Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei stated that Iran is determined to avenge the killings of all its leaders, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Speaking at his weekly press conference on Monday, Baghaei said that Iran will use all possible legal and diplomatic channels to seek justice and retribution for the killings allegedly carried out by the United States and Israel.

He emphasized that bringing those responsible for incidents during the recent 40-day war to justice is Iran’s political, moral, and legal duty. Baghaei added that there is no time limit for prosecuting the atrocities committed during the attacks, describing the punishment of war criminals as a key principle under international law.

Baghaei also noted that the families of those killed and injured inside Iran will file lawsuits, which he described as part of Iran’s broader legal efforts. The Foreign Ministry plans to pursue the matter through international courts and diplomatic channels.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman visited the Bangladesh Army’s summer training exercise in the dense forest area of Purba Rahmatpur, Babuganj, Barishal, on Monday, July 13, 2026. During the visit, he observed the troops’ combat readiness, use of modern technology, and field-level training activities. He interacted with soldiers, praised their professionalism and dedication, and witnessed demonstrations including the operation of an anti-drone multi-barrel defense system.

Army officials briefed the Prime Minister on various aspects of the exercise and the troops’ tactical preparedness. Rahman spent time with soldiers stationed in the jungle, shared meals prepared in field conditions, and listened to their experiences. In his address, he emphasized maintaining professionalism, discipline, and technological advancement to uphold public trust in the army.

The Prime Minister expressed confidence that the Bangladesh Army would continue to earn global recognition for its competence and modernization. He assured full government support for strengthening the army’s capabilities and reputation. Senior government and military officials, including the Army Chief, accompanied him during the inspection.

Iran has warned that it will no longer adhere to a memorandum of understanding with the United States if Washington fails to uphold its commitments. The statement was made on Monday in Tehran by Ismail Baghaei, spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, during a press briefing. He urged the United States to comply with the terms of the agreement.

Baghaei stated that Tehran has participated in all negotiations with caution and seriousness, keeping in mind the interests and concerns of the Iranian nation. He emphasized that Iran has acted with goodwill and diligence in fulfilling its obligations after reaching the agreement.

The spokesperson added that the opposing side has always been the first to break promises, asserting that the Islamic Republic of Iran has never been the first to do so. He warned that if Washington fails to honor its pledge to end the war, Iran will no longer abide by the memorandum signed with the United States.

Mohammad Nasir Uddin Patowary, chief coordinator of the National Citizens Party (NCP), called for justice for those killed in the July movement while addressing a public meeting in Niamatpur, Naogaon, on Sunday evening. He criticized the Prime Minister for taking selfies with her spouse while people in the southern region were suffering from severe flooding. Patowary condemned the government’s inaction and urged reforms and accountability.

He further stated that former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and several Awami League leaders must face trial for their alleged roles in past incidents. Patowary warned that if reforms and justice were not ensured, a movement would be launched against the BNP government. He also announced that the NCP would contest upcoming local government elections independently and cancel candidacies if specific allegations were proven against any candidate.

The meeting, chaired by NCP central joint secretary and Niamatpur upazila chairman candidate Nishat Ahmed, began with prayers for flood victims and martyrs. Several central and local NCP leaders attended the event.

Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman received a roadside reception in Bhanga, Faridpur, on Monday morning, July 13, 2026, during his visit to the southern region. Local BNP leaders and activists gathered along both sides of the road at the Dakshinpara bus stand to greet him on behalf of Member of Parliament Shahidul Islam Khan Babul. The Prime Minister arrived in Bhanga at 7:55 a.m. with a large motorcade, greeted by enthusiastic party members chanting slogans and offering warm congratulations.

District BNP convener Syed Modarres Ali Isa, member secretary A.K. Kibria Swapon, Bhanga upazila BNP president Alhaj Khondkar Iqbal Hossain Selim, and other local leaders were present on the stage set up at the bus stand. Leaders and activists from the upazila, municipal, and union BNP branches had gathered there since 6 a.m. to welcome the Prime Minister. Members of the BNP women’s wing were also present to extend greetings.

The event marked a significant show of support for the Prime Minister during his southern region tour.

