Reuters reports U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander Adm. Brad Cooper has warned U.S. troops that cellphone videos and social media posts are giving Iran real-time battle damage assessments, potentially helping it plan follow on strikes against American forces. According to https://t.co/GSFri1PFZ3 https://t.co/emOyxvARjP
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Ansar Allah (Houthis) has announced the downing of a Turkish-made Vestel Karayel unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operated by the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) over Saada Governorate in northern Yemen. Saudi Arabia operates the armed Karayel-SU Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle https://t.co/h5XuQVaJFB
Iran state media claims the U.S. military struck the country's northwest, near the border with Azerbaijan.
NEW: The Houthis are considering imposing fees on ships passing through the Red Sea via the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait - Reuters
The U.S. Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence in a 51–47 party-line vote, making him the next leader of the U.S. intelligence community. Clayton assumes the role as the Office of the Director of National Intelligence undergoes major restructuring, https://t.co/OhRdWMJNA4
Russia's Sberbank: Attacks on Wildberries have caused damage, with the credit quality of marketplaces deteriorating as a result. https://t.co/r2wlH6U3IB
The Houthis are weighing tolls on commercial vessels in the southern Red Sea. China's fleet is expected to be exempt. - Reuters
The War Horse reports that newly obtained Department of War records provide the most detailed public accounting to date of U.S. casualties during the opening phase of the Iran war, revealing 400+ casualty incidents between Feb. 28 and April 8, including at least 17 https://t.co/p1otV6DR3t https://t.co/nu4E6pLzhZ
Iran is expected to receive its first shipment of 300–400 Chinese-made shoulder-fired air defense systems within weeks, Reuters reports. The $60–70 million deal includes QW-12 and FN-16 infrared-guided missiles designed to defend against low-flying aircraft, helicopters, and
Reuters reports that Iran is expected to receive its first shipment of 300–400 Chinese-made shoulder-fired air defense systems (MANPADS) within weeks, marking one of Tehran's largest known efforts to rebuild its short-range air defenses since the war with the U.S. and Israel https://t.co/ULcKJ6m0IJ https://t.co/MrCRFDcOTl
Zelensky told Axios his relationship with Trump has significantly improved. "Our relations are much better and more constructive. Not so emotional like it was."
Chad announced it will withdraw from the International Criminal Court, accusing the body of ineffectiveness and bias against African countries. It becomes the fourth African state to begin the process since 2025, joining Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso. The US welcomed the
Zelensky on Russia: They are crazy. They lose 30,000 soldiers per month. https://t.co/Kkj9ahFmcv
Fighting between Iran and the U.S. intensified overnight. Iran launched ballistic missiles at U.S. forces, all intercepted per the U.S. The U.S. and Saudi Arabia responded with strikes on Iran-backed militias in Iraq, ending a brief diplomatic pause. Saudi Arabia intercepted
Iran-backed militia weapons and logistics sites in eastern Iraq were hit in precision strikes on July 28, carried out by U.S. and Saudi forces, according to U.S. Central Command. The strikes followed more than 30 drone attacks on U.S. forces over the past 72 hours. CENTCOM: the
HANNITY: "Is Crimea back on the table?" ZELENSKYY: "It's a pity not. Or not yet. But we'll see." "The land is very important. It's our territory. It's our history." "But the most important is not to lose people." https://t.co/BT58h85Rgh
The Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence, replacing Tulsi Gabbard, in a 51-47 party-line vote. https://t.co/ItKqWdz49g
CENTCOM confirmed that Iran targeted one of its bases in the region overnight. The Jordanian Army said its air defenses intercepted five ballistic missiles launched from Iran during the same period. https://t.co/JncAURStiq
NEW: Iran is expected to receive up to 400 Chinese MANPADS in the coming weeks, including QW-12 and FN-16 air defense missiles, via a Hong Kong-based intermediary. - Reuters https://t.co/S4zl7Vam80
Iran launched a surprise attack on US bases in the region overnight https://t.co/ACPgZckADd
Iran is expected to receive up to 400 Chinese MANPADS, with the first deliveries arriving within weeks - multiple sources to Reuters The deal includes Chinese-made QW-12 and FN-16 surface to air missiles, supplied through a Hong Kong-based intermediary. https://t.co/YEafPfsy0u
Russia’s Ryazan Wildberries distribution center has suffered catastrophic damage from a Ukrainian drone strike this morning, with the warehouse partially collapsed and ablaze. https://t.co/wkgGcYg8ZW
Another Russian Wildberries e-commerce distribution center is ablaze this morning after a Ukrainian attack drone strike. https://t.co/e1tjVZvbwM
Reports of a Saudi-U.S. airstrike targeting a site in the Al-Mada'in area of Baghdad. https://t.co/01FrUhOIYZ
