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PoliticsTo be verifiedUpdated 30 Jul 2026, 09:54 UTC

US strikes Iran as regional retaliation widens

  • The US military said it struck dozens of IRGC targets, including command centers, missile facilities and coastal defense sites in Iran.
  • Iranian authorities reported three deaths and two injured children after a residential building was struck on Qeshm Island; two people remained trapped.
  • Jordan’s armed forces said air defenses intercepted five missiles launched from Iran toward the kingdom, with no casualties reported there.
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PoliticsTo be verifiedUpdated 30 Jul 2026, 03:58 UTC

U.S. resumes strikes on Iran after attacks involving regional bases

  • The U.S. military said it struck dozens of Iranian Revolutionary Guard targets, including command centers, missile and drone facilities, and coastal defenses.
  • The strikes followed Iranian attacks on a Jordanian base hosting U.S. troops, while Jordan said its forces intercepted five Iranian missiles.
  • U.S. and Saudi forces struck Iran-backed militia sites in Iraq; the U.S. military said at least 20 fighters and six Iranian advisers were killed.
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BusinessTo be verifiedUpdated 30 Jul 2026, 00:33 UTC

Fire reported after drone strike on Damietta storage tanker

  • Ambrey said a drone struck Energos Winter, a gas-storage tanker owned by a U.S. company, at Egypt’s Mediterranean port of Damietta.
  • Egypt’s petroleum ministry confirmed a port fire, saying it was quickly contained and caused no casualties; the ministry did not mention a drone attack.
  • Three trading sources said the blaze spread from Energos Winter to another vessel before being dealt with.
04Living brief
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PoliticsTo be verifiedUpdated 29 Jul 2026, 23:15 UTC

Iraq cancels Saudi visit after deadly strikes on PMF bases

  • Iraq’s National Security Council condemned Saudi-US strikes on PMF bases in seven provinces as a breach of sovereignty, according to a statement.
  • Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi cancelled a planned Thursday visit to Saudi Arabia, which would have been his first trip there since taking office.
  • Saudi Arabia and US Central Command said the strikes targeted Iran-backed groups accused of attacking American troops and Saudi energy facilities.
05Living brief
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PoliticsTo be verifiedUpdated 28 Jul 2026, 14:38 UTC

Zelenskyy and Trump discuss air defense and diplomacy

  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House to discuss military cooperation and air defense.
  • Russian authorities reported that an overnight Ukrainian drone attack involved more than 390 drones and damaged residential buildings around Moscow.
  • Zelenskyy said the talks included possible licenses for Patriot interceptor production and efforts to revive diplomatic engagement.
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BusinessTo be verifiedUpdated 27 Jul 2026, 19:59 UTC

Ukraine and Russia Report New Drone Strikes and Civilian Casualties

  • Ukraine fired hundreds of drones toward Russia, targeting an export terminal in Rostov and oil facilities in Yaroslavl and Udmurtia, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
  • Russian officials reported five deaths, including a child, in Rostov; Belgorod authorities said Ukrainian drones wounded 12 people, including two children.
  • Regional authorities reported at least nine deaths from Russian strikes across Ukraine, while the air force said 147 drones were launched overnight.
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TechTo be verifiedUpdated 23 Jul 2026, 06:47 UTC

Trump Warns Iran Over Claimed Houthi Strikes on Saudi Tankers

  • President Donald Trump said the United States would hold Iran responsible for future Houthi attacks on shipping.
  • The Houthis claimed attacks on Saudi oil tankers Encelia and Layla using drones and missiles, alleging violations of their maritime blockade.
  • Saudi transport officials said Encelia caught fire at its bow in the Red Sea, while all crew members remained safe.