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An Iranian-linked ransomware group is offering large financial payouts to affiliates that target Israeli and U.S. organizations, according to a new report by Israeli-based cybersecurity company Morphisec published on July 8.

Cyberspace: Iranian-Linked Ransomware Group Offers High Payout To Target Israeli, U.S. Entities

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The heads of state of Gabon, Senegal, Mauritania, Guinea Bissau and Liberia will attend a luncheon and hold bilateral meetings with U.S. President Donald Trump during their visit to the United States on July 9-11, Radio France Internationale reported on July 9.

Africa: Trump To Meet Heads of State of Gabon, Four West African Countries

Syria

The United States will revoke its foreign terrorist organization designation on Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, to further ease restrictions on the interim Syrian government, Reuters reported on July 7, citing a June 23 State Department memo. 

U.S., Syria: U.S. To Revoke HTS' Foreign Terrorist Organization Status

Yemen

A Houthi spokesperson claimed responsibility for a July 6 maritime attack on a Liberian-flagged bulk carrier, marking the first maritime attack against commercial vessels that the Houthis conducted since December 2024, AP reported July 7.

Yemen: Houthis Claim Maritime Strike as Clashes with Israel Persist

Palestinian Territories

Israel-Hamas Conflict

Hamas rejected a U.S. proposal for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, saying it wanted a "complete end to the war" with Israel, The Times of Israel reported on July 2.

Israel, Gaza: U.S. Proposal for Temporary Ceasefire Struggles To Gain Traction

U.S. President Donald Trump criticized the long-running corruption trial against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a TruthSocial post and said the trial should be cancelled, Reuters reported on June 26.

U.S., Israel: Trump Criticizes Israeli Corruption Case as Polls Signal Waning Support for Netanyahu

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Israel's Chevron-operated Leviathan and Karish gas fields resumed operations on June 25 after the June 24 Israel-Iran ceasefire went into effect, Reuters reported on June 25.

Israel: Largest Gas Field Resumes Operations After Ceasefire

Iran's parliament unanimously passed a bill suspending cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency and requiring IAEA inspectors to gain approval from Iran's Supreme National Security Council before conducting inspections, Reuters reported on June 25.

Iran: Parliament Formally Passes Bill To Restrict Cooperation With IAEA

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Lebanon

A collapsed water tank painted with the Lebanese flag is seen in the ruins of a village in southern Lebanon, located near the border with Israel, on Jan. 7, 2025.

Ahead of Lebanon's 2026 election, Hezbollah will try to portray itself as a nationalist resistance movement rather than an Iranian proxy, but the risk of renewed conflict with Israel will persist unless the group disarms. 

To Ease Pressure to Disarm, Hezbollah Pursues a Rebrand 

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Iraq

An Iranian flag is draped from a building damaged during a recent attack by Israel is seen in the Gisha neighborhood of Tehran, Iran, on June 25, 2025. 

The brief war with Israel has significantly weakened Iran's regional influence and military capabilities, forcing it and the members of its Axis of Resistance to recalibrate their strategies and focus on recovery.

The Impact of the 12-Day War on Iran and Its Allies, Part 1

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U.S.-Iran Relations

A look at what the coming week will bring -- and a list of recommended RANE articles from the week that was.

The Weekly Rundown: Netanyahu's U.S. Visit, a Franco-British Summit

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A photo taken in Tehran, Iran, on June 26, 2025, shows an Iranian political banner hanging near the remains of a residential building struck by an Israeli attack. 

Global Trade

The Weekly Rundown: Fragile Iran-Israel Ceasefire Holds, U.S. Tariff Deadline Approaches

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An oil tanker is seen at Saudi Arabia’s port of Ras al-Khair. 

Despite the ceasefire, the risk of a renewed conflict remains, which could again drive oil prices higher if Iran and/or its proxies begin attacking regional oil infrastructure and shipping.

Assessing the Oil Market Volatility Caused by the Israel-Iran War

Snapshots

Iranian missiles aimed at targets in Israel pass through the sky over the West Bank on June 17, 2025. 

Even if the ceasefire holds in the coming weeks and months, outstanding U.S. and Israeli concerns with Iran's ballistic missile and nuclear programs could reignite hostilities.

The Iran-Israel Ceasefire Will Remain Fragile Amid Unresolved Disputes

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What cyber limitations and capabilities do Iran and Israel have?

Essential Geopolitics: Increased Risk of Cyberattacks as Conflict With Iran Escalates

Qatar

A photo taken on June 23, 2025, shows the remnants of an Iranian missile intercepted over Qatar. 

Absent further retaliation, Iran's June 23 attack offers a path to de-escalation, but there is still a chance, albeit slim, that additional U.S. strikes trigger a wider conflict.

With a Telegraphed Attack on a U.S. Base in Qatar, Iran Offers an Off-Ramp To Ease Tensions

A Northrop B-2 Spirit on July 4, 2020, near the White House in Washington. 

Even if carefully calibrated, Iranian retaliation of any form will risk inviting more U.S. strikes and greater escalation that could result in Iran following through on more of its significant threats against the regional oil and gas sector and/or the United States.

Iran's Retaliation Against the U.S. Will Likely Be Limited, but Will Still Risk Escalation

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Israeli air defense systems are activated to intercept Iranian missiles over the Israeli city of Tel Aviv early on June 18, 2025. 

Russia-Ukraine Conflict

The Weekly Rundown: Israel-Iran Conflict Rages On, NATO Holds Annual Summit

A group of armed Israeli soldiers stands in a narrow alley of the Old City of Hebron, West Bank, on May 31, 2025. 

While it will likely curb immediate terror threats, the crackdown will also fuel Palestinian grievances, increasing the risk of a larger uprising and internal Israeli government tensions.

To Thwart Militant Attacks, Israel Cracks Down on the West Bank

What is the long-term outlook for the conflict?

Essential Geopolitics: How Will the Israel-Iran War End?

Israel lives under difficult geopolitical circumstances. A small country with limited resources and surrounded by potentially hostile neighbors, Israel survives by allying with powers that do have the resources to manage the balance of power in the Middle East — namely, the United States. Its geographic position also means that Israel must manage complex relations with its Muslim neighbors by quiet collaboration, by exploiting divisions, and by parlaying its technological and economic advantages into create strategic dependencies. To navigate all the challenges presented by the Middle East, Israel will remain agile in its diplomacy and, when the situation warrants, steadfast in its pre-emptive strikes, its covert activities and its economic relationships.

Israel's Survival Strategy

The U.S. and the Balance of Power

Rebalancing Power in the Middle East

SITUATION REPORTS

Cyberspace: Iranian-Linked Ransomware Group Offers High Payout To Target Israeli, U.S. Entities

Africa: Trump To Meet Heads of State of Gabon, Four West African Countries

U.S., Syria: U.S. To Revoke HTS' Foreign Terrorist Organization Status

Yemen: Houthis Claim Maritime Strike as Clashes with Israel Persist

Israel, Gaza: U.S. Proposal for Temporary Ceasefire Struggles To Gain Traction

U.S., Israel: Trump Criticizes Israeli Corruption Case as Polls Signal Waning Support for Netanyahu

Israel: Largest Gas Field Resumes Operations After Ceasefire

Iran: Parliament Formally Passes Bill To Restrict Cooperation With IAEA

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