July 12, 2026 — US military says it struck 140 Iranian targets after ‘blatant’ Islamic Republic attack on ship in Hormuz. “The United States is imposing a heavy cost by continuing to degrade Iran’s ability to attack civilian mariners and commercial ships freely transiting the strait,” said U.S. Central Command.

July 10, 2026 — Abbas declares first Palestinian legislative elections since 2006 to be held Nov. 28. PA president signs decree days before EU donor conference, hoping Brussels will see it as fulfillment of reform pledges, provide funds badly needed following Israeli sanctions

July 10, 2026 — US pauses strikes on Iran as diplomacy takes lead, officials say. Washington keeps additional targets in reserve as leverage over Tehran while Trump remains publicly silent, US forces prepare for possible new attacks and Iran buries slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei after a weeklong funeral procession

July 10, 2026 — ‘3-0 victory’: Turkey’s roundabout deal may clear way for F-35s. Ankara reportedly looking to sell its Russian-made S-400 defense system, potentially lifting US sanctions, restoring access to stealth jets and securing advanced engines for its indigenous fighter jet program

July 10, 2026 — Iran’s vastly understated nuclear potential. What should have been the most important war the United States has fought since World War II has descended into chaos.

July 9, 2026 — Trump: Iran called, they want to make a deal so badly. President Trump claims a “desperate” Iran is seeking a deal following intense US strikes, but says he remains skeptical about whether they will honor terms.

July 9, 2026 — Report: Iranian President and Foreign Minister attacked. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, attacked during funeral for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, NYT report says.

July 9, 2026 — US base relocation to Israel considered after Iranian strikes in Gulf. Netanyahu, Katz and senior security officials will discuss tonight the possibility of relocating American bases from countries in the Middle East to the Negev, in southern Israel.

July 9, 2026 — Khamenei’s funeral draws masses, but Iran’s real crisis begins now. Analysis: The regime used the funeral of the ‘martyred leader’ to project resilience after the confrontation with Israel and the US, but Mojtaba Khamenei’s absence, missing former presidents, regional pressure and a worsening economy point to a far harder test ahead

July 9, 2026 — Sirens sound in Jordan; Iran accuses US of airstrike near Bushehr nuclear power plant. After two nights of US strikes and Iranian retaliation, American Embassy staff in Jordan are told to shelter as missiles, drones or rockets are reported in the country’s airspace

July 8, 2026 — Iranians testify to ‘Post’ how regime murdered loved ones in January massacres. Estimates state 35-40,000 were killed by the regime’s security forces after protests erupted on December 28.