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US President Donald Trump's envoy Jared Kushner has reiterated that Iran cannot be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon, outlining core conditions for any deal, as the 60-day framework from June lapses unresolved. The collapse of that memorandum has left tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and uranium enrichment unresolved, with Tehran not yet deciding on direct talks.
Ship crossings through the Strait of Hormuz remain drastically below normal levels, with fewer than 20 vessels transiting over the weekend and traffic about 90% below pre-conflict baselines, according to Kpler and UKMTO data. The decline comes amid renewed threats between Washington and Tehran, while Asia's refined fuel imports have fallen sharply and refining margins stay elevated.
Talks between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US envoy Jared Kushner on the Gaza ceasefire deal ended without progress, with Netanyahu insisting on Hamas's disarmament first. Hamas, meanwhile, demands an Israeli withdrawal from the 60% of Gaza it occupies.
Bangladesh has said it is open to joining the Saudi Arabia-Pakistan-Turkiye defence pact, with two junior ministers stressing any decision hinges on national interests. Meanwhile, reports of an invitation for Iran to join remain unconfirmed, with Tehran denying receiving any official proposal.
A Financial Times report citing sources close to Tehran says Iran has assessed striking US military assets in southeastern Europe, including bases in Bulgaria and Cyprus, if President Trump escalates the conflict. NATO says it is prepared to defend allies, while Bulgaria and Cyprus have taken precautionary measures and Cypriot officials deny the threat.
Formula 1 resumed with the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, where Lando Norris secured victory for McLaren, while Max Verstappen crashed on the opening lap. The race marked Zandvoort's farewell, with organizers suggesting it could serve as an alternative venue amid Middle East disruptions affecting the 2026 and 2027 calendars.
Reports say the USS Abraham Lincoln's supply problems stem from Iranian strikes on a key naval base in Bahrain, forcing the Pentagon to shift logistics to Diego Garcia. Lawmakers demand an inquiry as crew concerns mount.
The USS George Washington has arrived in the Middle East to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln from its record deployment, as reports of poor conditions aboard the Lincoln spark a heated dispute between officials, families, and lawmakers. While CENTCOM and Navy leaders defend the crew's resilience, families and senators demand answers over food shortages, mental health concerns, and the toll of more than 250 days at sea.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have signed a trilateral defense agreement in Mecca, pledging collective deterrence against aggression. The pact, which some compare to NATO's Article 5, comes amid regional tensions and questions over US security commitments.
FIFA has warned against what it calls a 'concerted and ongoing effort' to undermine president Gianni Infantino, following the collapse of his $4.2 billion World Cup rights proposal and questions over a UEFA exit payment. Infantino has denied the allegations, while FIFA's board has expressed full support for him.
A 2016 government audit alleged that the Korea Football Association used corporate credit cards to pay for sexual entertainment for foreign referees during international matches in 2011-2012, including Olympic and World Cup qualifiers. The allegations emerged as police raided the KFA's headquarters over a separate coaching appointment probe. The KFA said it has since tightened its internal guidelines.
A senior Saudi official said the kingdom expects coordinated attacks from Iraqi militias and Yemen's Houthis under IRGC supervision, according to the Jerusalem Post. The BBC reports Saudi Arabia has been drawn into the conflict after joint strikes with the US, facing a dilemma between deterrence and de-escalation.
At least two US military tanker aircraft were seen over the Persian Gulf during a reported IRGC operation near the Strait of Hormuz, according to TASS. The aircraft, identified as Boeing KC-135R Stratotankers, were flying over international waters as regional tensions persist.
Saudi Arabia has appointed Rear Admiral Abdullah bin Salem Al-Shehri to command a 14-nation maritime defence coalition aimed at protecting navigation through the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, the Red Sea, and the Gulf of Aden. The coalition, formed on July 30, will hold a planning meeting in August.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin has proposed creating a railway route to the Indian Ocean, citing risks to shipping through the Bosphorus and Strait of Hormuz. The proposal, first reported by TASS, includes possible routes through Turkmenistan, Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. Analysts note the rail link could offer Moscow an alternative trade corridor to India and the Global South amid sanctions.
Yemen's Houthi rebels said they hit a Saudi oil tanker with ballistic missiles in the Red Sea, the latest in a series of attacks on Saudi shipping. The group also reported that eight tankers have been forced to reroute and dozens more have altered course since a naval blockade was imposed. Saudi Arabia and several allies have formed a naval coalition to protect shipping routes.
US President Donald Trump says he will hold off on new strikes against Iran, citing emerging deal parameters that include reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending Iran's nuclear threat. Reports also suggest Trump has ordered a fresh attack that could begin this weekend, with sources describing mutual frustration over an existing memorandum of understanding.
US embassies across the Middle East warned American citizens to beware of an 'unforeseen escalation' and urged them to be ready to leave, a day after President Donald Trump threatened to hit Iran 'hard'. Iran's military accused Washington of escalating tensions and warned countries against cooperating with the US, while regional incidents, including a drone strike on a US-owned vessel, added to the fraught atmosphere.
US President Donald Trump has threatened additional strikes on Iran as the United States presses for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian retaliatory attacks on US allies in the Gulf continue, with Kuwait responding to drone strikes and the US State Department issuing security alerts for Americans in 10 countries.
Yemeni sources told The Guardian that Saudi Arabia is preparing a major military offensive against the Houthis by sea and possibly by land, aiming to break the Houthi chokehold on Red Sea oil shipping. Reports describe Saudi troop movements in eastern Yemen, discussions over an operation against Al-Bayda, and efforts to build a multinational maritime defense coalition.