Oil prices drop near $70 a barrel — lowest level since before Iran war — on hopes for Strait of Hormuz plan
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Brent crude drops below $75 for first time since start of US-Israeli war on Iran
Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, has fallen below $75 a barrel for the first time since before the US-Israeli war on Iran began.
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Trump says assured by Iran no tolls to be charged at Hormuz
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he has been assured by Iran that no fees will be collected from ships in the Strait of Hormuz, as negotiations continue to secure a lasting end to the war in the Middle East.
· Agence France-Presse
Mamdani-backed pro-Palestine candidates sweep New York Democratic primaries | The National
Zohran Mamdani did not just win New York's Democratic mayoral primary last year – he may have reshaped the political landscape of the largest US city.
· Adla Massoud
Iran scrambles to move estimated $8.5bn in oil as US eases sanctions
The tanker Impalas departed from the Iranian oil export hub of Kharg Island and is heading toward the Strait of Hormuz. (Screenshot from MarineTraffic)
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· David Kilcullen
Undefeated: Here’s how Iran sees the outcome of its war with the US
Iran believes it has emerged stronger from its latest confrontation with the United States and Israel, but remains deeply skeptical that any agreement reached at the negotiating table will be honored, University of Tehran professor Mohammad Marandi has insisted.
· RT
Undefeated: Here’s how Iran sees the outcome of its war with the US
Iran believes it has emerged stronger from its latest confrontation with the United States and Israel, but remains deeply skeptical that any agreement reached at the negotiating table will be honored, University of Tehran professor Mohammad Marandi has insisted.
· RT
Israeli attacks kill 2 in southern Lebanon despite ongoing Washington talks
An Israeli drone strike in southern Lebanon has killed at least two people despite fighting between Israel and Hezbollah quieting down in recent days after demands by both the United States and Iran for a ceasefire.
· Alex Milan Durie
Iran, Oman will start large-scale evacuation of ships through Strait of Hormuz, says IMO
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· Taylor Herzlich
Palestinian man killed by Israeli forces near Jenin
A 29-year-old Palestinian man has been killed by Israeli forces in the town of al-Yamoun, west of Jenin, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health.
· Middleeasteye
Oil tankers with 35 million barrels exited Persian Gulf through Strait of Hormuz since Iran deal
At least 20 oil tankers carrying 35 million barrels have exited the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz since the U.S. and Iran agreed to open the sea lane, according to data provided by Kpler, a firm that tracks global trade flows.
· Spencer Kimball
Netanyahu says Israel will remain in southern Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his government will continue acting to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, describing it as an existential threat to Israel.
· Middleeasteye
Republican senator in shouting match with Trump on Iran as housing bill stalls
Louisiana’s Bill Cassidy describes heated exchange after Trump questioned War Powers Act at GOP luncheon
· Chris Stein
Senior Islamic State leader killed in US airstrike on northwest Syria
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — An airstrike on northwest Syria last week killed a senior member of the Islamic State group, the U.S. Central Command said on Wednesday.
· Ghaith Alsayed
Protesters clash outside anti-Israel Brooklyn coffee shop as NYPD separates opposing sides
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· Jordan Donegan, Chris Nesi
Israeli attacks on Gaza and occupied West Bank kill two, including child
Israeli forces have continued attacks in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, killing at least two Palestinians despite an ongoing “ceasefire” in the besieged enclave.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Trump says he’s ordered investigation into oil companies over alleged price gouging
Trump says he instructed justice department to investigate oil firms over high gas prices amid Middle East conflict
· Lauren Aratani
Lebanese Forces chief welcomes JD Vance’s support for Lebanon’s Christian community
US Vice President JD Vance is leading US talks with Iran. He is also drawn into discussions about Lebanon, in part because Iran has tried to salvage Hezbollah’s role there. Vance has taken a keen interest in Christians in Lebanon. To understand why Vance’s outreach matters, it’s worth looking at history.
