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Spanish minister clashes with Israeli diplomat over migrants entering Ceuta - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/spanish-minister-clashes-israeli-diplomat-over-migrants-entering-ceuta-morocco

Spanish minister clashes with Israeli diplomat over migrants entering CeutaSome 60,000 people crossed into Ceuta from Morocco this week, including around 8,000 childrenwww.middleeasteye.net

Israeli forces kill one and destroy two hospital warehouses in Gaza strike - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-forces-destroy-two-hospital-warehouses-gaza

Israeli forces kill one and destroy two hospital warehouses in Gaza strike <article data-history-node-id="445345" about="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-forces-destroy-two-hospital-warehouses-gaza" class="live-blog-update default clearfix"> <h2> <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-forces-destroy-two-hospital-warehouses-gaza" rel="bookmark"> <span class="field field-title">Israeli forces kill one and destroy two hospital warehouses in Gaza strike</span> </a> </h2> <div class="content"> <div class="field field-field-text"><p>Gaza's health ministry has condemned the destruction of two medicine warehouses belonging to Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital by Israeli forces in Deir al-Balah on Saturday morning.</p> <p>"The destructive force of the missiles used resulted in the complete destruction of two out of four warehouses at the targeted site, in addition to causing severe and extensive damage to two other warehouses," the ministry said.</p> <p>It added that the attack also damaged the hospital's outpatient clinic facility and had meant the loss of "vital quantities of medical supplies and consumables".</p> <p>Israeli strikes on Deir al-Balah also killed one Palestinian, hospital authorities said.</p> </div> </div> </article> www.middleeasteye.net

'We cried instead of celebrating': War and loss shadow Gaza's top students - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/we-cried-instead-celebrating-war-and-loss-shadow-gazas-top-students

'We cried instead of celebrating': War and loss shadow Gaza's top studentsSome topped Palestine. Others were killed before their results were announcedwww.middleeasteye.net

Israeli drone attack kills two Palestinians in Gaza - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-drone-attack-kills-two-palestinians-gaza

Israeli drone attack kills two Palestinians in Gaza <article data-history-node-id="445343" about="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-drone-attack-kills-two-palestinians-gaza" class="live-blog-update default clearfix"> <h2> <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-drone-attack-kills-two-palestinians-gaza" rel="bookmark"> <span class="field field-title">Israeli drone attack kills two Palestinians in Gaza</span> </a> </h2> <div class="content"> <div class="field field-field-text"><p>An Israeli drone attack has killed two Palestinians in Gaza's Sheikh Radwan area, according to the Wafa news agency, which cited al-Shifa Hospital.</p> <p>Seven Palestinians have been killed by Israeli attacks across Gaza over the past 48 hours, the health ministry has said.</p> </div> </div> </article> www.middleeasteye.net

After Israel killed her three sons, she found hope in a newborn. Then he was killed too - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/after-israel-killed-her-three-sons-she-found-hope-newborn-then-israel-killed-him-too

After Israel killed her three sons, she found hope in a newborn. Then he was killed tooFatima Nofal gave birth to Zaid after losing three sons in an Israeli air strike in 2023. Fifteen months later, another Israeli strike killed him in central Gazawww.middleeasteye.net

Why are Kurdish groups in Iraq being attacked amid the US-Iran flare-up? - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/why-iran-attacking-kurdish-groups-northern-iraq

Why are Kurdish groups in Iraq being attacked amid the US-Iran flare-up?Dozens of Iranian Kurds have been killed following Israeli reports of a planned operation to overthrow the governmentwww.middleeasteye.net

Houthis deny planning to charge ships passing through Red Sea - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/houthis-deny-planning-charge-ships-passing-through-red-sea

Houthis deny planning to charge ships passing through Red Sea <article data-history-node-id="445342" about="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/houthis-deny-planning-charge-ships-passing-through-red-sea" class="live-blog-update default clearfix"> <h2> <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/houthis-deny-planning-charge-ships-passing-through-red-sea" rel="bookmark"> <span class="field field-title">Houthis deny planning to charge ships passing through Red Sea</span> </a> </h2> <div class="content"> <div class="field field-field-text"><p>The Houthis have denied reports that they plan to impose fees on commercial ships passing through the Bab al-Mandeb strait.</p> <p>A Reuters report earlier this week had said the Houthis were considering imposing fees on commercial ships sailing through the strait.</p> <p>But Yemen's Houthi-run maritime coordination body said on Saturday that no such decision has been taken, and that passage through the strait remains free.</p> </div> </div> </article> www.middleeasteye.net

