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- Published: Thu Jul 23, 2026, 7:17 AM
Middle East situation on 'edge of the unimaginable': UN chief
By:Yasmin HusseinMeher Dhanjal- Share:
Key Events
8:43 PM,Jul 23, 2026
Kuwait confirms material damage at Al Abdali border crossing after drone attacks
4:02 PM,Jul 23, 2026
Kuwait says drones targeted its side of border with Iraq
1:09 PM,Jul 23, 2026
Oman says working to resume Yemen talks
8:20 AM,Jul 23, 2026
US House approves $95 billion budget plan with Iran war funding
8:17 AM,Jul 23, 2026
US issues worldwide alert for citizens
8:08 AM,Jul 23, 2026
Iran reports US attack on border crossing
7:47 AM,Jul 23, 2026
12 waves of US strikes on Iran
7:27 AM,Jul 23, 2026
Houthis claim attacks on 2 vessels
7:17 AM,Jul 23, 2026
Saudi Arabia reports fire on bow of vessel in Red Sea
Summary
- Saudi Arabia reports a fire on the bow of a ship that was targeted in the Red Sea; Houthis claim attacks on two vessels
- US completes new round of strikes on Iran
- Iran reported attacks on US targets in Kuwait and Jordan
- Kuwait says drones targeted its side of border with Iraq
12:15 AM, Jul 24, 2026 12:06 AM, Jul 24, 2026 Iran Foreign Ministry spokesperson says nation exercising 'rightful self-defence'
12:00 AM, Jul 24, 2026 Kuwait says under attack from Iranian missiles and drones
10:28 PM, Jul 23, 2026 IMO chief concerned about pollution from incidents in Red Sea, Hormuz
9:34 PM, Jul 23, 2026 UK says armed forces ready to defend country after Iran warning over US bombers
8:43 PM, Jul 23, 2026 Kuwait confirms material damage at Al Abdali border crossing after drone attacks
8:09 PM, Jul 23, 2026 IAEA says awaiting US-Saudi request on nuclear deal verification
7:55 PM, Jul 23, 2026 Explosion heard in Iran's Qeshm Island, state broadcaster says
7:45 PM, Jul 23, 2026 UAE strongly condemns attack by Houthi group on Saudi-flagged vessel
6:23 PM, Jul 23, 2026 Middle East situation on 'edge of the unimaginable': UN chief
5:56 PM, Jul 23, 2026 Germany 'very worried' about risk of Mideast 'escalation'
5:46 PM, Jul 23, 2026 Israel says Saudi recognition would be 'historic' for regional peace
5:37 PM, Jul 23, 2026 Iran's Revolutionary Guards say they targeted Al Aditi base in Kuwait
5:07 PM, Jul 23, 2026 Qatar condemns Houthi targeting of Saudi ship
4:59 PM, Jul 23, 2026 France calls on Houthis to stop attacks on Saudi tankers
4:23 PM, Jul 23, 2026 Trump says US-Saudi nuclear deal conditional on country joining Abraham Accords
4:02 PM, Jul 23, 2026 Kuwait says drones targeted its side of border with Iraq
3:36 PM, Jul 23, 2026 Houthi attacks on ships unacceptable: EU
2:56 PM, Jul 23, 2026 UAE condemns attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan
These hostile attacks constitute a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the brotherly nations and a threat to their security and stability. UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs
2:53 PM, Jul 23, 2026 Britain withdraws embassy staff from Iran
2:48 PM, Jul 23, 2026 Bahrain condemns attack on Saudi-owned vessel
2:02 PM, Jul 23, 2026 Oil prices rise as US-Iran hostilities threaten supply routes
1:27 PM, Jul 23, 2026 Rubio comments on nuclear pact with Saudi Arabia
1:18 PM, Jul 23, 2026 Iran ready for every 'enemy scenario': Army
1:10 PM, Jul 23, 2026 Sirens sound in Bahrain
1:09 PM, Jul 23, 2026 Oman says working to resume Yemen talks
12:46 PM, Jul 23, 2026 I hope Houthis de-escalate: Rubio
12:23 PM, Jul 23, 2026 Jordanian Army engages 4 Iranian missiles and 6 drones: State news agency
11:57 AM, Jul 23, 2026 Iran not ready to make deal: Rubio
ðºð¸ð®ð· Marco Rubio on talks with Iran:
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) July 23, 2026
"Araghchi says their policy is an eye for an eye. Trump's policy is a head for an eye. They will pay a very heavy price."
The Secretary of State is not in a diplomatic mood today.
Not too sure the Gulf nations in Iran's firing line willâ¦11:39 AM, Jul 23, 2026 Iraq PM departs for Tehran
11:33 AM, Jul 23, 2026 Pakistani, Omani FMs meet in Manila
11:09 AM, Jul 23, 2026 EasyJet profits drop
9:59 AM, Jul 23, 2026 Iran claims hitting US targets in Kuwait, Jordan
9:39 AM, Jul 23, 2026 In pictures: Trump attends dignified transfer solemn event for fallen US service members
8:34 AM, Jul 23, 2026 Oil jumps more than 1.5%
8:20 AM, Jul 23, 2026 US House approves $95 billion budget plan with Iran war funding
8:17 AM, Jul 23, 2026 US issues worldwide alert for citizens
Americans currently in the Middle East should exercise caution and heightened vigilance and should be prepared for flight cancellations, periodic airspace closures, and potential travel disruptions US State Department advisory
8:08 AM, Jul 23, 2026 Iran reports US attack on border crossing
7:58 AM, Jul 23, 2026 Kuwait responded to Iranian drones early Thursday
7:53 AM, Jul 23, 2026 IRGC stops tankers from transiting Hormuz
The powerful IRGC Navy emphasises that the Strait of Hormuz is under our control... and any ship that is deceived by the US and intends to pass without coordination with the Islamic Republic of Iran will suffer the same fate Iran Guards
7:47 AM, Jul 23, 2026 12 waves of US strikes on Iran
7:43 AM, Jul 23, 2026 Two crude carriers on their way to exit Red Sea
7:31 AM, Jul 23, 2026 UKMTO reports incident in Red Sea
7:27 AM, Jul 23, 2026 Houthis claim attacks on 2 vessels
7:17 AM, Jul 23, 2026 Exchanging fire for another day
7:17 AM, Jul 23, 2026 Saudi Arabia reports fire on bow of vessel in Red Sea