FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 7 - The Untold Story

US bombs Iranian ports and cities; Tehran retaliates with attacks on US sites in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan

US and Iranian forces exchanged strikes for the tenth consecutive night. Iran-aligned Houthis threatened a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia, impacting global energy supplies. Iran targeted US sites in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, while a tanker was struck. Diplomatic efforts are underway to de-escalate the conflict and restore a ceasefire.…

The Economic Times · Jul 21

Lebanese army begins deployment to southern regions after Israel deal

Beirut announced the beginning of its mobilisation to the southern Lebanese regions as President Aoun prepares for a high-stakes meeting with US President Donald Trump on Tuesday to conclude his four-day visit to Washington.

Euronews · Jul 21

Lebanese army deploys in southern town after Israeli withdrawal, official says

Lebanese troops deployed in Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh after Israeli forces withdrew. This deployment follows a U.S.-brokered plan for phased Israeli withdrawals. The plan involves Lebanese forces confiscating weapons from Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. This handover marks the first test of the pilot zone program. Lebanon hopes to restore control over occupied…

The Economic Times · Jul 21

Trump vows to help Lebanon with ‘Hezbollah problem’ in meeting with Aoun

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met with his US counterpart Donald Trump in Washington on Tuesday as Beirut's military moved into an area in the southern part of the country under a deal with Israel to disarm Hezbollah.

France 24 · Jul 21

Lebanese army deploys to three southern villages under US-backed security framework

The Lebanese army began assuming security responsibilities in three southern villages on Monday under a US-backed pilot initiative, the State Department said. Operations in Froun, Srifa and Zawtar al-Gharbiya mark the first implementation of a framework aimed at enabling a phased Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon and Hezbollah's disarmament.

France 24 · Jul 20

How a Houthi blockade in the Red Sea tightens Iran's grip on global energy supplies

Yemen's Houthis declared a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia on Monday. This action escalates regional conflict and impacts global energy markets significantly. The Red Sea has become a critical alternative oil export route for the Gulf. Disruptions here, alongside the Strait of Hormuz, could cause a major energy crisis. The…

The Economic Times · Jul 20

Is straight-talking former general the man to finally end Netanyahu’s reign?

IF there’s one thing he certainly cannot be accused of being, it’s an “armchair warrior”.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 19

'It's Fantastic to Keep Killing Hamas Leaders': Fetterman Says He'd Quit Democrats Over Israel

Senator John Fetterman has warned he would leave the Democratic Party if it officially turns against Israel, highlighting a growing divide within the party over its stance on the Jewish state.

International Business Times UK · Jul 17

A former prime minister who led Israel out of Lebanon fears mistakes are being repeated

Israel has again occupied much of southern Lebanon, 26 years after ending its 18-year occupation

The Independent UK · Jul 17

Iran-US war latest: Iran warns ‘not a single drop’ of oil will pass through Hormuz as US ends ninth night of strikes

Oil prices climb above $90 a barrel after Iranian military targets two tankers in Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK · Jul 17