Can July 11 Prevent a Wider Middle East War?

U.S. move to rescind Syria from terrorism list opens way for economic recovery

Damascus, July 11 (SANA) The initiation of procedures to rescind Syria from the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism could mark a major shift for the Syrian economy, paving the way for stronger banking ties, expanded trade and increased investment opportunities, according to economic experts. Experts told SANA that ending the designation, imposed on []

Regional tensions escalate as Iran targets Gulf nations; OIC and neighbors condemn "flagrant" attacks

Jeddah [Saudi Arabia], July 13 (ANI): A wave of regional instability has gripped the Middle East following reports of widespread Iranian attacks targeting multiple Gulf nations in response to US strikes in Tehran, drawing sharp condemnation from the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and triggering formal diplomatic protests as the standoff on the Strait of Hormuz continues. In a statement issued on Sunda

Middle East rocked by heaviest attacks since Iran-US ceasefire

The Middle East has been rocked by US and Iranian attacks of a scale unseen since an April ceasefire, as fighting over the strategic Strait of Hormuz threatened to derail efforts to permanently end the war. The renewed fighting followed an Iranian attack early Sunday on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz whose crew was forced to abandon it after it went up in flames.

🇮🇶⚡️— NOW: Clashes and heavy gunfire in the Green Zone in Baghdad have been reported;

— NOW: Clashes and heavy gunfire in the Green Zone in Baghdad have been reported; the reason is unclear for now.@IntelSlava

US strikes Uyghur militants in Syria

A suspected US-led coalition strike on a site used by Uyghur militants in Syria's Idlib province has renewed debate over the future of foreign fighters under the country's post-Assad government. Sources told The New Arab on that an aircraft targeted a compound used by a faction formerly known as the Turkistan Islamic Party, in al-Zainiya area near Jisr al-Shughourin western Idlib. While no confirmed information has emerged regarding casualties from the strike, preliminary reports suggested that a leader of Hurras al-Din, a former al-Qaeda affiliate which formally dissolved in January, may have been killed. (Map: PCL)

Observatory: 6 Israeli enemy military incursions, attacks in Southern Syria since beginning of July

Observatory: 6 Israeli enemy military incursions, attacks in Southern Syria since beginning of July

Israel says troops killed armed fighters in southern Syria and Lebanon

Israel says troops killed armed fighters in southern Syria and Lebanon The Israeli military said its forces killed several armed individuals in the area it describes as a security zone in southern Syria and carried out additional strikes against Hezbollah-linked targets in southern Lebanon. According to the military, soldiers eliminated several armed terrorists in southern Syria and would continue operating there to remove threats to Israeli civilians and troops. Israeli forces moved into a UN-monitored buffer zone adjacent to the occupied Golan Heights in December 2024, a move criticised by Syria and others as a violation of the 1973 ceasefire agreement. The United Nations has said Israel now occupies an additional 235 square kilometres of Syrian territory. The military also said it killed several Hezbollah fighters armed with an RPG in the Nabatieh area of southern Lebanon and struck a rocket launcher near the border. A Syrian army soldier stands guard beside an armoured vehicle along the Syrian-Lebanese border near Al Qusayr, 1 April 2026 (Bakr Alkasem/AFP)

Arab League Condemns Damascus Bombings as Cowardly Attack Aimed at Undermining Syria's Security Efforts

Cairo, July 07 (QNA) - The Arab League described the two bombings that struck central Damascus, coinciding with French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to the Syrian capital, as a cowardly attack aimed at undermining Syria's efforts to strengthen security and stability, attract the international community and encourage greater engagement in supporting economic recovery and reconstruction.

Is the Middle East entering a new era?

Is the Middle East entering a new era?

Breaking | Lebanese sources: Israeli enemy carried out two new bombing operations in towns of Haddatha, Al-Tayri in southern Lebanon

Breaking | Lebanese sources: Israeli enemy carried out two new bombing operations in towns of Haddatha, Al-Tayri in southern Lebanon

Iran Launches Missile, Drone Attacks on US Bases in Kuwait and Bahrain After American Strikes

The Middle East moved closer to a wider conflict after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed it launched a coordinated missile and drone assault targeting US military facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain early Sunday. The attacks came hours after the United States carried out fresh strikes on Iranian military infrastructure, marking another sharp escalation in the standoff between Washington and Tehran.

ACHEMA Middle East rescheduled to October 2027 to underscore the importance of launch edition

Following a strategic review of market conditions and the regional business environment, Messe Frankfurt Saudi Arabia together with DECHEMA has announced that the inaugural edition of ACHEMA Middle East will now take place from 11–13 October 2027 at Riyadh Front Exhibition Conference Center. Reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s growing role as a global hub for industrial [] The post ACHEMA Middle East rescheduled to October 2027 to underscore the importance of launch edition appeared first on Middle East News 247.

