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Iran is unlikely to significantly increase its involvement in the war against Ukraine due to internal problems and the conflict with the US. The strike on a vessel with Iranian cargo was a signal from the US about Ukraine's readiness to be an ally.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that Iran is an accomplice in Russian aggression. He added that Iran is trying to divert attention from Russia's terror in the Black Sea.
Brent oil prices fell to $89. 23 per barrel after the suspension of US and Iranian attacks. Analysts doubt that the pause will restore supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.
Head of Iran's Security Commission Ebrahim Azizi stated that "Ukraine may also soon understand that Iran does not leave actions unanswered. " This happened after the strike in the Caspian Sea.
Andy Burnham will hold his first meeting with a foreign leader, hosting Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Britain will transfer to Ukraine the intellectual property of the "Stone Cloak" system and will discuss a drone agreement.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy responded to Tehran's threats in an interview with Sky News, stating that Iran has already provided technology and Shahed drones to Russia.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Washington on Tuesday for a meeting with U. S. President Donald Trump. The visit also includes the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham.
The Iranian army announced the cessation of its strikes after US troops suspended attacks for two days. A spokesman for the Iranian military noted that the US strategy is unclear even to the American leadership.
Equinor CEO stated that Europe may not achieve the goal of filling storage facilities to 80% due to market tensions. The reasons are competition with Asia and the cessation of Russian gas supplies.
According to British intelligence, Putin is preparing a direct confrontation with NATO in the coming months, using Trump's distraction on Iran. Russia is already changing the routes of its shadow fleet and conducting live-fire exercises near Plymouth.
American military inspected the tanker Charminar in the Arabian Sea. Since July, the US has redirected 12 vessels and disabled two tankers that violated the blockade.
The United Kingdom has signed a £20 million contract with Lockheed Martin UK to produce hypersonic targets. The first flight is scheduled for 2027 to prepare for intercepting "Kinzhal" and "Zircon" missiles.
Yemeni Houthis struck Saudi Aramco oil facilities in Jizan and Yanbu. The US did not carry out airstrikes on Iran for the first time in two weeks, Trump ordered the military to stop strikes.
An Omani delegation visited Tehran to discuss the management of vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. This was reported by the Iranian agency IRNA.
Qatar resumes maritime traffic in normal mode from July 26. Vessel movement was temporarily suspended due to the escalation between the US and Iran.
The singer stated that she did not give permission for the use of the hit Firework in a video about military strikes. She called it a violation of the song's message about self-worth.
US President Donald Trump ordered the military not to launch new strikes on Iran after 13 days of attacks. He is ready to give time for diplomacy and is negotiating with Tehran.
Iran claimed that Ukraine allegedly struck a merchant vessel in the Caspian Sea, resulting in the death of one crew member. Tehran appealed to the UN Security Council, accusing Kyiv of violating international law.
The US President changed planes after the NATO summit due to intelligence about a possible missile strike. The old Air Force One has laser defense systems that may not be on the new aircraft.
The Security Service of Ukraine has carried out new strikes against the Russian Federation, hitting a missile boat, two cargo vessels, a radar station, and an oil platform. Also struck were a Tor-M2 air defense system and drone storage facilities.
President Zelenskyy reported successful strikes by the Defense Forces on Russian targets. Among the targets were an enterprise in Kirov, an oil refinery in Tyumen, a logistics facility in Yekaterinburg, and a warehouse in Rostov-on-Don.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has a scheduled meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday. The talks will take place against the backdrop of the escalation of the Russian-Ukrainian war and the US conflict with Iran.
The Indian Embassy reported an attack on the tanker DISHA in Iranian waters; 28 Indians on board were not injured. An attack also occurred on the vessel MV OMORFI in the Black Sea, resulting in the death of one Indian.
US military disabled a commercial tanker that attempted four times to breach the blockade in the Gulf of Oman. This is the first such incident since the US reinstated the blockade earlier this month.
U. S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth proposed to his British counterpart to organize an international summit on navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. A final decision on the meeting has not yet been made.
Rapidan Energy Group raised its Brent price forecast for the fourth quarter to nearly $100 due to the risk of disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Goldman Sachs suggests a rise above $120 in the event of a prolonged conflict.
US intelligence believes that Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is more interested in creating nuclear weapons than his predecessor. After US strikes, Iran moved centrifuges to an underground facility, preserving its uranium stockpile.
Pakistan is exploring the possibility of resuming talks between the US and Iran following China's diplomatic initiatives. The prospects for direct negotiations remain uncertain due to political obstacles.
US President Donald Trump said he does not believe that China and Russia are supplying weapons to Iran, citing assurances from the leaders of these countries. He emphasized that if this were happening, it would be very bad for them.
The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine stated that Russian attacks on civilian vessels threaten global food security. He called on the world to show solidarity and stop the terror.