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The US launched new strikes on Iran after President Donald Trump vowed to hit 'hard' following Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Revolutionary Guards said the strait would remain closed, while Gulf states sounded missile alerts and oil prices climbed. European foreign ministers condemned Iran's actions.
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.
Defending champions Argentina beat ten-man Switzerland 3-1 after extra time in the World Cup quarter-final in Kansas City, with Julian Alvarez scoring the decisive goal. They will now face England in the semi-final in Atlanta on Wednesday.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps closed the Strait of Hormuz after striking a vessel on an unapproved route, prompting new US military strikes. A Cyprus-flagged container ship was damaged, a crew member is missing, and tensions escalate as the US demands Iran publicly halt attacks on shipping.
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.
President Donald Trump warned that the US would 'completely decimate' Iran if it attempted to assassinate him, while Iran's new supreme leader vowed revenge for the killing of his father. The escalating rhetoric follows renewed exchanges of fire in the Middle East conflict, with Qatari mediators reportedly working to de-escalate tensions.
The Trump administration issued subpoenas to several New York Times journalists over their reporting on security concerns with a Qatari-gifted Air Force One jet, prompting criticism from press freedom advocates. The subpoenas were later withdrawn in court, with a judge criticizing the government's legal approach.
Argentina, the only non-European team left in the World Cup quarter-finals, face Switzerland on Saturday. Coach Lionel Scaloni defends Lionel Messi's penalty record and insists the captain remains the best, while Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka urges fans to keep dreaming.
Argentina came from 2-0 down to beat Egypt 3-2 and reach the World Cup quarter-finals, with Lionel Messi setting up one goal and scoring the equalizer before Enzo Fernández completed the comeback in stoppage time. The dramatic win also introduced a new terrace anthem, 'La cuarta estrella,' embraced by players and fans alike.
The US is demanding that Iran publicly declare the Strait of Hormuz open and commit to halting attacks on commercial vessels, amid ongoing talks and a fragile ceasefire. Reports indicate Tehran privately acknowledged the shootings were a mistake, blaming a rogue group, while Iran's foreign minister discussed safe passage mechanisms with Oman.
President Trump faces questions over the security of his new Qatari-gifted Air Force One after he switched to an older jet amid tensions with Iran. The White House defends the plane's safety, while Trump says upgrades are planned to 'max it out' with defensive capabilities.
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.
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.
President Donald Trump said the US has agreed to continue negotiations with Iran after Tehran requested talks, but declared the June ceasefire over. The announcement follows a week of exchanged strikes and a Qatari mediation visit to Tehran, amid Iranian officials' expressions of 'zero trust' in Washington.
Iran's top security official has warned that attacks on Iranian infrastructure will be met with retaliation, following reports that the US is considering strikes on Iranian facilities. Tensions have escalated since the US resumed airstrikes on July 8 amid disputes over the Strait of Hormuz, with Qatar mediating talks.
Turkish media report that Ankara may soon announce the resale of its Russian-made S-400 air defense systems to a third country, possibly a Persian Gulf nation such as the UAE or Qatar. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia remains in contact with Turkey on the matter, which he described as extremely sensitive. Turkey purchased the systems in 2017 for $2.5 billion and was later excluded from the US F-35 program.
Egypt's national football team returned home to a hero's welcome after reaching the World Cup's last 16 for the first time, but the celebrations were tempered by a 3–2 loss to Argentina. President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi hosted the team, while the Egyptian Football Association criticized refereeing decisions.
As Argentina prepares for their World Cup knockout match against Cape Verde in Miami, all eyes are on Lionel Messi, who at 39 is playing in his sixth World Cup and has scored in every match so far. Reports highlight his record-breaking scoring streak and his transformative impact on soccer in the United States, while fans and analysts alike wonder if age will finally catch up with him.
France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarterfinals, with Kylian Mbappé scoring once and setting up another. Morocco's campaign ends in the last eight for the second consecutive World Cup, while France advances to face Spain or Belgium.