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According to Reuters, Yemeni Houthis may have attacked Saudi Arabia from Iraqi territory jointly with Iraqi groups. The coordination was carried out by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
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.
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.
The Islamic Resistance in Iraq accused the US of attacking the PMF and pilgrims, resulting in casualties. The group set a deadline until August 7 for a response, threatening direct action.
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.
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.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine rejected the groundless accusations of the Iraqi advisor, calling them the influence of Russian propaganda. Ukraine called on Iraq not to spread disinformation.
The Iraqi government has authorized the signing of a memorandum with Syria for the construction of oil pipelines to the Mediterranean Sea. A tender for the development of oil infrastructure and an agreement with Turkey on water resources have also been approved.
The US conducted a 13th consecutive night of strikes on Iran, targeting command centers and drone storage facilities. The price of oil exceeded $100 per barrel for the first time since May after Houthi attacks on Saudi tankers.
Iran refused the temporary truce deal proposed by the US, which was brought to Tehran by the Prime Minister of Iraq. Tehran insists on resolving the issue of control over the Strait of Hormuz before any ceasefire.
A senior military advisor to Iran's supreme leader stated that Trump has transitioned from the role of a "madman" to a "desperate man. " He warned that Iran's response to attacks on its infrastructure will be harsh and escalatory.
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has added Jordan to the list of countries banned for flights. The reason was the rapid deterioration of the security situation due to military activity.
US President Donald Trump will attend a solemn ceremony for the transfer of the bodies of American servicemen who died in the war with Iran. The event will take place at Dover Air Force Base.
US President Donald Trump said that Iran will pay many times over for the killing of American soldiers. The Pentagon confirmed three deaths of servicemen over the weekend in Jordan and Iraq.
A US serviceman died in northern Iraq during a controlled detonation of an unexploded ordnance from an Iranian drone. The incident occurred on Saturday; other details are not disclosed.
The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran stated that the US struck the construction site of the Darkhovin power plant in southern Iran. CNN has reached out to the US Central Command for comment.
The group "Islamic Resistance in Iraq" has announced a $10 million bounty for the assassination of US President Donald Trump. The funds were raised through donations from group members after Trump mentioned the elimination of the Iranian general.
The US launched new airstrikes on bridges in Hormozgan province, collapsing a tower in Chabahar port. In response, Iran attacked Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait with missiles.
The US is pushing for the restoration of the Kirkuk-Baniyas pipeline to transport oil from Iraq to Syria. This will reduce Iran's influence on global energy supplies.
The Iraqi army attacked three border posts and an offshore drilling platform in Kuwait amid US and Iranian strikes. One employee was injured.
The restoration of oil supplies will take months due to logistical problems and security risks. Despite the deal, prices remain higher than pre-war levels.
The OPEC+ alliance agreed to increase production by 188,000 barrels per day starting in July. Seven countries plan to fully lift restrictions by the end of September.
The widow of former French President Jacques Chirac has died at the age of 93, surrounded by her family. She was the only First Lady to hold her own political office.
Patriarch Louis Raphael I Sako has officially headed the Chaldean Catholic Church in Baghdad. He replaced Emmanuel III Delly amidst a mass exodus of Christians from Iraq.
Former MMA champion Gholamreza Hani Shakarab has been executed on charges of spying for Israel. Human rights activists point to a lack of transparency in the trial.
Fuel vessels are heading to China and Pakistan after being idled due to the war with Iran. Hundreds of ships and sailors remain blocked in the region.