Bombs Explode in Damascus During French President’s Visit

The bombing is the second in a week in the Syrian capital, highlighting the security challenges for the country’s new leaders.

Tehran targets Bahrain and Kuwait and limits oil sales after US strikes

The attacks raised the risks that an interim agreement to halt the war could break down, putting the Middle East again at risk of wider conflict.

Netanyahu postpones heavy attack on Lebanon

ALBAWABA - The Israeli army had been prepared to carry out an operation to bomb a Hezbollah stronghold in the Ali al-Taher area of ​​Nabatieh district in southern Lebanon, but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu postponed it...

Blasts rock Damascus during Macron visit

Bombs exploded near the hotel where Emmanuel Macron was staying in Syria on Tuesday, a security source said, but the French president did not hear the explosions, the Elysee said, and he met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa soon afterwards. The blasts underscore the major security challenges in Syria, where Macron is the first head of [] The post Blasts rock Damascus during Macron visit appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Explosions in Syria's Damascus during Macron visit

Bombs exploded near the hotel where Emmanuel Macron was staying in Syria, a security source said. The French president did not hear the explosions, the Elysee said, and he met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa soon afterwards. #bomb #syria #damascus #macron #explosion

Israeli army strikes three Hezbollah command centers in response to ceasefire violations

The IDF attacks targeted the areas of Nabatieh and Mayfadoun in southern Lebanon

US kills Islamic State senior leader in Syria, Damascus rejects Lebanon intervention

A recent precision strike against a senior Islamic State leader underscored Washington's continued counterterrorism mission in Syria. Separately, US President Donald Trump urged Syria's new government to consider intervening against Hezbollah in neighboring Lebanon, but Syrian President Ahmed al Sharaa stated his country will not send forces, preferring diplomacy over military action. The post US kills Islamic State senior leader in Syria, Damascus rejects Lebanon intervention appeared first on FDD's Long War Journal.

JUST IN: 🇫🇷🇸🇾 Bomb explosions near hotel where French President Macron is staying during visit [...]

JUST IN: Bomb explosions near hotel where French President Macron is staying during visit in Syria.@BRICSNews

Yemen's Houthis Announce Major Mobilization Across Northern Provinces

The Houthi movement has launched a broad mobilization campaign across northern Yemen, expanding military preparations as regional tensions continue to rise and the country's political deadlock shows no signs of easing. Houthis Expand Military Mobilization The Ansar Allah movement has announced a large-scale mobilization across the northern Yemeni provinces of Saada, Dhamar, Ibb, Al Bayda, Al Hudaydah, and Al Mahwit. The campaign includes strengthening tribal support, accelerating military training, establishing additional training centers, and reinforcing defensive positions in strategically important areas, particularly around Marib, Taiz, and Al Hudaydah.

Middle East on edge as US pounds Iran, Tehran strikes Gulf bases

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 [] The post Middle East on edge as US pounds Iran, Tehran strikes Gulf bases appeared first on World Israel News.

Middle East on the brink as US and Iran unleash fresh strikes

Middle East on the brink as US and Iran unleash fresh strikes

Netanyahu says some Lebanese Christian villages ‘asked to be annexed’ by Israel

Lebanon was drawn into the wider Middle East war on March 2 when Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel in retaliation for the killing of Iran's supreme leader in US-Israeli strikes. The post Netanyahu says some Lebanese Christian villages ‘asked to be annexed’ by Israel appeared first on Vanguard News.

Watch: Explosions near Macron's Damascus hotel as French leader meets Syria's president

Explosions struck central Damascus near President Emmanuel Macron's hotel. The French president proceeded with his scheduled meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa. Macron is the first EU leader to visit Syria since 2024. His visit focuses on reconstruction and restoring diplomatic engagement. Discussions also covered counterterrorism cooperation and regional security matters.

New Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon - violation of the ceasefire

New Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon - violation of the ceasefire

Israeli Strikes Hit Khan Younis & Gaza City | Several Killed, Dozens Wounded | Gaza Latest | Dawn

Israeli airstrikes have hit multiple locations in Khan Younis and Gaza City, with local health officials reporting several people killed and dozens wounded. The strikes come as the humanitarian situation in Gaza remains critical and diplomatic efforts to sustain or restore a ceasefire continue. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #gaza #israel #middleeast #khanyounis #gazacity #breakingnews #globalnews #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

3 tracks are shaping the Middle East’s post-Iran war order

The Iran battlefield might be quieter and diplomacy might have resumed, but the main contest has shifted to the architecture of the Middle East. The question is no longer whether Iran can be contained, the Strait of Hormuz can remain open or another round of escalation can be avoided. The larger issue is who will write the rules after the shock. Three tracks are taking shape. The first is led by the United States and built around the expansion of the Abraham Accords, the integration of Israel...

In Mideast and around the world, everyone's talking 'ceasefire.' But what does it really mean?

Ceasefires in the Middle East are not bringing the peace many people expect