Israeli forces arrest seven, including two teens, in West Bank - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-forces-arrest-seven-including-two-children-west-bank

Israeli forces arrest seven, including two teens, in West Bank <article data-history-node-id="445341" about="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-forces-arrest-seven-including-two-children-west-bank" class="live-blog-update default clearfix"> <h2> <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-forces-arrest-seven-including-two-children-west-bank" rel="bookmark"> <span class="field field-title">Israeli forces arrest seven, including two teens, in West Bank</span> </a> </h2> <div class="content"> <div class="field field-field-text"><p>Israeli forces have arrested at least seven Palestinians, including two teenagers, in raids in the occupied West Bank.</p> <p>Soldiers arrested a 16-year-old in the town of Tammun, southeast of Tubas city, according to the Wafa news agency. They also arrested a 16-year-old in the village of Wadi Fukin, west of Bethlehem, in a predawn raid.</p> </div> </div> </article> www.middleeasteye.net

Israeli forces arrest seven, including two children, in West Bank - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-forces-arrest-seven-including-two-children-west-bank

Israeli forces arrest seven, including two children, in West Bank <article data-history-node-id="445341" about="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-forces-arrest-seven-including-two-children-west-bank" class="live-blog-update default clearfix"> <h2> <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-forces-arrest-seven-including-two-children-west-bank" rel="bookmark"> <span class="field field-title">Israeli forces arrest seven, including two children, in West Bank</span> </a> </h2> <div class="content"> <div class="field field-field-text"><p>Israeli forces have arrested at least seven Palestinians, including two teenagers, in raids in the occupied West Bank.</p> <p>Soldiers arrested a 16-year-old in the town of Tammun, southeast of Tubas city, according to the Wafa news agency. They also arrested a 16-year-old in the village of Wadi Fukin, west of Bethlehem, in a predawn raid.</p> </div> </div> </article> www.middleeasteye.net

Kuwaiti army says air defence systems intercepting 'hostile drones' - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/kuwait-army-says-air-defence-systems-intercepting-hostile-drones

Kuwaiti army says air defence systems intercepting 'hostile drones' <article data-history-node-id="445340" about="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/kuwait-army-says-air-defence-systems-intercepting-hostile-drones" class="live-blog-update default clearfix"> <h2> <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/kuwait-army-says-air-defence-systems-intercepting-hostile-drones" rel="bookmark"> <span class="field field-title">Kuwaiti army says air defence systems intercepting 'hostile drones'</span> </a> </h2> <div class="content"> <div class="field field-field-text"><p>Kuwait's army says the country's air defence systems are intercepting "hostile drone attacks following the Iranian aggression".</p> <p>In a statement on X, the army said that any explosions heard are the result of air defence systems intercepting the attacks.</p> <p>The army urged the people to follow security and safety instructions issued by the competent authorities.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="rtl" lang="ar">تتصدى حالياً الدفاعات الجوية الكويتية لهجمات طائرات مسيّرة معادية، إثر العدوان الإيراني الاثم.<br> <br> تنوه رئاسة الأركان العامة للجيش بأن أصوات الانفجارات، إن سُمعت، فهي نتيجة اعتراض منظومات الدفاع الجوي للهجمات المعادية.<br> <br> ويرجى من الجميع التقيد بتعليمات الأمن والسلامة الصادرة عن… <a href="https://t.co/SFew6rqXfz">pic.twitter.com/SFew6rqXfz</a></p> — KUWAIT ARMY - الجيش الكويتي (@KuwaitArmyGHQ) <a href="https://x.com/KuwaitArmyGHQ/status/2083438806502408373?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 1, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div> </div> </article> www.middleeasteye.net

Kuwait army says air defence systems intercepting 'hostile drones' - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/kuwait-army-says-air-defence-systems-intercepting-hostile-drones