The United Kingdom government announced on Monday a £250 million security package to strengthen protection for the Jewish community following a series of recent attacks. The plan includes deploying more than 500 additional police officers in Jewish-populated areas, with 300 stationed in London. The funds will also support increased patrols outside synagogues and Jewish schools, as well as plainclothes police operations.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the rise in antisemitism in recent years is a major test for the country’s values and reaffirmed that combating such hatred has been a central priority of his leadership. The government stated that the funds will be spent over three years, with part of the budget allocated to educational programs against antisemitism. Deputy Commissioner Matt Jukes of the London Metropolitan Police expressed concern over the exceptional threat facing the Jewish community due to terrorism, hostile state activity, and rising hate crimes.

The government also announced £59 million for counterterrorism police to strengthen national security. The move follows recent violent incidents, including a stabbing in London’s Golders Green area and earlier synagogue attacks in Manchester.

Students across Bangladesh continued protests on July 13, 2026, demanding reform of the government job quota system, despite police restrictions and government appeals to end demonstrations. Police filed a case over alleged attacks and vandalism at Shahbagh, while journalists from a television network lodged a separate complaint. No suspects were named in either case. Student leaders rejected government requests to resume classes and announced new programs, including a nationwide march and submission of memorandums to district offices on July 14.

Coordinators of the anti-discrimination student movement demanded withdrawal of the cases within 24 hours and an emergency parliamentary session to address quota reform. They alleged police and ruling party activists attacked protesters and journalists in several districts. Student leaders proposed retaining a 5% quota for freedom fighters’ children, ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities, while opposing quotas for grandchildren of freedom fighters.

Government ministers urged students to wait for a Supreme Court verdict, accusing opposition groups of exploiting the movement. Police officials said investigations were underway to determine whether outsiders had infiltrated the protests. The ruling party’s student wing warned against disrupting academic activities.

The government of Bangladesh has decided to bring the Fire Service and Civil Defence Department and the Bangladesh Meteorological Department under the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief. The move aims to enhance coordination between disaster response and weather forecasting. Reliable ministry sources confirmed that a high-level meeting with the Prime Minister is expected this month to finalize the decision.

Officials said that despite both agencies being directly involved in disaster management, their placement under separate ministries has caused operational confusion and coordination gaps. The proposal, already sent to the Cabinet Division, follows the Prime Minister’s earlier advice to integrate the two agencies. The Disaster Management Ministry argued that the merger would create a unified command chain, improve decision-making, and strengthen national disaster response capacity.

According to the ministry’s proposal, the integration will streamline early warning dissemination, rescue operations, and rehabilitation activities. It is expected to improve resource management, enhance accountability, and reduce disaster-related losses through faster, coordinated action across all administrative levels.

BNP Standing Committee member Dr. Abdul Moyeen Khan said that his goal is to build an equitable society in Bangladesh where the gap between rich and poor will narrow and people’s suffering will be alleviated. He made the remarks on Saturday at a memorial meeting for his late mother, Khorsheda Banu, organized by the Khan Foundation at Amdia Pakuria School ground in Narsingdi.

Addressing women attendees, Dr. Khan urged them to become aware of their rights, emphasizing that rights must be claimed rather than awaited. He described his family background as modest and recalled his father and grandfather’s dedication to education and national service. Khan Foundation Executive Director Advocate Rokhsana Khondkar praised Khorsheda Banu’s lifelong contributions to social welfare. The foundation has been working since 1993 to empower disadvantaged women and has distributed about Tk 14 crore in rural loans this year.

Dr. Khan also expressed concern about the current state of education, urging authorities to keep institutions free from political influence and to invest in improving educational quality rather than only constructing buildings.

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi will travel to the United States on Monday for his first foreign visit since assuming office, according to a government spokesperson. During the week-long trip, he is expected to meet U.S. President Donald Trump, though the exact date of the meeting has not yet been confirmed. The visit comes at a time when Washington has been pressuring Baghdad to disarm Iran-backed armed groups that have previously attacked U.S. facilities in Iraq.

Government spokesperson Haidar al-Abudi said the visit, made at Trump’s invitation, will focus on strengthening economic ties and attracting U.S. investment, particularly in the oil and electricity sectors. Iraq, facing major revenue losses due to halted oil exports amid regional conflict, is seeking urgent measures to revive its economy. Al-Zaidi has pledged to bring all weapons under state control, a move he says is essential for stability and investment, though it has met resistance from powerful militias.

