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US to send F-16 fighter jets to Strait of Hormuz after Iran fires on oil tanker

The U.S. is beefing up its use of fighter jets around the strategic Strait of Hormuz to protect ships from Iranian seizures, a senior defense official said Friday, adding that the U.S. is increasingly concerned about the growing ties between Iran, Russia and Syria across the Middle East.

France 24

US to send F-16 fighter jets to Gulf amid Iran shipping tensions

US defence official said Washington considering options amid growing aggression by Russian planes in skies over Syria.

Al Jazeera

US sending F-16 fighter jets to protect ships from Iranian seizures in Gulf region

A senior defense official says the U.S. is beefing up its use of fighter jets around the strategic Strait of Hormuz to protect ships from Iranian seizures

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Israeli President Invited To White House Amid Biden-Netanyahu Disagreement

Isaac Herzog to meet with Biden, discuss Israel's regional integration and Iran's destabilizing behavior

Zenger

Asian Athletics Championships | Tajinderpal Singh Toor defends shot put title, but limps out of competition

Tajinderpal Singh Toor defended his Asian Athletics Championships title in Bangkok on July 14, 2023, throwing the iron ball 20.23m. He won gold, with Saberi Mehdi (19.98m) of Iran and Ivan Ivanov (19.87m) of Kazakhstan taking silver and bronze. Toor is only the third shot putter to defend the Asian…

The Hindu

Kenya, Uganda, Zimbabwe roll out red carpet for ‘brother’ Iran’s official visit

Iran’s President, Ebrahim Raisi has wrapped up a short official visit to Kenya, Uganda and Zimbabwe. The three African states signed deals with a “critical strategic partner” while Iran boosted diplomatic and economic ties with what Raisi called a “continent of opportunities”.

Radio France Internationale

Tensions Rise As Biden Administration Clashes With Netanyahu On Iran Deal

Critics argue that Biden's pursuit of a new Iran deal is straining US-Israel relations

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Iraqi officials are defending a barter deal with Iran, say it doesn't violate US sanctions on Tehran

Iraqi officials are defending a deal inked this week to barter oil for gas with Iran, saying it does not violate U.S. sanctions on Tehran but will help alleviate a worsening electricity crisis in Iraq

The Independent UK

Iranian president arrives in Zimbabwe to anti-West songs for the last stop on a rare Africa trip

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi has been welcomed in Zimbabwe by people singing songs criticizing the West

The Independent UK

Russian Aggression In Syria Could Lead To Conflict With Israel

US Air Force commander warns of dangerous behavior by Russian pilots

Zenger

Ancient windcatchers in Iran give architects cooling inspiration

Tall chimney catches breeze, channelling it into house, displacing warm air that is then expelled through windcatcher

The Guardian - UK

In Uganda, Iran president attacks West on LGBTQ rights

KAMPALA - Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Wednesday launched into a condemnation of Western attitudes on homosexuality during a visit to Uganda which has just introduced some of the harshest anti-gay laws in the world.

Bangkok Post

South Eastern Iran: People who could only afford bread now have nothing

Since July 2023, people’s tables in the Iranian province of Sistan and Baluchistan have become increasingly empty. Now, people can no longer afford basic staples like flour. Bread shortages and hours-long queues outside bakeries have become the norm in the region. This new normal has come at the cost of…

France 24

Indonesia seizes Iranian tanker for suspected illegal oil transfer in its territorial waters

Indonesian authorities say they have seized an Iranian tanker and arrested its crew members for illegally transferring oil to another vessel in the country’s exclusive economic zone

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Iran's president begins a rare visit to Africa 'to promote economic diplomacy'

Iran’s president has begun a rare visit to Africa as his country under heavy U.S. economic sanctions seeks to deepen partnerships around the world

Al Jazeera

Iran summons Russian envoy over statement with GCC on islands

Like China did in December, Russia has signed a statement with the GCC, challenging Iran’s ownership of three islands.

The Independent UK

Iraq's $27B deal with TotalEnergies could ease its longstanding energy crisis, but challenges remain

A multi-billion dollar agreement signed with France’s TotalEnergies could help resolve Iraq’s longstanding electricity crisis

Roll Call

Iran threat prods DOD to seek more security for former officials - Roll Call

Of particular concern is the safety of Mark T. Esper, Defense secretary during the 2020 U.S. assassination of Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani.

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‘Missing witness’ who accuses Biden of China corruption charged with being China agent

Gal Luft charged in absentia with arms trafficking, violations of sanctions on Iran and making false statements

Zenger

Biden Decries Antisemitism Yet Funds It

President Joe Biden announced a plan to combat antisemitism

Al Jazeera

‘Continent of opportunities’: Iran’s Raisi to go on Africa tour

President is heading to Africa one month after a three-country trip to Latin America.

France 24

US intelligence finds Iran not currently pursuing nuclear weapons

A US intelligence assessment says Iran is not pursuing nuclear weapons at the moment but has ramped up activities that could help it develop them.

The Independent UK

‘Whistleblower’ who accused Bidens of corruption is charged with arms trafficking and violating Iran sanctions

Republicans allege that indicted arms trafficker Gal Luft has evidence of corruption on the part of President Biden

Al Jazeera

US and Israel start joint military exercise

The training, which includes midair refueling and ‘long range strategic striking’, comes amid tensions with Iran.

The Independent UK

US intelligence assessment says Iran not currently developing nuclear weapons

A U.S. intelligence assessment says Iran is not pursuing nuclear weapons at the moment but has ramped up activities that could help it develop them

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