Category: Middle East

Pauline Hanson goes to UK, meets Tommy Robinson

And the commentariat DownUnder loses their shiite. Andrew Bolt’s vile attacks on Tommy Robinson are an eye-opener to how low the journaille will stoop to keep the establishment in power and to prevent change.

Defund the ABC Australia

Just two weeks after a podcast interview with Tommy Robinson cost Karl Stefanovic his television career, Pauline Hanson has recorded her own sit-down with the British far-right figure.  (From the extreme left Financial Review)

Pauline Hanson has declared she was left “gobsmacked” after touring the English town of Luton with controversial British activist Tommy Robinson, saying the experience reinforced her determination to prevent Australia from following the same path.
The One Nation leader, who is in Britain ahead of next week’s CPAC Great Britain conference, visited Robinson’s hometown as he pointed to what he described as the town’s changing demographics and the effects of mass immigration.
During a video shared on social media, Robinson drove Ms Hanson through parts of Luton before asking for her reaction.
“I’m gobsmacked because I wouldn’t think that I was in England,” Ms Hanson said.
“I definitely don’t want Australia to become like this. This is not Great Britain to me, and that’s why I’m going to protect Australia.”
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has diverted his attention from Labor to Pauline Hanson in a blistering attack on her party. He says One Nation would deliver an “eternity of pain” for Australia, lighting the fuse for a war of words with the senator.

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US president says 1,000 missiles are “locked and loaded and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran”

Trump threatens to ‘decimate’ Iran if it tries to kill him

  • US president says 1,000 missiles are “locked and loaded and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran” with thousands more to follow if it tries to assassinate him.
  • Washington is demanding Iran issue a public statement today pledging safe passage and a halt to attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, according to US officials.
  •  Iran must not fire at commercial vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Iran’s Foreign Ministry says any US breach of its commitments under the MoU will be met with “reciprocal action”.
  • US President Trump says Tehran and US agreed to continue talks, but he communicated to Iran that the ceasefire is “over”.
  • After two days of deadly strikes between the US and Iran, Qatari negotiators have been in Tehran in an attempt to get diplomacy back on track.
  • The United States says that all its demands with regard to nuclear limits must be met.
  • The United States has issued an ultimatum to Iran, demanding there must be a public statement issued that no longer will vessels be fired on, but also that the Strait of Hormuz, or all channels, will remain open. Or else….

Trump Draws Red Line on Iran: U.S. Strikes Hammer Regime After Hormuz Attacks, Ceasefire Collapses

President Trump is delivering on his promise of peace through strength, ordering decisive U.S. military strikes on Iranian targets after the regime violated a fragile ceasefire by attacking commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

The latest escalation has shattered the June memorandum of understanding aimed at winding down the Iran conflict, but Trump administration officials signal that America will not tolerate threats to global energy security or U.S. interests.

Trump hints at further Iran negotiations after exchange of fire over Hormuz

 Trump Says Iran Asked to Continue Negotiations and US Agreed, but “the Cease Fire is OVER!”

Iran retaliated with attacks against Israel, Gulf states, and U.S. positions, drawing in regional proxies and expanding the conflict.

Thousands have died across the region, with millions displaced and global oil supplies disrupted

A ceasefire and MoU brought temporary calm, focusing on reopening the vital Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy shipping routes.

Yet Iran quickly tested limits by harassing tankers, imposing illegal routing demands, and attacking commercial vessels.

U.S. Central Command responded with strikes against more than 80 targets, including air defenses, command centers, coastal radars, anti-ship missiles, and IRGC fast boats.

Iran responded with drones and missiles toward Gulf targets and Jordan, with some intercepted. Continue reading US president says 1,000 missiles are “locked and loaded and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran”

Al Jazeera: “the far-right’s popularity in France has normalised in recent years”- LePen “extremely dangerous”

“Far-Right” & “Extremely Dangerous” to whom?

‘She doesn’t give up that easily’: France’s Le Pen eyes the Elysee

Marine Le Pen, convicted of embezzling EU funds, announces her plans to run in 2027 after winning an appeal.

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen blows a kiss to supporters as she leaves after a visit at a market with Jordan Bardella, president of the French far-right Rassemblement National (National Rally - RN) political party, in La Fleche, in the Sarthe department, a day after Le Pen announced her candidacy for the 2027 French presidential election following an appeals court ruling that shortened her ban on running for office while upholding her conviction for embezzling EU funds, France, July 8, 2026. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen greets supporters in La Fleche, France, on July 8, 2026 [Benoit Tessier/Reuters]

By Sophie Stuber
 

Hours after an appeals court lifted a ban on Marine Le Pen’s eligibility for the next presidential election while upholding her embezzlement conviction, France’s far-right leader announced plans to run in 2027 – possibly with an electronic ankle bracelet.

