Middle East
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Israel builds new barrier along Gazas yellow line
July 21, 2026 — Israel builds new barrier along Gaza’s ‘yellow line.’ The IDF is building a 14-mile earthen barrier as part of a high-tech security zone to prevent future terrorist infiltrations from Gaza.
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Afraid to leave the ship Huge Palestinian flag greets Israelis in Crete
July 21, 2026 — ‘Afraid to leave the ship’: Huge Palestinian flag greets Israelis in Crete. Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered at the port of Sitia as a Mano Maritime cruise arrived, with passengers saying some Israelis returned to the vessel after feeling threatened; local police maintained a barrier between demonstrators and tourists
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Iran targeted Amazon infrastructure in Bahrain US military sites in Jordan IRGC claims
July 21, 2026 — Iran targeted Amazon infrastructure in Bahrain, US military sites in Jordan, IRGC claims. The IRGC said that a missile defense radar system and an F-15 aircraft had both been destroyed in Jordan.
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Iran moved centrifuges to keep nuclear program alive report
July 21, 2026 — Iran moved centrifuges to keep nuclear program alive – report. The movement of nuclear equipment deep inside Pickaxe Mountain increases concerns that Tehran is working to ensure continued production of uranium enrichment.
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Irans Araghchi admits six-member committee led nuclear talks says he never met Khamenei
July 21, 2026 — Iran’s Araghchi admits six-member committee led nuclear talks, says he never met Khamenei. Experts have frequently called into question the role of Khamenei, who has not been seen since being injured in the same attack that killed his predecessor, his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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Iran used illegal white phosphorus incendiary in drone attack say Kurdish fighters report
July 20, 2026 — Iran used illegal white phosphorus incendiary in drone attack, say Kurdish fighters – report. “Based on eyewitness observations, medical examinations, and extensive fires caused at the targeted site, the munitions employed in the drone attack are believed to have contained white phosphorus.”
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Report Mojtaba Khamenei is not in Iran
July 20, 2026 — Report: Mojtaba Khamenei is not in Iran. According to an Israeli security official, Iran’s new supreme leader is no longer in the country, while Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander Ahmad Vahidi and other senior officials are drafting statements in his name. The official also claimed the US does not want Israel to participate in offensive ... Report Mojtaba Khamenei is not in Iran
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Iran is playing its last cards
July 20, 2026 — ‘Iran is playing its last cards.’ Even as Tehran continues firing missiles and issuing threats, Gulf states believe the Iranian regime is losing regional influence, as Saudi and Emirati figures call for a stronger regional coalition to confront the threat. Jordan, increasingly in Iran’s sights, warns: “We will not allow the kingdom to become a ... Iran is playing its last cards
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Rubio says US still open to diplomatic route with Tehran
July 20, 2026 — Rubio says US still open to diplomatic route with Tehran. However, the American military will continue to degrade Iranian assets as long as the safe and free transit through the Strait of Hormuz is not secured.
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US continues striking Iranian military targets air defenses as conflict continues escalating
July 20, 2026 — US continues striking Iranian military targets, air defenses as conflict continues escalating. “The strikes will continue degrading Iranian military capabilities used to attack commercial vessels and civilian mariners transiting the Strait of Hormuz,” CENTCOM wrote.
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US hits Iran for eighth consecutive night after deadly Jordan attack
July 19, 2026 — US hits Iran for eighth consecutive night after deadly Jordan attack. After two US troops were killed and another went missing in an Iranian attack on Jordan, Washington launched fresh strikes on Iran, warned Americans worldwide and sent more jets to the region, as Israel said its response depends on Tehran
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Two US service members killed one missing in action after Iran strikes base in Jordan
July 19, 2026 — Two US service members killed, one missing in action after Iran strikes base in Jordan. United States Central Command announced that two service members were killed in action, one is missing in action, and four were injured Friday in Jordan in a post on X/Twitter.