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The US conducted strikes on Iran targeting air defenses, missiles, and drone launch sites, revoking an oil sanctions waiver following attacks on tankers in Hormuz. Iran threatened a 'decisive' response, while Saudi Arabia condemned Tehran for attacking Saudi and Qatari ships.

The U.S. launched military strikes against Iran in response to alleged attacks on commercial ships. Qatar accused Iran of attacking a tanker ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

Qatar summoned Iran's deputy ambassador and delivered a formal protest note following an attack on a Qatari liquefied natural gas tanker near the Strait of Hormuz. The Foreign Ministry stated the incident violated international navigation safety, threatened global energy supplies, and breached international law, demanding Iran cease actions undermining regional security.

The US revoked a sanctions waiver for Iran following attacks on Gulf vessels, including Qatari and Saudi tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. The decision removes economic incentives tied to Middle East war-ending negotiations and coincided with a rise in oil prices.

Senate Democrats are seeking information from the Air Force and a contractor about the conversion of a Qatari-gifted aircraft into an Air Force One. Lawmakers claim they have been 'stonewalled' in their requests for detailed information on the 'bridge' aircraft project.

Three tankers, including a Qatari LNG vessel, were struck in the Strait of Hormuz amid a flare-up involving an Iranian attack. Qatar condemned the attack as unacceptable, while maritime monitors reported the incidents, including a fire caused by an unknown projectile and drone strikes. The attacks reignited tensions over Iran's proposed toll system for the strait and a US-Iran ceasefire agreement.

A third ship was attacked in the Hormuz Strait within 24 hours, with Qatar blaming Iran for striking a Qatari tanker. All three vessels were traveling on an Omani-proposed coastal route that Iran has rejected, seeking to control the vital waterway.

Three tankers were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, with one catching fire near Oman. The UK Maritime Trade Operations center reported the incidents, while Iranian state TV implied Tehran's involvement without an official claim. The attacks threaten shipping and U.S.-Iran negotiations.

Three tankers, including a Qatari LNG vessel, were struck in the Strait of Hormuz within hours, with Qatar condemning Iran over an 'unacceptable' attack. The incidents, involving an unknown projectile and a drone, occurred near Oman, reigniting concerns about maritime security amid a dispute over a proposed transit corridor.

Three tankers were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, with one catching fire near Oman. The UK military reported the incidents, while Iran's state TV implied responsibility without an official claim. The attacks disrupt shipping talks between the U.S. and Iran, which are paused until after Iran's Supreme Leader's funeral.

Three tankers were struck by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, with one catching fire near Oman. The UK Maritime Trade Operations center reported the attacks, and Iranian state TV implied involvement without an official claim. Qatar condemned the assault on its tanker, Al Rekayyat, while U.S.-Iran talks remain on hold due to Khamenei's funeral.

Three tankers were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, with one catching fire near Oman, as reported by the British military. Iran's state TV implied responsibility for striking a Qatari tanker but did not officially claim the attack, while the U.S. and Iran continue negotiations to resolve tensions in the region.

Two ships were struck by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, with the UK reporting a tanker fire and structural damage on another. Iran implied involvement without an official claim, while Qatar condemned the attack on its tanker. The U.S. seeks negotiations with Iran amid ongoing tensions over the strait's security and nuclear program.

The Iran-US MoU aims to ease sanctions and establish a $300bn reconstruction fund, potentially reshaping Gulf economic relations. Gulf states like Qatar and Saudi Arabia express interest in investment opportunities, but security risks from Iranian missile attacks and cautious investor sentiment may slow progress.

Two tankers were hit in the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran vowing no peace talks unless Donald Trump stops threatening war. Millions of Iranians mourned and vowed vengeance at the funeral of their slain leader. The Qatari liquefied natural gas tanker Al Rekayyat and a Saudi crude oil tanker were damaged.

An attack on the LNG tanker LNG River Niger threatens Qatar's efforts to revive exports through the Hormuz region. Rising fuel inflation in the US is intensifying due to ongoing war-driven energy shocks.

Pakistan is mediating between Libya’s rival eastern and western power centers, supported by the US and Saudi Arabia. The effort follows Pakistan’s previous mediation between the US and Iran and involves defense ties with Libya’s eastern-based LNA, including potential arms sales despite a UN embargo. Qatar and Turkey, key supporters of Libya’s western GNU, encouraged Pakistan’s involvement.

Saudi Arabia and Qatar sent senior officials to the funeral of Iran’s slain supreme leader, a display of diplomatic protocol that drew criticism after Iranian organizers appeared to taunt the delegations. Quranic verses referencing Iran’s confrontation with Israel and the US were recited during Saudi Arabia’s deputy foreign minister’s approach, while Bahrain, Kuwait, and the UAE did not attend.

The UAE’s non-oil economy hit its weakest level in seven years in June, with the private sector PMI at 50.8, driven by weak demand, supply chain disruptions, and rising costs linked to the Iran war. While improved trade through the Strait of Hormuz eased some pressures, Saudi Arabia’s non-oil PMI rose to 53.3, while Kuwait and Qatar’s indices remained below 50.

President Donald Trump posted a falsified image of Barack Obama and Michelle Obama with graffiti on Air Force One, including the phrases 'Yes We Can,' 'Obama,' 'BLM,' and Arabic text. This follows a prior post depicting the Obamas as primates and a history of personal criticism against them. The image's graffiti is linked to coded racist messaging.

