Middle East Watch: Iranian official compares IAEA inspectors to cockroachesSenior Iranian official Mohammad-Javad Larijani: IAEA inspectors should not be allowed into Iran. UN calls for probe of former Egyptian president's deathUN human rights office calls for "independent inquiry" into death of Mohammed Morsi. PA spokesman: We thwarted the US peace planNabil Abu Rudeineh boasts that the PA was able to thwart all the “conspiracies” against the Palestinian cause. Iranian commander: Our missiles can hit carriers in the seaCommander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps claims Iran’s ballistic missiles have changed the balance of power. Egypt making efforts to promote truce with HamasEgyptian security delegation to visit Israel, Ramallah and Gaza to try to establish ceasefire with Hamas. 'If peace plan fails, I will understand why'US envoy not surprised by PA's decision to boycott the upcoming Bahrain conference. "The Israeli government has been very helpful". Trump: We are 'very prepared' for IranTrump says US is prepared for Iran amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Watch: 'Death=America' - Iranian music videoVideo depicting Lady Liberty as skeleton holding menorah produced as part of Iran's 'Down with USA Grand Award' competition. The Yazidis - the forgotten peopleOpinion: The Yazidis are today the most oppressed people on earth - yet are totally forgotten by the United Nations and liberal aid groups. 'Trump's Mideast peace plan isn't a take it or leave it deal''Iran, not Israel-Arab conflict is heart of Mideast woes,' Greenblatt tells i24News. 'Deal of the Century more than just economic peace.' UNRWA calls for donations to help fill shortfallUN agency for “Palestinian refugees” urges donors to help fill $211 million shortfall in funding for 2019. Iran claims it uncovered spy network run by CIAIran says it exposed large cyber espionage network allegedly run by CIA and arrested several US spies. US to send additional troops to Middle EastUS to send 1,000 additional US forces and more military resources to Middle East amid tensions with Iran.Muslim Brotherhood describes Morsi's death as 'murder'Muslim Brotherhood says death of former Egyptian President was a “full-fledged murder”, calls for mass funeral. Deposed Egyptian Pres. Mohamed Morsi dies after court sessionFormer Muslim Brotherhood President of Egypt collapses and dies following court session in his lengthy trial. Iran, Hamas agree to fight US peace planIranian intelligence minister meets leaders of Hamas terror group in Beirut to discuss need to 'confront' Trump's 'Deal of the Century.' Hamas: We're entering second phase of 'ceasefire'Hamas claims transfer of Qatari money initiated second stage of ceasefire - despite increase in incendiary balloons. Mortars fired at Turkish soldiers in SyriaSyrian government forces fire mortars at Turkish observers. PA cabinet head: US waging war against usMohammad Shtayyeh accuses United States of waging a financial and political war against the PA, reiterates rejection of peace plan. Qatar delivers $25 million to GazaDeputy Qatari ambassador enters Gaza with the monthly Qatari grant. Meanwhile, PA media reports of fire toward IDF force near Khan Yunis. Iran to further scale back its compliance with nuclear dealIran expected to announce preparatory steps that have been taken to further decrease its commitments under 2015 deal with world powers. Erdogan: S-400 systems will start arriving in JulyTurkish President says he expects Russian missile defense systems to start arriving in Turkey in the first half of July. Iranian parliament speaker: US could be behind tanker attacksAli Larijani hints Washington could be behind the tanker attacks in the Gulf of Oman in an attempt to pile pressure on Iran. Erdan: Time to apply Israeli law in Judea and SamariaLikud Minister: Jewish cities and towns in Judea and Samaria are legal and should not be discriminated against.Abbas spokesman: 'Deal of the Century' is stumblingPA chairman's spokesman claims the US peace plan is changing course thanks to the Palestinian Arabs' rejection of it. Saudi Crown Prince blames Iran for attacks on oil tankersSaudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman: We do not want a war in the region, but we won't hesitate to deal with any threat. Report: Iran fired missile at US UAV before Gulf attackIn the hours before attack on two tankers in the Gulf of Oman, the Iranians reportedly launched a missile at a US drone flying overhead. PA organizations deny firing rockets at IsraelHamas' Haniyeh tells UN envoy that Palestinian Arab factions in Gaza are not behind two rockets fired at Israel this week. UN chief calls for probe of Gulf tanker attacksUN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres suggests independent probe of attacks on oil tankers