During the trip, several new agreements are expected, including a fund where Iraq will deposit 500,000 barrels of oil daily in exchange for enhanced electricity supply. The U.S. has also resumed transferring Iraq’s oil revenue funds, which had been temporarily suspended earlier this year.

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi has called for legislation ensuring a “firm and final” response to any assassination attempt or attack targeting the country’s supreme leader or senior military and state officials. In a post on social media platform X, he stated that Iran’s parliament or the Expediency Council should pass a law specifying in advance the type of reaction to such incidents.

Gharibabadi emphasized that this initiative would align with Iran’s existing policy of responding strongly to military aggression. He argued that the nature of Iran’s response should be legally predetermined rather than decided after an attack occurs.

He reiterated that no action against Iran should go unanswered, underscoring the government’s stance on deterrence and national defense.

Iran-backed militia coalition Islamic Resistance in Iraq (IRI) has strongly opposed the Iraqi government’s upcoming visit to the United States and the planned meeting between Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi and President Donald Trump. In a statement circulated via Sabereen News, the group denounced the government’s decision, saying the visit comes at a time when the United States and Israel are committing atrocities across Iraq, Iran, Lebanon, Yemen, and Palestine.

The militias called for Iraq’s economy to be freed from American dominance and declared that any U.S. military presence on Iraqi soil would be considered an illegal occupation. Their statement reflects deep resentment toward Washington’s influence in the region and signals growing internal opposition to the government’s diplomatic outreach.

Prime Minister Al-Zaidi’s visit to Washington is expected to include discussions on several oil and gas agreements. However, the militias’ reaction has heightened political tension within Iraq, underscoring divisions over the country’s foreign policy direction.

US Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna stated that during his visit to Palestine, he and his delegation were blocked and detained by Israeli settlers who obstructed the road they were traveling on. Khanna said the settlers, armed with M4 rifles, kicked their van’s tires, mocked them, and recorded videos while they were held for about 20 minutes, fearing for their lives. He added that when Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers arrived, they told his translator that they supported the settlers and continued to block the road.

The IDF denied that Khanna was detained or that the road was obstructed. Speaking on the US television program “Meet the Press,” Khanna accused the IDF of lying about the incident, calling it unprecedented and claiming that violent settlers detained American citizens, including a US government official.

The incident highlights ongoing tensions surrounding Israeli settlements in Palestinian territories and raises questions about the treatment of foreign officials and civilians in conflict zones.

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, a dominant figure in US politics for over two decades, died on Saturday evening, according to a statement from his office. His family requested privacy following his death. Graham, first elected to the Senate in 2002, became one of the most influential Republican voices on foreign policy, defense, and national security. Known for his hawkish stance, he was a staunch supporter of Israel and a vocal advocate of US military intervention abroad.

Throughout his career, Graham’s positions on Gaza, Iran, and the International Criminal Court drew international criticism. He supported Israel’s military actions in Gaza, opposed limiting US aid to Israel, and made controversial remarks about Palestinians that were condemned by rights groups. He also backed strong military measures against Iran and urged the White House to assert control over the Strait of Hormuz. His confrontational approach often sparked diplomatic tensions, including with European and Gulf states.

Days before his death, Graham visited Kyiv to meet President Volodymyr Zelensky, discussing legislation to increase pressure on Russia. He remained one of Washington’s most vocal supporters of military aid to Ukraine.

At a symposium titled 'Accountability, Justice and Healing in Post-July Bangladesh' held at the Bishwo Shahitto Kendro in Dhaka on Sunday, political leaders, journalists, human rights activists, and former advisers demanded justice for those killed during the July uprising. They declared that there could be no reconciliation or forgiveness for Sheikh Hasina and others convicted of crimes related to the former regime. Participants emphasized that the July movement represented a 'second independence' for Bangladesh and vowed to protect its legacy.

Former adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki said the July revolution was driven by the people, not civil society, and that the new generation reclaimed national sovereignty. MP Mir Ahmad Bin Kasem called for full implementation of the July Charter and establishment of a July Museum to educate future generations about fascism. Other speakers, including Shafiqul Alam, Sarwar Tushar, Nabila Idris, and Shahidul Alam, criticized the lingering influence of the former ruling party and urged institutional reforms to ensure accountability and justice.

Speakers warned that attempts to downplay the July events or delay justice could undermine the revolution’s goals and risk diminishing its moral and political significance.