Blast reported in south Lebanon
Blast reported in south Lebanon The National News Agency reported that a massive explosion was heard in the vicinity of the town of Tallousa, southern Lebanon.
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Military source denies Iran's involvement in targeting Saudi Arabia
Military source denies Iran's involvement in targeting Saudi Arabia A military source has denied accusations of Iran's involvement in the firing of projectiles from other countries at targets in Saudi Arabia, Tehran state media reported.
US Centcom says Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles at troops
US Centcom says Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles at troops US Central Command (Centcom) said on Tuesday that Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles in an “attempted surprise attack on US forces based in the Middle East. ” "All Iranian missiles were successfully intercepted," Centcom said in a statement to X, adding that "forces remain vigilant and at a high state of readiness. " Axios also reported on Tuesday that Iran launched ballistic missiles towards a US Base in Jordan, citing a US official.
Kuwait condemns Iranian attacks on country
Kuwait condemns Iranian attacks on country Kuwait’s Council of Ministers issued a condemnation of Iran’s attacks on the country, state media reported, saying they represent a “serious escalation” and pose a “direct threat” to regional security.
UKMTO reports explosions heard in the southern Red Sea
UKMTO reports explosions heard in the southern Red Sea The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Tuesday that a tanker reported an explosion while crossing the Red Sea. It added in a post on X that the crew and vessel are safe and no environmental damage was reported. This comes after Yemen's Houthis said earlier on Tuesday that they fired ballistic missiles at a Saudi Arabian oil tanker in the Red Sea for violating their maritime blockade and ignoring warning calls.
Iranian acting defence minister says weapons manufacturing ‘more active than before'
Iranian acting defence minister says weapons manufacturing ‘more active than before' Iran's acting defence minister, Brigadier General Seyed Majid Ibn al-Reza, said on Tuesday that Iranian defence manufacturing lines are “more active than before”, opposing Trump's claims that US attacks have degraded Iran’s military defences. “Production lines are more active than before, technologies are more advanced, and the will of Iranian experts and scientists to build the country’s defence future has become stronger,” he said in comments carried by the Mehr news agency.
Israeli forces strike towns in southern Lebanon’s Tyre district again
Israeli forces strike towns in southern Lebanon’s Tyre district again The Israeli army has attacked the Lebanese border towns of Majdal Zoun and al-Mansouri again, according to reports from Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA). This comes just hours after Israeli forces blew up buildings in the same towns, as well as Bint Jbeil, NNA said. Israel has continued its military activity and occupation of southern Lebanon despite the framework agreement signed with the country in June.
Saudi defence ministry says it intercepted Iraqi drones targeting oil facilities
Saudi defence ministry says it intercepted Iraqi drones targeting oil facilities The Saudi Arabian defence ministry said on Tuesday that its air defences have intecepted and destroyed several drones launched from Iraqi terriroties. The ministry said that the attacks were targeting oil facilities located in the eastern region.
UN: Political process cannot succeed while Gaza remains devastated, violence escalates in West Bank
UN: Political process cannot succeed while Gaza remains devastated, violence escalates in West Bank The United Nations warned on Tuesday that a political process cannot succeed while Israeli forces continue to devastate Gaza and escalate violence in the occupied West Bank. Deputy special coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Ramiz Alakbarov stated in a UN Security Council (UNSC) briefing that “Gaza’s reconstruction cannot be sustained in the absence of a political process. Similarly, a political process cannot succeed while Gaza remains devastated, violence escalates in the West Bank, Palestinian institutions remain divided, and security conditions continue to deteriorate.
Iran says it seeks 'restitution' for Ukrainian attacks on vessel
Iran says it seeks 'restitution' for Ukrainian attacks on vessel Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Tuesday that, he was assured by his Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha in a call that the attack on an Iranian ship in the Caspian Sea was "unintentional" and that Ukraine "seeks no escalation". "Iran does not seek escalation either, but made clear any attack on our citizens or interests is unacceptable. There must be restitution for losses," Araghchi said in a statement to X.
Qatar condemns renewed attacks on Jordan
Qatar condemns renewed attacks on Jordan Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, after holding a call with Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, issued a condemnation of Iranian attacks on Jordan on Tuesday, warning that they constitute a "dangerous escalation" which would threaten regional stability. It added that Qatar considers these attacks "a flagrant violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity and a blatant breach of international law and the United Nations Charter" in a post to X. The statement did not mention US and Israeli attacks on Iran but called for an immediate halt to all military action.
Yemen’s Houthis say they targeted Saudi tanker in Red Sea
Yemen’s Houthis say they targeted Saudi tanker in Red Sea Yemen’s Houthis said on Tuesday that they fired ballistic missiles at a Saudi Arabian oil tanker in the Red Sea for violating their maritime blockade and ignoring warning calls. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said that the ship, which he identified as the NCC Ghazal, was "forced to turn back".
