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The United States escalated tensions in the Middle East by striking Iran after three merchant vessels were attacked in a critical shipping route, while Israeli and US leaders affirm a united stance on Iran policy.
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The coffin of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has reached Najaf, a key city in Shia Islam, as US military strikes continue to impact Iran.
Al Jazeera | Jul 8, 2026, 5:38 AM
politics
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps launched ballistic missiles at U.S. forces in Jordan, prompting retaliatory strikes by the U.S. and Saudi Arabia on Tehran-backed militias in Iraq and raising fears of a wider regional war.
The Hill | Jul 29, 2026, 10:51 PM
politics
Following a thwarted missile attack by Iran-backed forces, the US and Saudi Arabia launched retaliatory strikes in Iraq, escalating tensions in the Middle East.
NBC Politics | Jul 29, 2026, 3:49 PM
world
Ali al-Zaidi meets with Iranian officials to discuss cooperation, regional security, and signs multiple agreements in Tehran.
Al Jazeera | Jul 23, 2026, 7:06 PM
world
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi visits Tehran shortly after a high-profile meeting with US President Donald Trump, reflecting Baghdad’s challenge of managing ties with both the US and Iran.
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President Trump expressed readiness to take decisive action against the IRGC, paralleling his 2019 campaign against ISIS, amid renewed tensions and a blockade on Iranian ports.
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world
Ali al-Zaidi’s recent Washington visit highlights the external influences shaping Iraq’s political landscape and militia control efforts.
Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 2:39 PM
world
Supreme leader Ali Khamenei was buried in Mashhad following an Israeli strike that ended his decades-long rule, as mourners reject compromise with the West amid ongoing conflict.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 10, 2026, 12:39 AM
world
Thousands gather in Najaf as funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei begin, with the body set to proceed to Karbala for further rites.
Al Jazeera | Jul 8, 2026, 9:19 AM
world
Tehran’s three-day public mourning for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei culminated in a massive funeral procession designed to project political strength amid economic hardship and recent unrest.
BBC World | Jul 7, 2026, 4:56 AM
world
Thousands attend the funeral of late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, while Mojtaba Khamenei remains out of public view following the US-Israel air strikes.
BBC World | Jul 6, 2026, 1:48 AMShowing 1-12 of 12 articles.