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President Donald Trump announced the United States is taking control of the Strait of Hormuz and resuming its maritime blockade of Iran, saying all other countries will have fair and open use of the waterway. The remarks were made on Fox News and Truth Social, with only Iranian ships or customers affected, according to TASS reporting.
The Saudi-backed Yemeni government said it struck the runway at Houthi-held Sanaa airport to stop an unauthorised Iranian aircraft from landing, prompting Houthi missile attacks on Saudi Arabia and threats of further escalation. The exchange marks the most serious rupture in a largely dormant conflict since an informal 2022 truce, raising concerns that a fragile ceasefire framework could collapse amid wider US-Iran tensions.
Yemen's internationally recognised government has claimed responsibility for a strike on Sanaa airport, saying it aimed to prevent an Iranian plane from landing. The Houthi rebels blamed Saudi Arabia and threatened retaliation, raising fears of renewed all-out war in Yemen.
Newly released Hamas documents show Yahya Sinwar believed Israel might use nuclear weapons in response to an invasion, yet he pursued his 'messianic vision' despite risking Gaza's destruction. The documents also reveal Hezbollah's false promise to join the October 7 attack and details of joint planning with Iran.
Israel is pushing to accelerate negotiations with the Trump administration on a new bilateral defense framework to replace the current Memorandum of Understanding, which expires in 2028. The talks aim to transition from 'aid' to 'partnership', with a proposed 10-year wind-down of US military aid. Time is tight as the current US Congress ends in January.
Pakistani, Qatari and Egyptian negotiators held a fresh series of mediatory talks with the US and Iran to de-escalate tensions, as Iran maintains contact with regional countries and reaffirms its readiness to use all means to ensure its security. The efforts come amid ongoing airstrikes and a history of conflict since late February.
The Israeli Army has published video showing tunnels it says were used by Hezbollah beneath Lebanon’s historic Beaufort Castle. The fortress, captured by Israeli forces in June, is described as a strategic site overlooking the region. Analysts say the discovery highlights broader security failures in southern Lebanon.
The United States and Iran have exchanged multiple rounds of strikes this week, with Iran declaring the Strait of Hormuz closed and attacking commercial vessels. Oil prices spiked and markets plunged as shipping disruptions intensified, with the US insisting the waterway remains open.
The Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee approved a bill to temporarily freeze arrests of haredi draft evaders, despite legal warnings and opposition from the IDF. The bill is part of a broader legislative push by the coalition ahead of elections, with protests and criticism from former officials.
IDF Chief of Staff met with US Marine commander to advance Lebanon-related coordination, while IDF officers express doubt about the Lebanese army's ability to counter Hezbollah's rearmament efforts.
Syria's newly formed transitional parliament held its first session on Sunday, marking a historic step after the fall of Bashar al-Assad. Lawmakers took the constitutional oath, elected a speaker, and heard President Ahmed al-Sharaa call for national unity. The 210-seat assembly is tasked with drafting a new constitution and elections law.
Following Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani's death at 74, Al Jazeera reflects on his 18-year reign that transformed Qatar from a quiet peninsula to a regional power through soft power, media, and mediation.
The Israel-Gaza war has become a central issue in Michigan's competitive Senate primary, pitting progressive Abdul El-Sayed against moderate Haley Stevens. The race highlights deep divisions within the Democratic Party over US support for Israel, with significant outside spending and shifting voter sentiment.
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former Emir of Qatar who transformed the Gulf state into a global economic and diplomatic power, has died at 74. He ruled from 1995 to 2013 and was credited with launching Al Jazeera, developing the country's LNG industry, and hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Qatar's former emir who ruled from 1995 to 2013, has died at 74. His reign saw rapid economic growth, the rise of liquefied natural gas exports, and the founding of Al Jazeera. Tributes have poured in from world leaders and diplomats.
According to CBS News, no US negotiators attended consultations on Iran in Oman on July 11, with the US engaging remotely with Omani and Qatari counterparts. The talks follow renewed US airstrikes on Iran and Iranian strikes on US bases, amid ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has vowed revenge against the US and Israel for the killing of his father, Ali Khamenei, in February's strikes. The vow comes amid escalating threats between Washington and Tehran, with the US demanding Iran open the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian diplomats shuttling to regional talks.
US President Donald Trump said Washington agreed to Iran's request to continue talks, but stressed the ceasefire is over. The announcement follows an exchange of strikes this week and comes as Qatari mediators visit Tehran. Iranian state media denied any request for talks was made.
TASS, citing sources in Middle East air traffic control, reports US Navy aircraft, including a Boeing E-3B Sentry and refueling tankers, have been detected over the Persian Gulf near Iranian-controlled airspace. The report comes amid heightened tensions following the collapse of a ceasefire between Washington and Tehran.
US President Donald Trump says Iran has asked to continue negotiations but the June ceasefire is 'over', as both sides trade attacks over the Strait of Hormuz. A Qatari delegation visits Tehran to de-escalate, while oil prices remain volatile.