated against, and the criminal Zionist regime responsible for these atrocities will not be safe from the response of our fighters," Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr was quoted as saying by state TV.
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Shows our civilizational relationship: Iran Embassy cultural counsellor F Faridasr thanks India for attending Khamenei's funeral
New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): Cultural Counsellor at the Iran Embassy in India F Faridasr on Friday expressed gratitude towards India for its support during the funeral ceremony of slain former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, calling it a show of 'our centuries-old civilizational relationship with India. ' Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita and Bihar Governor Lt. Gen.
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Israeli forces detain Al-Aqsa Mosque religious leader after Friday prayers
Israeli forces detain Al-Aqsa Mosque religious leader after Friday prayers Israeli forces have detained Sheikh Mohammad Hussein, the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem, on Friday, Wafa news agency reports. Local sources said that Sheikh Hussein was detained after he concluded the Friday sermon and prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque, which is located in occupied East Jerusalem.
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Security Council LIVE: ‘Lost continuity of knowledge’ on Iran’s nuclear programme since US-Israel attacks, top UN official warns
Since the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran in late February, there has been a “lost continuity of knowledge” on Tehran’s nuclear programme, Rosemary DiCarlo, the UN peace affairs chief, warned the Security Council on Friday as tensions mounted amid new strikes across the Middle East. Stay tuned for live updates.