Seven members of the 30th Brigade (Shabak Brigade) were killed in a Saudi-U.S. airstrike targeting the group's headquarters in the town of Bartella, Nineveh Governorate. https://t.co/TjCTANigL5
Saudi-U.S. airstrikes targeted the headquarters of the 30th Brigade (Shabak Brigade) in the town of Bartella, Nineveh Governorate, Iraq. The 30th Brigade, also known as the Shabak Brigade, is part of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF). https://t.co/rjRuKTYiTr
U.S. Central Command has announced that U.S. and Saudi forces conducted strikes against multiple sites linked to Iranian backed terrorists across eastern Iraq tonight in response to more than 30 IRGC directed aerial drone attacks over the last 72 hours. https://t.co/IX4aVax8PX
U.S. Central Command says U.S. forces and the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) carried out precision airstrikes in eastern Iraq, targeting Iran-aligned groups that it said were directed by the IRGC to attack U.S. forces and Saudi energy infrastructure. https://t.co/4YJ9l4Rmo9
US and Saudi forces carried out airstrikes on Iranian-backed militias in Iraq tonight. CENTCOM says the targets were attacked after the groups were directed by the IRGC to attack Saudi infrastructure. https://t.co/L041DmLMyn
A second airstrike has struck a Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) position in Iraq's Wasit Governorate. https://t.co/IMYyb7DtDw
U.S. Air Force (USAF) fighter aircraft carried out airstrikes on a Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) position in the town of Al-Dayr, Basra Governorate, southern Iraq. Secondary explosions can be heard in the footage, suggesting that an ammunition depot was struck. https://t.co/xcdf1Om1xR
With Ukrainian President Zelensky watching on from the gallery, the Senate has advanced the massive package of Russia sanctions 86-12. https://t.co/hdaerC2u4K
Reports circulating about Patriot air defense system activity in Azerbaijan are false. Azerbaijan does not operate the MIM-104 Patriot air defense system.
10 Patriot interceptors were used to shoot down 5 or 6 Iranian ballistic missiles. https://t.co/sgJAYQ5RSG
Footage of an American PATRIOT battery fighting an Iranian surprise ballistic missile attack on US forces in Jordan tonight. At least 5 Iranian missiles were engaged. https://t.co/Bdxh3eWtCs
CENTCOM says Iranian forces carried out a surprise attack on US bases in the Middle East tonight, says it intercepted all missiles
A surprise attack using a few ballistic missiles? https://t.co/pPoKv8xbg8
U.S. Central Command has announced that at 5:45 p.m. ET today, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched multiple ballistic missiles at U.S. forces in an attempted surprise attack, adding that all missiles were intercepted. https://t.co/AuzRQgBnMR
A US official tells Axios that Iran carried out a ballistic missile attack on an American base in Jordan tonight. https://t.co/n6POkjIeY9
The launch from Iran follows several days of relative quiet after 13 consecutive days of tit-for-tat strikes. It is unclear at this time what the catalyst is for Iran's launch at a U.S. base and is plausible that it is preemptive rather than reactionary. https://t.co/TEcgPrwuh0
Axios' @BarakRavid reports that Iran has launched missiles towards an a U.S. base in Jordan, according to a senior American official. https://t.co/vtoIt6U4Va
EXCLUSIVE: Footage shows Jordanian air defenses attempting to shoot down incoming Iranian ballistic missiles over Amman. https://t.co/anDAXyIjwd https://t.co/X5DnWRqzXj
Earlier, the IRGC Aerospace Force launched several ballistic missiles from Khomeyn, Markazi Province, toward Jordan. https://t.co/GQ2ZCO6gqM
Reports of air defense activity over Jordan this evening have emerged following reports of missile launches from Iran. This video, purportedly filmed in Jordan, appears to show a Patriot air defense system intercepting an inbound aerial threat. No official confirmation of https://t.co/gq1sEf4mMx
Reports of multiple ballistic missiles launches from Iran this evening. https://t.co/kVmTkHmOLU
A clear image shows Russia's S8000 Banderol lightweight cruise missile mounted on an Orion unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). https://t.co/OH2oBm8St3
Earlier today, A 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit Japan's Kumamoto prefecture. Roads ruptured, thousands lost power, and people are trapped in a collapsed shopping mall. 300,000 ordered to evacuate. https://t.co/HiWuMxuWjV
Netanyahu and Zelensky spotted having a conversation ahead of Graham's funeral at Washington National Cathedral https://t.co/LNkdb6n71S
Trump's Full Remarks at Sen Lindsey Graham's funeral at Washington National Cathedral. https://t.co/37FDI0Zsfs
An oil tanker in the southern Red Sea reported an explosion nearby, UKMTO said. https://t.co/og9uxAjiH3
Saudi Arabia says it intercepted and destroyed several drones targeting oil facilities in the Eastern Province, attributing the attack to Iranian-backed Iraqi factions.
Saudi Arabia says its air defense systems intercepted and destroyed several drones targeting oil facilities in the Eastern Province, blaming Iranian-backed Iraqi factions.
