Former emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, dies at 74
Also on Sunday, the IRGC said it struck and disabled a second vessel in the Strait of Hormuz and targeted the U.S. strategic air base at Al Udeid in Qatar with ballistic missiles.
Middle East
Twenty years on: IDF reveals orders to begin Second Lebanon War, expand operations towards Litani
Iran's Ghalibaf warns 'reality is knocking' after US, IRGC trade strikes in Strait of Hormuz
US strikes Iran over Strait of Hormuz attack, Huckabee confirms Israel intel on assassination plan
Two children killed in Syria after ferry collides with bridge, several people still missing
More than 15 people were rescued after all those on board fell into the river, the rescue agency said, adding that search and rescue operations were continuing for those still missing.
Bypassing Hormuz: India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor could threaten Iran, experts say
Iran is worried that the rapid advance of the IMEC corridor could offer a viable alternative to trade and energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz, while strengthening Israel's regional standing.
IRGC announces closure of Strait of Hormuz, US strikes Iran in retaliation
Iranian state media announced that explosions were heard near Chabahar, on Qeshm Island, and in Bandar Abbas, Sirik, Bushehr, and Asaluyeh.
Huckabee confirms Israel warned Trump about Iran assassination plot - report
"What the Iranians are saying and doing is nothing that they haven't been doing for 47 years," Huckabee explained. "This is a longstanding 'death to America' chant they've had."
Oman seeks dual-route Strait of Hormuz deal as Trump demands Iran admit ship attacks
Notably, Iran and Oman are reportedly discussing a potential statement on opening a “median lane” in the Strait of Hormuz for free and full movement, Axios reported.
Russia eyes mid-July start for commercial logistics hub at Syrian port, officials say
The hub will handle a wide range of Russian goods, including wheat and grains, and target initial cargo volumes of around 250,000 tons per month, one of the officials said.
Rep. Ro Khanna says armed settlers detained him during West Bank visit
Khanna said his delegation appealed to the US Embassy in Jerusalem after settlers allegedly blocked their vehicle, before Israeli security forces cleared the road.
Iran's Supreme Leader pledges revenge for Ali Khamenei's death, says people worldwide will help
Iran pledged to avenge the assassination of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a written statement attributed to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Saturday.
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, Huckabee confirms Israeli intel on Trump assassination plot
Iran reportedly rehabilitating damaged nuclear sites • Iran's Supreme Leader vows revenge for Khamenei • US seeks Iranian pledge to free up Hormuz
US begins process to remove Syria from terrorism list, signaling major shift in relations
Syrian political analyst Abdul Karim told TML the notification “included a commitment to remove the obstacles preventing Syria’s reconstruction."
