Iran's government says at least 1,060 people were killed in the war with Israel Iran’s government has issued a new death toll for its war with Israel, saying at least 1,060 people were killed The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025
Tuesday briefing: Is a ceasefire in Gaza on the table as Netanyahu and Trump meet in Washington? In today’s newsletter: As Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump meet at the White House, a look at what is at stake for everyone involved The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2025
Netanyahu nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize as leaders celebrate recent joint Iran strikes Netanyahu said, as he presented Trump with a nominating letter he said he sent the Nobel committee, “He’s forging peace as we speak, one country and one region after the other". Euronews · Jul 8, 2025
The real reason Netanyahu nominated Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize ANALYSIS : ANALYSIS: Being nominated for a peace prize by Benjamin Netanyahu is akin to being nominated for a not breaking the law prize by Tony Soprano, writes Richard Hall. The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025
Donald Trump threatens ‘un-American’ BRICS countries with 10 percent tariff Brazilian President Lula responded to Trump’s tariff threats by saying the world does not ‘want an emperor’. Al Jazeera · Jul 7, 2025
‘We don’t have any access’: Iran’s president backs Trump’s claims of damage caused by U.S. strikes in interview Iranian nuclear facilities ‘severely damaged’ and technicians unable to review extent of damage two weeks later, president claims The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2025
US envoy satisfied with Lebanon's response to Hezbollah disarmament proposal The latest Israel-Hezbollah conflict began a day after Hamas’ 7 October 2023 attack on southern Israel and intensified in September, leaving the Iran-backed group badly bruised and much of its political and military leadership dead. Euronews · Jul 7, 2025
US air strikes on Iran were absolutely necessary, says Patel US defence forces attacked Iranian nuclear sites near Fordo, Natanz and Isfahan last month. Evening Standard · Jul 7, 2025
Iranian president says Israel tried to assassinate him Masoud Pezeshkian did not specify whether alleged airstrike on meeting he was holding was during recent war The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2025
Iran President Says Israel Attempted To Assassinate Him Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in an interview released on Monday that Israel, which last month fought a 12-day war with Iran, had attempted to assassinate him. International Business Times · Jul 7, 2025
BRICS condemns attacks on Iran, Gaza war, Trump tariffs: Key takeaways Bloc takes firm positions at summit on key global conflicts while avoiding criticism of Russia for the Ukraine war. Al Jazeera · Jul 7, 2025
Netanyahu Meets With Trump Plus: Zohran Mamdani's creative race identification, catastrophic Hill Country flooding, and more... Reason · Jul 7, 2025
Pashinyan’s Turkey visit signals new chapter as Ankara eyes Caucasus shift Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s June visit to Turkey marks the latest step in the ongoing rapprochement between the two countries. The move comes as Ankara seeks to expand its influence in the Caucasus, amid the waning power of regional rivals Iran and Russia. Radio France Internationale · Jul 7, 2025
Nearly 450,000 Afghans Left Iran Since June 1: IOM Nearly 450,000 Afghans have returned from Iran since the start of June, the UN's refugee agency said on Monday, after Tehran ordered those without documentation to leave by July 6. International Business Times · Jul 7, 2025
Radio France Internationale · Jul 7, 2025 France 'worried' over teenage cyclist's disappearance in Iran The French Foreign Ministry has reiterated warnings over travelling to Iran after an 18-year-old tourist on a cycling trip in the country went missing, describing his disappearance as "worrying".
The Guardian - AU · Jul 7, 2025 Middle East crisis: Trump calls for Gaza hostages release ahead of Netanyahu meeting at the White House – as it happened US president will host Israeli prime minister following joint strikes against Iran
The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2025 Netanyahu returns to White House holding all the cards in Gaza talks Joint attack on Iran puts Israeli PM in powerful position as he dangles prospect of Trump-brokered ceasefire deal
The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2025 ‘They threw us out like garbage’: Iran rushes deportation of 4 million Afghans before deadline Thousands of lone women forced to return face extreme repression and destitution under Taliban laws that forbid them to work or travel without a male guardian
Al Jazeera · Jul 6, 2025 Iran demands accountability for Israel and US after ‘war of aggression’ Israel launched a surprise attack on Iran’s military, nuclear and civilian sites, killing at least 935 people.
Euronews · Jul 6, 2025 Iran alone in crises: Where were Russia, China in their time of need? Iran's sale of drones and ballistic missiles to Russia for use against Ukraine, and the selling of oil at significantly reduced prices to China did little to benefit Tehran during the critical days of Israeli and US attacks.
The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2025 A glimmer of hope in Gaza? Inside the fragile ceasefire push as Trump hosts Netanyahu After months of deadlock, talks resume this week over Trump’s 60-day ceasefire proposal – with Netanyahu in Washington, Bel Trew examines whether this time is any different
Al Jazeera · Jul 6, 2025 Brazil’s leader Lula condemns Gaza ‘genocide’ at BRICS BRICS nations have been in disagreement over how strongly to denounce Israel’s bombing of Iran and its war on Gaza.
Radio France Internationale · Jul 6, 2025 BRICS leaders meet in Rio to defend multilateralism 'under attack' BRICS leaders meeting in Rio de Janeiro from Sunday are expected to decry US President Donald Trump's "indiscriminate" trade tariffs, saying they are illegal and risk hurting the global economy.
The Guardian - US · Jul 6, 2025 Maga influencer and de facto national security adviser Laura Loomer holds outsized sway on Trump The 32-year-old was instrumental in high-profile national security firings, and has cheerled the attacks on Iran
International Business Times · Jul 6, 2025 'Emergency' At Afghan Border As Migrant Returns From Iran Surge Ahead Of Deadline Tens of thousands of Afghans streamed over the border from Iran in the days before a return deadline set for Sunday, the United Nations said, sparking an "emergency" situation at border points.