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Iran vows to answer US 'vulgarity' with 'action' after Trump insults
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Wednesday that Tehran responds to "vulgarity" with action rather than words after US President Donald Trump threatened further military strikes against the Islamic Republic and called Iranians "scum" while speaking on the margins of the NATO summit in Ankara.
09 July 2026
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US redeploys refueling aircraft to Middle East amid Iran escalation
The US has begun returning aerial refueling aircraft to its Middle East bases amid rising tensions with Iran. Israeli officials believe Washington would greenlight an Israeli response to Tehran. The move follows an exchange of strikes between the US and Iran, with Trump declaring the ceasefire “over.”
09 July 2026
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Erdogan hosts Syria's Sharaa at NATO summit in Ankara
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa discussed strengthening bilateral ties and regional stability during a closed-door meeting in Ankara on Wednesday, with the summit taking place as Ankara hosts NATO leaders for a two-day gathering focused on defense and security.
09 July 2026
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Trump warns US will 'probably' hit Iran again Wednesday night
President Donald Trump warned on Wednesday that the United States will 'probably' conduct additional military strikes against Iran later in the evening, declaring that a memorandum of understanding to end the conflict was 'over' as Washington responds to recent attacks on shipping in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
08 July 2026
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Syrian president meets US congressional delegation, Trump's envoy in Ankara
Syrian President Ahmad al‑Sharaa held a meeting in Ankara with a US congressional delegation and US envoy Tom Barrack, with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al‑Shaibani also in attendance. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the NATO summit hosted by Türkiye.
08 July 2026
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Iran accuses US of violating ceasefire with strikes on coastal sites
Iran's Foreign Ministry said Wednesday that US strikes on southern coastal monitoring facilities constitute a "blatant violation" of the UN Charter and the June 17 ceasefire agreement, accusing Washington's "terrorist army" of targeting surveillance centers in defiance of the truce.
08 July 2026
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EU warns renewed US-Iran tensions complicate peace talks
Kaja Kallas said on Wednesday that renewed exchanges of fire between Washington and Tehran threaten to derail fragile negotiations to end the conflict, as EU foreign ministers prepare to meet Gulf counterparts next week to salvage implementation of the June ceasefire agreement and preserve freedom of navigation.
08 July 2026
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Lebanon’s Aoun invited to meet Trump in Washington on July 21
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has been invited to visit Washington on July 21 for talks with US President Donald Trump on bilateral relations and the US-mediated framework agreement, with the formal invitation set to be delivered Thursday by US Ambassador Michel Issa in Beirut, according to diplomatic sources.
08 July 2026
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Air raid sirens in Bahrain, Kuwait after US strikes on Iran
Air raid sirens sounded in Bahrain and Kuwait early Wednesday following US retaliatory strikes against Iran. The US hit over 80 targets after Iranian attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Kuwaiti air defences intercepted hostile missiles and drones, while authorities urged residents to stay calm.
08 July 2026
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Air raid sirens sound in Bahrain, Kuwait after US strikes on Iran
Bahrain and Kuwait activated air defense systems and sounded nationwide sirens early Wednesday after Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps launched missile and drone attacks against US military installations in both Gulf kingdoms, responding to American strikes on more than 80 targets inside Iran.
08 July 2026
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Syria, France agree to exchange ambassadors after 14-year hiatus
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa announced the diplomatic breakthrough alongside French President Emmanuel Macron at a joint press conference in Damascus on Tuesday, marking the first visit by a French head of state in 18 years as Paris seeks to expand its political and economic role in the post-Assad era.
08 July 2026
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Syria, France sign deal on return of Rifaat al-Assad assets
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani and his French counterpart Jean-Noel Barrot signed the declaration at the Presidential Palace in Damascus during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit, marking a step toward recovering funds allegedly embezzled by the late uncle of former ruler Bashar al-Assad.
07 July 2026
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Türkiye rejects Israeli claims as coordinated disinformation
The Foreign Ministry said Israeli officials have mounted a coordinated disinformation campaign against Ankara, accusing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government of deliberately distorting criticism to divert international attention from the ongoing war in Gaza through baseless and systematically timed claims.
07 July 2026
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Energy prices surge after LNG carrier attacked near Hormuz
European natural gas and oil benchmarks climbed on Tuesday following reports that an LNG carrier came under attack near the Strait of Hormuz, intensifying concerns over energy security through the vital waterway amid fragile diplomatic efforts to prevent maritime violence.
07 July 2026
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French President Macron meets al-Sharaa in Damascus
French President Emmanuel Macron met with his Syrian counterpart Ahmad al-Sharaa at the Presidential Palace in Damascus on Tuesday, marking the first visit by a Western leader since the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024 as Paris seeks to deepen political and economic ties.
07 July 2026
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Two explosions hit Syrian capital
Two improvised explosive devices detonated in the Syrian capital Damascus on Tuesday, prompting security forces to launch a search operation to identify those responsible, though state media reported no immediate details on casualties or damage and no group has claimed responsibility for the blasts.
07 July 2026
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Syria, France to sign agreements during Macron's Damascus visit
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa said France will contribute to infrastructure and financial sector development during Emmanuel Macron's visit to Damascus, marking the first trip by a Western leader to Syria since the Assad regime's ouster.
07 July 2026
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Israel and Lebanon to hold Rome talks next week on withdrawal
Israel's ambassador to the United States said on Monday that Israeli and Lebanese delegations will convene in Rome on July 14-15 for a new round of negotiations aimed at resolving outstanding bilateral issues, including the phased withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon.
07 July 2026
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UN hails Gaza governance shift as Hamas dissolves emergency committee
UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said the world body welcomes any step that contributes to ceasefire implementation and civilian protection, noting the dissolution of Hamas' Emergency Committee and transfer of authority to a new national body could advance unified Palestinian governance under the Palestinian Authority.
07 July 2026
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