⚡️🇱🇧🇺🇸 — Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and First Lady Mrs. Nehmat Aoun departed Beirut for Washington this morning following an invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump for a "Lebanese-American summit" at the White House — Lebanese Presidency

➡️ President Aoun will conduct consultations with American officials regarding the "consolidation of the ceasefire," the restoration of security in southern Lebanon, the withdrawal of Israeli forces from occupied areas, and the extension of state authority nationwide.

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🚨🇮🇷🇺🇸🇦🇪 — An official in the Iranian armed forces warned that any U.S. military action against civilian infrastructure would trigger retaliatory strikes, stating that Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports, along with the ports of Fujairah and Jebel Ali, "must be evacuated immediately" — Fars News Agency

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⚡️🇷🇺🇰🇵 — The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced an official visit by North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui to Russia today, following an invitation from Sergei Lavrov — Russian MFA

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⚡️🇺🇸🇮🇱 — Israel's UN ambassador Danny Danon:

"Mamdani is failing to govern New York. Instead of focusing on his responsibilities as mayor and confronting the rising wave of antisemitism in his city, he has chosen to incite hostility and generate headlines by attacking the State of Israel.

It will not change a thing. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu will come to New York, address the United Nations General Assembly with pride, and stand before the world to state Israel’s truth and its unwavering right to defend its citizens. And if anyone should be arrested, it is NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani."

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⚡️🇦🇪🇷🇺 — UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs:

Abdullah bin Zayed received a phone call from HE. Sergey Lavrov, Foreign Minister of Russia, during which both sides exchanged views on the latest regional developments.

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⚡️🇺🇦 — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy evaluates dismissing Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky, colloquially dubbed "the Butcher," to address a military leadership crisis following the controversial firing of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov — Financial Times.

➡️ Zelenskyy is convening military commanders this weekend to assess the 1,200km front line and identify a successor capable of ensuring a stable command transition, following reports that Syrsky issued an "ultimatum" demanding Fedorov's removal.

➡️ The internal rift stems from divergent strategies, with Fedorov prioritizing "drones and automation" while Syrsky favors "assault infantry and artillery," a schism that triggered large-scale public protests in Kyiv chanting "Syrsky out!" after the minister's dismissal.

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🚨🇮🇷🇺🇸 — The Hormozgan Province Governorate announced that areas near Sirik were targeted by U.S. military attacks at 12:30, 16:30, and 16:40, with no civilian casualties reported — Farsna

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⚡️🇮🇷🇺🇸 — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Baqaei:

"Iran has never initiated the breach of commitment, and in the JCPOA and recent memorandum of understanding, it was the United States that first reneged on its commitments. Iran’s adherence to the agreements is conditional on the other party’s adherence, and the continued violation of commitments by the United States makes it impossible for Iran to fulfill its obligations.

Article 5 of the Memorandum of Understanding explicitly emphasizes the management of the Strait of Hormuz in consultation with Oman and regional countries, but the United States, by ignoring this agreement, intends to take control of this strategic waterway. Iran’s recent restrictive measures in the Strait of Hormuz have been a responsible response to counter the abuse of this waterway by aggressors to attack Iran.

Iran believes that the source of instability in the region is the joint interventions of the United States and Israel, which always reproduce war and violence."

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🚨🇮🇷🇰🇼 — The Kuwait Fire Service reported that teams contained fires at two locations hit by Iranian attacks, while renewed targeting of one site injured several firefighters and an oil sector worker, alongside three additional fires sparked by falling shrapnel in residential areas — via Al Jazeera.

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🚨🇮🇱🇱🇧 — IDF soldiers identified a Hezbollah drone in the Tebnit area earlier today, prompting an Israeli Air Force search that located a cell operating drones while taking cover near IDF positions in the Security Zone, leading to a precision strike "to remove the threat" — IDF Spokesman

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🚨🌏🇮🇷🇯🇴 — Statement from U.S. Central Command:

TAMPA, Fla. - On July 17, two U.S. service members in Jordan were killed in action as U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and partner forces defended against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks. Additionally, one service member is currently missing in action.

