US Strikes Iran as Widening War Engulfs More Countries Across Middle East

The United States carried out fresh strikes against Iran on Wednesday, July 29, as the five-month-old conflict widened across the Middle East, with attacks and counterattacks also reported in Iraq, Jordan, Egypt and the Strait of Hormuz. The US military said the strikes were launched in response to Iranian attacks targeting US forces in the region.

New Jewish-Arab Party May Complicate Bid to Oust Netanyahu

Israel election 2026 is entering a potentially complicated phase with the launch of a new Jewish-Arab political party seeking to attract young voters and challenge Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his right-wing government. The party, called A Place For Us All, was launched ahead of Israel’s October 27 parliamentary election, but critics warn that it could split the already limited Arab vote and make it harder for Netanyahu’s opponents to defeat him.

Iran to Receive Chinese Air Defence Systems Within Weeks, Sources Say

Iran Chinese air defence deal is reportedly set to move forward within weeks, with Tehran expected to receive an initial shipment of Chinese-made shoulder-fired air-defence systems, according to three sources familiar with the deal cited by Reuters. The reported agreement comes as Iran seeks to rebuild and strengthen its air-defence capabilities following months of conflict involving the United States and Israel.