Archiv: death toll in Iran (including insurgency beginning December 2025) / West Asia War


11.07.2026 - 00:55 [ CBS News ]

Iran privately told Trump advisers „they made a mistake“ in shooting at ships in Strait of Hormuz

Iranian officials privately told Trump advisers that they made a mistake in shooting at commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, that the attacks stemmed from an „errant“ sect of hardliners who are trying to undermine negotiations, and that they want to keep talking, senior U.S. officials said on Friday.

The White House wants the regime to publicly acknowledge its mistake, which the Trump administration views as a violation of the ceasefire.

President Trump has directed his team — led by Vice President JD Vance, the president‘s son-in-law Jared Kushner, special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio — to continue negotiations.

The talks are to take place in Oman on Saturday.

10.07.2026 - 00:16 [ theHill.com ]

Renewed war with Iran threatens to derail congressional agenda

Danielle Pletka, a distinguished senior fellow in foreign and defense policy at the American Enterprise Institute, said Trump has a military plan on his desk that U.S. commanders believe could force Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without making any major concessions to its theocratic regime.

“The president has had on his desk for months now a 10- to 14-day plan that would do what was necessary to finish out the mission of the war on Iran. It would take out the remaining missile sites we saw them work on, the remaining parts of their defense-industrial complex, the remaining nuclear [program] and some of the critical [Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps] emplacements, and do that in a way that Centcom feels would mean we could walk away, not have a deal, and stop worrying about Iran for a little while,” she said.

“Will it take 10 to 14 days? Who knows? Is the president going to follow that plan? Who knows?” she said.

09.07.2026 - 22:45 [ TRTworld.com ]

Iran reports 14 killed in US strikes across five provinces, Tehran-Mashhad rail operations halted

Earlier on Thursday, Mehr News Agency reported that the Aq Tekeh Khan Bridge in the northern Golestan province had been struck by a projectile.

A US official told Axios that the American military targeted two railway bridges in northern Iran with cruise missiles as part of Wednesday‘s strikes.

The attack marked the first reported US strike on Iranian transportation infrastructure since the ceasefire took effect on April 8.

03.07.2026 - 23:37 [ theGuardian.com ]

‘Sixty seconds, that’s all it took’: the clinical Israeli-US operation to kill Ali Khamenei

(March 1, 2026)

The timing of the assassination was determined by information the CIA gleaned about a meeting of top Iranian officials at a leadership compound in the heart of Tehran scheduled for Saturday morning. Most critically, the CIA was able to tell Israeli counterparts that Khamenei would be at the site and the timing of the meeting, according to the New York Times.

Israeli spies had also been tracking Khamenei for many years, building a minutely detailed file on his daily routine and those of his family members, associates, allies and those charged with keeping him safe.

20.06.2026 - 15:28 [ Amnesty International ]

Red lines not red carpets: Why Italy & Germany must support suspending EU-Israel Agreement

(May 11, 2026)

Millions of people around the world are demanding that their leaders act to stop Israel’s violations. Humanity must win.

08.06.2026 - 18:40 [ Amnesty International ]

Suspend EU-Israel Trade Agreement

Israel is committing heinous violations of international law against Palestinians and in Lebanon with impunity, and has just adopted a death penalty law targeting Palestinians. The European Union (EU) is Israel’s biggest trading partner, and must take concrete action. Italy and Germany can sway the decision to suspend the EU-Israel trade agreement. Send a message and demand Giorgia Meloni and Friedrich Merz stop greenlighting Israel’s genocide, unlawful occupation and apartheid.

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Send a message and demand the leaders of Germany and Italy support suspending the EU’s trade agreement with Israel. There is no time to lose.

08.06.2026 - 18:12 [ Seatrade-Maritime.com ]

EU deploys new sanctions on Iran over Hormuz restrictions

“Ministers were clear today that Iran‘s actions are unacceptable,” said Kaja Kallas, high representative for foreign affairs and security policy and vice-president of the European Commission. “In response, EU Member States in Brussels today approved sanctions against the Iranian individuals and entities involved in disrupting transit through the Strait of Hormuz. This is the first time the EU has applied its new freedom of navigation sanctions regime, and where necessary [it] will apply it again.”

08.06.2026 - 17:25 [ Umair Malik / Twitter ]

this is the biggest blunder in American history. Mark my words

(December 9, 2023)

29.05.2026 - 19:15 [ Amnesty International ]

Red lines not red carpets: Why Italy & Germany must support suspending EU-Israel Agreement

(May 11, 2026)

Millions of people around the world are demanding that their leaders act to stop Israel’s violations. Humanity must win.

28.05.2026 - 14:54 [ Al Jazeera ]

Iran says it has a new air defence system. How significant is it?

“The value is that you can move these quickly,” she said. “They are mobile launch systems, in some cases man-portable. We don’t know how high the Reaper was flying. Based on the released video, it may have been relatively easy for them to shoot down, but it still indicates they retain some remaining air defence capability.”

Iran’s larger air defence network has been badly damaged. It was built around older radar-guided surface-to-air missile systems, including domestically produced batteries and Russian-supplied missile defence systems such as the S-300. Israeli and US attacks are widely believed to have degraded much of that network.

