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Iran has attacked a Thai-flagged vessel attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz without permission, according to Iranian news agencies cited by TASS. The incident is part of a broader escalation between the US and Iran following US airstrikes on July 8.
Iran has accused the United States of bombing civilian infrastructure in its latest wave of airstrikes, with bridges, a train station, and an airport among the reported targets. The strikes follow President Trump's threat to hit infrastructure to pressure Tehran over the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran has responded with missile attacks on US-allied nations.
Power companies have requested a Rs1.20 per unit fuel cost adjustment for August consumer bills, citing expensive imported fuels despite a majority of generation from domestic sources. Nepra has scheduled a public hearing and questioned sector performance, while the government signals another tariff package amid declining demand.
President Donald Trump used a primetime address to level unverified accusations of Chinese interference in the 2020 election, casting doubt on the integrity of the US electoral system. Democrats warned he was sowing confusion ahead of the midterms, while major television networks split on whether to air the speech live.
Fighting between the US and Iran has intensified, disrupting oil and gas flows through the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts say Iran retains the ability to control the strait, prompting Gulf exporters to rely on alternative pipeline routes that bypass the waterway.
Qatar, Bahrain, and Jordan reported intercepting Iranian missiles and drones targeting US-linked sites, while Iran claimed attacks on US military facilities in Bahrain and Syria. The US completed new strikes on Iranian targets, and the region braces for further escalation.
TASS reports that US Air Force strikes on facilities in Iran's Hormozgan Province killed at least eight civilians, and that US forces also struck the Darhovin Nuclear Power Plant. The reports detail the escalation of US-Iranian tensions since July 8, including the termination of the ceasefire and Iranian retaliatory strikes on US facilities in the Middle East.
Iran launched new attacks on US facilities in the Gulf on Friday following a sixth consecutive night of US strikes on Iranian infrastructure. The escalation has halted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and raised global energy prices, amid threats from both sides to target critical infrastructure.
Qatar's Defense Ministry announced its armed forces intercepted a missile attack targeting the country's territory. A second series of blasts was heard in Doha, and a child was wounded by missile fragments, according to TASS. Air raid alerts were issued to residents' phones in Qatar, and Bahrain also sounded civil defense sirens.
The United States has expanded its airstrike campaign against Iran, increasingly targeting bridges, while Iran has launched missile attacks on Gulf nations including Bahrain and Kuwait. The interim ceasefire has collapsed, and the conflict over the Strait of Hormuz continues to escalate.
The US has launched a sixth consecutive night of strikes against Iran, targeting military capabilities near the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian state media reported explosions and damage in several cities, while US officials expressed openness to continued diplomacy.
Plans for Gaza’s postwar recovery under the Board of Peace have been reduced to a limited pilot camp near Rafah, protected by an International Stabilization Force, according to reporting from Dawn, The Guardian and the Jerusalem Post. Construction has not begun, while Israeli ministers have questioned the cabinet’s approval of the pilot phase. Diplomats link slow progress to ongoing strikes and Hamas’s refusal to disarm.
US President Donald Trump reversed his plan to impose a 20% fee on cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz after Gulf state leaders voiced opposition. Reports indicate that advisors warned the fee could undermine US goals, and the plan was replaced with trade and investment agreements.
Turkey's Defense Ministry says work on the S-400 systems is ongoing but offers no specifics. Reports of a possible resale to a Persian Gulf country remain unconfirmed, while Moscow and Ankara maintain expert-level contacts.
Despite a US-brokered ceasefire, Israeli attacks continue to kill Palestinians in Gaza, with recent incidents including a family of six in Gaza City and a nine-year-old girl in a refugee camp. The Israeli military says it targets militants and is reviewing specific strikes, while Palestinian health officials report over a thousand killed since the truce.
The US-Iran memorandum of understanding on the Strait of Hormuz promised safe passage but left key questions unanswered. Both sides interpret the agreement differently, and its rapid unravelling has exposed the lack of implementation mechanisms.
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.
The British government has called on FIFA to investigate Argentine players who displayed a banner claiming sovereignty over the Falkland Islands after their World Cup semifinal win over England. FIFA has opened a disciplinary investigation. Argentine President Javier Milei called the gesture 'perfectly valid'.
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.
Argentina defeated England 2-1 in the World Cup semifinal, with Lionel Messi providing two assists to secure a comeback victory. The defending champions will face Spain in the final, where Messi aims to become the first captain to lift the trophy twice.