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International Developments: Strait of Hormuz Crisis and Death of Qatar’s Former Emir Al Thani – July 12, 2026

International Sunday, July 12, 2026

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  • Israeli forces have killed at least five Palestinians in Gaza since the October 2025 ceasefire, with total Palestinian deaths surpassing 1,098. These ongoing Israeli-Palestinian clashes highlight continuous instability and violence in the Gaza Strip as of mid-2026.[Al Jazeera - International]
  • Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have sharply increased after Iran announced its closure of this vital shipping route on July 12, 2026. The US responded by declaring its intent to protect maritime traffic, maintaining the passage for over 140 ships in the past week and launching strikes on 140 Iranian military targets to degrade Iran's capabilities.[Al Jazeera][Le Monde - International][Le Monde - International][Al Jazeera - International]
  • Iran retaliated to US military actions by launching attacks on five Gulf Cooperation Council countries and closing the Strait of Hormuz, dramatically escalating conflict in the Gulf region. Concurrent US strikes targeted Iran’s allies Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, and Jordan, signaling a broader regional confrontation as of July 12, 2026.[Le Monde - International][Al Jazeera - International]
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a significant government reshuffle on July 12, 2026, with Prime Minister Ioulia Svyrydenko stepping down after a year in office. This political shift occurs amid the ongoing conflict with Russia, indicating a new strategic direction for Ukraine's leadership.[Le Monde - International]
  • Iraq's Prime Minister is set to meet US President Donald Trump in Washington on July 12, 2026, to strengthen bilateral relations. Topics include cooperation on oil, natural gas, trade, and investment, reflecting deepening strategic ties between the two countries in a geopolitically sensitive region.[Al Jazeera - International]
  • Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, former emir of Qatar who led the country from 1996 and transformed it into a major gas exporter and global player, died at age 74 on July 12, 2026. His death marks the end of a pivotal era, eliciting condolences worldwide for his influential legacy.[BBC News - World]

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EN DIRECT, guerre au Moyen-Orient : plus de 140 navires ont traversé le détroit d’Ormuz au cours des sept derniers jours, assure le commandement central des Etats-Unis

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The US Central Command reported that over 140 ships have passed through the Strait of Hormuz in the last seven days, confirming the strait remains open to legal passage despite Iranian claims of closure. This statement was made amid rising geopolitical tensions on July 12, 2026.

Le Monde - International · 7/12/2026, 2:01:32 PM

EN DIRECT, guerre au Moyen-Orient : après des bombardements américains, l’Iran cible Bahreïn, le Qatar, Oman et la Jordanie ; Riyad condamne son « attitude déstabilisante » dans la région

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Following Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the US military targeted Iran's allies Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, and Jordan with military strikes. This escalation of hostilities was reported on July 12, 2026, deepening regional instability in the Gulf.

Le Monde - International · 7/12/2026, 9:49:22 AM