The US Central Command announced another wave of airstrikes on Iran. The strikes are aimed at weakening Iran's military capabilities.
Caroline Leavitt returned to the briefing room for the first time after maternity leave, which began on April 24. She gave birth to a daughter on May 1 and returned to work at the White House at the end of June.
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated Ukraine's readiness for negotiations with Russia in Turkey. One of the outcomes could be a ceasefire, but the Russian Federation has not yet agreed.
Iranian agencies Fars and Tasnim reported US missile strikes around the island of Qeshm. This happened amid the resumption of hostilities between Washington and Tehran.
Iran has asked Yemen's Houthis to be ready to block the oil route through the Red Sea if the US strikes Iran's energy infrastructure. The Houthis have completed preparations for an attack on ships near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
Head of the Center for Countering Disinformation Andriy Kovalenko stated that the Russian Federation does not hide its intentions to continue the war of attrition. He called on the international community to increase pressure to change Putin's regime.
Brent crude futures fell 0. 28% to $84.95 per barrel. Traders are assessing the risks of supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz following US strikes on Iran.
Ukraine marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of State Sovereignty and the professional holiday of accountants. Around the world, this day is dedicated to snakes, artificial intelligence, and culinary arts.
Pentagon discusses the possibility of a military operation against Cuba, including an air attack involving thousands of soldiers. At the same time, officials consider this currently unlikely due to the focus on Iran.
American forces conducted an additional round of strikes at 10:00 PM Kyiv time, focusing on Iranian military capabilities that threaten vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Earlier that day, Greater Tunb Island was attacked.
MP Olga Vasylevska-Smaglyuk reported that there is no candidate for the position of Ukraine's ambassador to the US yet.
At a faction meeting with President Zelenskyy, the candidates for future ministers were presented. Among them are Vsevolod Chentsov, Vitaliy Kim and Denis Maslov.
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman stated that the country does not plan negotiations and will continue to respond decisively to US strikes. He emphasized that Tehran will not adhere to agreements if Washington violates its commitments.
President Zelenskyy reported on the discussion of possible changes among Ukrainian ambassadors. There are no final decisions yet, the information will be made public later.
The President of Ukraine and the President of the European Commission signed a Letter of Intent on defense-industrial partnership. The EU allocated an additional 1 billion euros for drones within the framework of a 90 billion euro loan.
President Zelenskyy announced plans to start producing Patriot missiles by the end of 2026. Production of Aster-30 missiles for SAMP/T is also planned.
Ukraine and European partners have founded the Anti-Ballistic Coalition, which is launching the creation of a joint anti-ballistic system FREYJA. Well-known European defense companies are joining the project launch.
On July 15, Cuba fully restored electricity supply after a blackout that left 9. 6 million residents without power. The outage occurred due to a problem with a generator at a thermal power plant.
Epic Games and Google have jointly withdrawn an attempt to retroactively settle a lawsuit that changes how Android app stores operate in the United States. Google will be forced to host competing app stores within its own.
The US struck Iran's coastal defense systems and cruise missile storage facilities in the Strait of Hormuz. In response, Iran threatens to halt the export of regional energy carriers.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is approaching the possibility of producing Patriot missiles for the first time. If an agreement is reached with the US, Ukraine will become the third country in history with such a capability.
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.
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha stated that a bipartisan bill on sanctions against russia is awaiting consideration in the U. S. Senate. The adoption of the document will increase pressure on the Russian economy and contribute to peace in Ukraine.
On July 15, the national teams of England and Argentina will determine the second finalist of the 2026 World Cup. The winner will face Spain in the final on July 19.
54-year-old Chen Yulin was arrested in November 2024 during a trip to Beijing. The US government, according to reports, suspects a connection with China's nuclear tests.
The US has carried out a series of strikes on Iranian missile and drone facilities near the Strait of Hormuz. American forces have also reinstated a naval blockade of vessels heading to Iranian ports.
A bipartisan group of senators introduced a bill that provides for sanctions against high-ranking officials of the Russian Federation and high tariffs for buyers of Russian oil. The document aims to increase pressure on Russia's energy sector.
U. S. President Donald Trump said that if Iran does not sign a peace deal, no one will be left in the country. The U.S. has reinstated a naval blockade of ships heading to Iranian ports.
Brent oil prices rose by 1. 7% to $84.73, and WTI by 1.5% to $79.34 due to the US reinstating a naval blockade of Iran.
Iran signals readiness to use Yemeni Houthis to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. This could open a new front against the US and threaten two key energy arteries of the world.
