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An initial U.S. probe found American forces were likely responsible due to outdated intelligence.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

Trump on Iran:

Pickaxe is a possible target for a nice, big, fat shot right into the front door.

Trump on Iran:

We took out about 25% of this regime.

Trump on Iran:

To them, deals are made to be broken.

They are extremely unreliable people.

Trump on Iran:

The memorandum of understanding was sort of a test.

They didn't honor the test.

Trump on Netanyahu:

I get along with Netanyahu very well.

Sometimes I disagree with him. I let it be known, and I be right.

Trump on Gaza:

Hamas are disarming. That doesn't mean they are going to.

A lot of progress was made.

Q: Is it time for the Iranians to go back into the streets?

Trump: They can't do that. They don't have guns.