China's Foreign Ministry called Reuters reports about the intention to transfer 300-400 MANPADS to Iran false. Spokesperson Mao Ning stated that China's role is to promote peace.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi criticized Bulgaria's approval of the US use of the Bezmer airbase. Bulgaria stated that it would not participate in the conflict.
American forces have completed a new wave of strikes against Iran, hitting dozens of facilities of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Iran reported a missile hitting a residential building on Qeshm Island.
Over the past 24 hours, only 14 vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz, compared to about 120 before the conflict. Shipping companies are seeking alternative routes due to security threats.
Gold prices rose by 0. 8% after the Fed left rates unchanged. Tensions in the Middle East exacerbate inflation risks.
The United States has begun airstrikes against Iran following a missile attack on an American base in Jordan. These are the first strikes after a pause announced by President Trump.
Iran launched missile strikes on US facilities after the US and Saudi Arabia attacked Iraqi militias, killing 20 fighters. In Egypt, two gas vessels caught fire following drone attacks.
The Prime Minister of Israel refrained from calling for specific actions regarding Iran during negotiations with Trump. This is due to the decline in support for Israel in the White House and among American society.
US President Donald Trump said that the US is preparing a response to Iran's attempt to attack American troops. He emphasized that now "it's our turn" to deliver a powerful strike, despite Iran's apology.
The fire in the port of Damietta was caused by a drone strike on the American gas tanker Energos Winter. Reuters confirmed the incident, but no one claimed responsibility for the attack.
In South Carolina, a two-day farewell ceremony for Senator Lindsey Graham, who died at the age of 71, is ongoing. He will be buried on the family plot in Pickens County.
The Trump administration imposed sanctions against two Iranian companies accused of supporting a scheme of extorting ships. The insurance of these firms covers risks created by Iran to finance terrorism.
Discounts on Russian Urals oil for India have narrowed to $1–2 per barrel due to increased demand from Indian refineries amid supply disruptions from the Middle East. Earlier in July, Russian oil was sold in India at a discount of over $10 per barrel.
US President Donald Trump vowed revenge for Iran's missile strike. He called the Shiite militias a "cancerous tumor" and did not rule out further actions.
Brent oil prices surged 6. 8% to $89.79 due to the resumption of US and Saudi strikes on Iran. US oil inventories fell by 3.3 million barrels, and OPEC+ may suspend production increases.
Admiral Cooper warned that videos from soldiers' mobile phones could help Iran attack US bases. Military personnel in Jordan may be ordered to surrender their phones for operational security.
The President of Ukraine appealed to the US for an emergency winter package of interceptors for Patriot. Trump agreed to continue work on licenses for missile production in Ukraine.
Iran will purchase 300-400 Chinese QW-12 and FN-16 MANPADS worth $60-70 million. Deliveries are planned via Pakistan, although Islamabad denies involvement.
Iran promised a "retaliatory strike" after the drone attack in the Caspian Sea, considering Ukraine's Black Sea ports as targets. Diplomatic efforts, including a conversation between the foreign ministers, calmed the situation.
The US and Saudi Arabia conducted joint precision strikes against Iranian proxy force facilities in eastern Iraq. The strikes followed more than 30 drone attacks by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps over the past 72 hours.
Iran rejected Oman's proposal for an equal division of control over the Strait of Hormuz, demanding a larger share of the waterway. The US considers Tehran's demands unjustified, as the strait is an international waterway.
The U. S. Senate voted for a bill on sanctions against Russian officials and tariffs for buyers of Russian oil. During a "procedural" vote, 75 senators expressed support for the document, while 11 were against
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Tehran does not seek escalation after the attack on the vessel, but demands compensation.
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will visit Kyiv within two weeks for diplomacy and ending the war, activist Laura Loomer reported, citing a source in the White House.
Andriy Sybiha called the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran for direct dialogue. He emphasized the need to avoid escalation and stop supporting Russian aggression.
Iran is theoretically capable of attacking Ukraine with Khorramshahr missiles, but their accuracy and reliability are questionable. The expert believes that the strikes will be demonstrative in nature.
U. S. President Donald Trump threatened to destroy Iran's bridges and power plants in less than an hour. He stated that Iran knows that he will finish what he started if it does not reach a deal.
US senators have amended a bipartisan bill on sanctions against Russia, extending its scope to Iran. The document maintains broad sanctions against Russia due to the war in Ukraine.
There are no official data on Iran's intention to strike Ukraine with missiles, but the weapons for such actions potentially exist, the CCD of the NSDC stated.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with US President Donald Trump at the White House. The meeting will focus on the war with Iran and other regional issues.