US attacks destroyed key infrastructure, killed over 350 government employees, says Iranian government
US attacks destroyed key infrastructure, killed over 350 government employees, says Iranian government Iranian government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said that the US had inflicted widespread damage to civilian infrastructure across Iran, killing more than 350 government employees, including engineers and power grid technicians. Mohajerani said during a briefing on Tuesday that the Bushehr airport was hit directly by a missile and is out of service, while a maritime control tower in Chabahar was completely destroyed. She added that 12 bridges and two tunnels were damaged, along with railway lines near Bandar Abbas and airports in Iranshahr, Semnan and Bandar Abbas.
US Centcom says it redirected 18 commercial vessels in Hormuz
US Centcom says it redirected 18 commercial vessels in Hormuz The US Central Command (Centcom) announced on Tuesday in a post to X that, as of 28 July, it has redirected 18 commercial vessels, disabled two and boarded two in its ongoing naval blockade against Iran. There are more than 20 ships operating across the Middle East supporting military operations, including strict enforcement of America's 🇺🇸 steel wall blockade against Iran. As of July 28 CENTCOM has redirected 18 commercial vessels, disabled 2, and boarded 2 to ensure full… pic.
Ukrainian foreign minister hold calls with Iranian, Israeli counterparts
Ukrainian foreign minister hold calls with Iranian, Israeli counterparts Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Tuesday that he held a call with his counterpart in Iran in order to have a “direct conversation” after a sailor was killed in a Ukrainian attack on an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea. Sybiha said that during the call, he told Araghchi that Ukrainian actions were aimed at protecting against Russian aggression and warned against Iranian retaliation. “I emphasised the necessity to refrain from any escalatory steps, as well as to end any support for Russia’s war against Ukraine.
Israeli strike kills Palestinian man killed in Nuseirat camp
Israeli strike kills Palestinian man killed in Nuseirat camp A Palestinian man died on Tuesday from injuries sustained in an Israeli air strike on the Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip, according to Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital. Al-Awda Hospital had earlier reported that nine Palestinians were wounded in an attack on a market in Nuseirat refugee camp. It was not immediately clear whether the man had been wounded in the same incident.
Israeli forces demolish 11 homes in occupied West Bank over past 24 hours
Israeli forces demolish 11 homes in occupied West Bank over past 24 hours Israeli forces have demolished 11 Palestinian homes over the past 24 hours, Al Jazeera reported on Tuesday, citing local sources. Israeli settlers also attacked three Palestinians, including an elderly woman, and prevented an ambulance from reaching Masafer Yatta, while six Palestinians were detained in Nablus, the report added. Wafa news agency also reported on Tuesday that Israeli authorities issued four military orders to seize more than 22 dunams (2.
At least 22 Palestinians wounded in Israeli attacks on Gaza
At least 22 Palestinians wounded in Israeli attacks on Gaza Israeli strikes and gunfire have left at least 22 people in Gaza wounded on Tuesday, including an attack on a school, according to local sources cited by Al Jazeera. A statement from the Palestine Red Crescent Society said that one person was wounded in a shooting at al-Mazra’a al-Sharqiya school east of Deir el-Balah. Meanwhile, an Israeli drone attack on a house in the Remal neighbourhood in Gaza City wounded four people and nine were injured in an attack on a market in Nuseirat refugee camp, according to al-Awda Hospital.
War on Iran: What is Tehran's 'shadow fleet' really and how does it work?
War on Iran: What is Tehran's 'shadow fleet' really and how does it work? Submitted by Daniel Tester on Mon, 07/27/2026 - 15:15 US oil sanctions have forced the Islamic Republic to use ageing tanker vessels to sell its most valuable export to China and elsewhere The tanker Tejas, sanctioned by the US in May 2026 for carrying Iranian oil, docks at Qingdao, China, on 7 April 2026 (AFP) On Washington has reimposed its naval blockade of Iranian ports after the collapse of a planned peace deal to end the US-Israeli war on Iran . For decades, the US has tried to isolate Iran, holder of the world’s third largest proven oil reserves, from the global shipping industry with a range of sanctions .
Saudi Aramco closes Jazan refinery after Houthi attack
Saudi Aramco closes Jazan refinery after Houthi attack Saudi Aramco halted operations at its Jazan refinery on July 27 after a Houthi attack damaged the facility, the Reuters news agency reported. The refinery can process 400,000 barrels of oil per day. Reuters, citing a memo from consultancy IR, said the attack damaged the refinery’s integrated gasification combined-cycle complex and an oil storage area.
