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Iran has warned Gulf states that any new US attack on its territory would trigger retaliation against energy infrastructure across the region, as Tehran seeks to raise the cost of military action. The warning was delivered through high-level diplomatic contacts, including calls by Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, and follows US threats of fresh strikes.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman asked US President Donald Trump to reconsider potential large military strikes on Iran during a phone call, according to a report. Israel has raised its alert level amid fears that renewed US strikes could trigger attacks on Israel, while regional countries urge de-escalation.
US President Donald Trump has threatened additional strikes on Iran as the United States presses for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian retaliatory attacks on US allies in the Gulf continue, with Kuwait responding to drone strikes and the US State Department issuing security alerts for Americans in 10 countries.
Russian defense sources and regional authorities have told TASS that foreign fighters from six countries are operating alongside Ukrainian forces in the Kharkov Region, with Colombian mercenaries reportedly numbering 7,000. The reports also detail recruitment and payment patterns, including that Western mercenaries fled and were replaced by Latin Americans.
The US Congress is considering two bills that could reshape Washington's policy toward Sudan by placing future action under a stronger legal framework. Human Rights Watch and political analysts see potential but caution that the legislation needs strengthening and faces an uncertain path to law.
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.
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.
US President Donald Trump says his Board of Peace has reached a 'historic' agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, as part of his 20-point plan. Negotiators from Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey met in Cairo to discuss implementation, while Israel has yet to comment officially.
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.
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.
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.
The Lahore High Court has granted interim protective bail to Noreen Niazi, sister of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, in a case registered by Pakistan's National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency over social media content deemed offensive. The case stems from her remarks about last year's India-Pakistan military conflict, which she alleged was orchestrated to improve the military's image.
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.
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 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.
A new report by the J7 Large Communities' Task Force Against Antisemitism finds that 2025 was the deadliest year for antisemitic attacks in the diaspora since 1994, with 20 people killed and over 23,000 incidents recorded. The report highlights a rise in incidents since 2022, and notes that anti-Zionism and digital extremism are key factors.
Yemen's internationally recognized government has accused the Houthis of planning to impose fees on ships transiting the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab Strait, drawing on Iran's model in the Strait of Hormuz. Foreign Minister Designate Afrah al-Zouba and Information Minister Moammar al-Eryani made the allegations, warning that attacks have already disrupted global trade.
A draft UN report finds Boeing 727s tied to a US military contractor's network transported mercenaries, weapons, and drones for Sudan's Rapid Support Forces, operating through Chad and into Darfur. The report also details the role of Colombian mercenaries and cites Chad's denial of authorization for the flights.