26.05.2026 - 12:26 [ Communist Party of Israel ]

Joint List Factions Ready to Form Alliance of Independent Parties Ahead of Elections.

According to Jabareen, “The dissolution of the Joint List in 2021 was a severe mistake that cost the Arab public political power and influence. Today, everyone understands this.” He added that despite ideological gaps with Ra’am, “The price of running separately will be unbearable—a drop in voter turnout and the continuation of the far-right rule.” He also emphasized that intensive talks are underway to reach agreements: “We are doing everything we can to bring hope back to our public.”

Representatives from Hadash and two Arab partiers, Balad, and Ta’al held a joint meeting last night to accelerate the reunification of the Joint List and remove obstacles toward an agreement. The three parties emphasized their consensus on core political issues and highlighted the importance of ongoing political and parliamentary coordination after the elections.

In a joint statement, the parties declared: “We would like Ra’am to be a partner in the political agreement, but we are aware of the significant gaps between our positions regarding the character and path of the Joint List. Nevertheless, recognizing the importance of unity against existential threats, the parties expressed willingness to reach an agreement with Ra’am based on a ‘technical joint list’ for the elections, aiming to raise voter turnout, strengthen Arab representation, and topple the far-right government.”

20.05.2026 - 07:53 [ Abna24.com ]

Turkish Parliament Speaker Calls for Suspension of Israel‘s UN Membership

(April 18, 2026)

The Turkish official drew a direct historical parallel to the global response against Apartheid South Africa, which saw its credentials suspended by the UN General Assembly in 1974. „Just as the world united to suspend South Africa‘s membership over its racist, criminal policies, we must now act with the same resolve against the Israeli regime for its identical treatment of the Palestinian people,“ he argued. „This is not merely a regional dispute; it is a litmus test for the credibility of the international legal order.“

20.05.2026 - 07:44 [ Middle East Eye ]

Turkey says Israel should be suspended from UN General Assembly

(August 25, 2025)

On 27 September 1974, the UN Credentials Committee rejected South Africa’s credentials, a routine procedure before General Assembly meetings.

Three days later, the General Assembly passed Resolution 3207, urging the Security Council to review South Africa’s membership in light of its constant violations of the Charter.

Although the Security Council vetoed the resolution, in November of that year the president of the General Assembly, Algeria’s Abdelaziz Bouteflika, ruled that, given the Credentials Committee’s decision and the adoption of Resolution 3207, the General Assembly would refuse to allow South Africa’s delegation to participate in its work.

South Africa remained suspended from the General Assembly until June 1994, following the end of apartheid.

Activists argue that the UN General Assembly could apply the same process to Israel. They note that the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in July 2024 issued an advisory opinion declaring Israel’s decades-long occupation of Palestinian territories “unlawful” and its near-complete segregation of populations in the West Bank a breach of international law on “racial segregation” and “apartheid”.

20.05.2026 - 07:23 [ Wafa.ps ]

Albanese: Israel’s actions in Palestine constitute genocide, calls for Israel’s suspension from the UN

(March 8, 2025)

Albanese went on to clarify that UNRWA cannot disappear because it is a UN body protected by international law. „Member states cannot eliminate it by changing laws or cutting funding, as Israel and other countries have attempted. The rights of Palestinian refugees will remain intact because those rights are codified in international law.“

She also raised the issue of Israel’s violations against the UN, citing the destruction of 70% of UN premises in Gaza and the targeting of UNRWA schools, which had been sheltering refugees. „Israel has violated the UN Charter, and it must be held accountable for its actions. I have called for the suspension of Israel‘s credentials in the UN because of its disregard for international rules and laws. Israel has destroyed or damaged UN premises, targeted shelters, and accused the UN of terrorism.“

20.05.2026 - 07:08 [ EastLeighVoice.co.ke ]

Arab, Islamic leaders call for suspension of Israel‘s UN membership

(November 12, 2024)

„There is a paragraph in this text that I find very important and vital, a paragraph that talks about moving before the General Assembly to freeze Israel‘s membership,“ Aboul Gheit said.
He reminded the attendees that, despite ongoing regional conflicts, the UN has never revisited Israel‘s 1949 admission under Resolution 181.

“Today, the Islamic group and the Arab group are two organisations moving before the international community, and I am confident that there are many countries that will support the idea of freezing membership,” he added expressing optimism that the proposal would garner widespread backing.

20.05.2026 - 07:00 [ MaktoobMedia.com ]

Malaysia prepares draft resolution to expel Israel from UN

(November 6, 2024)

Malaysian prime minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced that Malaysia is preparing a draft resolution for the UN General Assembly to expel Israel from the United Nations.

“We are also studying (a proposal)
 after the violation of laws, principles and UN decisions, for Israel to be expelled as a member of the UN,” Anwar told parliament in a special address on Monday.

20.05.2026 - 06:53 [ theGuardian.com ]

Israel is a rogue nation. It should be removed from the United Nations

(October 15, 2024)

Over the past year, Israel has launched attacks on multiple countries and occupied territories: the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen and Iran.

