Middle East
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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.
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US escalates Iran campaign with first B-1 bomber strike since conflict resumed sources tell Post
July 23, 2026 — US escalates Iran campaign with first B-1 bomber strike since conflict resumed, sources tell ‘Post.’ Using B-1 bombers, which can carry two dozen 2,000-lb. bombs or dozens of cruise missiles, signaled a significant escalation and expansion of the US military campaign, per Axios.
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US forces pound Iranian military sites for 11th consecutive night
July 22, 2026 — US forces pound Iranian military sites for 11th consecutive night. The strikes were intended to “further degrade Iran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.”
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Iran fires six ballistic missiles at Aqaba in southern Jordan
July 22, 2026 — Iran fires six ballistic missiles at Aqaba in southern Jordan. Explosions were reportedly heard in the Red Sea resort city of Eilat, near the Jordanian border.
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Iran secretly submitted proposal for 10-day ceasefire while under intense US strikes exclusive
July 21, 2026 — Iran secretly submitted proposal for 10-day ceasefire while under intense US strikes – exclusive. The mediators, including senior Qatari, Egyptian, Omani, and Pakistani officials, have presented the proposal to the United States.
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Houthis threaten to target shipping companies unloading loading cargo at Saudi ports
July 21, 2026 — Houthis threaten to target shipping companies unloading, loading cargo at Saudi ports. The Houthis on Monday declared a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia, opening a potential new front against the United States in its war with Iran and raising the threat to global energy supplies.
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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