Four American service members were medically evacuated to Jordanian hospitals. They have since been discharged. Other personnel who were evaluated for minor injuries have returned to duty.

Out of respect for the families, CENTCOM will withhold additional information, including the identities of the fallen warriors, until 24 hours after the next of kin have been notified

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🚨🇾🇪 — The UKMTO reported that a vessel transiting east was hijacked by unauthorized personnel 65 nautical miles south of Al Mukalla, Yemen, in the Gulf of Aden on July 17, 2026, before being forced into Somali territorial waters — Warning 090-26 Update 001

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⚡️🇮🇷🇺🇸 — The Iranian Supreme Leader of the Revolution Mojtaba Khamenei:

"The violation of the memorandum once again proved the worthlessness and invalidity of the signature of the American president. At the same time as this saga [of Mr. Shahid of Iran], the repeated violation of the covenants of the great devil regarding the memorandum signed between the presidents of Iran and the United States once again proved to everyone the fact that the signature of the president of the United States is worthless and invalid and that coercion, totalitarianism and brutality are inseparable parts of the American creed and profession.

Now that the American enemy is looking for war-making and bearing heavier costs and more dishonor, he should know that the dear nation of Iran and the resistance front have unforgettable lessons for him, which the bravery of the warriors of Islam and the zeal of the brave people of the southern region have shown examples of in these days.

It is possible that some individuals, with complete sincerity and out of goodwill, may have criticisms regarding the performance of certain officials. In my opinion, while this commitment and concern for the system, just like these individuals themselves, is a valuable asset and inherently desirable, these individuals, some of whom are among the leading figures of insight, must be careful that this approach: Firstly, does not inflict injustice upon the innocent, which in itself can lead to deprivation of blessings and favors.
And secondly, does not lead to a breakdown of social unity and cohesion; by maintaining these principles, criticisms will contribute to progress and development.

The enemy should not perceive any signs of weakness from us, including this weakness; if we fully observe these precautions, the enemy will inevitably be defeated."

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🚨🇮🇱🇵🇸 — The IDF claimed that airstrikes in the Gaza Strip yesterday resulted in the elimination of two militant commanders: Islamic Jihad sniper Imam Khamis Akasha Abu Brikh in the central sector and Hamas Operations Headquarters commander Muhammad Taysir Ahmad Ubeid in the northern sector — IDF spokesperson

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⚡️🇭🇺 — Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok signs a constitutional amendment ending his presidency at midnight Sunday, acceding to demands from Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s Tisza party to dismantle the political framework established during Viktor Orbán’s 16-year tenure — BBC.

➡️ The legislation mandates the removal of Constitutional Court head Péter Polt, the dismissal of judges over age 70, and the imposition of term limits disqualifying over half of incumbent Fidesz deputies from future parliamentary service.

➡️ While Sulyok labeled the government’s actions as "violating the rule of law" under threat of imminent impeachment, former PM Viktor Orbán condemned the reform as an "act of tyranny" and issued a call for public protests.

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🚨🇮🇱 — "Israel's defense establishment is preparing for the possibility of a major regional escalation" — Channel 13.

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🚨🇮🇷❌🇮🇱 — GPS interference across the Gulf has spiked to levels never seen before in the region — exceeding even what was recorded during the height of the Iran-Israel conflict earlier this year.

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⚡️🇱🇧🇺🇸 — President Joseph Aoun’s visit to Washington initiates a pivotal phase for Lebanon, prioritizing the demand for a complete Israeli withdrawal while navigating critical American pressure regarding state-imposed security obligations — Al Jadeed.

➡️ Ahead of his departure, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri directed Aoun to keep the total end of Israeli occupation as the absolute prerequisite for any subsequent discussions on security or political arrangements.

➡️ Diplomatic sources indicate a significant impasse: Israel rejects withdrawal from strategic zones without "security guarantees and a disarmament process," while Washington proposes a phased retreat contingent on Lebanese Army deployment under international monitoring.

➡️ The success of the mission hinges on Lebanon's ability to satisfy American demands for "disarming and imposing state control," as failure to reach a compromise threatens to trigger continued Israeli military escalation.

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