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ISLAMABAD/TEHRAN – Pakistan on Sunday stepped up diplomatic engagement with Iran as tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate amid fresh US military strikes and growing security concerns in Strait of Hormuz. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, during which both leaders discussed the deteriorating regional situation.
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has summoned Mousa Farhang, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Sultanate of Oman, to hand him a formal note of protest following the targeting of sites in the Governorates of Musandam and Al Wusta by unmanned aerial vehicles. The note of protest was handed over by Shaikh Khalid bin Hashil al Musalhi, Undersecretary of the Foreign Ministry for Administrative and Financial Affairs, when he received the Iranian Ambassador in Muscat today.
GAZA, July 12, 2026 (WAFA) – The death toll from the ongoing Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip has risen to 73,223, with 173,654 people injured since October 7, 2023, medical sources in the enclave said Saturday.
At least four Palestinians were killed and others wounded on Sunday in an Israeli drone strike targeting Gaza City, according to Wafa news agency. Wafa reported that an Israeli drone struck a metal workshop on al-Sinaa Street in southwestern Gaza City.
Republicans will now race to replace Graham on the November ballot in a special primary election in mid-August, according to state law. In an interview with NBC’s “Meet the Press” on Sunday morning, President Donald Trump said he was already considering who he might back in the race.
This attack on journalists comes just days after US Rep. Ro Khanna was detained by settlers near the village of Turmus Ayya in the West Bank. The village has a population of thousands of Palestinian-Americans who have come under repeated attack by settlers in the area. Khanna visited the village to show solidarity with American citizens who have told CNN they feel forgotten by their government. “I saw the arrogance in the eyes of those settlers, 21- and 22-year-olds with guns, laughing that they had detained us, the arrogance of those young IDF soldiers that my tax dollars are funding, having no respect for the fact that they were detaining Americans, no respect that there was an American congressperson in that bus, and laughing when our translator told them that there are Americans there and the American embassy is concerned,” Khanna told Reuters.
Ro Khanna said he was detained by Israeli settlers armed with US-made rifles during a West Bank visit this week that the Democratic lawmaker cast as an unfiltered look at the toll of Israeli occupation as he weighs a 2028 presidential run.
Following that meeting, MK Odeh stated, “I met with UN Secretary-General Guterres. I thanked him for his principled stances during this difficult time and made it clear that the war of destruction in Gaza must be ended through a comprehensive deal. I emphasized that there is no solution other than ending the occupation and establishing a Palestinian state alongside the State of Israel. It is the duty of the international community to recognize this right, and the UN plays a pivotal role in correcting this historical injustice.” He stressed, “There is no other way but the path of peace and justice.”
„A second vessel accused of violating regulations in the Strait of Hormuz has been struck,“ the Guards said in a statement carried by state television IRIB, adding they had also attacked a US base in Qatar.
The U.S. military has concluded its latest round of strikes on Iran, U.S. Central Command announced late Saturday night. It marked the third round of strikes this week targeting Tehran‘s regime.
(Updated on October 1, 2024) – Congress works less than half the year, with the House averaging 147 legislative days annually. – Senate members have slightly more legislative days, averaging 165 days each year since 2001.
(June 9, 2026) However, legal experts said the issue is not settled law. No concurrent resolution under the 1973 war powers law had passed since the law was enacted. „The executive branch will likely ignore it on constitutional grounds, and it’s not clear who might have standing to sue to enforce it,“ said Scott Anderson, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and senior editor of the online legal publication Lawfare, although he added that he expected someone would.
(July 3, 2026) His last public appearance was on February 8, mere weeks before he was reportedly missing after the deaths of Khamenei and other Revolutionary Guards officials during Operation Epic Fury on February 28.
(July 4, 2026) The fate of General Vahidi, who disappeared before the February 28 operation that killed Ayatollah Khamenei and many senior Revolutionary Guard officials, including former commander Mohammad Pakpour, had long been a subject of debate. Vahidi, attending Khamenei‘s funeral ceremony held ahead of the 40-day national mourning period starting this weekend, was captured by Iranian state media cameras mourning at the side of the coffin.