· SETH J. FRANTZMAN
Iran, Oman push to become administrators of Strait of Hormuz as toll system remains unclear
Oman and Iran have agreed to pursue discussions on the potential future administration of the Strait of Hormuz, asserting their “sovereignty and sovereign rights over their territorial waters in the Strait of Hormuz,” the two countries said in a joint statement following talks on Tuesday.
· DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
US-Iran deal may leave Netanyahu as biggest casualty - analysis
The biggest casualty of the US-Iran deal may not be Israel's Iran strategy, but the political brand Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spent decades constructing as the Israeli leader who could uniquely bend Washington to his will on Iran, analysts, former US officials, and diplomats say.
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Pushing Iran, Hamas regimes towards collapse might not be possible, military expert says
Israel might not be able to push for Iran or Hamas's collapse in Gaza, due to the fanaticism that keeps the group in power, Dr. Col. (res.) Michael Milstein, a senior researcher at the Dayan Center at Tel Aviv University and a former head of the Palestinian arena in Military Intelligence, said in a 103FM interview o…
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Israeli firms in talks over large-scale demolition, rubble removal in Gaza, sources say
Negotiations have begun with Israeli companies regarding the large-scale demolition of structures in the Gaza Strip, Walla reported on Wednesday, with sources describing them as unprecedented in scope.
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No new Syrian troop build-up at border as Al Shara weighs Lebanon dilemma | The National
When Iran was firing missiles at Arab capitals in the recent war, Damascus was safe. The post-Assad leadership even sensed an opportunity in the trade disruptions caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, with Saudi Arabia and Turkey supporting plans for alternative land routes through Syria.
· Khaled Yacoub Oweis
Nearly 20% of Strait of Hormuz traffic is sanctioned ships linked to Iran, data shows
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· Ronny Reyes
WTI Holds Losses As Cushing Hits 'Tank Bottoms', US Production At Record Highs
Oil prices are testing down to pre-war levels this morning as more tankers cross the Strait of Hormuz and signs of progress in US-Iran peace talks eased fears of an immediate supply crunch.
· Tyler Durden
Social media star Montana Tucker to host Maccabiah Games delegation parade - interview
Ahead of the 2026 Maccabiah Games, an event often called the “Jewish Olympics" and the largest Jewish sporting competition in the world, which are set to begin next week, social media influencer, dancer, and singer, Montana Tucker expressed her excitement to be hosting the delegation parade at the event and said tha…
· SAM HALPERN
Ex-general calls to dismantle Palestinian Authority, squash internal threats - interview
Israel must close down the Palestinian Authority (PA) as a first step toward restoring its long-term security visa vise Judea and Samaria, new Bithonistim President and Brig. Gen. (res.) Erez Wiener told The Jerusalem Post in an interview on Tuesday.
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Iran, Egypt decry Seattle WC 'Pride Match,' residents have no plans to tone down celebrations
Seattle's LGBTQ community members say they hope that this Friday's World Cup "Pride Match" between Egypt and Iran, two countries where homosexuality is criminalized, can be an opportunity to change minds.
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Oil slips below $75 per barrel as more ships transit Strait of Hormuz | The National
Brent crude fell more than 3 per cent to $74.52 a barrel, its lowest level since the Iran conflict began.
· Fareed Rahman
Rubio says Iran cannot charge tolls in Hormuz: What we know
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said Iran will not be permitted to charge tolls or fees for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz under any final agreement with Washington, exposing one of the biggest points of friction in negotiations aimed at ending months of conflict across the Middle East.
· Caolán Magee
US forces kill senior ISIS leader in Syria: CENTCOM
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Italy allowed US jets to use bases for Iran strikes, NATO’s Rutte says
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Rome allowed 500 U.S. military aircraft to take off from American bases in Italy during U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, sparking a political backlash in Italy.
