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CENTCOM says it sought ‘to degrade’ Iran’s ability to attack ships traversing Persian Gulf; Iran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Oman in response, says strait ‘is our territory’ By Agencies, Jacob Magid Followand ToI Staff Today, 6:17 amUpdated at 9:56 am A projectile is fired during what the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said was a third round of strikes this week against Iran, in this screen grab taken from a handout video released on July 11, 2026. (US Central Command/Handout via REUTERS) The United States launched a new wave of strikes on Iran into Monday morning, following an Iranian attack on a container ship in …

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CENTCOM launched a major new wave of strikes on Iran, hitting dozens of targets, including air defenses, radar sites, missile capabilities, small boats, and one-way attack aerial and sea drones for the first time.

DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: Netanyahu’s campaign against selling F-35s to Ankara reflects a growing conviction in Jerusalem that Turkey is shaping up to be Israel’s principal long-term challenge. Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of Turkey holds a press conference at Beştepe Presidential Compound during the NATO Summit on July 8, 2026 in Ankara, Turkey.(photo credit: Sedat Suna/Getty Images)Why is Netanyahu fighting Trump on F-35s?➤What does Trump think of Erdogan?➤What is Turkey’s regional ambition?➤Why did Israel recognize Armenian Genocide now?➤ ByHERB KEINON JULY 10, 2026 12:40 History, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a recent Channel 14 interview, “teaches that when one regional power declines, another rises. …

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Syrian political analyst Abdul Karim told TML the notification “included a commitment to remove the obstacles preventing Syria’s reconstruction.” US President Donald Trump meets Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa (L) on the sidelines of the NATO Summit at Bestepe Presidential Compound in Ankara, on July 8, 2026.(photo credit: SAUL LOEB / AFP via Getty Images)ByRIZK ALABI / THE MEDIA LINEJULY 11, 2026 04:12 The United States on Wednesday officially began the process of removing Syria from its list of State Sponsors of Terrorism after US President Donald Trump notified Congress of his decision to rescind the designation, which had been in place since 1979. …

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For the second time in a week, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan sharply criticizes Israel’s leadership as a regional liability. Elad Benari, Canada Published: Jul 11, 2026, 12:48 AM (GMT+3) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan FidanREUTERS/Murad Sezer Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan continued his verbal attacks on Israel, directly accusing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his coalition of manufacturing external crises for domestic electoral gain, while warning that Israeli foreign policy poses a severe threat to regional stability. Speaking on The National’s “On the Record with Hadley Gamble”, Fidan charged, “The policies of Netanyahu’s government are not only a problem for us. His policies …

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July 9, 2026 The Middle East moved closer to a wider regional war overnight as the United States launched a second straight wave of strikes on Iran, hitting more than 90 military targets, while the Iran regime retaliated with missile and drone attacks against US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait.  According to US Central Command, American forces targeted air defenses, missile and drone sites, naval assets, and military infrastructure along Iran’s coastline. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed responsibility for strikes on US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait, warning that any further American attacks would trigger an even broader …

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US officials believe the conflict could last from several days to weeks, depending on whether Iran continues attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, Axios reported. US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters mid-flight in the press cabin of the new, Qatari-gifted Air Force One after changing planes to return to Washington from RAF Mildenhall, Britain, July 8, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS/JONATHAN ERNST)BySHOSHANA BAKERJULY 9, 2026 09:44 The White House is preparing for what could turn into a multi-day or even multi-week exchange of fire with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, US officials told Axios on Thursday. The duration and intensity of …

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While Trump dangles sanctions relief and fighter jets in Ankara, the more revealing story about what Turkey does with advanced military technology is already unfolding on Libya’s coast (illustrative) A Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jet performs during the International Aerospace Exhibition ILA on the opening day at Schoenefeld Airport in Berlin, Germany June 5, 2024.(photo credit: AXEL SCHMIDT/REUTERS)ByAMINE AYOUBJULY 9, 2026 08:31Updated: JULY 9, 2026 08:47 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu went on Fox News this week to make an urgent argument, just before US President Donald Trump sat down with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the NATO summit in Ankara. Asked about Turkey’s …

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RGC claims combined missile and drone attack on 85 US military sites in B ahrain and Kuwait, warns they are prepared for further escalation. Israel National News Published: Jul 8, 2026, 8:20 AM (GMT+3) Drone attackiStock Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced Wednesday that its Navy and Air and Space forces launched a combined missile and drone attack targeting 85 US military sites and facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait. In an official statement, Tehran said the attack was carried out in response to “the United States’ violation of the ceasefire,” after the US Air Force reportedly struck approximately 80 targets inside …

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Hegseth, who is in Ankara alongside US President Donald Trump for the NATO summit, is expected to make a brief visit against the backdrop of the American strikes against Iran. U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth holds a briefing on the Iran war, with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine (not pictured), at the Pentagon in Washington, US, May 5, 2026.(photo credit: KEVIN LAMARQUE/REUTERS) ByIDAN KWELLER JULY 8, 2026 08:35 US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to arrive in Israel on Wednesday and meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz, a senior US …

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“When you have a ceasefire and Iran is basically violating the ceasefire, I think it is totally crucial that the US forcefully react,” said NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. Follow us on Google NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte looks on before meeting European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa on the sidelines of the NATO leaders’ summit, in Ankara, Turkey, July 7, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)What did Iran violate?➤Why were US attacks on Iran necessary?➤What did NATO’s chief say about attacks?➤Who called US attacks ‘absolutely necessary’?➤ ByJONAH DAVIDOVJULY 8, 2026 08:41Updated: JULY …

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A source familiar with the matter tells i24NEWS ‘the military option is still on the table’ as senior Israeli officials are expected to travel to Washington DC in coming days and weeks Guy Azriel ■ Diplomatic Correspondent, i24NEWS Hebrew Channel ■  3 min read July 05, 2026 at 11:37 AM ■ latest revision July 05, 2026 at 12:02 PM A series of senior Israeli officials are expected to travel to Washington in the coming weeks for high-level meetings, as concerns grow over US-Iran negotiations, i24NEWS has learned. According to a source familiar with the matter, “the military option is still on the table,” underscoring that Israel …

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