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Yemeni sources told The Guardian that Saudi Arabia is preparing a major military offensive against the Houthis by sea and possibly by land, aiming to break the Houthi chokehold on Red Sea oil shipping. Reports describe Saudi troop movements in eastern Yemen, discussions over an operation against Al-Bayda, and efforts to build a multinational maritime defense coalition.
Yemen's Houthi rebels have declared a maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia, targeting ships carrying Saudi exports through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The move has heightened tensions in the region, with the US warning of 'major military punishment' and experts concerned about a return to all-out war.
Iran announced it had targeted US military facilities at Kuwait's Ahmad Al-Jaber airbase, describing it as retaliation for a US strike that killed three on Qeshm island. The US has not yet responded, and analysts suggest Iran aims to expand the conflict geographically while seeking a permanent end to the war.
US President Donald Trump says a deal has been reached for Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw from Gaza, but hurdles remain. Meanwhile, Iran's military says it launched drone strikes on US facilities in Kuwait, and the US confirms a 'heavy wave of strikes' against Iran.
US President Donald Trump announced a phased agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, brokered through his Board of Peace. The deal would see Israeli forces withdraw and an international stabilisation force deploy, but Hamas officials conditioned disarmament on Israel's compliance, and Israeli attacks continued.
Pakistan has insisted that negotiations between the US and Iran remain ongoing, even as Washington launched a heavy wave of strikes in retaliation for attacks on Jordan. The conflict has widened, with Saudi Arabia joining US strikes in Iraq, Egypt facing its first drone attack, and Jordan and Kuwait reporting new incidents.
Khalil El-Halabi, a 44-year UNRWA veteran, writes in the Jerusalem Post about losing his home and breaking his arm during an evacuation, while urging leaders and US President Donald Trump to pursue dialogue over war.
Analysts examine Iran's recent missile strike on a US base in Jordan, suggesting that Tehran may view a controlled conflict as more advantageous than a fragile peace. The article explores the strategic logic, proxy network, and nuclear program that underpin Iran's decisions.
A QatarEnergy-controlled LNG tanker has exited the Strait of Hormuz for the first time since July 11, according to ship-tracking data. Reports indicate Pakistan reached an agreement with Iran to ensure the safe passage of at least one Qatari tanker amid regional tensions.
The United States military conducted strikes on Iran in retaliation for Iranian attacks on US bases in Jordan, with Central Command describing the action as a 'powerful response.' The strikes lasted two hours and hit dozens of targets, as reported. The conflict has drawn in regional proxies, with Saudi Arabia and the US also striking militant bases in Iraq and Israel accusing Hezbollah of a truce violation.
US GDP grew at a 1.5% annualised rate in Q2, down from 2.1% in Q1, amid a widening trade deficit. Consumer spending surged 3.2%, supported by larger tax refunds, while petrol prices rose due to Middle East tensions.
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.
The US military has launched a new wave of strikes against Iran, saying it was a 'powerful response' to Iranian attacks on US forces a day earlier. Iranian state media reported two people injured and a family of three killed on Qeshm Island, while a drone hit a US-owned storage tanker at an Egyptian port.
The US military has completed a heavy wave of strikes against Iran in response to Tehran's attack on American bases in Jordan, escalating tensions in the Middle East. Iran has also rejected an Omani proposal for managing the Strait of Hormuz, while casualties have been reported on Qeshm island.
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 US military, alongside Saudi Arabia, conducted airstrikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq in response to drone attacks on American forces and Saudi energy infrastructure. The strikes followed an attempted Iranian ballistic missile attack on US forces, which the US military said was intercepted. Crude oil prices rose more than four percent amid the renewed conflict.
A drone strike hit a US-owned gas storage tanker at Egypt's Mediterranean port of Damietta, causing a fire that spread to a second vessel. No injuries were reported, and Egypt is investigating. US President Donald Trump threatened retaliation against Iran, while Iran denied involvement.
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.