EXCLUSIVE: A second Chinese-made CH-95 drone supplied by the UAE to the RSF terror group was destroyed on the ground by Sudan Army’s Bayraktar AKINCI drone.

A judge ruled Trump's IRS lawsuit was an abuse of the legal system, saying it was meant to justify a $1.8 billion fund for his allies and give Trump and his businesses immunity from past tax issues.

The judge said the case was an attempt to manipulate the courts, sanctioned the lawyers involved, referred some for disciplinary review, and criticized the Justice Department for supporting the settlement.

Source: CNN

The Houthis reportedly launched at least six missiles toward Saudi Arabia.

EU’s Kaja Kallas:

We are the largest donor and the strongest backer of the two-state solution. And this leads me to the West Bank. All the 27 member states agree that Israeli settlements are illegal under international law.

Currently, the EU applies a so-called differentiation policy under which products from the settlements are identified. However, this policy has not done much to limit trade with settlements because implementation is inconsistent.

Following a request of the European Council in June, the Commission presented options to further restrict trade with illegal Israeli settlements.

These include a full or partial ban on imports of settlement products, stricter export licensing requirements, and the possible use of tariffs.

These are not options against Israel. These are options against the illegal settlements that undermine the two-state solution.

French President Macron attends pre–Bastille Day ceremony.

NEW: Macron says Ukraine plans to acquire 16 Rafale jets and SAMP/T NG air defense systems.

WATCH: Türkiye’s Bayraktar KIZILELMA unmanned fighter jet successfully test-fired Roketsan's JET-230 supersonic air-to-ground missile for the first time, hitting a naval target from over 120 km away in Merzifon.

It adds to the drone's growing arsenal, which already includes the GÖKDOĞAN air-to-air missile and several other munitions.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi:

POTUS is absolutely right. Whoever provides secure and safe passage of commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz should be compensated for this service.

Iran has always been the GUARDIAN of the Strait and will remain so FOREVER.

20% is of course too much. We will be fair.

The U.S. says it will enforce a naval blockade on all Iranian ports and coastal waters starting 14 July, 20:00 GMT, and all ships—regardless of their country's flag—will be subject to it.

Trump on Iran:

We are pushing Iran around.

Senior Iranian MP Ebrahim Azizi:

This is the Persian Gulf, and Iran sets the terms in the Strait of Hormuz.

To the Bay of Pigs failures: enough with the empty bluster, publish the real numbers on your human and financial losses.

Sean Duffy to Trump:

You don't do anything that is small.

Everything you do is big. It's huge.

Oil surges over 8% today after Trump's announcements.

Trump notified Congress that U.S. strikes in Iran resumed, saying American forces carried out "defensive strikes" on July 7.

The move renews the clash with Congress, which says Trump needs approval to continue the conflict.

Source: NYT

Houthis say Saudi Arabia carried out airstrikes on Sana'a International Airport, prompting them to retaliate with missiles and drones targeting Abha International Airport.

They warn airlines to avoid Saudi airspace until the blockade on Sana'a Airport is lifted, thank Iran for supporting humanitarian flights, and vow to continue military operations until the blockade ends.

Keir Starmer:

I know that under my successor, the UK's commitment will remain as strong as ever.

Ukraine is the defining cause of our times. But history will record that we rose to this moment.v

Trump:

President Trump will be making a Speech to the Nation on Thursday evening, at 9 P.M. Eastern.

Thank you for your attention to this matter!

Several vessels violating regulations were targeted in the Strait of Hormuz, according to local sources cited by Tasnim News.

Democratic senators are pressuring the Pentagon to release its investigation into the Feb. 28 strike on a girls' school in Minab, which killed more than 175 children and teachers.

An initial U.S. probe found American forces were likely responsible due to outdated intelligence.

The Pentagon says the investigation is still ongoing, while Trump disputes U.S. involvement.

Source: Reuters

NEW: Trump has decided to support the bipartisan Russia sanctions bill that was led by Sen. Lindsey Graham.

The move, announced after Graham's death, is expected to make it easier for Congress to pass the legislation.

The bill would allow Trump to impose steep tariffs on countries that continue buying Russian oil, gas, and uranium, increasing pressure on Moscow over the war in Ukraine.

Senate leaders from both parties said passing the bill would honor Graham's legacy, and lawmakers are now working on final steps before a Senate vote.

Source: CNN

NEW: Trump is expected to use his Thursday speech to discuss newly declassified intelligence that the White House says shows foreign plans to interfere in the 2020 election, according to two anonymous White House officials.

Source: MS NOW