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The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) center has issued an advisory after receiving a report that a commercial tanker heard an explosion while transiting the southern Red Sea. UKMTO said the vessel and its crew are safe, and an investigation is underway. The https://t.co/q8LasiYFev
Photos released by the Israeli PM's office show Netanyahu meeting Trump at the White House https://t.co/mhuqea5oNE
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Iran FM Araghchi to the Foreign Minister of Ukraine: You must compensate the damage caused to Iran The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has assured that the attack on our ship was unintentional and that Ukraine is not seeking to escalate the tension. Iran also does not
Video has been posted to Telegram purporting to show a fire at the U.S. base near Erbil, Iraq following earlier reports of explosions. There has been a lot of U.S. Air Force C-17 activity into and out of Erbil for the last few days. https://t.co/tehKzEBxZ1
After concluding high-level discussions at the White House, Ukraine’s delegation crossed the street to meet with senior leadership from Lockheed Martin to discuss joint production and technology exchange for PATRIOT missiles and “other systems.” https://t.co/YGnZYSDE5U
Photo of the meeting between the Ukrainian president and President Trump https://t.co/lxLr3BgGiI
Saudi Arabia has presented its counterparts in Baghdad intelligence showing the drones that attacked the Abqaiq oil refinery were launched from Iraqi territory.
According to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), more than 20 U.S. Navy warships are currently operating across the Middle East in support of ongoing regional security missions, including enforcement of the naval blockade of Iran. CENTCOM says U.S. forces have redirected 18 https://t.co/KIuh5LVfr5 https://t.co/dtuAzgcY1Z
President Trump with VP JD Vance at Lindsey Graham's funeral in DC. https://t.co/bUu8KhADcw
Ansar Allah (Houthis) announced that it targeted the Saudi oil tanker NCC GHAZAL with multiple ballistic missiles after the vessel violated the naval blockade imposed on Saudi Arabia.
US CENTCOM: 'There are more than 20 U.S. Navy warships operating across the Middle East supporting military missions, 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
Footage of the rare Ukrainian STASH air defense system mounted on a Ford F-350 chassis, equipped with an Israeli-made RADA radar and AGM-114L Longbow Hellfire missiles. https://t.co/KZ4FRUz4qe
Ukrainian forces appear to have struck another Russian S-3/400 long-range SAM battery in Crimea overnight, setting it ablaze. FIRMS showed at least one fire burning at the coastal installation. https://t.co/4egzK7HUKw
A screenshot from a RIA Novosti report shows the Russian S8000 Banderol lightweight cruise missile on a ground-based catapult launcher. I cannot determine whether the image is entirely AI-generated or an authentic image that has been digitally altered using AI. In any case, https://t.co/HoSa079Zxy
The Houthis are claiming to have carried out another ballistic missile attack on a Saudi oil tanker in the Red Sea. https://t.co/GdJ0PFhasf
Yemen’s Houthis say they carried out another ballistic missile attack on a Saudi oil tanker in the Red Sea.
Wildfires in France are threatening military facilities involved in the production of solid rocket motors for the M51 submarine-launched nuclear ballistic missile (SLBM). Large wildfires in the Gironde region of southwestern France have approached the CESTA (CEA/DAM) facility https://t.co/Z9eZofDjqX
New look at the Iran Air Airbus A319 EP-IEP, completely destroyed by a US airstrike at Bushehr Airport in March. https://t.co/PdhqNM1Z2q
According to The Post and Courier, the Department of the Air Force has begun the process of renaming Joint Base Charleston in honor of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham. An internal July 27 memorandum from Air Force Secretary Troy Meink directs officials to begin taking the necessary https://t.co/67ynaTPkEg https://t.co/rHUHDYqHmh
U.S. military personnel carried the casket of Senator Lindsey Graham into the Capitol Rotunda, where his sister, Darleen Graham Nordone, received it. https://t.co/IsVHQV8cfz
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An Iranian official told Russia's RIA Novosti that Tehran will "certainly respond militarily" to Ukraine's attack on the Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea. https://t.co/9JrfhIAk1N
The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) are withdrawing from all checkpoints in and around the city of Hasakah, as well as Mabdah in the Qamishli countryside, and are handing them over to the Syrian Internal Security Forces. Meanwhile, the Sotoro forces, the Syriac Military Council,
A spokesman for Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters issued a statement earlier today in response to President Donald J. Trump's announcement that compensation for damage to commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz would be paid from frozen Iranian assets. The https://t.co/Y5HTjeiSVx
Iran: Anyone who touches its frozen assets gets their ships blocked from the Strait of Hormuz. https://t.co/MdDR3GSLuq
Commercial tanker and cargo traffic through the Bab al Mandeb Strait off Yemen appears to be continuing with relatively little disruption, while vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains well below normal levels. https://t.co/d77UQWGwNS
NEW: Saudi Aramco has temporarily shut its 400,000-barrel-per-day Jazan refinery after a Houthi attack damaged the facility's integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) system and tank farm.
The Main Directorate of Intelligence of Ukraine's Ministry of Defence (HUR) has warned the military that Iran may launch at least three medium-range ballistic missiles from Tabriz in northwestern Iran against military infrastructure in Kyiv within the next 48 hours, in response
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Washington, D.C., where he is expected to attend memorial services for the late Senator Lindsey Graham in addition to meeting with President Donald J. Trump and members of Congress. According to Ukrainian officials, the https://t.co/IZdvMhZoq1 https://t.co/GQ4KTYpRix