Kuwait army says air defence systems intercepting 'hostile drones' <article data-history-node-id="445340" about="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/kuwait-army-says-air-defence-systems-intercepting-hostile-drones" class="live-blog-update default clearfix"> <h2> <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/kuwait-army-says-air-defence-systems-intercepting-hostile-drones" rel="bookmark"> <span class="field field-title">Kuwait army says air defence systems intercepting 'hostile drones'</span> </a> </h2> <div class="content"> <div class="field field-field-text"><p>Kuwait's army says the country's air defence systems are intercepting "hostile drone attacks following the Iranian aggression".</p> <p>In a statement on X, the army said that any explosions heard are the result of air defence systems intercepting the attacks.</p> <p>The army urged the people to follow security and safety instructions issued by the competent authorities.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="rtl" lang="ar">تتصدى حالياً الدفاعات الجوية الكويتية لهجمات طائرات مسيّرة معادية، إثر العدوان الإيراني الاثم.<br> <br> تنوه رئاسة الأركان العامة للجيش بأن أصوات الانفجارات، إن سُمعت، فهي نتيجة اعتراض منظومات الدفاع الجوي للهجمات المعادية.<br> <br> ويرجى من الجميع التقيد بتعليمات الأمن والسلامة الصادرة عن… <a href="https://t.co/SFew6rqXfz">pic.twitter.com/SFew6rqXfz</a></p> — KUWAIT ARMY - الجيش الكويتي (@KuwaitArmyGHQ) <a href="https://x.com/KuwaitArmyGHQ/status/2083438806502408373?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 1, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div> </div> </article> www.middleeasteye.net

UKMTO says explosion near tanker off Oman reported - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/ukmto-says-explosion-near-tanker-oman-reported

UKMTO says explosion near tanker off Oman reported <article data-history-node-id="445339" about="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/ukmto-says-explosion-near-tanker-oman-reported" class="live-blog-update default clearfix"> <h2> <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/ukmto-says-explosion-near-tanker-oman-reported" rel="bookmark"> <span class="field field-title">UKMTO says explosion near tanker off Oman reported</span> </a> </h2> <div class="content"> <div class="field field-field-text"><p>The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said it received a report of an incident 21 nautical miles northeast of Oman's Khasab, where the master of a tanker saw a large splash and an explosion in close proximity to the vessel.</p> <p>No damage to the vessel had been reported, UKMTO said.</p> <p>Earlier, it reported a tanker had been struck by an unknown projectile 11 nautical miles northeast of Lima, Oman, causing damage to the vessel's engine room.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">UKMTO WARNING 102-26<br> <br> Click here to view the full product⤵️ <a href="https://t.co/rLmu8f77HP">https://t.co/rLmu8f77HP</a><a href="https://x.com/hashtag/MaritimeSecurity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MaritimeSecurity</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/MarSec?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MarSec</a> <a href="https://t.co/DkluCx6xTv">pic.twitter.com/DkluCx6xTv</a></p> — UKMTO Operations Centre (@UK_MTO) <a href="https://x.com/UK_MTO/status/2083431074730840074?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 1, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div> </div> </article> www.middleeasteye.net

Israeli forces raid dozens of Palestinian homes in Nablus - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-forces-raid-dozens-palestinian-homes-nablus

Israeli forces raid dozens of Palestinian homes in Nablus <article data-history-node-id="445338" about="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-forces-raid-dozens-palestinian-homes-nablus" class="live-blog-update default clearfix"> <h2> <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-forces-raid-dozens-palestinian-homes-nablus" rel="bookmark"> <span class="field field-title">Israeli forces raid dozens of Palestinian homes in Nablus</span> </a> </h2> <div class="content"> <div class="field field-field-text"><p>Israeli forces raided dozens of Palestinian homes in the town of 'Asira ash Shamaliya, north of Nablus, early Saturday morning, Wafa reported.&nbsp;</p> <p>The forces rounded up scores of residents inside one of the houses, which they turned into a field interrogation centre, the report said.</p> </div> </div> </article> www.middleeasteye.net

Morning recap - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/morning-recap-149