(July 7, 2026) His absence was particularly notable during the main funeral procession through Tehran on Monday, where three of Ali Khamenei‘s sons-Mostafa, Meysam and Masoud-were shown praying beside the family‘s coffins. Mojtaba did not appear alongside them, nor has he delivered a public speech or recorded message since assuming the country‘s highest office in March. According to reports, Iranian security officials have discouraged Mojtaba from attending the remaining funeral ceremonies because they believe he could become a target for another Israeli attack. Officials have reportedly rejected his request to attend the final burial in Mashhad, citing continuing security threats.
(March 22, 2026) Despite the expectations of CIA and Mossad for a traditional New Year’s speech, Mojtaba Khamenei remained out of sight, issuing only a text-based statement on Telegram for Nowruz. Sources cited by The Jerusalem Post indicate that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) may currently hold the reins of the country, with one source suggesting the Guard is controlling Mojtaba rather than following his lead.
(1 hour ago) Iran’s state broadcaster, IRIB, reported that at least 12 explosions have been heard in different parts of Bushehr, including five in the port city of Bandar-e Deyr, four in Asaluyeh and three in the city of Bushehr.
Earlier, the IRGC Navy reported having been forced to fire a warning shot at a vessel after several ships ignored its instructions regarding navigation through the strait. Describing the incident involving the trespassing vessel, the force said the ship had switched off its onboard systems, therefore, posing a threat to maritime safety.
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) says it has received a report of an incident some nine nautical miles (about 17km) east of the Omani coast. “Military authorities have reported that a container ship has sustained damage to the rear of the vessel, which has caused a fire on board,” it said. “Vessels are advised to transit with caution,” it added. The alert came moments after CENTCOM announced the start of a third round of strikes on Iran, citing an Iranian attack on a Cyprus-flagged ship in the strait.
Published: 11:01 PM, Jul 11, 2026 MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman and the Islamic Republic of Iran held talks in Muscat on Saturday regarding navigation on the Strait of Hormuz to ensure its safety and freedom in light of recent developments and their repercussions. The two sides agreed to carry on with the talks at both the technical and political levels to reach agreements in accordance with international law. The discussions were held by Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidy, Foreign Minister, and Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to regional peace, the prime minister assured President Pezeshkian that Islamabad would continue to play a constructive and impartial role in facilitating dialogue and supporting every effort aimed at maintaining stability. President Pezeshkian thanked Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, and other senior Pakistani officials for attending the funeral of the late Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. He appreciated Pakistan’s consistent support for peace initiatives and reiterated Iran’s commitment to regional stability.
The meetings are being held in coordination with Washington and are focused on implementing existing US-Iran MoU while resolving the disputes that triggered the latest standoff between the two countries. Among the central issues is the long-running disagreement over navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy corridors.
DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has received a phone call from Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan HE Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, to discuss bilateral ties and the latest regional and international developments. The conversation focused on cooperation between their countries and explored ways to strengthen relations, alongside efforts to support security and peace in the region.
Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will travel to Oman on Saturday for talks on the Strait of Hormuz, state media said. The visit „will be focused on the Strait of Hormuz and shipping safety“ and is „a continuation of the consultations that we started with Oman over the past one or two months,“ Iran‘s official IRNA news agency quoted foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei as saying.
In a statement to reporters outside the UN Security Council on Friday, Ambassador Amir Saeed Iravani said the United States has repeatedly breached the MoU, including through large-scale military attacks on Iranian islands and southern cities on July 7 and 8. These renewed attacks, he said, constitute a “flagrant violation” of the UN Charter and a material breach of the MoU’s first clause, which commits the US to ceasing all military action against Iran.
Iranian officials privately told Trump advisers that they made a mistake in shooting at commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, that the attacks stemmed from an „errant“ sect of hardliners who are trying to undermine negotiations, and that they want to keep talking, senior U.S. officials said on Friday. The White House wants the regime to publicly acknowledge its mistake, which the Trump administration views as a violation of the ceasefire. President Trump has directed his team — led by Vice President JD Vance, the president‘s son-in-law Jared Kushner, special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio — to continue negotiations. The talks are to take place in Oman on Saturday.