“I am a candidate in the presidential election. I will not change my mind,” Le Pen told the TF1 television channel.

Europe’s right-wing forces had been watching closely as some had expected her to hand the reins to her protege, Jordan Bardella, who at 30 is 27 years younger than Le Pen, popular, and more savvy on social media.

Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (RN) party opposes globalisation and immigration and seeks stricter border controls and fewer ecological policies. She is the daughter of the party’s founder and has run for president unsuccessfully three times.

“It’s like Russian nesting dolls. Jordan Bardella is part of Marine Le Pen’s political doctrine, and he’s committed to her,” RN lawmaker Jean-Philippe Tanguy said on French TV channel BFM.

In March 2025, Le Pen was convicted of embezzling European Union funds. The original ruling disqualified her from running for public office for five years, but the appeals court reduced the ban to 45 months with 30 months suspended. The ban started in March last year, so she has already served the 15 months.

She is now planning to appeal to the Court of Cassation, which is the country’s top civil court.

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Iranian plot to kill President Trump

Israel shared intelligence with the US that Iran had devised a new plan to assassinate President Donald Trump, two sources familiar with the matter told CNN. cnn.it/3Tt1APd

President Donald J. Trump holds a press conference at the 2026 NATO Summit, Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at the Bestepe Presidential Compound in Ankara, Turkey. (Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok)

Israel Shares New Intel of New Iranian Assassination Plot Against President Trump After Regime Vows Revenge

Israel has reportedly provided the United States with new intelligence indicating that the Iranian regime has developed a new plot to assassinate President Donald Trump.

According to reports published Thursday by the Wall Street Journal, Israeli intelligence recently alerted U.S. officials to a specific assassination plot targeting President Trump.

Sources familiar with the intelligence said the warning was delivered this week and involved information that U.S. agencies had not previously identified independently. Details of the alleged plot have not been publicly disclosed.

Wall Street Journal reported:

Israel shared new intelligence with the U.S. that it said indicated a fresh Iranian plan to kill President Trump, people familiar with the matter said, a finding that would mark an escalation in the war between Washington and Iran.

Iran for years has vowed openly to retaliate against Trump for the assassination of Qassem Soleimani, who was a top general in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, in the president’s first term.

The Israeli embassy in Washington declined to comment. Iran’s Mission to the United Nations didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. The White House referred The Wall Street Journal to comments the president made on Wednesday.

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China Turning on Tehran over Hormuz?

CENTCOM confirmed a new round of airstrikes against Iranian targets late on Wednesday, following Trump’s comments on further talks.

Hormuz tanker traffic ‘grinds to a halt’: Lloyd’s List

Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has plummeted following renewed violence in the region, according to a UK-based maritime data firm.

 

Explosions in southern Iran after Tehran hits Gulf states and Jordan

  • Explosions have been reported across southern Iran by state media and local officials, including near the Bushehr nuclear facility.
  • Despite the blasts, a US official has told Al Jazeera that the country’s army has not carried out strikes on Iran in the last several hours.
  • Iran said earlier that it attacked “US bases and strategic centres” in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar after the US bombedIranian cities for a second consecutive night.

China Demands Iran ‘Follow Through’ on U.S. Peace Deal, Signaling Frustration with Horm

The US military refutes claims by Iranian state media regarding shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz, affirming that Iran does not control the strategic waterway.

In a post on X, CENTCOM said that “Iranian state media claims that transit through the Strait of Hormuz is only permitted through routes designated by Iran” is a “CLAIM” and that the “TRUTH” is “Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz”.

The command further stated that “since early May, US forces have helped facilitate the successful transit of more than 800 commercial vessels and 380 million barrels of crude oil through the vital international trade corridor”.

China Turning on Tehran over Hormuz?

The Chinese Foreign Ministry lamented the resurgence of violence between Iran and the United States on Wednesday, urging both countries to “follow through on their memorandum of understanding” and “avoid resorting to force.”

Demands Iran ‘Follow Through’ on U.S. Peace Deal

China regularly condemns America for alleged belligerence on the geopolitical stage; the Foreign Ministry choosing to demand equal respect for their current peace agreement from Washington and Tehran is notable, however. Beijing referred to the hostilities as a matter that its close ally and prominent oil supplier Iran was equally responsible for rather than blaming the United States exclusively.

Speaking to reporters during her regular briefing, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning stated that China was “closely following” recent hostilities related to Iran and discouraged military escalation.

“Reigniting the conflict does not serve any party’s interests. Military means cannot solve the fundamental issue,” Mao asserted. “We call on the U.S. and Iran to follow through on their memorandum of understanding, resolve disputes through dialogue and negotiation, and avoid resorting to force.”

Mao’s statement did not blame the United States for the violence or exonerate Iran for its participation.

