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Israeli forces have escalated operations across the occupied West Bank, detaining hundreds of Palestinians and raiding numerous towns and villages. Simultaneously, settler attacks on Palestinian communities and property have surged, with reports of injuries, vandalism, and arson. The crackdown follows a shootout that killed four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers.
As Iran escalates attacks on Gulf states, analysts and residents call for a coordinated regional response. Reports suggest Bahrain and Kuwait may have launched limited strikes, while US and Israeli support is seen as crucial in forming a defense alliance.
A Mozambique-flagged LPG tanker with 28 Indian crew members was attacked in Iranian territorial waters; all crew are safe, according to India's embassy. Separately, one Indian national is missing after an attack on the GFS Galaxy off Oman, with 10 rescued.
A delegation from Oman arrived in Iran for discussions on managing shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, as the US and Iran continue airstrikes for the 14th consecutive day. The two countries agreed to continue consultations on ensuring security and freedom of navigation, against the backdrop of regional tensions.
The United States has imposed new tariffs of 10-12.5% on imports from 60 countries, citing inadequate enforcement of forced labor bans. The tariffs, set under Section 301, affect seven African nations, while Namibia is exempt. Reactions vary, with some small businesses seeing the new rates as manageable compared to previous tariffs.
US military strikes near the city of Ahvaz in southwestern Iran have killed at least four people and wounded five others, according to Khuzestan Province's governor. Additional strikes in Hormozgan Province and damage to student dormitories in Ahvaz have also been reported.
Pakistan has condemned Houthi threats against Saudi Arabia and commercial shipping in the Red Sea, vowing swift retaliation against any hostile act towards its maritime interests. The country reaffirmed its defence agreements with Saudi Arabia while balancing ties with Iran.
Tanker crossings through the Strait of Hormuz fell to their lowest level in more than two months, with only one vessel transiting on July 23, according to ship-tracking data. The drop comes amid continued US strikes on Iran and oil prices rising back to $100 a barrel. Meanwhile, Bab el-Mandeb crossings increased, and some vessels are being rerouted via the Suez Canal.
The US has launched a 13th consecutive night of strikes against Iran, targeting military command centers and maritime capabilities. Iranian state media report explosions across the country, while Tehran warns regional states against supporting Washington. Nearly 100 US service members have been injured in Iranian retaliatory attacks.
Oil prices have surged past $100 a barrel for the first time since May, driven by escalating attacks by Yemen's Houthis on Saudi oil tankers and continued US-Iran hostilities. The conflict threatens key shipping routes, raising concerns about global supply disruptions and economic impact.
Yemen's Houthis said they attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, while the U.S. carried out strikes on Iranian targets for a 12th consecutive night. The incidents mark an escalation in the Middle East conflict, with oil prices surging and several countries responding to threats.
The US has carried out consecutive nights of strikes against Iran, while Iran has retaliated against US assets and allies in the Gulf, including UAE-flagged oil tankers. Explosions have been reported across Iranian provinces, and oil prices have risen sharply.
The United States Central Command has rejected Iran's assertion that it controls the Strait of Hormuz, insisting that the waterway remains open for transit. Tensions have escalated with Iran's Gulf neighbors attacked and the strait's closure announced, while the US military says it has helped hundreds of ships transit since May.
Yemen's Houthis claimed missile and drone attacks on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, part of a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia. US forces launched a 12th consecutive night of strikes on Iran, while diplomatic efforts, including a US-Saudi nuclear agreement, proceed amid global oil supply concerns.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Tehran will block regional oil sales if it cannot sell its own, and that the Strait of Hormuz will only open under Iranian arrangements. The threat follows renewed US and Iranian strikes, with Ghalibaf warning that strikes will be met with counterstrikes.
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.
US President Donald Trump has threatened to attack Iran's Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site, a deeply buried facility near Natanz. The site, suspected of hosting an undeclared enrichment facility, remains untouched due to its depth and perceived lack of immediate threat, according to multiple reports.
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 forces carried out an eleventh consecutive night of strikes on Iran, with air defence activity reported across Tehran. President Trump warned the campaign is "not finished," while Iran and its allies threaten further escalation across the region.
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.