⚡️ FLASHPOINT LEBANON: Israeli Demolitions and Air Sorties Shatter Southern Border Cohesion
The following military actions and attacks by Israeli forces have been tracked and reported in Lebanon today, July 13, 2026:
Haddatha (Southern Sector): Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA) reported that the Israeli military continued deliberate ground operations, including demolishing and burning residential structures inside the southern border town.
Southern Lebanon Airspace: High-frequency surveillance and armed drone sorties have been heavily maintained across much of the southern sector, keeping forward positions under constant threat of kinetic engagement.
Border Artillery Exchanges: Intermittent artillery shelling targeted peripheral agricultural zones and open areas adjacent to the Blue Line to enforce security perimeters following the recent collapse of regional ceasefire understandings.
The following military actions and attacks by Israeli forces have been tracked and reported in Lebanon today, July 13, 2026:
Haddatha (Southern Sector): Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA) reported that the Israeli military continued deliberate ground operations, including demolishing and burning residential structures inside the southern border town.
Southern Lebanon Airspace: High-frequency surveillance and armed drone sorties have been heavily maintained across much of the southern sector, keeping forward positions under constant threat of kinetic engagement.
Border Artillery Exchanges: Intermittent artillery shelling targeted peripheral agricultural zones and open areas adjacent to the Blue Line to enforce security perimeters following the recent collapse of regional ceasefire understandings.
Incensed by this total failure and their inability to dictate terms to a sovereign nation, the Saudi aggression and its local lackeys immediately launched a wave of malicious airstrikes directly targeting the civilian runways of Sana'a International Airport.
This cowardly, unprovoked bombing of critical civilian infrastructure—coming an hour after the aircraft had already departed—is a textbook war crime.
The Director of Sana'a International Airport made it perfectly clear:
Riyadh and its proxies have officially reignited the flames, and they will bear the full, crushing consequences of this desperate aggression.
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This cowardly, unprovoked bombing of critical civilian infrastructure—coming an hour after the aircraft had already departed—is a textbook war crime.
The Director of Sana'a International Airport made it perfectly clear:
“The coalition of aggression has committed a massive error by targeting a civilian airport without any justification. This is a flagrant war crime.”
Riyadh and its proxies have officially reignited the flames, and they will bear the full, crushing consequences of this desperate aggression.
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🔴 BLOCKADE FORCE: Sana’a Runway Smashed to Stop Iranian Flight; Aircraft Forces Landing in Hodeidah
The de-escalation phase in Yemen has officially shattered. In a direct military move to halt the expanding Tehran-Sana'a air bridge, the Saudi-backed Yemeni military launched kinetic strikes targeting the runways of Sana’a International Airport this morning.
The explicit objective of the bombardment was to prevent a second sovereign Iranian Mahan Air flight from touching down in the capital.
However, Washington and Riyadh's calculation failed to halt the operation. Defying the kinetic interdiction, the Iranian aircraft rerouted and forced a successful landing at Hodeidah International Airport, safely delivering the Houthi delegation to Yemeni soil.
The de-escalation phase in Yemen has officially shattered. In a direct military move to halt the expanding Tehran-Sana'a air bridge, the Saudi-backed Yemeni military launched kinetic strikes targeting the runways of Sana’a International Airport this morning.
The explicit objective of the bombardment was to prevent a second sovereign Iranian Mahan Air flight from touching down in the capital.
However, Washington and Riyadh's calculation failed to halt the operation. Defying the kinetic interdiction, the Iranian aircraft rerouted and forced a successful landing at Hodeidah International Airport, safely delivering the Houthi delegation to Yemeni soil.
The political fallout is immediate. While the Yemeni Defense Ministry claims the strike was necessary to protect national airspace sovereignty, Sana'a officials have condemned the attack on a civilian airport as an unprovoked war crime. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree has issued an ultimatum, stating that this aggression
By attempting to physically seal the capital's skies, the coalition has instead re-opened a total theater of war, and the response from the Axis of Resistance will likely target deep within the aggressors' territories.
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"will not go unanswered or unpunished."
By attempting to physically seal the capital's skies, the coalition has instead re-opened a total theater of war, and the response from the Axis of Resistance will likely target deep within the aggressors' territories.
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🔴 BLOCKADE FORCE: Sana’a Runway Smashed to Stop Iranian Flight; Aircraft Forces Landing in Hodeidah The de-escalation phase in Yemen has officially shattered. In a direct military move to halt the expanding Tehran-Sana'a air bridge, the Saudi-backed Yemeni…
⚡️ THE SANA’A-HODEIDAH INTERCEPT: Iran Defies Capital Air Raid to Force Red Sea Landing
⚡️ Chronological Breakdown (July 12–13, 2026)
July 12: Following a highly controversial first flight earlier this month, a second Iranian passenger aircraft (Mahan Air) departs Tehran bound for Yemen, carrying a Houthi delegation. Pro-Saudi forces issue strict diplomatic and security warnings against non-sanctioned flights bypassing official government air traffic control.
