Middle East
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Iran to receive hundreds of Chinese shoulder-launched missiles systems in weeks
July 29, 2026 — Iran to receive hundreds of Chinese shoulder-launched missiles systems in weeks. The contract covers the purchase of between 300 and 400 man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS), including Chinese-made QW-12 and FN-16 missiles.
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An economic drama is unfolding in Iran Israel must exploit it
July 28, 2026 — An economic drama is unfolding in Iran – Israel must exploit it. Beyond nuclear talks, Netanyahu and Trump must target Tehran’s internal vulnerabilities as rising fuel prices threaten regime stability.
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Trumps Iran war is not breaking America it is breaking Tehran
July 28, 2026 — Trump’s Iran war is not breaking America, it is breaking Tehran. Opinion: US economy remains resilient, oil prices pose no systemic threat and Iran’s military, finances and society are nearing exhaustion, leaving Trump to pair attrition with patience until Tehran accepts defeat
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Saudi Arabia slams Iraq over drone attacks launched by Iran-backed militias
July 28, 2026 — Saudi Arabia slams Iraq over drone attacks launched by Iran-backed militias. Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that it expressed the “strongest condemnation of the reprehensible drone attacks carried out by Iran-backed militias operating in Iraq.”
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Iran publicly hangs January protesters in Isfahans Alikhani Square sparking outrage
July 28, 2026 — Iran publicly hangs January protesters in Isfahan’s Alikhani Square, sparking outrage. The two protesters were named by Mizan news agency as Amirhossein Safari and Abolfazl Sepahi, who were alleged to have attacked police officers.
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Defense Minister Katz If Iran attacks Israel it will suffer a crushing blow
July 24, 2026 — Defense Minister Katz: “If Iran attacks Israel, it will suffer a crushing blow.” Defense Minister Israel Katz held a security consultation with the Chief of Staff and senior security officials, and clarified: “We are preparing for every possibility.”
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Trump warns Iran Damaged ships and cargo will be paid for with seized assets
July 24, 2026 — Trump warns Iran: Damaged ships and cargo will be paid for with seized assets. President Trump declares that any damages to commercial ships or cargo from Iranian actions will be paid for directly using seized Iranian assets held by the US.
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US-Saudi nuclear deal subject to Abraham Accords signing Trump says
July 24, 2026 — US-Saudi nuclear deal subject to Abraham Accords signing, Trump says. Washington announced it had laid out the legal foundation for a multi-billion-dollar partnership with Riyadh over a civilian nuclear energy program.
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The scenarios that could draw Israel into war with Iran and the one that may keep it out
July 24, 2026 — The scenarios that could draw Israel into war with Iran, and the one that may keep it out. As Trump threatens an unprecedented attack and Western intelligence warns Tehran may strike Israel first, Jerusalem prepares for scenarios ranging from an Iranian surprise attack and joint US-Israeli action to one outcome that could keep Israel outside ... The scenarios that could draw Israel into war with Iran and the one that may keep it out
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UNESCO adds ancient Tyre in Lebanon to endangered heritage list after wartime damage
July 24, 2026 — UNESCO adds ancient Tyre in Lebanon to endangered heritage list after wartime damage. The 4,700-year-old Lebanese city, home to Roman ruins and a UNESCO site since 1984, placed on the World Heritage in Danger list after reported damage and continuing security threats linked to fighting between Israel and Hezbollah
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Journalist federation removes eight names from list of reporters killed in Gaza after terror affiliations uncovered
July 23, 2026 — Journalist federation removes eight names from list of reporters killed in Gaza after terror affiliations uncovered. The International Federation of Journalists “has been one of several organizations that has developed the false narrative that Israel has deliberately and systematically killed journalists since Oct. 7,” watchdog group HonestReporting told The Washington Free Beacon.
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US military carries out 12th consecutive night of strikes on Iran
July 23, 2026 — US military carries out 12th consecutive night of strikes on Iran. The Islamic Republic is “getting hit so hard” and it will soon be ready to strike a deal, Trump says.