Morning recap <article data-history-node-id="445337" about="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/morning-recap-149" class="live-blog-update default clearfix"> <h2> <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/morning-recap-149" rel="bookmark"> <span class="field field-title">Morning recap</span> </a> </h2> <div class="content"> <div class="field field-field-text"><p>Good morning Middle East Eye readers,</p> <p>US president Donald Trump has threatened to hit Iran "very hard," amid US media reports that suggested he was considering heavy attacks targeting Iranian energy infrastructure.</p> <p>Iran, however, said it has prepared a comprehensive plan to respond to any “potential American recklessness” by targeting critical infrastructure in Israel and US energy infrastructure in the region.</p> <p>Yemen’s Houthis said they forced eight Saudi Arabian tankers to change course, while maritime analytics firm Kpler said vessel crossings through the Strait of Hormuz dropped 77 percent day-on-day to just five ships.</p> <p>In Gaza, meanwhile, hours after Hamas agreed to disarm under Trump’s Board of Peace agreement, Israeli strikes killed two Palestinians and caused widespread damage to property.</p> <p>Here are the latest developments:&nbsp;<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;A tanker has been struck by an unknown projectile 11 nautical miles northeast of Lima, Oman, causing damage to its engine room, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations.</p> <p>•&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;A top official of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has warned that if the US continues with its naval blockade on Tehran's ports, it will further seal the Strait of Hormuz and block other strategic passages.&nbsp;</p> <p>•&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Yemen's Houthi group said on Saturday that transit through the Bab el-Mandeb strait remains free of charge, denying reports that the authorities plan to impose tolls on vessels transiting the waterway.</p> <p>•&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Lebanon’s Prime Minister, Nawaf Salam, has condemned the latest Israeli attack on southern Lebanon as “a blatant violation of the ceasefire”.</p> <p>•&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Saudi Arabia has welcomed US President Donald Trump's announcement of "a historic agreement on the demilitarisation" of the Gaza Strip, praising his leadership and commitment in helping secure the deal.</p> </div> </div> </article> www.middleeasteye.net

Israeli settlers desecrate Palestinian cemetery in West Bank - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-settlers-desecrate-palestinian-cemetery-west-bank

Israeli settlers desecrate Palestinian cemetery in West Bank <article data-history-node-id="445335" about="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-settlers-desecrate-palestinian-cemetery-west-bank" class="live-blog-update default clearfix"> <h2> <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-settlers-desecrate-palestinian-cemetery-west-bank" rel="bookmark"> <span class="field field-title">Israeli settlers desecrate Palestinian cemetery in West Bank</span> </a> </h2> <div class="content"> <div class="field field-field-text"><p>Israeli settlers have desecrated graves in a Palestinian cemetery during a march near the village of Tal in the occupied West Bank.</p> <p>Al Jazeera reported that residents said Israeli forces accompanied the march and fired tear gas at Palestinians.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Israeli settlers vandalised a Palestinian cemetery, smashing stonework marking the graves of deceased Palestinians during a march near the village of Tal in the occupied West Bank.<br> <br> Residents said Israeli forces accompanied the march and fired tear gas at Palestinians. <a href="https://t.co/W9WZ0RzjRV">pic.twitter.com/W9WZ0RzjRV</a></p> — Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) <a href="https://x.com/AJEnglish/status/2083334805630972034?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 31, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div> </div> </article> www.middleeasteye.net

Massive Attack members barred from Singapore after displaying Palestinian flag - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/massive-attack-members-barred-singapore-after-displaying-palestinian

Massive Attack members barred from Singapore after displaying Palestinian flag <article data-history-node-id="445334" about="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/massive-attack-members-barred-singapore-after-displaying-palestinian" class="live-blog-update default clearfix"> <h2> <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/massive-attack-members-barred-singapore-after-displaying-palestinian" rel="bookmark"> <span class="field field-title">Massive Attack members barred from Singapore after displaying Palestinian flag </span> </a> </h2> <div class="content"> <div class="field field-field-text"><p>Two members of British band Massive Attack were barred from re-entering Singapore after displaying the Palestinian flag during Wednesday's concert, Reuters reported.</p> <p>Singapore police said Friday the band was being “investigated for supporting a political cause and unfurling of a foreign flag” and will no longer be allowed to perform in Singapore.&nbsp;</p> <p>Singapore does not allow the public display of foreign national emblems without a permit or exemption, and the Palestinian flag is especially sensitive given the war in Gaza and Singapore's Muslim population.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">British band Massive Attack is under investigation in Singapore after taking a Palestinian flag on stage as the crowd chanted ‘Free Palestine’ <a href="https://t.co/gjv9YhAwQT">pic.twitter.com/gjv9YhAwQT</a></p> — Sarah Wilkinson (@swilkinsonbc) <a href="https://x.com/swilkinsonbc/status/2083261225584984182?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 31, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div> </div> </article> www.middleeasteye.net