in the Gulf which have been blamed on Iran. Arab League chief warns against ignoring two-state solutionArab League Secretary General Ahmed Aboul Gheit warns against any peace plan that ignores a two-state solution.'If we wanted to develop nukes - the US couldn't stop us'Iran's Supreme Leader says US would not be able to prevent Tehran from producing nuclear weapons.PA: We will not agree to 'Deal of the Century'PA cabinet leader rejects US peace plan, says Arabs will resist any pressure to accept it. Two tankers attacked in OmanAttacks in Gulf of Oman leave two tankers in flames. Pompeo: Iran is responsible, we'll go to the UN. PA blasts Moldova over embassy relocationPLO and PA foreign affairs bureau condemn decision by Moldova’s premier to move his country’s embassy in Israel to Jerusalem. PA rejects initiatives from Bahrain conferencePA will not assist or facilitate realization of projects to be declared during upcoming US-led economic workshop. Erdogan: S-400 purchase a 'done deal'Turkish President says his country has already bought the Russian S-400 missile defense systems and they will be delivered shortly. Outrage in PA over Israeli flag on Temple MountPalestinian Arab TV channel furious at the raising of a blue and white flag, similar to the Israeli flag, on the Temple Mount. Hamas to the PA: Stop security coordination with IsraelSenior Hamas official calls on PA to return to path of resistance ahead of the publication of the Trump administration's peace plan. Egyptian President meets WJC PresidentAbdel Fattah Al-Sisi and Ron Lauder discuss Egyptian-US relations, latest developments in the peace process in the Middle East. Jordan and Morocco to participate in Bahrain Economic ConferenceTwo countries join Egypt, that has already announced it will take part in US initiated event; Israel has yet to receive official invitation. PA official: Sanction Israel if it annexes Judea and SamariaPA “foreign minister”: We expect international community to sanction Israel if it starts to annex parts of Judea and Samaria. Japanese PM to meet Iranian Supreme Leader, PresidentJapanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to visit Iran after offering Trump to help deal with Islamic Republic. Saudi teen facing execution for 'crimes" he commited at age 10'It's appalling that he is facing execution for offenses that include gov't protests while he was just 10,' Amnesty International says. IAEA concerns about Iran nuclear deal and American pressureIAEA's chief has expressed concern over Iran nuclear deal, American pressure, and increase in speed of enrichment of uranium in Iran. PM slams Iran statement, acceleration of nuclear programNetanyahu: 'Israel will not allow Iran to develop nuclear weapons that threaten our existence and endanger the entire world.' Iran cartoon depicts President Trump as Zionist-controlled foolCartoon refers to Trump as 'Trumpet', shows him sawing Benjamin Franklin's face out of large $100 bill so he could climb in and replace him. Jordan: 'Abbas rejects every solution to the crisis'Jordanian officials slam Palestinian Authority's Chairman Abbas for rejecting generous offer of financial support. Iran unveils new air defense missile systemIran's military unveils the Khordad 15, capable of destroying six enemy targets simultaneously from a range of 74 miles. Germany says two states 'only solution' to Israeli-PA conflictGerman, Jordanian, foreign ministers 'still in agreement' that negotiations for two-state solution are 'only solution' to conflict. Israel identifying accelerated uranium enrichment by IranTV report: While Iran says it is willing to discuss the nuclear agreement, it is accelerating its uranium enrichment. Russia to provide Turkey with S-400 in two monthsRussian state conglomerate announces that delivery of S-400 missile systems to Turkey will take place in two months. Trump: If Iran wants to talk - that's fineTrump in France: If Iran wants to talk, we'll talk - but they can't have nuclear weapons.PA 'prime minister' blames Israel for financial woesMohammed Shtayyeh says PA's financial crisis caused by Israel offsetting terrorist salaries from PA tax funds. US commander: Threat from Iran is 'imminent'Top commander of US forces in Middle East believes the Iranians or their proxies may orchestrate an attack at any moment. Sources: US won't accept more Turkish F-35 pilotsUS officials say Washington won't train new pilots who on F-35 fighter jets due to Turkey's purchase of S-400s from Russia. Hamas livid after Abbas phones RivlinPA chairman calls President Rivlin to express his condolences over the death of his wife, raising the ire of Hamas. UAE says tanker attack was 'sophisticated and coordinated'UAE tells Security Council that attacks on four tankers was most likely carried out by a state actor, but does not name Iran. |
