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Iran's ambassador to Turkmenistan, Ali Mojtaba Rouzbehani, stated that the US has failed to dominate the Strait of Hormuz, that sanctions pressure is ineffective, and that Israel is trying to drag Washington into a full-scale regional war. His remarks, published by the Iranian embassy in Ashgabat, were reported by TASS.
Sylvan Adams, President of the World Jewish Congress (Israel), discusses the US-Iran MoU, Trump's Iran strategy, and a meeting with Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi in Paris, expressing optimism about Iran's future and renewed Israeli-Iranian ties.
Following the funeral of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, senior figures, parliamentarians, and pro-government media have intensified calls for revenge. A conservative daily published a wanted list of Western officials, while analysts debate the role of psychological warfare and deterrence.
China has temporarily suspended helium exports, citing the need to safeguard domestic supply amid a tightening global market. The Ministry of Commerce says future export controls will be adjusted based on supply and demand, while analysts note China's heavy reliance on imported helium.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has postponed his planned trip to Washington, DC, following the rescheduling of former US senator Lindsey Graham's funeral. The visit was expected to be his first official trip to the US since the war with Iran.
The United States has launched new military strikes on Iran, targeting sites near Tehran and the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps claims attacks on US assets in Gulf countries. Casualties and interceptions of missiles have been reported, with President Trump threatening further strikes if negotiations stall.
The US State Department has approved an estimated $1.96 billion weapons sale to Saudi Arabia aimed at bolstering its air defenses, with BAE Systems as the principal contractor. The move comes as Saudi Arabia edges toward renewed conflict with Yemen's Houthis and as US-Iran tensions escalate.
US President Donald Trump announced that Iran has released an American citizen detained since December 2024, identified by her lawyer as US-Iranian Dena Karari. However, Iran's judiciary has denied any release or exchange of American prisoners, creating a direct contradiction with Washington's claim.
The US House voted 314-104 to defeat an amendment that would have cut military aid to Israel, but more than 100 Democrats supported the measure, exposing growing divisions within the party. The near-even split among Democrats signals a shift in the party's stance on Israel, driven by changing voter attitudes and the ongoing Gaza war.
The US launched a second wave of attacks on Iran's coastal defences and missile sites, prompting Iranian retaliation against US targets in Gulf states. Oil prices rose to a one-month high as hostilities escalated around the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. military has launched airstrikes on Greater Tunb Island in the Strait of Hormuz, targeting Iranian defense and missile sites, as part of an intensified campaign and reimposed blockade on Iranian ports. Iran has retaliated with missile and drone fire against regional targets, and Tehran has threatened to halt regional energy exports.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for attacks on US military targets at bases in Kuwait and Jordan, including an air base in Kuwait and the Azraq base in Jordan, according to Iranian state media and the IRGC-affiliated Fars News Agency. The IRGC also claimed to have received intelligence from Jordanian civilians and to have damaged US aircraft in attacks on Jordan's Aqaba Airport, though these claims have not been independently confirmed.
The United States fired on an oil tanker attempting to reach Kharg Island, part of its naval blockade on Iran, while strikes were reported in Tehran and other cities. Iran responded with attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait, and shipping in the Strait of Hormuz has plunged amid the escalating conflict.
The United States carried out new strikes on Iran after three merchant ships were hit in the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran threatened to shut additional energy export routes. US-mediated talks between Lebanon and Israel advanced, and the body of Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei arrived in Iraq for funeral processions.
The New York Times has filed a motion to quash subpoenas issued by the Justice Department to journalists who reported on security concerns about the new Qatari-gifted Air Force One. The subpoenas seek to compel testimony before a federal grand jury, sparking a court fight over press freedom. A federal judge has scheduled a hearing on the matter.
South Korean stocks tumbled sharply as escalating Middle East tensions and a selloff in technology shares rattled investors. The KOSPI fell more than 6 percent in a volatile session, while the Bank of Korea raised its benchmark interest rate. The U.S. launched fresh strikes on Iran, adding to worries about energy supplies.
Argentina's football team celebrated their World Cup semifinal victory over England by holding up a banner reading 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas,' sparking controversy and potential FIFA sanctions. The incident has reignited tensions over the disputed Falkland Islands, with the UK urging FIFA to investigate.
South Korea's finance ministry announced plans to closely monitor sectors with sluggish employment, including manufacturing, amid renewed Middle East tensions. The country added 63,000 jobs in June, rebounding from a May decline, but youth employment and manufacturing remain weak, prompting a comprehensive youth job package expected in the third quarter.
Argentina came from behind to beat England 2-1 in the World Cup semi-final, with Lautaro Martínez scoring a 92nd-minute winner. Lionel Messi inspired the comeback, setting up Enzo Fernández's equaliser before crossing for Martínez's header. Argentina will face Spain in the final on Sunday.
A Pew Research Center survey found that in 25 of 36 countries, more people hold favourable views of China than the US, marking a historic shift. Views of Chinese leader Xi Jinping also surpassed those of US President Donald Trump in 22 countries, driven by declining confidence in US leadership and policies.