New Strikes Engulf More Countries in the Iran War
President Trump threatened retribution after Iran fired missiles at U. S. military bases in Jordan.
President Trump threatened retribution after Iran fired missiles at U. S. military bases in Jordan.
Saudi Arabia seeks international coalition to protect Red Sea shipping from Houthis, two sources say Saudi Arabia is seeking to build an international coalition to protect shipping in the Red Sea from Houthi attacks, two people familiar with the deliberations said on Wednesday. The composition of the coalition has yet to be finalised and remains under discussion with dozens of countries, the sources said.
The kingdom’s defense ministry said airstrikes in Iraq targeting Iran-backed militias were in retaliation for attacks on Saudi oil facilities this week.
Washington, DC [US], July 30 (ANI): The American military's key air-defence missile inventories are facing growing pressure as the confrontation with Iran enters its fifth month, prompting concerns over Washington's capacity to maintain Middle East operations while addressing security challenges in other regions.
At least 20 fighters of the Popular Mobilization Forces, an umbrella group of Iraqi militias with ties to Iran, were killed in a wave of U. S. and Saudi airstrikes.
As the war with Iran has continued, some are finding that the stress is bringing back old anxieties.
After a lull in fighting, airstrikes between the US and Iran resumed Wednesday, killing at least 20 members of Iraq’s popular mobilization force. The conflict between the US and Iran has now entered its fifth month, with no obvious conclusion in sight. Analysts have warned that the latest escalations are pushing the Middle East region into "unchartered territory".
Florida [US], July 30 (ANI): Amid heightened tensions with Tehran and mounting anxieties regarding maritime safety in the Gulf, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has accused the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of trying to intimidate merchant vessels navigating the Strait of Hormuz, maintaining that the crucial sea route remains accessible for global passage regardless of claims made by Iran.
Trump says will hit Iran hard after attack, was briefed on Egypt tankers US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the US would hit Iran very hard after an attack on the US military in Jordan. "So it's our turn," Trump told reporters at the White House. He said Washington would see if there was an agreement at some point, "but we're going to hit them very hard.
Cairo [Egypt], July 30 (ANI): An explosion rocked a US-owned and operated liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessel at Egypt's Damietta Port following a drone strike on Wednesday, raising fears that the Middle East conflict is spilling over into critical new energy hubs beyond its traditional Gulf theatre.
The prolonged US-Iran war has prompted many Persian Gulf nations to reassess their defense needs. For Pakistan, which has acted as a mediator in negotiations between Tehran and Washington, the conflict has created an opportunity to stabilize its fragile economy and improve its diplomatic outreach.
Tehran [Iran], July 29 (ANI): Iran on Wednesday strongly condemned the joint US-Saudi precision strikes on Iraq, accusing Washington and its regional allies of violating Iraqi sovereignty and holding them responsible for the consequences of what it described as 'criminal, inhumane and provocative actions'.
The kingdom faces a choice of whether to keep hitting back as a deterrent or to try to de-escalate the situation.
Trump and Netanyahu explored all Iran options including attack, Israeli official says US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu explored all paths to curb Iran's nuclear project in their meeting, including diplomacy, economic pressure and force, a senior Israeli official said on Wednesday. Netanyahu did not tell Trump that Israel's preference was for an attack on Iran, the official said in a briefing with reporters on Tuesday. "In the end, it's his decision," the official said of Trump.
Israeli strikes kill two Palestinians in Gaza Israeli drone strikes killed two Palestinians in Gaza City and Khan Younis on Wednesday evening, Wafa news agency reported, citing medical sources. An Israeli combat drone struck people near the junction of Ahmed Abdel Aziz Street and Abdel Qader al-Husseini Street in Gaza City's Rimal neighbourhood, killing one civilian and wounding several others, medical sources at Al-Shifa Hospital said. In western Khan Younis, an Israeli combat drone targeted a group of civilians in the al-Mawasi area, killing one civilian and injuring several others, medical sources at Nasser Hospital said.
Washington DC [US], July 29 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Wednesday vowed a forceful response against Iran, stating that Washington would 'beat the f**king sh*t out' of the Islamic Republic after it launched a ballistic missile attack targeting US bases in Jordan. He stated that Washington, in response, would retaliate with a major strike.
At least 20 fighters of the Popular Mobilization Forces, an umbrella group of Iraqi militias with ties to Iran, were killed in a wave of U. S. and Saudi airstrikes.
Drone hits gas storage tanker in Egypt, maritime security firm says A drone has hit a US-owned gas storage tanker at Egypt’s Mediterranean port of Damietta, Al Jazeera reported, citing maritime security firm Ambrey. Two gas tankers caught fire at Damietta, said port services firm Inchcape.
Four Iranian military advisers killed in Iraq in US-Saudi strikes, report says Four Iranian Revolutionary Guards military advisers were killed in overnight US-Saudi strikes on Iraq, Iran's Hamshahri newspaper reported on Wednesday. Iranian authorities did not confirm the losses.