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.

July 8, 2026 — Should Israel be concerned about Egypt’s massive new ‘Octagon’ military command headquarters? Egypt’s vast new command complex has drawn Israeli scrutiny, but security coordination, Gaza border interests, and the 1979 peace treaty still give both countries strong reasons to avoid a rupture.

July 8, 2026 — ‘Donald Trump is within our reach’: Iranian hardliners demand attack on president at NATO summit. Along with urging the assassination of President Donald Trump, Iranian lawmakers called for the death of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

July 8, 2026 — Trump says he doesn’t want to ‘waste his time’ negotiating with Iran after overnight strikes. “When you have a ceasefire and Iran is basically violating the ceasefire, I think it is totally crucial that the US forcefully react,” said NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.

July 8, 2026 — US says it has launched ‘powerful strikes’ against Iran in response to Iran firing on ships in Hormuz. “Iran’s demonstrated aggression was unwarranted, dangerous and a clear violation of the ceasefire,” CENTCOM said.

July 7, 2026 — Israel sent dozens of IDF soldiers, Iron Dome system to UAE during Iran war, minister confirms. Multiple Israeli officials have stated that the decision to send the Iron Dome battery and interceptors was made after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone call UAE’s Mohammed bin Zayed.

July 7, 2026 — Hamas is marketing the Hezbollah model, and not for the first time. The terrorist organization is not truly prepared to give up power as long as it refuses to disarm.

July 7, 2026 — Iran fires missiles at two commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz, causing major damage – report. Two commercial vessels were reportedly struck by Iranian missiles in the Strait of Hormuz, while a tanker near Oman caught fire after being hit by an unknown projectile.

July 7, 2026 — Damascus explosion injures 18, incl. four police officers amid Macron-Sharaa meeting. The explosions are believed to have been caused by an explosive device planted on a vehicle near the French president’s hotel, while Macron confirmed in a statement that his visit will continue.

July 6, 2026 — Saudi surrender in Yemen: The Iranian flight threatening Israel. Commentary: As an Iranian airliner openly lands in Yemen while Saudi jets back down, the illusion of regional peace crumbles. Inside the catastrophic strategic failure that hands Tehran a direct air bridge to the southern border of Israel

July 6, 2026 — Iran bars Mojtaba Khamenei from attending father’s funeral over assassination concern. The current Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was one of the main absences in the funeral, while he hasn’t been seen in the public eye since he was wounded at the begining of the war.