Middle East Conflict News
LAST UPDATE: July 31, 2025
Canada intends to recognize Palestinian state at UN General Assembly: Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Canada will recognize a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September 2025, to preserve the two‑state solution amid worsening Gaza crisis.
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The decision marks a significant pivot in Canadian diplomacy and may complicate trade negotiations with the U.S., given the close alignment expected of allies.
Trump says Canada’s Palestine statehood stance may hurt trade deal
Trump warned that Canada’s decision to recognize Palestinian statehood could jeopardize ongoing trade deal discussions between the two nations.
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The comment reflects a view that foreign policy choices are now directly tied to trade leverage—Canada’s diplomatic values may come at economic cost.
Trump sees recognition of a Palestinian state as reward to Hamas, US official says
A U.S. official claimed Trump’s view that Canada’s recognition serves as a political reward to Hamas, casting doubt on the credibility of the Palestinian Authority.
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This framing exposes a transactional U.S. stance toward diplomatic recognition—linking it to counterterrorism optics more than two‑state principle.
Iran condemns ‘malicious’ US sanctions targeting oil trade
Iran sharply denounced new U.S. sanctions aimed at restricting its oil exports, calling them malicious interference in its sovereign trade.
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Iran’s response underscores its resistance to U.S. coercive economic policy and reflects high-stakes tension over energy geopolitics.
US must agree compensation before nuclear talks, Iran’s foreign minister says
Iran’s foreign minister stated that before returning to nuclear negotiations, the U.S. must agree to compensation for sanctions impacts.
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Iran is leveraging sanctions relief as a pre‑condition for diplomacy, signaling tougher demands on Washington amid energy and security stakes.