July 13 (Early Morning): As the Iranian aircraft approaches Houthi-controlled airspace, the internationally recognized Yemeni government’s military launches pre-emptive airstrikes smashing the runways at Sana'a International Airport to physically enforce the blockade and stop the landing.
July 13 (Morning): Denied access to Sana'a, the Iranian flight alters course and safely lands at Hodeidah International Airport. The delegation disembarks on the Red Sea coast. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree declares the Saudi-backed strike on Sana'a a definitive "end to the de-escalation phase" and vows harsh retaliation.
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⚡️ Chronological Breakdown (July 12–13, 2026)
July 12: Following a highly controversial first flight earlier this month, a second Iranian passenger aircraft (Mahan Air) departs Tehran bound for Yemen, carrying a Houthi delegation. Pro-Saudi forces issue strict diplomatic and security warnings against non-sanctioned flights bypassing official government air traffic control.
July 13 (Early Morning): As the Iranian aircraft approaches Houthi-controlled airspace, the internationally recognized Yemeni government’s military launches pre-emptive airstrikes smashing the runways at Sana'a International Airport to physically enforce the blockade and stop the landing.
July 13 (Morning): Denied access to Sana'a, the Iranian flight alters course and safely lands at Hodeidah International Airport. The delegation disembarks on the Red Sea coast. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree declares the Saudi-backed strike on Sana'a a definitive "end to the de-escalation phase" and vows harsh retaliation.
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❗️Trump Repeats His Confusion: Threatens to Control the Strait of Hormuz and Boasts of Killing “Khamenei”
In a series of contradictory statements, Donald Trump announced his plan to take control of the Strait of Hormuz, saying:
Speaking about Iran, Trump cited unusual figures, claiming that
referring to the dangers of holding the presidency. He then turned his criticism toward his political opponents, saying:
In a series of contradictory statements, Donald Trump announced his plan to take control of the Strait of Hormuz, saying:
“We will maintain the strait and manage it ourselves. We will become its guardians, and when we do that, we will be compensated for the service. We guarded the strait for 50 years and never received anything. We were guarding it for free, but now we will make money.”
Speaking about Iran, Trump cited unusual figures, claiming that
“5.2% of presidents are killed, and 8.5% are shot at,”
referring to the dangers of holding the presidency. He then turned his criticism toward his political opponents, saying:
“Obama sided with Iran and made them stronger. They became more powerful because of Obama and Biden, and Biden has nothing to say because he is stupid.”
Amid his harsh attacks on Iran, Trump described the country as a “bad group” and claimed that they are
after allegedly being only minutes away from obtaining a nuclear weapon. At the height of his confusion, Trump confidently stated without acknowledging his apparent mistake:
When asked about Iran’s attempts to rebuild its strength, Trump responded sharply:
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“taking hits right now”
after allegedly being only minutes away from obtaining a nuclear weapon. At the height of his confusion, Trump confidently stated without acknowledging his apparent mistake:
“I killed Khamenei, who was a brilliant and crazy general.”
When asked about Iran’s attempts to rebuild its strength, Trump responded sharply:
“They have no chance. We made them run away.”
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🔴 Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters Warns: No Permission for the U.S. to Intervene in the Strait of Hormuz, and Any Regional Cooperation with It Will Be Considered a Declaration of War
🔻The spokesperson for the Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters stated that Iran will never allow the United States to intervene in the management of the Strait of Hormuz under any circumstances.
🔻He stressed that Tehran will respond firmly to any attempt by the U.S. military to disrupt or undermine security along the routes used by commercial vessels and oil tankers, particularly if such movements take place outside designated shipping lanes or without authorization from the Iranian armed forces.
🔻The spokesperson for the Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters stated that Iran will never allow the United States to intervene in the management of the Strait of Hormuz under any circumstances.
🔻He stressed that Tehran will respond firmly to any attempt by the U.S. military to disrupt or undermine security along the routes used by commercial vessels and oil tankers, particularly if such movements take place outside designated shipping lanes or without authorization from the Iranian armed forces.
🔻In a related statement, the spokesperson issued a strong warning to regional leaders, saying that any cooperation or logistical support provided to the U.S. military would be classified as a hostile act against Iran’s sovereignty and national security.
🔻The spokesperson held the United States and countries cooperating with it fully responsible for any security deterioration or expansion of conflicts, warning that “any widening of the circle of war will set the entire region ablaze.”
