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Family of Marwan Barghouti allege prison shooting incident
Family members claim Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti was shot in the leg by prison guards, an accusation the Israeli prison service denies.
Iran Shuts Down Strait of Hormuz Following Military Skirmishes with US
Iran has indefinitely suspended transit through the Strait of Hormuz after a naval confrontation with a vessel led to an exchange of fire and subsequent strikes on US regional bases.
Iranian Leader Threatens Retaliation Following Father’s Death
Iran's supreme leader has pledged revenge for his father's killing, as the United States and Iran exchange threats and accusations, further straining a tenuous ceasefire.
Trump Confirms Ongoing Dialogue With Iran Despite End of Ceasefire
President Donald Trump confirmed that the U.S. will continue talks with Iran while asserting that the previous ceasefire agreement is officially over.
Tehran Threatens Israel Over US Strikes on Infrastructure
Iran has issued a stern warning that Israel will face retaliation if the United States continues to strike Iranian infrastructure, further threatening regional stability.
Iran and Qatar advocate for diplomatic solutions amid regional instability
Iranian and Qatari officials have called for increased diplomatic intervention to manage rising military tensions between Tehran and Washington.
US and Iran Engage in Renewed Military Exchanges Over Strait of Hormuz
Military tensions between the US and Iran have flared again as both nations exchange strikes over control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Mojtaba Khamenei Missing from Father’s Funeral as Iranian Leadership Gathers
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and top officials gathered for the late Ali Khamenei's funeral, but the new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, was notably absent.
OPEC+ Increases Oil Quotas as Regional Tensions Ease
Seven OPEC+ nations are raising oil production quotas by 188,000 barrels per day beginning in August 2026 as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz recovers.
Mojtaba Khamenei misses second day of father’s funeral rites
New Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei continues to miss public funeral events for his late father amid safety concerns following a reported injury.