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Israel to hold national elections on 27 October, Knesset says
Israel to hold national elections on 27 October, Knesset says Israel’s parliament will dissolve on 17 July and national elections will be held on 27 October as scheduled, according to the Knesset's legal adviser Sagit Afik. Times of Israel reported that the vote would mark Israel’s first election held on schedule since 1988 and make Prime Minister Benjamin N
Iran says UK's designation of IRGC as security threat is 'unjustified'
Iran says UK's designation of IRGC as security threat is 'unjustified' Iran on Tuesday said that the decision by the United Kingdom to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a security threat was “unjustified” and “irresponsible”. The country's foreign ministry, in a statement, said that the IRGC was an official part of Iran’s armed forces
Four sites in Bushehr targeted by US strikes, Iranian official says
Four sites in Bushehr targeted by US strikes, Iranian official says US air strikes hit four locations in the southern Iranian city of Bushehr, Iran’s official news agency IRNA reported, quoting the province’s deputy governor. Iranian officials also said that US strikes targeted the cities of Abadan and Mahshahr in Khuzestan province. The attacks struck the t
European regulator advises airlines to avoid Bahrain, Qatar and UAE airspace
European regulator advises airlines to avoid Bahrain, Qatar and UAE airspace The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) on Tuesday issued an advisory for airlines not to operate over Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and areas near the Gulf of Oman. Citing heightened security risks linked to regional military activity, EASA, in a stateme
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 pr
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
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 Q
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. Alb
Video: US Congressman says Israeli settlers detained him in West Bank
Video: US Congressman says Israeli settlers detained him in West Bank US Congressman Ro Khanna says he and his delegation were detained by armed Israeli settlers during a visit to the occupied West Bank, despite the settlers and Israeli forces being informed that an American congressman and other US citizens were inside the vehicle. Khanna said Israeli force
Israeli drone strike kills two Palestinians in Gaza City
Israeli drone strike kills two Palestinians in Gaza City At least two Palestinians were killed and several others wounded in an Israeli drone strike on the Sabra neighbourhood of Gaza City, according to the Palestine Red Crescent Society. The attack came as the Israeli military issued an immediate evacuation order for the same area. Israel has continued near
US Senator Lindsey Graham dies after 'brief illness'
US Senator Lindsey Graham dies after 'brief illness' 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
Oman summons Iranian envoy over drone strikes
Oman summons Iranian envoy over drone strikes Oman has summoned Iran’s ambassador in Muscat to protest what it said were Iranian drone strikes on sites in the governorates of Musandam and al-Batinah, according to a statement from the foreign ministry. The ministry said Ambassador Mousa Fereidoun was handed a formal protest note during a meeting in which Oman
Tehran warns it will 'no longer be bound' by MoU if attacks continue
Tehran warns it will 'no longer be bound' by MoU if attacks continue Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, warned that Tehran could stop honouring the memorandum of understanding with Washington if US attacks continue, accusing the United States of a “flagrant violation” of the UN Charter. “Should the United States continue to violate
US and Iran expected to continue talks in Oman, CBS News reports
US and Iran expected to continue talks in Oman, CBS News reports US and Iranian negotiators are expected to continue talks in Oman on Saturday, with CBS News reporting that the US delegation includes Vice President JD Vance, Jared Kushner, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff. Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi is also in Musca
Mojtaba Khamenei vows revenge after father’s funeral
Mojtaba Khamenei vows revenge after father’s funeral Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has pledged to avenge the death of his father, Ali Khamenei, in his first public message since the late leader’s funeral. “Revenge is the will of our nation,” Mojtaba Khamenei said, vowing to avenge his father’s “innocent blood”. “We pledge to avenge the pure blood of