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🔻The spokesperson held the United States and countries cooperating with it fully responsible for any security deterioration or expansion of conflicts, warning that “any widening of the circle of war will set the entire region ablaze.”
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🔴 Yemeni forces launch intensive missile attacks on strategic targets deep inside Saudi Arabia
In response to the airstrikes carried out today by the Saudi air force on Sana'a International Airport, Yemeni forces announced the execution of a series of concentrated missile attacks targeting vital and military sites inside Saudi territory.
📌 Details of the Yemeni response:
Yemeni forces have so far carried out four consecutive waves of attacks targeting strategic sites, including:
Abha International Airport
Military sites in the Asir region
Prince Sultan Air Base
A power generation plant deep within the Hejaz region
In response to the airstrikes carried out today by the Saudi air force on Sana'a International Airport, Yemeni forces announced the execution of a series of concentrated missile attacks targeting vital and military sites inside Saudi territory.
📌 Details of the Yemeni response:
Yemeni forces have so far carried out four consecutive waves of attacks targeting strategic sites, including:
Abha International Airport
Military sites in the Asir region
Prince Sultan Air Base
A power generation plant deep within the Hejaz region
Field reports indicate the continuous flow of missiles, with new launches recorded moments ago.
Given that Abha Airport and King Khalid Air Base are located approximately 100 kilometers from the Yemeni border, advanced artillery rockets, including the "Badr" class, were likely used in these strikes.
This Yemeni response follows the Saudi attack targeting Sana'a Airport today, prompting Yemeni forces to emphasize that this aggression will not go unanswered or unpunished, thereby declaring the end of the military "de-escalation" phase.
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Given that Abha Airport and King Khalid Air Base are located approximately 100 kilometers from the Yemeni border, advanced artillery rockets, including the "Badr" class, were likely used in these strikes.
This Yemeni response follows the Saudi attack targeting Sana'a Airport today, prompting Yemeni forces to emphasize that this aggression will not go unanswered or unpunished, thereby declaring the end of the military "de-escalation" phase.
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Statement issued by the Yemeni Armed Forces
📆 July 13, 2026
The Yemeni Armed Forces announced the execution of a military operation targeting Abha International Airport inside Saudi territory, confirming that this targeting comes as a direct response to the airstrikes launched by the Saudi coalition on Sana'a International Airport.
In the same context, the Armed Forces issued a strong warning to all airline companies, urging them to avoid transiting through Saudi airspace, and holding them fully responsible should they ignore this warning.
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📆 July 13, 2026
The Yemeni Armed Forces announced the execution of a military operation targeting Abha International Airport inside Saudi territory, confirming that this targeting comes as a direct response to the airstrikes launched by the Saudi coalition on Sana'a International Airport.
In the same context, the Armed Forces issued a strong warning to all airline companies, urging them to avoid transiting through Saudi airspace, and holding them fully responsible should they ignore this warning.
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🚨 New US aggression targets southern regions of Iran
▪️ The areas of Bandar Abbas, Larak Island, and the city of Konarak in southern Iran experienced a state of security alert following the sound of powerful explosions in these locations.
▪️ Local reports indicated the activation of air defenses in the city of Bandar Abbas coinciding with two severe explosions, while residents of the Konarak and Chabahar areas recorded the occurrence of 6 powerful explosions.
▪️ Reports emerged of areas on Larak Island being subjected to aerial and missile attacks. While security authorities are still working to precisely determine the nature and locations of these explosions, sources indicated that calm has returned to the field in those areas following the end of the operations.
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▪️ The areas of Bandar Abbas, Larak Island, and the city of Konarak in southern Iran experienced a state of security alert following the sound of powerful explosions in these locations.
▪️ Local reports indicated the activation of air defenses in the city of Bandar Abbas coinciding with two severe explosions, while residents of the Konarak and Chabahar areas recorded the occurrence of 6 powerful explosions.
▪️ Reports emerged of areas on Larak Island being subjected to aerial and missile attacks. While security authorities are still working to precisely determine the nature and locations of these explosions, sources indicated that calm has returned to the field in those areas following the end of the operations.
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🚨 Targeting of several "violating" vessels in the Strait of Hormuz
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Local sources reported to the "Tasnim" News Agency that a number of vessels described as "violating" were targeted while transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
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Local sources reported to the "Tasnim" News Agency that a number of vessels described as "violating" were targeted while transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
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Trump:
"The Strait of Hormuz is open, and will remain open, with or without Iran. We are reinstating the 'Iranian Blockade'—so named because it only stops ships or agents doing business with Iran from entering or leaving.
