Iranian officials deny Trump's claims that Iran, Gulf leaders asked Iran to halt strikes - report
The officials called Trump's statements a desperate attempt to blackmail Gulf state rulers and pressure them with threats.
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Trump claims Israel supported halting Iran strikes, says all parties must 'get to work' on deal
PIJ reportedly agrees to BoP disarmament deal as Gazans express doubt Hamas will follow
Iran preparing response plan for potential US-Israeli strikes on energy infrastructure
US, BoP officials discuss details of Gaza reconstruction plan • IDF destroys Hezbollah tunnel network in southern Lebanon • US officials say deal will prevent next Oct. 7
US Treasury sanctions networks supporting Iran’s Mahan Air, IRGC from India, China, Russia
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said those providing financial, logistical, or commercial support to the IRGC or Mahan Air are “helping sustain a terrorist enterprise."
Drones launched from Iran caused US tanker explosion at Egyptian port- report
On Wednesday, maritime security firm Ambrey said that a drone hit a US-owned gas storage tanker at the port of Damietta.
Iran’s far-right accuses Pezeshkian, top diplomats of plotting 'soft coup' in Khamenei's absence
The Iranian regime’s radical supporters warn of a coup within Iran’s new leadership as Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei remains off-screen.
Trump announces 'historic' Hamas disarmament deal as US-Iran tensions grow
Board of Peace, White House officials to ‘Post’: Hamas, Palestinian factions agreed to deal’s framework, implementation • ‘Israel skeptical, but not much they can do except see it happen’
Latest US strikes on Iran roughly twice the size of previous bombardment, source tells 'Post'
Several locations in southern Iran were targeted by US forces, with explosions heard in the cities of Bushehr, Abu Musa, Kish Island, Ahwaz, and Qeshm Island, Iranian state media Press TV reported.
CENTCOM outlines military assets in use for Strait of Hormuz blockade against Iran
On July 29, CENTCOM said, “CENTCOM forces continue to strictly enforce the US blockade against Iran. As of July 29 CENTCOM has redirected 20 commercial vessels, disabled 2, and boarded 2.”
New Iran-related sanctions targeting tankers issued by US Treasury Department
“With its economy in freefall and inflation in the triple digits, the regime is desperate for cash,” said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
US-Saudi joint strikes on Iran-backed militias are a milestone in cooperation - analysis
US CENTCOM said that American forces and “the Saudi Arabian Armed Forces conducted precision strikes in Iraq, July 28, against Iran-aligned terrorists that the IRGC directed to attack US forces."
Why Iran and its militias have made Jordan a frontline in broader Mideast conflict - analysis
Iran’s growing missile and drone attacks on Jordan are turning the kingdom into a new frontline, testing whether Amman will continue to remain quiet or join a regional response.