(March 3, 2010) Aus Brüssel heraus vollzieht sich die epochale Transformation von Staatsgebilden eines Kontinents zu einer sich selbst begründenden Plutokratie, in einer wunderbaren Welt der Supranationalisten. Über einen Baustein in diesem epischen, imperialen Konstrukt, entschied gestern nun das Bundesverfassungsgericht in Karlsruhe. Es entschied, dass die „Vorratsdatenspeicherung“, die flächendeckende, anlasslose Telekommunikationsüberwachung der Bevölkerung, vereinbar sei mit dem Grundgesetz. So umging das oberste Gremium der Republik einen offiziellen Staatsstreich: die Aufhebung des Grundgesetzes als Verfassung und dessen Unterordnung unter „europäisches Recht“, mithin die Erklärung der Bundesrepublik als Bundesstaat der „Europäischen Union“.
(February 7, 2010) Radio Utopie kann und will hier Anhängern der „Europäischen Union“ keine vollständige Erklärung ihres irrationalen Wunsches nach einem Ende von Demokratie, Gewaltenteilung und Souveränität des eigenen Staates liefern. Um aber die üblichen Argumente hinsichtlich eines vermeintlich „parlamentarischen“ Ablaufs der „EU-Gesetzgebung“ zu widerlegen, hier noch die Hinweise, die sich theoretisch jeder selbst zusammensuchen könnte, wenn Er oder Sie es denn wollte. Im oben erwähnten „Vertrag über die Handlungsweise der Europäischen Union“ (1) heisst es in Artikel 294, Absatz 1: „Wird in den Verträgen hinsichtlich der Annahme eines Rechtsakts auf das ordentliche Gesetzgebungsverfahren Bezug genommen, so gilt das nachstehende Verfahren.“ Nun müsste man zuerst wissen, was exakt passiert, wenn in den Verträgen nicht auf das ordentliche Gesetzgebungsverfahren Bezug genommen wird. Aber zuerst zu diesem Fall: Im Rahmen der „ordentlichen Gesetzgebung“ hat das EU-Parlament, in der Tat, in zweiter Lesung mit der absoluten Mehrheit ihrer Mitglieder das Recht, Rechtsakte abzulehnen. Leider können abgelehnte Rechtsakte durch die Räte einfach wieder vorgelegt werden – wenn sie „grundlegend überarbeitet“ wurden. Auch muss man sich vor Augen führen, was das heisst: die absolute Mehrheit der Mitglieder. Wie wir alle wissen (wenn wir mal EU-Parlament gucken), ist es schwierig, auch nur eine Anwesenheit der absoluten Mehrheit der Mitglieder des EU-„Parlamentes“ zu erreichen. Wer jetzt im Ernst glaubt, die Haltung der muskelbepackten, vollmotivierten Mitglieder des Abschiebebahnhofs staatlicher Parlamente in Straßburg würden sich zur Ablehnung eines Rechtsaktes der Räte in Brüssel hinreissen lassen, der ihnen nach Überarbeitung sowieso wieder vorgelegt werden kann, ist entweder sehr gutgläubig, oder
Verhandlungen zu Chatkontrolle 2.0 in der Zielgeraden Um diesen langfristigen Ansatz ringt die EU seit geraumer Zeit. Neben einer dauerhaften Regelung für das Scannen unverschlüsselter Inhalte sollte der Vorschlag der EU-Kommission auch dafür sorgen, dass Material vor seiner Verschlüsselung durchleuchtet und gegebenenfalls an Behörden gemeldet wird – eine Technik, die als Client-Side-Scanning bekannt ist.
The U.S. and Iran continue to engage in technical negotiations on nuclear issues, a U.S. official said Thursday, following two days of retaliatory strikes against Tehran this week. „The United States is still committed to finding a resolution, and technical talks continue. Iran can never possess a nuclear weapon, the official said.
Anywhere between 41 to 43 million people participated in the six-day funeral ceremony for Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Iranian media report. Iran’s Press TV called Khamenei’s funeral “the largest procession the world has ever witnessed”. Ceremonies took place across five cities: Tehran, Qom, Najaf, Karbala, and Mashhad.