'Driver of global instability': UN chief says Middle East fighting must stop - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/driver-global-instability-un-chief-says-middle-east-fighting-must-stop

'Driver of global instability': UN chief says Middle East fighting must stop <article data-history-node-id="445332" about="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/driver-global-instability-un-chief-says-middle-east-fighting-must-stop" class="live-blog-update default clearfix"> <h2> <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/driver-global-instability-un-chief-says-middle-east-fighting-must-stop" rel="bookmark"> <span class="field field-title"> 'Driver of global instability': UN chief says Middle East fighting must stop</span> </a> </h2> <div class="content"> <div class="field field-field-text"><p>UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres has said that fighting must stop on all fronts in the Middle East as it is increasingly becoming a driver of global instability, according to Reuters.</p> <p>The UN chief noted that trade through the Strait of Hormuz has collapsed, energy markets have been upended, prices of food and key fertilisers have surged, and supply chains are buckling.</p> <p>The World Food Programme warned that as many as 45 million people could face acute food insecurity as a result, while rising prices and slowing growth threaten to push millions more back into poverty, he noted.</p> <p>He called the US announcement of an agreement for Hamas to relinquish its weapons and for Israel to withdraw its forces from Gaza "good news."</p> <p>"It was announced already that there is a roadmap to implement these objectives. That roadmap must be followed without any questions, scepticism, or determination to undermine it. Now is the time for both sides to implement what was agreed," said Guterres.</p> </div> </div> </article> www.middleeasteye.net

HRF says Dutch took no action against Israeli soldier despite criminal complaint - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/hrf-says-dutch-took-no-action-against-israeli-soldier-despite-criminal

HRF says Dutch took no action against Israeli soldier despite criminal complaint <article data-history-node-id="445331" about="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/hrf-says-dutch-took-no-action-against-israeli-soldier-despite-criminal" class="live-blog-update default clearfix"> <h2> <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/hrf-says-dutch-took-no-action-against-israeli-soldier-despite-criminal" rel="bookmark"> <span class="field field-title">HRF says Dutch took no action against Israeli soldier despite criminal complaint</span> </a> </h2> <div class="content"> <div class="field field-field-text"><p>The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) has said that Dutch authorities took no action against an Israeli reservist despite an urgent criminal complaint accusing him of war crimes during his visit to the Netherlands.</p> <p>HRF said it filed the complaint with the Dutch National Public Prosecutor’s Office against Leon Khlebnikov, an Israeli reservist and tank gunner, who was in the Netherlands from July 26-31</p> <p>The complaint under the Dutch International Crimes Act accused Khlebnikov of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide against Palestinians.</p> <p>HRF said the complaint centres on his documented involvement in destroying civilian infrastructure in Gaza, including the demolition of a school in Rafah, which he posted on social media.</p> <p>Khlebnikov posted videos and captions portraying the destruction of civilian infrastructure as entertainment, including footage of a demolished school in Rafah, the foundation said.</p> <p>HRF added that his repeated references to "The Hague" showed awareness of the alleged criminal nature of his actions.&nbsp;</p> <p>During his stay in the Netherlands, Khlebnikov continued to display blatant disregard for international law, mocking anti-genocide protesters, referring to them as “pathetic,” at a time when Dutch authorities were already examining allegations against him, the HRF statement read.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">🚨🇳🇱 The <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/HindRajabFoundation?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HindRajabFoundation</a>, in collaboration with the <a href="https://x.com/elsclegal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@elsclegal</a>, has filed an urgent criminal complaint in the Netherlands against Israeli reservist and tank gunner Leon Khlebnikov, who is in Utrecht from 27–31 July to serve as a judge at the European Universities Debating… <a href="https://t.co/di2Stak2sG">pic.twitter.com/di2Stak2sG</a></p> — The Hind Rajab Foundation (@HindRFoundation) <a href="https://x.com/HindRFoundation/status/2082759103491838081?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 30, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div> </div> </article> www.middleeasteye.net