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Syria: jihadis have murdered over 600 Alawites, Druze, Murshidis, Ismailis & Christians since January 2026

Not a problem for Trump. He’s eager to make ‘deals’.

Trump Says He Will Remove Syria from State Sponsors of Terrorism List

The placement of 700,000 Syrians is a “Strategic resource” for Syria. Not for Germany.

“I think I will. Why wouldn’t I? He’s done a great job,” Trump responded when reporters asked if Syria could be stricken from the list.

Trump said Syria has become “very stable” under Sharaa’s leadership and “we’re proud of that.”

Trump also suggested Syria “could help with Hezbollah,” the Iran-backed Lebanese terrorist group that has attacked Israel from both Lebanese and Syrian soil.

President Trump has spoken highly of Sharaa since their first meeting at the White House in November 2025, despite the Syrian leader’s history as a member of al-Qaeda and his time in prison after being captured by U.S. forces in Iraq. Trump described Sharaa as a “young, attractive guy” and a “tough guy” with a “very strong past” after that meeting.

Sharaa led an alliance of insurgents and jihadis to overthrow Syrian dictator Bashar Assad in December 2024, bringing a surprise end to the long and brutal Syrian civil war. Sharaa has shown interest in mending fences with the United States and European nations and his government is not overly fond of Assad’s former patrons, Russia and Iran.

Trump lifted what sanctions he could from Syria by executive order in June 2025, and a few months later Congress permanently repealed sanctions that were imposed against the Assad regime. The repeal was unconditional, but Congress included a requirement for periodic reports on counter-terrorism and human rights progress under Sharaa’s government.

The Treasury Department removed Syria from its list of “Specially Designated Global Terrorists” in November 2025, at the same time the United Nations removed Syria from its own sanctions list.

As of Wednesday, Syria remains on the State Sponsors of Terrorism (SST) list, a much more exclusive document that currently names only three other nations: Cuba, North Korea, and Iran.

Syria has rejected Germany’s plan to return over 700,000 Syrian refugees to their home country. “We categorically reject any attempts at forced deportation,” said Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani. He added that Syrians in Germany are a “strategic resource” rather than a burden.

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Finish the job? Trump declares the Iran ceasefire OVER

Update:

Iran hit by ‘heaviest wave of air strikes’ since ceasefire

US officials say any attempt to shut down the Strait of Hormuz will trigger a military response.

  • The US has bombed Iran again, with explosions reported in cities along the Strait of Hormuz, including Bushehr, Chabahar, Bandar Abbas, Sirik, Jask, and Abu Musa Island.
  • The attacks have killed at least one person in the city of Iranshahr and caused widespread power outages in Chabahar.
  • US President Donald Trump says the attacks are in “retribution” for alleged Iranian attacks on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump Says Iran Ceasefire ‘Is Over,’ Calls Tehran’s Leaders ‘Scum’

President Donald Trump declared Wednesday that he considers the Iran ceasefire effectively finished, saying he no longer believes negotiations with Tehran are worthwhile

“I think it’s over. I don’t want to deal with them… They’re sick, vicious, violent people. It’s a waste of time. They’re LIARS.”

Thermal imaging captures a boat in water, marked as unclassified, showcasing advanced surveillance technology.

US Military Releases Footage of Powerful Strikes Against Iran (VIDEO)

US President Donald Trump has once again turned his focus to Kharg Island, Iran’s main oil export hub, after declaring an interim ceasefire with Iran “over” and warning the US was preparing more strikes.

Trump told the Financial Times that his “preference would be to take the oil” in Iran and that US forces could seize Iran’s export hub at Kharg Island.

Kharg is a 22-square-kilometre (8.5-square-mile) coral outcrop in Iran’s Bushehr province. Closely guarded by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), entry to the island is restricted to those with official security clearance.

Kharg processes 90 percent of Iran’s total oil exports, handling approximately 1.5 million barrels every day.

On March 14, Trump announced that the US Air Force had bombed Iranian military facilities on the island.

“For reasons of decency, I have chosen NOT to wipe out the Oil Infrastructure on the Island. However, should Iran, or anyone else, do anything to interfere with the Free and Safe Passage of Ships through the Strait of Hormuz, I will immediately reconsider this decision,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.

Spain Fell Out of Favour 

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Geert Wilders Wilders Blasts Dutch Police For ‘Surrendering’ to Moroccan World Cup Mayhem

The PVV boss said: “This is surrender and only cowards surrender. If the Dutch authorities and police are not fighting crime from Moroccans, they might as well invite the Moroccan king and submit.

Exclusive: Wilders Blasts Dutch Police For ‘Surrendering’ to Moroccan World Cup Mayhem

Wilders Blasts Dutch Police For ‘Surrendering’ to Moroccan World Cup Mayhem

Dutch Party for Freedom leader Geert Wilders has accused the Dutch police and government of being “cowards” in the face of unrest from marauding Moroccan football fans.

