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US Centcom says Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles at troops US Central Command (Centcom) said on Tuesday that Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles in an “attempted surprise attack on US forces based in the Middle East.” "All Iranian missiles were successfully intercepted," Centcom said in a statement to X, adding that "forces remain vigilant and at a high state of readiness." Axios also reported on Tuesday that Iran launched ballistic miss

Kuwait condemns Iranian attacks on country Kuwait’s Council of Ministers issued a condemnation of Iran’s attacks on the country, state media reported, saying they represent a “serious escalation” and pose a “direct threat” to regional security.

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

UKMTO reports explosions heard in the southern Red Sea The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Tuesday that a tanker reported an explosion while crossing the Red Sea. It added in a post on X that the crew and vessel are safe and no environmental damage was reported. This comes after Yemen's Houthis said earlier on Tuesday that they fired ballistic missiles at a Saudi Arabian oil tanker in the Red Sea for violating their maritime blockade and i

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 als

Iranian acting defence minister says weapons manufacturing ‘more active than before' Iran's acting defence minister, Brigadier General Seyed Majid Ibn al-Reza, said on Tuesday that Iranian defence manufacturing lines are “more active than before”, opposing Trump's claims that US attacks have degraded Iran’s military defences. “Production lines are more active than before, technologies are more advanced, and the will of Iranian experts and scientists to

US official says Iran making 'unreasonable demands' for Hormuz fees A US official said on Tuesday that there will be no tolls or fees for passage through the Strait of Hormuz during ongoing ceasefire talks taking place between the US and Iran. The US official said Iran was making unreasonable demands that were rejected by Oman and the US after it proposed a temporary arrangement to reopen the strait that would allow Iran to have greater control over tra

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

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

Israeli forces strike towns in southern Lebanon’s Tyre district again The Israeli army has attacked the Lebanese border towns of Majdal Zoun and al-Mansouri again, according to reports from Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA). This comes just hours after Israeli forces blew up buildings in the same towns, as well as Bint Jbeil, NNA said. Israel has continued its military activity and occupation of southern Lebanon despite the framework agreement signe

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" a

Saudi defence ministry says it intercepted Iraqi drones targeting oil facilities The Saudi Arabian defence ministry said on Tuesday that its air defences have intecepted and destroyed several drones launched from Iraqi terriroties. The ministry said that the attacks were targeting oil facilities located in the eastern region.

UN: Political process cannot succeed while Gaza remains devastated, violence escalates in West Bank The United Nations warned on Tuesday that a political process cannot succeed while Israeli forces continue to devastate Gaza and escalate violence in the occupied West Bank. Deputy special coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Ramiz Alakbarov stated in a UN Security Council (UNSC) briefing that “Gaza’s reconstruction cannot be sustained in the abs

Iran says it seeks 'restitution' for Ukrainian attacks on vessel Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Tuesday that, he was assured by his Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha in a call that the attack on an Iranian ship in the Caspian Sea was "unintentional" and that Ukraine "seeks no escalation". "Iran does not seek escalation either, but made clear any attack on our citizens or interests is unacceptable. There must be restitution for losses,

Netanyahu says in Trump meeting he discussed ensuring Iran 'does not acquire a nuclear weapon' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that his meeting with Trump at the White House was "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

Qatar condemns renewed attacks on Jordan Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, after holding a call with Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, issued a condemnation of Iranian attacks on Jordan on Tuesday, warning that they constitute a "dangerous escalation" which would threaten regional stability. It added that Qatar considers these attacks "a flagrant violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity and a blatant brea

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

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 Wa

Iran backs Volker Turk reappointment to UN rights chief Iran has signalled its support for Volker Turk to be reappointed as the UN human rights chief for a second term despite US, Israeli and Russian opposition. In a post on X, Iran's diplomatic mission to Geneva said that "we remain confident in the High Commissioner’s continued efforts to confront the gravest international crimes, including genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity". Turk ha

Iran proposes temporary Hormuz plan to give itself more control over transit Iran has proposed to Oman a temporary arrangement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, under which one direction of traffic and part of the traffic in the opposite direction would pass through Iranian waters, allowing for greater Iranian control of transit. Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi told state TV on Tuesday that Tehran rejected an Omani proposal for an equal division