Yet countries and territories aside, Israel has also targeted one specific organization with a series of unprecedented rhetorical and violent attacks.

Yes, the United Nations. We have all witnessed Israel, in effect, declare war on the UN.

16.05.2026 - 08:26 [ CTVNews.ca ]

Former senior Canadian diplomats urge Ottawa to impose ‚robust‘ sanctions on Israel

It also says a high civilian death toll in Lebanon suggests Israel is violating international law. Israel says the campaign is targeting Hezbollah.

“While Canada recognizes Israel’s legitimate security concerns regarding Hezbollah, the razing of entire towns and the high civilian death toll is a serious violation of international law,” reads the letter, which was signed by 190 former diplomats who held high-ranking positions.

It follows on a similar letter issued last July that demanded Canada halt all arms trade with Israel.

11.05.2026 - 21:36 [ Amnesty International ]

Red lines not red carpets: Why Italy & Germany must support suspending EU-Israel Agreement

Millions of people around the world are demanding that their leaders act to stop Israel’s violations. Humanity must win.

11.05.2026 - 20:01 [ PressTV.ir ]

Iran says its proposal was generous as US insists on ‘unreasonable demands’

Regarding the US accusations against Iran, Baghaei said, Iran has proven to be a responsible power in the region, and at the same time, it is anti-bullying.

“It is enough to look at Iran‘s record. Were we the ones who deployed troops? Are we the ones bullying countries in the Western Hemisphere? Were we the ones who committed assassinations twice during negotiations?” he added.

He further noted that the very presence of the US in the region is itself an example of creating a cycle of violence.

04.05.2026 - 12:00 [ Informationsstelle Militarisierung ]

Aus VölkerrechtsbrĂŒchen lernen? Deutsch-Israelische MilitĂ€rkooperation im Zeichen der Zeitenwende

(April 23, 2026)

Die Studie untersucht die deutsch-israelische MilitĂ€rkooperation seit dem VerkĂŒnden der „Zeitenwende“ durch
Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz, die fĂŒr eine massive Aufstockung der deutschen MilitĂ€rausgaben steht. Angesichts
der israelischen Aggressionen und dem Genozid in Gaza seit dem 7. Oktober 2023 stellt der Beitrag fest, dass die MilitĂ€rkooperation mit Israel einen Verstoß gegen das Völkerrecht darstellt. Sie zeigt weiter auf, wie deutsche Gesetzgeber und MilitĂ€rvertreter Verbindungen zur IDF und zur israelischen RĂŒstungsindustrie suchen, sei es beim Erwerb von MilitĂ€rtechnologie, beim Informationsaustausch ĂŒber Wirtschaftswachstum durch die Waffenproduktion oder um Erkenntnisse ĂŒber die effiziente Integration von Frauen
und der Reserve in die Armee zu gewinnen. Die Studie untersucht zudem die Interessen der Akteure, die die MilitĂ€rkooperation vorantreiben, und skizziert die Folgen des Militarismus fĂŒr die deutsche Zivilgesellschaft im Hinblick auf die Zusammenarbeit zwischen den Staaten.

04.05.2026 - 11:43 [ Informationsstelle Militarisierung ]

IMI-Studie zu deutsch-israelischer MilitÀrkooperation veröffentlicht

(Artikel 23, 2026)

In einer neuen Studie der Informationsstelle Militarisierung e.V. untersucht Melchior Grabowski die militĂ€rische Zusammenarbeit zwischen Israel und Deutschland seit dem VerkĂŒnden der Zeitenwende. Sie zeigt auf, dass trotz massiver VölkerrechtsbrĂŒche Israels umfangreiche MilitĂ€rkooperationen zwischen den beiden LĂ€ndern stattfinden, die tief in Politik, Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft eingreifen. Damit deckt die Studie auf, welche deutschen Interessen abseits der „StaatsrĂ€son“ in der militĂ€rischen Kooperation mit Israel bestehen.

04.05.2026 - 09:56 [ TechHQ.com ]

Breaking down Germany’s Cyber Dome: What this Israel partnership involves

(July 2, 2025)

The first pillar involves establishing a joint German-Israeli cyber research centre, which would serve as the intellectual foundation for developing advanced defensive technologies. This collaboration leverages Israel’s established expertise in cybersecurity innovation with Germany’s robust technological infrastructure and research capabilities.

Strengthening cooperation between intelligence services forms the second component, specifically enhancing collaboration between Germany’s BND (Bundesnachrichtendienst) and Israel’s Mossad. This intelligence-sharing framework aims to provide early warning systems for emerging cyber threats and coordinate responses to state-sponsored attacks.

The third element focuses on expanding Germany’s anti-drone defence capabilities, addressing a growing concern as unmanned aerial vehicles become increasingly weaponised and accessible to hostile actors.

02.05.2026 - 23:12 [ Al Jazeera English / Youtube ]

Iran war protester speaks to Al Jazeera from top of Washington bridge | AJ #shorts

A 45-year old man is occupying the top of Washington’s Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge to protest the war on Iran. Guido Reichstadter spoke to Al Jazeera from atop the structure – listen to what he had to say.