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US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering expanding military operations against Iran, with options including intensified bombing, seizing Strait of Hormuz islands, and striking energy facilities. US and Israeli officials suggest an expansion could occur within days as the US bolsters forces in the Middle East.
Yemen's Houthi rebels have declared a naval blockade targeting Saudi-linked vessels in the Red Sea and claimed strikes on two Saudi oil tankers, prompting several ships to change course. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused Iran of flying Revolutionary Guard members into Yemen, while Washington signaled openness to talks despite launching new strikes on Iran.
Israel's UN ambassador Danny Danon called NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani a 'clown' for urging federal arrest of PM Netanyahu, as Tel Aviv's vice mayor challenged him to a boxing match. Israeli officials accused Mamdani of antisemitism and promoting hatred.
US President Donald Trump said Iran wants to meet with the US but is not yet ready to do so in a meaningful way, predicting that Tehran will be ready 'very soon' to reach an agreement. His remarks come amid ongoing US and Israeli military operations against Iran that began in late February and resumed in July.
Israeli and Lebanese delegations are set to meet in Rome on August 4 for a new round of US-brokered talks, according to a senior official. The talks follow a framework agreement outlining Hezbollah's disarmament and Israel's phased withdrawal from southern Lebanon, with the first withdrawal under a pilot zone program already completed.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has described being pulled from rubble after a US-Israeli strike on a leadership compound, and discussed Iran's security failures, diplomatic efforts, and the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in the opening attack of the war.
Iranian officials and the IRGC have warned that any US attack on Iranian infrastructure, including bridges and power plants, will be met with reciprocal strikes on US and allied infrastructure across the Middle East. The warnings follow US President Donald Trump's threats to destroy Iranian bridges and power plants in response to attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
President Donald Trump has threatened to destroy an Iranian bridge or power plant each time Tehran attacks a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has warned of retaliation against US interests and oil exports. The conflict has escalated with US strikes targeting Iranian military infrastructure.
The US military has completed its 11th night of strikes on Iran, targeting aircraft hangars and drone storage sites, while Iran continues attacks on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz and other regional targets. Diplomatic efforts in Pakistan, led by Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, have yet to yield a new arrangement, and the conflict has pushed oil prices higher.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Washington is open to a diplomatic solution but accuses Iran of not being serious about talks, as US strikes continue for consecutive nights. Rubio warns Iran will 'pay a price' and reiterated the US goal of denuclearization.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has confirmed the Iran war has cost $37.5 billion so far, as he seeks additional funding for the conflict. The figure marks a significant increase from previous estimates, with lawmakers questioning the cost and strategy.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has stated his office lacks the legal authority to execute the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and has called on US federal officials to act. The ICC issued the warrant in 2024 over alleged war crimes, while President Trump has said Netanyahu would not be arrested if he visits. Congressman Ro Khanna has endorsed Mamdani's call for federal cooperation with the ICC.
The US and Saudi Arabia have agreed on a civilian nuclear deal that could allow Riyadh to enrich uranium on its soil, a shift in longstanding US non-proliferation policy. Critics warn the deal could spark a regional arms race and compromise Israel's security, while the agreement drops a previous requirement for Saudi normalization with Israel.
The Lebanese army has begun deploying to three southern villages as part of a US-brokered agreement for Israeli withdrawal, but accuses Israel of obstructing its efforts through continued shelling and clearance operations. Families await return as Prime Minister Nawaf Salam plants a flag in one zone, while a US official says further zones are planned.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced a Senate hearing where he estimated the war with Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far and defended an $88 billion supplemental funding request. Lawmakers pressed him on the rising costs, shifting justifications, and recent troop deaths, as the Pentagon warns it is running low on cash.
Persian Gulf monarchies are increasingly frustrated with the US-Iran conflict and may seek new security partnerships, while some states push for escalation and others for de-escalation, according to experts and reports cited by TASS.
During a White House meeting with Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun, US President Donald Trump said he is open to direct talks with Hezbollah if requested by Lebanon, and pledged continued US support for the country.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's pre-election concessions to ultra-Orthodox parties, including legislation freezing arrests of draft evaders, have become a political liability. A leaked recording of a leading haredi rabbi accusing Religious Zionists of 'inciting murder' over conscription has deepened the rift, with Netanyahu openly criticizing the remarks and facing backlash from his haredi allies.
Israeli military sources and officials say the IDF will remain in the southern Lebanon security zone to protect northern communities, while a US-led monitoring mechanism is being established under the pilot zones project. The plan aims to disarm Hezbollah, though final parameters are still being determined.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met with US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington, urging support for the withdrawal of Israeli troops from southern Lebanon and reiterating Lebanon's goal to end hostilities with Israel permanently under a June 26 framework agreement.