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Iran's Armed Forces have carried out drone strikes on US military facilities in Bahrain and Jordan, targeting fuel tanks, warehouses, and other infrastructure. The attacks come amid a renewed escalation in US-Iranian tensions following the breakdown of a ceasefire agreement.
Congressional Democrats have asked the Pentagon to explain why wounded US soldiers allegedly went without adequate care after a March drone strike in Kuwait, while reporting indicates Iranian attacks have wounded dozens in Jordan. The Pentagon has declined to comment on the letter, and officials cite operational security for not disclosing casualty details.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says it destroyed three F-35 jets and damaged three more at a US base in Jordan, while US Central Command insists no aircraft were hit. The claims come amid an escalation that began on July 8.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump discussed a range of options for dealing with Iran, from a negotiated deal to continued blockade and potential military action. Netanyahu denied pressuring Trump to escalate the conflict and expressed skepticism about a deal with Iran. The discussions also covered Israel's military presence in southern Syria and future US military aid to Israel.
Shell reported $9.84bn in net profit for the second quarter, more than double year-on-year and its strongest quarterly result in four years, as oil and gas prices surged due to the Middle East conflict. Production in its integrated gas division fell 30% amid a strike in Qatar. Environmental campaigners renewed calls for a windfall tax.
US Central Command struck dozens of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets in Iran overnight Wednesday, including command centers, missile and drone facilities and coastal defense sites, with at least three people killed on Qeshm island. Iran's IRGC said it would hit back against the "aggressor," as suspected Iranian strikes were reported on Kuwait and Jordan, while a US official said the attacks did not mark the resumption of large-scale combat operations and President Trump said Washington would continue striking.
Jordanian air defenses intercepted five missiles launched from Iranian territory on July 30, according to the Petra news agency, with no injuries reported. The incident is part of a broader escalation in the US-Iran conflict that began on July 8, following US strikes and the end of the ceasefire.
The US military has carried out a new wave of strikes against Iran, targeting dozens of military facilities. Iran has warned of regional retaliation, and India has advised shipping companies to avoid deploying sailors to the Strait of Hormuz.
The US military has carried out fresh strikes on Iranian targets, prompting Iranian forces to respond against US bases in the region. President Trump has vowed 'major military punishment' while leaving room for diplomacy, as the conflict expands to involve additional countries.
The United States has launched new airstrikes against Iran after a days-long pause, while Iran fired missiles at US installations in Jordan. Saudi Arabia announced plans for a multinational maritime defence coalition to protect Red Sea shipping, and Egypt warned of serious escalation after a drone strike on gas vessels at Damietta port.
The United States military has launched an eleventh consecutive night of strikes against Iran, with explosions reported in Tabriz, Tehran, and several southern cities. CENTCOM says the strikes aim to degrade Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iranian officials report attacks near Ahwaz and Qeshm Island.
Yemen's Houthi-run Humanitarian Operations Coordination Center denied plans to charge ships for traversing the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, saying passage remains free. The denial follows a report that the Iran-aligned group had been weighing fees, with Chinese vessels reportedly exempt, as regional tensions continue.
During Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah's official visit to Pakistan, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces Asim Munir reaffirmed commitment to strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade, security, and regional peace. Kuwait's ratification of a 2023 defence cooperation agreement was welcomed as a milestone.
Recent missile and drone strikes on Jordan, including a lethal attack on a base used by US forces, show Iran's expanding front in the Middle East. Jerusalem Post analysis details Jordan's vulnerability, its historical ties to the West, and the strategic calculus behind Iran's choice of targets.
The 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee session in Busan wrapped up after adding 25 new sites, including Japan's Asuka-Fujiwara archaeological cluster and France's Normandy D-Day beaches. The committee also reviewed 148 properties, placing six on the danger list, and expanded two site boundaries.
The US and Saudi Arabia launched joint air strikes on Iran-aligned groups in Iraq in response to drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities and US forces. Iraq's National Security Council condemned the strikes as a violation of sovereignty, while Iran denied involvement and condemned the attacks.
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry has condemned drone attacks it attributes to Iran-backed militias operating in Iraq, reaffirming its right to respond and calling on Baghdad to prevent its territory from being used for aggression. Reporting links the strikes to broader coordination among Iran-aligned groups, including the Houthis, and notes parallel threats directed at other regional targets.
The United States and Iran have paused hostilities for a third day, with Qatari and Pakistani mediators working to restart ceasefire talks. Reports indicate diplomatic efforts are underway, though Tehran denies direct negotiations, and the conflict's economic costs are mounting.
Mediators have made significant progress in efforts to bring the US and Iran back to negotiations, according to reports. Iranian officials deny seeking talks, while a US-initiated proposal was conveyed through Oman. Discussions are also underway to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
After nearly two weeks of intense exchanges, the US and Iran have paused military strikes, bringing a measure of calm to the Gulf region and global markets. Oil prices tumbled, and diplomatic channels appear to be reopening, with US officials signaling room for negotiations.