President Donald Trump shared a falsified image of former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama waving next to an Air Force One with graffiti, including 'Yes We Can,' 'Obama,' 'BLM,' and Arabic text. The post follows previous racist imagery of the Obamas and critiques of Obama's presidential library, with Trump recently customizing Air Force One's color scheme.

EAM Jaishankar met with Qatar's PM to review bilateral cooperation and regional developments. He will also meet counterparts and top leaders of four Gulf countries to enhance bilateral relations and discuss mutual interests.

Maritime trade between Iran and Qatar has resumed after a five-month suspension, following coordination between Iranian and Qatari authorities. The resumption is linked to an interim deal between Tehran and Washington that ended four months of hostilities and mandated a return to pre-war maritime traffic in the Gulf, though transit in and out of the Gulf remains contested.

Qatar announced that all maritime activities will resume immediately, reversing a prior advisory to suspend sailing and fishing boats. The Transport Ministry emphasized adherence to maritime regulations to ensure safety and security.

Islamabad is the likely venue for the next US-Iran technical talks on July 11, focusing on Iran's nuclear program, sanctions relief, and regional security. Negotiations were paused due to Iran's state funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and aim to advance the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding framework. Qatar and Pakistan are mediating discussions, with recent indirect talks in Doha.

The Gaza Strip's humanitarian crisis and stalled conflict resolution are overshadowed by the US-Iran war, with no mention of Gaza in preliminary peace terms between Washington and Tehran. Ongoing Cairo negotiations involving Palestinian factions, Hamas, and a US-led Board of Peace face Israeli government opposition and remain uncertain.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited his team’s dressing room after their 6-0 victory against Qatar, which secured a spot in the elimination rounds. Canada will face Morocco in Houston next.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore avoided discussing potential 2028 presidential aspirations while emphasizing his definition of patriotism as belief in an idea rather than a person or group. He criticized President Donald Trump for accepting a luxury aircraft from Qatar, calling it inconsistent with the American spirit, and urged focus on the 2026 midterm elections.

Qatar's Speaker of the Shura Council Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim and a Qatari delegation attended a farewell ceremony for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran on July 3, 2026. The event took place at the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla.

The Trump administration warned Iran through regional governments that Israel was plotting to assassinate Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf during ceasefire negotiations in April. Washington urged Israel not to proceed, and Iranian security officials diverted Ghalibaf's flight after detecting suspected Israeli fighter jets near Iranian airspace.

President Trump is traveling to Mount Rushmore in South Dakota for a 250th anniversary celebration featuring fireworks, military bands, and flyovers, including the new Air Force One. He will deliver a keynote address at the site, which features four U.S. presidents' faces, and has previously visited the monument for a 2020 event.

President Trump is traveling to Mount Rushmore in South Dakota for a celebration marking America’s 250th anniversary, featuring fireworks, military bands, and a flyover by the new Air Force One. The event includes a keynote address and references Trump’s previous visit in 2020, where the monument’s first official fireworks display in over a decade occurred. Trump has previously joked about adding his face to the monument.

President Donald Trump is traveling to Mount Rushmore in South Dakota for a 250th anniversary celebration featuring fireworks, military bands, and a flyover by the new Air Force One. The event includes a keynote address by Trump, who previously visited the site in 2020 and has humorously suggested adding his face to the monument.

The president's real-estate licensing income from foreign countries has nearly doubled, with new entries including Qatar and Romania. An ethics watchdog has expressed grave concerns about the president conducting business in foreign countries.

Iran’s joint military command warned oil tankers to use its approved routes in the Strait of Hormuz or face a 'forceful response,' escalating tensions over the critical energy corridor. The U.S. and Gulf Arab states oppose Iran’s demand to charge fees for passage, while recent attacks and shifting political dynamics have disrupted ship traffic through the strait.

Iran’s joint military command warned oil tankers to use its approved routes in the Strait of Hormuz or face a 'forceful response,' escalating tensions in the critical energy supply waterway. The U.S. and Gulf Arab states oppose Iran’s plan to charge fees for passage, while recent attacks and navigation disputes have disrupted ship traffic in the strait.

Iran's joint military command warned oil tankers to follow approved routes in the Strait of Hormuz or face a forceful response, escalating tensions in the critical energy corridor. U.S. and Iranian diplomats held talks in Qatar amid disputes over Iran's plan to control and charge fees for passage through the strait, which the U.S. and Gulf Arab states oppose.

U.S. and Iranian negotiators met separately in Qatar with mediators, making 'positive progress' and agreeing to continue discussions after Iran's late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral. Key issues include control of the Strait of Hormuz and Lebanon, with Iran insisting on regulating shipping routes and charging fees, while the U.S. and Gulf states oppose such charges.

Iran and the United States concluded a round of indirect talks in Doha, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, to address tensions following recent exchanges of fire. A June 2024 memorandum of understanding established a 60-day ceasefire and reopened the blockaded Strait of Hormuz.

President Donald Trump disclosed earning over $1.2 billion from crypto businesses in the first year of his presidency. Democrats in Congress, including Sen. Elizabeth Warren, have raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest and called for legislation to prevent officials from profiting in the crypto industry. The White House claims Trump has incurred financial losses by serving as president.