⚡️🇮🇷🇺🇸 — Iranian military source responded to President Trump’s threat to strike domestic infrastructure following potential maritime targeting, asserting a "firm resolve in exercising its sovereignty" over the Strait of Hormuz — Tasnim.

➡️ Maritime transit is conditional upon "coordination with Iran" and adherence to "Iranian arrangements," with the source designating such control as "essential for the long-term safety" of the corridor.

➡️ Retaliatory strikes against "regional infrastructure and energy facilities" where the U.S. holds interests are pledged if domestic power plants are hit, citing Iranian targeting capabilities demonstrated over the "past 10 days."

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⚡️🌟 — Hamas political bureau head Khalil Al-Hayya utilized his inaugural address to emphasize a transition to the "second phase of the Gaza ceasefire" — via Mehr.

➡️ Vowing to maintain the "same path as the commanders," Al-Hayya pledged efforts in all directions to alleviate humanitarian suffering in Gaza while assuming defense responsibilities for the West Bank.

➡️ The movement designated the "defense of occupied Jerusalem as a responsibility that we bear," calling for continued backing from "all the free people" supporting the Palestinian cause.

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⚡️🇮🇷 — Tehran province was not targeted by kinetic attacks this morning, with reports clarifying that sounds resembling explosions resulted from the use of "new heavy artillery defense systems" — Fars News Agency.

➡️ During the previous night, the capital's air defense system identified and neutralized a hostile drone.

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⚡️🇮🇱 — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu:

Over the past three years, through our combined strength, we prevented internal collapse and saved the State of Israel.

We showed the world that we are a brave nation with a brave army and a generation of heroes.Although the war is not over and many challenges lie ahead, I am confident with all my heart that we will overcome them.

As Prime Minister, I will act to establish a broad, stable national unity government to secure our safety and our future.

Despite political debates during elections, we are far more united than it seems.
Through baseless hatred we were once destroyed, but through unity and love for Israel, we will ensure our eternal future.

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🚨🇮🇶🇮🇷🇮🇶 — Iranian Shahed marches target the headquarters of Iranian opposition groups in Erbil province, northern Iraq, — According to Iraqi media.

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🚨🥇🇸🇾 — Israel Defense Forces:

IDF troops intercepted and detained several Israeli civilians in the Mount Hermon area who attempted to cross the border into Syrian territory, transferring them to Israel Police for processing.
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The IDF strongly condemns this incident, which constitutes a dangerous criminal offense that disrupts military operations along the border and imperils both civilians and troops.

​Law enforcement agencies are expected to act decisively, bring those involved to justice, and halt these recurring unauthorized border incursions that harm operational activity.

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⚡️🇺🇸 — US President Trump is participating in the ceremony to transfer the remains of the four American soldiers killed in the Middle East.

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⚡️🌏🇮🇷 — U.S. Central Command:

U.S. Sailors aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) monitor operations in the ship's Combat Information Center while transiting the Arabian Sea, as American forces enforce the naval blockade against Iran. To ensure full blockade compliance, CENTCOM has redirected 9 commercial vessels and disabled 1 as of July 22.

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⚡️🇺🇸🇮🇷 — US President Trump via Truth Social platform:

Trump orders CENTCOM to 'open the gates of hell' after US troops killed, launches strikes on Iran

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⚡️🇺🇸🇸🇦 — The Trump administration is expected to announce an agreement with Saudi Arabia on a civilian nuclear program, utilizing bilateral frameworks known as "123 Agreements" which are designed to prevent the development of weapons — The New York Times.

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⚡️🇮🇷 — Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf:

The equation of this war is clear: all or nothing.

In a region where we don't sell oil, no one else will. If our security isn't guaranteed, no infrastructure will be secure, and the security of the Strait depends on the absence of American forces. We have repeatedly affirmed that the situation in the Strait will never return to what it was before the war.

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⚡️🇺🇸🇲🇱 — Trump administration is examining potential military action in Mali against the al-Qaeda-affiliated JNIM organization — Washington Post citing current and former officials.

➡️ Approval would designate Mali as the "eighth nation" targeted since the start of the second term, following advocacy for kinetic intervention by NSC Senior Director Sebastian Gorka.

➡️ Senior figures remain "divided on the risks" as JNIM strengthens following the 2022 French withdrawal and "unsuccessful Russian efforts," amid expert warnings regarding the potential repetition of past failures.

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⚡️🇺🇸🇮🇷 — U.S. Central Command asserted Tuesday that the Strait of Hormuz remains "open for commercial vessel traffic" despite sustained "Iranian aggression," acknowledging over 30 attacks on commercial vessels since the conflict began — CBS News citing CENTCOM.

➡️ Maritime traffic reached a "three-week low" Tuesday per the Joint Maritime Information Center as operators reject the U.S.-recommended "southern route," citing a lack of safety also observed in the Bab el-Mandeb.

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⚡️🇺🇦🇺🇸 — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy conducted talks with U.S. special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner today, focused on "driving diplomacy and promoting peace" — Official statement / Reuters citing US official.

➡️ Characterizing the exchange as "positive," Zelenskyy emphasized Ukraine’s readiness for "peace with dignity" while confirming ongoing team-level contacts to follow up on discussed issues.

➡️ The Ukrainian presidency thanked the envoys for their mediation efforts and expressed gratitude to President Trump and the American people for "continued support" during the diplomatic engagement.

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⚡️🇮🇷🇺🇸 — The commander of the Aerospace Force of the Revolutionary Guard,Sayed Majid Mousavi:

If our bridges and power plants are attacked, then a power outage for the allies and hosts of the child-killers is certain.

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⚡️🇾🇪🇸🇦 — Five tankers changed course in the Red Sea Wednesday following Houthi warnings against sailing to Saudi Arabian ports — Reuters citing LSEG and MarineTraffic.

➡️ Two vessels signaled the Suez Canal as a new destination after loading at Yanbu, while others are "holding their positions" or diverting toward open waters to avoid the Bab el-Mandeb strait.

➡️ EU's Aspides naval force warned of "hostile actions" against Israel, U.S., or Saudi-linked ships, advising vessels to "reduce its electronic footprint" by minimizing AIS transmissions to prevent targeting.

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⚡️🇮🇱🇺🇸 — Mossad chief Roman Goffman and CIA chief John Ratcliffe conducted White House talks two weeks ago prior to the "resumption of hostilities in Iran" — Axios.

➡️ Marking Goffman’s first Washington visit since June, the session focused on the "nuclear program" and synchronizing diplomatic positions regarding "negotiations with Iran."

➡️ Ratcliffe is identified as a "skeptical" figure concerning the memorandum of understanding with Iran, having warned that parties would interpret "sections regarding the Strait" differently.

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⚡️🇮🇷🇺🇸 — Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi Via X:

Our defense doctrine is clear: eye for an eye.

Any aggression against Iran, including our infrastructure, will compel a powerful and decisive response.

Those who contribute to such aggression, whatever the kind of support, will also be considered as legitimate targets.

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⚡️🇮🇷🇺🇸 — Iran's Advisor to the Supreme Leader Velayati:

«"Iran is at a new stage of deterrence." The notion of inflicting low-cost damage on Iran is a mistake that could have consequences far beyond the military sphere, impacting the global energy market and economy.

The White House should know that threatening Iran and mobilizing regional allies, or activating European lobbying efforts, will not lead to greater security and stability, but rather will globalize the consequences of mistakes.»

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⚡️🇮🇷🇮🇶 — The Iranian President Pezeshkian, at a special meeting on the economic relations between Iran and Iraq:

«The official visit of the Iraqi Prime Minister and a high-ranking delegation to Tehran marks a turning point in the enhancement of strategic relations between the two countries.

All executive bodies must, with complete coordination, create the conditions for the implementation of agreements and the development of economic, trade, investment, and infrastructure cooperation.

It is essential that opportunities for expanding cooperation between Iranian and Iraqi economic actors and the private sector in all areas with potential be included in the agenda of this visit.»

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🚨🇮🇷🇺🇸 — Iranian Khatam al-Anbiya Central Command statement:

«Following last night's warning, it is announced that the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, and if any vessel is to pass through it, it must do so along the designated route and in accordance with previously announced procedures.

If the United States carries out its threats, the Islamic Republic of Iran's armed forces will not allow even a single drop of oil to be exported, and the oil, gas, electricity, and economic infrastructure of the region will be targeted.

The repeated threats from the criminal United States and its terrorist army will only result in the expansion of war in the region and even beyond.»

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