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New US, Iran fighting erupts ahead of Khamenei burial

New fighting erupted between the United States and Iran ahead of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's burial. Tehran targeted US regional allies while American strikes hit an Iranian nuclear power plant perimeter. This renewed hostility sparked concerns of a return to full-scale war after a recent ceasefire. Iran's army reported targeting…

The Economic Times · Jul 9

Hegseth cancels trip to Israel after Trump declares Iran ceasefire ‘over’

The US launched fresh strikes on Iran overnight in response to attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK · Jul 8

US calls off meeting with Israel's Netanyahu on possible F-35 sale to Turkey: Report

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has abruptly canceled a planned meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, which was set to focus on the proposed sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey. This shift in Washington's defense strategy regarding Ankara has raised alarms in Israel, especially since Netanyahu has voiced…

The Times of India · Jul 8

Mojtaba Khamenei to skip father Ali Khamenei's funeral over security concerns: Report

Iran's current Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, will skip his father's funeral due to Israeli threats, according to a representative. This follows a stern warning from Iran's Foreign Minister to the US, urging them to control Israel after its Defence Minister declared Mojtaba Khamenei "marked for death." The US is reminded…

The Economic Times · Jul 3

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei to skip father Ali Khamenei's funeral over security fears: Report

Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, will skip his father's funeral due to Israeli threats, according to a representative. This follows a stark warning from Iran's Foreign Minister to the US, citing Israeli remarks about Mojtaba Khamenei being "marked for death." Diplomatic talks in Doha reported positive progress on a…

The Times of India · Jul 2

Iran renews Hormuz threats as Doha talks end with cautious progress

Tehran threatened a "forceful response" against vessels straying from its approved Hormuz routes, even as mediators said indirect US-Iran talks in Doha concluded with "positive progress". The next round of talks will wait until after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral, which begins on Saturday.

Euronews · Jul 2

If Israel ignores their master, Iran will school them: Araghchi warns US to 'muzzle its pets' in Tel Aviv after comments on Khamenei

Iran's Foreign Minister has issued a stern warning to the US, demanding it control Israel's actions. He stated that any threats against Iran's leadership would trigger an immediate and powerful response, referencing a memorandum of understanding. This comes after Israel's Defence Minister reportedly declared Iran's Supreme Leader "marked for death."

The Economic Times · Jul 1

'Will not withdraw': Israel vows 'indefinite' military presence in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza

Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz declared that Israeli forces will remain indefinitely in "security zones" across Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza to safeguard citizens from jihadist threats. This announcement comes despite a recent US-brokered peace framework with Lebanon and ongoing regional tensions. Katz also issued a stern warning to Iran against…

The Times of India · Jul 1

'We will not leave': Netanyahu visits Israeli troops in 'occupied' southern Lebanon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Israeli military-occupied territory in southern Lebanon and declared that Israeli forces would not withdraw as long as Iran-backed Hezbollah continued to threaten Israel, despite a US-mediated security agreement reached last week that envisages a phased Israeli pullback from parts of the area.

The Times of India · Jul 1

Syria slams new Israeli incursion in southern Daraa province

The Syrian foreign ministry on Monday condemned Israeli incursions and bombardment in the country's south a day after Israeli forces advanced into the village of Abidin, where angry residents tried to block the road with stones to stop the patrol. The Israeli military has conducted at least 70 incursions into…

France 24 · Jun 29