Chaotic scenes broke out on the streets of Amsterdam and The Hague again over the weekend after Morocco defeated Canada over 5,000 miles away in Texas. Large groups of young Moroccan heritage males took to the streets, clashing with police, throwing fireworks at people, and driving recklessly, including in areas with young children.

However, despite the unrest, police took little action, apparently concerned that they could not handle the hordes of young male North African mobs. Yet the commander of the riot squad, which was called up on Saturday, Sander van der Hulle, defended his officers taking a hands-off approach towards much of the hooliganism.

Speaking of fireworks being shot off into crowds and the dangerous driving in areas with children, Van der Hulle told De Telegraaf: “If you start enforcing against minor offences, it becomes war.”

“We carefully choose when to enforce and when not to. For relatively minor offences, such as the situations you describe, we sometimes decide not to intervene to prevent the situation from getting out of hand,” the riot squad commander added.

This explanation did not impress sovereigntist Party For Freedom leader Geert Wilders, who told Breitbart London that it amounted to a “surrender”.

Geert Wilders: “Islam is evil, violent, hateful, barbaric and incompatible with freedom. Mohammed was a pedophiIe!”

Continued below the fold

Geert Wilders is one of the Netherlands most famous, influential and controversial politicians. Visegrad24 founder Stefan Tompson sits down for a rare interview with the Dutch firebrand in the The Hague to discuss mass migration, remigration, the grooming gang scandal and right wing politics in general.

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Trump says MoU to end Iran war is over, ‘waste of time’ dealing with Tehran

  • US President Donald Trump says the ceasefire deal with Iran is “over”, adds dealing with Tehran is a “waste of time”.
  • His comments come after the US said it launched “powerful strikes” against Iran following attacks on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, including Qatari and Saudi tankers.
  • In response, Iran says it targeted “85 US military installations” over attacks on its Hormozgan province and the port city of Mahshahr, with air raid sirens blaring in Bahrain and Kuwait.
  • Trump orders US treasury secretary to immediately cut off all trade and commercial ties with Spain.

TRUMP: CEASEFIRE WITH ‘CUCKOOO’ IRAN IS OVER

U.S. LAUNCHES ‘POWERFUL STRIKES’ ON IRAN…

In other news:

25 years after 9/11, Mohammedans run amok in NYC

They argue that Dearborn has a Muslim-majority population and say churches should respect Islamic traditions. Citing that under Sharia, church bells should not be louder than the Islamic call to prayer.

Communist degenerates came out in force:

WATCH — Leftist Bill Ayers, Princeton Professor: ‘F**k the USA’ During Fourth of July

Iran: Kill Trump!

Three ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz were hit, including Qatari and Saudi Arabian oil tankers.

  • The US launches “powerful strikes” against Iran after attacks on three ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, including Qatari and Saudi Arabian tankers.
  • Tehran’s military has promised a “crushing response” as Iranian media reported explosions in the port city of Sirik, in Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island.
  • The US also revokes a waiver that allowed Iran to sell oil under an interim peace agreement signed between Washington and Tehran on June 17.
  • The coffin of Iran’s slain supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, arrives in the Iraqi city of Najaf for a funeral procession.

Iran vows ‘crushing response’ after US bombs Sirik, Qeshm over ship attacks

Trump just hit them extra hard after this:

Iran ‘Supreme Leader’ Skips His Dad Ayatollah Khamenei’s Funeral

Crowd Calls for Trump’s Murder at Funeral for Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei

Crowd Calls for Trump’s Murder at Funeral for Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei

Air raid sirens blare across Kuwait

The state-run KUNA news agency says air raid sirens have been activated across the country.

US strikes targeted Iranian air defence systems, coastal surveillance systems, surface-to-air missiles, antiship cruise missiles and drone launch sites.

Ghalibaf accuses US of ‘major violations’

Iran’s top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has listed several “major violations” of the MoU by the US in a post on X.

He said these are: “Violating Iranian adjustments in the Strait”, “persistent threats of further strikes”, “reinstating oil sanctions”, “attacks on southern Iran” and “continued Zionist aggression” on Lebanon.

members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) marching during the annual “Sacred Defence Week” military parade, in Tehran. [handout picture provided by the Iranian presidency/AFP]

Trump criticises NATO allies over Iran conflict support

US President Donald Trump criticised several NATO allies for refusing to back the United States during its conflict with Iran, questioning why Washington spends heavily on the alliance if European countries are unwilling to provide support.

“I was very disappointed with NATO,” he said, singling out Britain, France, Germany and Italy for not doing enough to support the US war with Iran.

Mr Trump did not rule out further troop withdrawals from Europe during his meeting with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan.