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#Yemen

Iran has instructed the Houthis to prepare to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait if the United States attacks Iranian power infrastructure, posing a significant threat to global shipping and energy supplies. The Houthis have reportedly deployed missiles and drones near the strait, awaiting orders to begin targeting maritime traffic.

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#Syria

Syrian authorities foiled an attempt to smuggle advanced weapons and missiles from Iraq intended for Hezbollah, according to the state news agency SANA. The Interior Ministry source said preliminary investigations indicate the shipment was meant for Lebanonโ€™s Hezbollah terror group.

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#UAE #Iran

Dubai authorities have denied reports of explosions in downtown Dubai, stating that no such blasts occurred and urging residents to rely on official communications.

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#Iran #USA

The United States has conducted six consecutive days of airstrikes against Iran, targeting military facilities to degrade its capabilities, while simultaneously expressing openness to negotiations for a ceasefire. This dual approach reflects ongoing tensions and the complexities of diplomatic efforts amid military actions.

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#ME

A fire broke out at Bahrain's BAPCO oil refinery following an Iranian missile strike, but the blaze has been contained and operations are continuing. The incident is part of the ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the US, which has escalated tensions in the region.

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#Russia #Ukraine

Ukrainian drones have been launched from balloons to reach targets deep within Russian territory, including the Saki airbase in Crimea. This method allows for stealthy and effective strikes, as the balloons can drift over long distances before releasing the drones.

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#Iran #Iraq

Iraq's sanctions against Hezbollah may indeed escalate tensions, potentially leading to conflict between local groups aligned with Iran and the Iraqi government. The situation reflects a buildup of nationalist sentiments in Iraq that could result in violent confrontations as these factions seek to assert their influence.

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#Iran #USA

Reports indicate that several explosions were heard in Bandar Abbas, Iran, with local authorities claiming they were due to operations to defuse unexploded munitions. The U.S. military has also conducted strikes in the area, targeting Iranian military facilities, but there is no confirmation of assassination attempts using penetrator munitions.

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#Iran #USA #Syria

The IRGC said it attacked a U.S. special operations command center at al-Tanf in Syria, where it claims U.S. forces had a command and control center. Reuters reported it could not independently verify the IRGC claim, and there was no immediate comment from the Syrian government or the U.S. military.

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#Iran

Iran mobilizes its proxies in the region for war.

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#Iran #Syria

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed it attacked a US special operations command center at al-Tanf in Syria on July 17, 2026, in retaliation for recent US strikes in Iran. Syria has stated it will stay out of the conflict unless directly attacked.

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#Iran #Kuwait

Iran's recent strikes on Kuwait highlighted the region's heavy reliance on desalination for drinking water, with about 90% of Kuwait's supply coming from these plants, which are vulnerable to military or sabotage actions. Hundreds of desalination plants along the Persian Gulf coast supply water to millions and are within range of missile or drone strikes.

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#ME

The United States is sending dozens of additional refueling aircraft to Israel in anticipation of a possible escalation of military action against Iran. This move comes as U.S. President Donald Trump considers intensifying strikes in the region.

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#Iran #Iraq

Recent footage shows significant secondary explosions at a Kurdish base in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, following an Iranian strike by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

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#Jordan

A large fire broke out at U.S. troop barracks at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan after overnight Iranian ballistic missile strikes; Jordanian authorities reported intercepting incoming missiles and no casualties or damage were confirmed at the time.

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#Iraq

Overnight on July 17โ€“18, 2026, Iranian drones struck weapons depots in Sulaymaniyah's Tasluja area and hit Erbil for the third consecutive day, injuring civilians and damaging Peshmerga facilities.

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#Iran

U.S. airstrikes on July 17โ€“18, 2026, hit at least three major road bridges in Iranโ€™s Hormozgan Province, including the Rudkhaneh Shur Bridge and a bridge on the Minabโ€“Rudan road, and also targeted alternative mud routes near Bandar Abbas.

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#Iran

Overnight U.S. airstrikes targeted multiple Iranian cities and regions, including Yazd, Larestan, Bandar Abbas, Bushehr, Ahvaz, Sirik, and Qeshm Island, with explosions and missile strikes reported in those areas.

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#Jordan

New Sentinel-2 satellite imagery has been circulated that appears to show missile impact points inside Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, and at least two hangars there suffered severe structural damage consistent with direct ballistic impacts. However, Jordan and the United States have not publicly confirmed the damage, so the โ€œcompletely destroyedโ€ claim is not officially verified.

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