All other nations will have fair and open use of the Strait. The United States of America will henceforth be known as the 'Guardian of the Strait of Hormuz'.
As part of the Fairness Principle, costs will be recovered at a rate of 20% of the value of all shipments, to cover all necessary costs of providing safety and security to this very troubled part of the world. Implementation and configuration will begin immediately."
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"The Strait of Hormuz is open, and will remain open, with or without Iran. We are reinstating the 'Iranian Blockade'—so named because it only stops ships or agents doing business with Iran from entering or leaving.
All other nations will have fair and open use of the Strait. The United States of America will henceforth be known as the 'Guardian of the Strait of Hormuz'.
As part of the Fairness Principle, costs will be recovered at a rate of 20% of the value of all shipments, to cover all necessary costs of providing safety and security to this very troubled part of the world. Implementation and configuration will begin immediately."
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🔴 CENTCOM announces resumption of naval blockade on Iran
📍 The Persian Gulf
▪️ The United States Central Command (CENTCOM), under the direction of the Commander-in-Chief, announced the resumption of a naval blockade on maritime traffic traveling to and from Iranian ports, effective July 14 at 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
▪️ Central Command confirmed that it will enforce this blockade on all vessels doing business with Iranian ports and coastal areas, while remaining committed to facilitating the movement of navigation for all other compliant vessels in regional waters.
▪️ Central Command also called on mariners in the Gulf of Oman and the entrances to the Strait of Hormuz to monitor maritime advisories and communicate with US naval forces via Channel 16 to ensure their safety.
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📍 The Persian Gulf
▪️ The United States Central Command (CENTCOM), under the direction of the Commander-in-Chief, announced the resumption of a naval blockade on maritime traffic traveling to and from Iranian ports, effective July 14 at 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
▪️ Central Command confirmed that it will enforce this blockade on all vessels doing business with Iranian ports and coastal areas, while remaining committed to facilitating the movement of navigation for all other compliant vessels in regional waters.
▪️ Central Command also called on mariners in the Gulf of Oman and the entrances to the Strait of Hormuz to monitor maritime advisories and communicate with US naval forces via Channel 16 to ensure their safety.
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🔴 CENTCOM announces resumption of naval blockade on Iran 📍 The Persian Gulf ▪️ The United States Central Command (CENTCOM), under the direction of the Commander-in-Chief, announced the resumption of a naval blockade on maritime traffic traveling to and from…
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With the official imposition of the naval blockade, all clauses of the memorandum of understanding have been violated, and the US government has officially announced that a new round of war against Iran has begun.
This memorandum did not even reach the halfway mark of its lifespan, and its gains for both sides were as follows:
▪️ Iran:
Sold approximately 60 million barrels of oil and imported some materials and goods.
▪️ America:
Succeeded in significantly lowering domestic gasoline prices.
Trump managed to ease the pressure on him to stop the war.
In addition to refitting and replacing US military equipment in the region.
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With the official imposition of the naval blockade, all clauses of the memorandum of understanding have been violated, and the US government has officially announced that a new round of war against Iran has begun.
This memorandum did not even reach the halfway mark of its lifespan, and its gains for both sides were as follows:
▪️ Iran:
Sold approximately 60 million barrels of oil and imported some materials and goods.
▪️ America:
Succeeded in significantly lowering domestic gasoline prices.
Trump managed to ease the pressure on him to stop the war.
In addition to refitting and replacing US military equipment in the region.
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US President Donald Trump stated in an interview:
Trump added that he is on "very good" terms with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but noted:
When asked about "Pickaxe" Mountain, located south of Natanz, he replied:
📌 Margin Note:
Pickaxe Mountain: This is the Western designation for the area known in Iran as "Kuh-e Kolang" (Pickaxe Mountain) south of the city of Natanz. US intelligence estimates indicate that it houses fortified underground nuclear facilities, and Washington classifies it as a strategic military target due to its mountainous terrain and advanced engineering preparations.
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"I am going to hit Iran very hard tonight and tomorrow. The memorandum of understanding was a test, and they did not respect it."
Trump added that he is on "very good" terms with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but noted:
"Sometimes I disagree with him, and I make sure he knows it."
When asked about "Pickaxe" Mountain, located south of Natanz, he replied:
"We have a lot of surveillance capability. But Pickaxe is a potential target, a potential target for a big, direct hit right at the entrance. And I think you might see that."
📌 Margin Note:
Pickaxe Mountain: This is the Western designation for the area known in Iran as "Kuh-e Kolang" (Pickaxe Mountain) south of the city of Natanz. US intelligence estimates indicate that it houses fortified underground nuclear facilities, and Washington classifies it as a strategic military target due to its mountainous terrain and advanced engineering preparations.
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