Projectile damages engine room of tanker off Oman, UKMTO says - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/projectile-damages-engine-room-tanker-oman-ukmto-says

Projectile damages engine room of tanker off Oman, UKMTO says <article data-history-node-id="445330" about="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/projectile-damages-engine-room-tanker-oman-ukmto-says" class="live-blog-update default clearfix"> <h2> <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/projectile-damages-engine-room-tanker-oman-ukmto-says" rel="bookmark"> <span class="field field-title">Projectile damages engine room of tanker off Oman, UKMTO says</span> </a> </h2> <div class="content"> <div class="field field-field-text"><p>A tanker has been struck by an unknown projectile 11 nautical miles northeast of Lima, Oman, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).</p> <p>UKMTO said the vessel's company security officer reported that the projectile damaged the engine room, leaving the tanker not under command.</p> <p>The regional coast guard has been informed. UKMTO said there were no reported casualties or environmental impact, advising vessels&nbsp;transiting the area to exercise caution and report any suspicious activity.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">UKMTO WARNING 101-26<br> <br> Click here to view the full product⤵️<a href="https://t.co/zdMMASw8k3">https://t.co/zdMMASw8k3</a><a href="https://x.com/hashtag/MaritimeSecurity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MaritimeSecurity</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/MarSec?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MarSec</a> <a href="https://t.co/6NSryd05NI">pic.twitter.com/6NSryd05NI</a></p> — UKMTO Operations Centre (@UK_MTO) <a href="https://x.com/UK_MTO/status/2083391496477135187?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 1, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div> </div> </article> www.middleeasteye.net

Iran will further tighten Hormuz if US naval blockade continues, top official says - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-will-further-tighten-hormuz-if-us-naval-blockade-continues-top

Iran will further tighten Hormuz if US naval blockade continues, top official says <article data-history-node-id="445329" about="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-will-further-tighten-hormuz-if-us-naval-blockade-continues-top" class="live-blog-update default clearfix"> <h2> <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-will-further-tighten-hormuz-if-us-naval-blockade-continues-top" rel="bookmark"> <span class="field field-title">Iran will further tighten Hormuz if US naval blockade continues, top official says</span> </a> </h2> <div class="content"> <div class="field field-field-text"><p>A top official of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has warned that if the US continues with its naval blockade on Tehran's ports, it will further&nbsp;seal the Strait of Hormuz and block other strategic passages, according to IRNA.</p> <p>Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr,&nbsp; the secretary of SNSC and a veteran Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander, said the escalation could cost the global economy, energy markets and US taxpayers dearly, IRNA reported.</p> <p>On Friday, Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, stressed Iran’s determination to establish mechanisms with Oman to manage traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, warning third parties against obstructing the process.&nbsp;</p> <figure role="group" class="media-block"> <div class="group-inner"> <div alt="hormuz" data-embed-button="file_browser" data-entity-embed-display="image:image" data-entity-embed-display-settings="{" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="51629c84-bb41-4696-be11-0bafc6a6ad52" data-langcode="en" class="embedded-entity"> <img src="https://www.middleeasteye.net/sites/default/files/hormuz_6.jpg" width="1400" height="788" alt="hormuz" typeof="foaf:Image" fetchpriority="high"> </div> <figcaption>Vessels are seen anchored in Bandar Abbas along the Strait of Hormuz in a picture obtained on 18 June 2026 (AFP/Isna)</figcaption> </div> </figure> <p><span style="background: url(&quot;https://www.middleeasteye.net/modules/contrib/ckeditor/vendor/plugins/widget/images/handle.png&quot;) rgba(220, 220, 220, 0.5); top: -15px; left: 0px;"><img height="15" role="presentation" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAPABAP///wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==" title="Click and drag to move" width="15" loading="lazy"></span></p> </div> </div> </article> www.middleeasteye.net