Middle East
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Hamas supposed govt dissolution hasnt changed Gaza situation as first intl troops arrive
July 15, 2026 — Hamas’ supposed gov’t ‘dissolution’ hasn’t changed Gaza situation, as first int’l troops arrive. Failure to hand over weapons, violence against Gazans, proves terror group still holds power
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The man behind Israels enemies Qatars former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa dies at 74
July 15, 2026 — The man behind Israel’s enemies: Qatar’s former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa dies at 74. ‘He was the architect of Qatar’s ties with Hamas’
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Iranian strikes cause massive explosions in Kuwait drones strike US military in Jordan report
July 15, 2026 — Iranian strikes cause ‘massive’ explosions in Kuwait, drones strike US military in Jordan – report. The report noted that six teams, backed by the army and National Guard, responded to the strike, with no injuries reported and damage limited to material losses.
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US launches new wave of strikes against Iranian targets CENTCOM announces
July 15, 2026 — US launches new wave of strikes against Iranian targets, CENTCOM announces. The US fired strikes at Iran again, aiming to incapacitate some of the military forces used to attack the Strait of Hormuz.
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Iran escalation freezes US tanker removal from Ben-Gurion Airport
July 14, 2026 — Iran escalation freezes US tanker removal from Ben-Gurion Airport. Israel Airports Authority warns airlines may have to cut service and cancel tens of thousands of tickets in early August as 33 American refueling planes occupy parking spaces also needed for civilian aircraft
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What is Irans secretive Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site
July 14, 2026 — What is Iran’s secretive Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site? The facility at Pickaxe Mountain, near the Natanz enrichment complex, is believed to be buried deeper than Fordow and was not attacked during either the 12-day war or the current round of fighting.
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Hezbollah now has reason to worry
July 14, 2026 — Hezbollah now has reason to worry. A new Lebanese initiative signed by more than 400 people from across the country’s sectarian and political spectrum, including Shiites, is offering fresh hope to Hezbollah’s opponents.
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Tehran threatens to turn region into hell as US strikes southern Iran
July 14, 2026 — Tehran threatens to turn region into ‘hell’ as US strikes southern Iran. A senior adviser to Iran’s parliament speaker threatened a regional war after US President Donald Trump said Washington could attack Iran’s underground Pickaxe Mountain nuclear facility. Iran’s official IRNA news agency reported that four US missiles struck Bushehr.
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CENTCOM US naval blockade on Iranian ports to resume
July 14, 2026 — CENTCOM: US naval blockade on Iranian ports to resume. The United States will be “taking over” the Strait of Hormuz, said U.S. President Donald Trump.
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Explosions reported in Iran as Oman pushes long-term Hormuz deal
July 14, 2026 — Explosions reported in Iran as Oman pushes long-term Hormuz deal. Five blasts were heard near Bandar Abbas after a third consecutive night of US strikes on Iranian military targets; Oman’s foreign minister says talks are underway to secure freedom of navigation through the strait
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Hamas terrorists storm UN aid site in Gaza
July 13, 2026 — Hamas terrorists storm UN aid site in Gaza. UN humanitarian coordinator says gunmen forcibly entered WFP distribution point and warehouse; COGAT: Hamas undermining aid distribution and seizing humanitarian assistance.
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Report Saudi airstrikes hit Yemens Houthi-controlled capital
July 13, 2026 — Report: Saudi airstrikes hit Yemen’s Houthi-controlled capital. Houthi-affiliated media said strikes hit the runways at Sanaa International Airport, while Yemen’s information minister said the group was detaining an ICRC aircraft and its two pilots there