· Ferdinand Knapp
Jerusalem Film Festival announces international lineup featuring award winners, cult classics
The Jerusalem Film Festival has announced the international program for its 43rd edition, which runs from July 9-19, and which features some of the most talked-about films of the past year.
· HANNAH BROWN
Haredi protests and Netanyahu trial cause tension in Israel
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A key ingredient has been missing in the US-Iran talks – and increasingly so in several other bilateral ties | The National
In different parts of the world, diplomacy and dialogue appear to be in full-blown retreat.
· Sholto Byrnes
US pressure puts 'straitjacket' on Israel in Lebanon, says former ambassador to Washington | The National
Israel's former ambassador to Washington, Michael Herzog, said his country's military operations in Lebanon have been put in a “straitjacket” by increased pressure from the US as it pursues a peace deal with Iran.
· Nada AlTaher
Republicans support Trump’s Iran deal — until they find out what’s actually in it, poll shows
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· Ryan King
Several haredi rabbis protesting women in IDF tank units skip meeting with IDF chief Zamir
The IDF announced on Wednesday that IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir had held a meeting the day before with a variety of unnamed leading rabbis from leading religious zionist Hesder Yeshivot to address the ongoing controversy over a pilot program to integrate women into the IDF Tank Corps.
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Expertos acusan a Israel de atacar intencionalmente a niños en Gaza
Niños palestinos juegan en un campamento de tiendas en Ciudad Gaza, Franja de Gaza, el 20 de marzo del 2026. (AP foto/Abdel Kareem Hana)
· Sam Metz
Rubio tries to reassure Gulf allies on US-Iran deal details
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio is on the second day of a visit to the Gulf region to reassure allies that a deal to end the Iran-US war would account for their security concerns.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Trump confirms US, IAEA inspectors will be allowed to inspect Iran’s enriched material - report
US President Donald Trump confirmed that inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the US will be allowed to enter Iran to locate enriched uranium in a phone call with Fox News’s Trey Yingst on Wednesday.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israeli officials discuss renewed push to expel Palestinians from Gaza
Senior Israeli security officials met on Tuesday to discuss the possibility of expelling Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, despite repeated previous failures to advance such plans, according to Haaretz.
· Middleeasteye
President Sheikh Mohamed receives US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Abu Dhabi | The National
President Sheikh Mohamed received US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is on a tour of the Middle East.
· The National
U.N. commission accuses Israeli military of deliberately targeting children in Gaza
Displaced Palestinian children play on a swing at a tent camp as they mark the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr in Gaza City, Friday, March 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana, file)
· Sam Metz
Iranian crude exports, war, sanctions and signs of a fragile recovery | The National
Iran's crude exports have traced one of the more dramatic arcs in oil markets. This week's chart maps that journey from the promise of the 2015 nuclear deal to the collapse that followed and the tentative signs of recovery now emerging in the latest data from June 2026.
· Fadah Jassem
Andy Burnham chooses Labour Friends of Israel ex-chair as chief of staff, report says
Andy Burnham has reportedly asked former minister James Purnell, who was once chair of the Labour Friends of Israel group and has been the chief executive of a major lobbying firm, to be his chief of staff.
· Middleeasteye
Israel cannot be a proxy - opinion
The word “proxy” has done heavy duty lately. We use it to describe Hamas and Hezbollah as instruments of Iran, and the label fits. Their ideology, their strategy, and their ultimate aim are indistinguishable from Tehran’s: the destruction of Israel, pursued without regard for the cost to their own people. They take …
· ELIYAHU HADDAD
Former EU vice president Borrell accuses body of abandoning Kaja Kallas over Israel spat
Former EU Vice President Josep Borrell has accused the EU of abandoning his successor Kaja Kallas in favour of Israel.
· Middleeasteye
What does Pakistan stand to gain from helping broker the US-Iran deal?
Islamabad, Pakistan – At the alpine resort of Burgenstock in Switzerland last weekend, United States Vice President JD Vance stood alongside Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani.
· Abid Hussain