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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has confirmed it fired missiles at US military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, escalating tensions in the Middle East. The attack followed a reportedly provocative US action, pushing the region into a direct confrontation. No damage or casualty details are available yet, and US forces are on high alert.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi advised Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to prioritize protecting Lebanon from its 'real enemy' rather than internal conflicts. The call comes amid Lebanon's economic and political crises, with Aoun seeking to form a government.
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said it shot down seven Iranian ballistic missiles and four drones targeting Kuwait, Bahrain, and the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC retaliated against US bases and struck oil tankers amid stalled talks. Separately, Israel continued airstrikes in southern Lebanon, killing Lebanese soldiers.
Israeli airstrikes continue in Gaza despite a ceasefire still in effect, killing a young woman and wounding 15 others near Khan Younis. Palestinian factions are heading to Egypt to discuss the next phase of the truce, as attacks have persisted since October.
French anti-terror prosecutors have opened a preliminary investigation into allegations of 'torture' and 'war crimes' regarding Israel's treatment of French activists on a Gaza aid flotilla. The probe follows complaints of severe mistreatment, including physical violence and sexual abuse, during detention after Israel intercepted the ship in international waters.
Seven medical, dental, and IT students in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, have opened a small ice cream shop called Flora to earn money for tuition and support their families amid the ongoing war. Balancing work and study, they have become a beacon of hope in the devastated landscape.
Ukraine has effectively stalled Russian ground advances by disrupting logistics, but its air defenses remain vulnerable to ballistic missiles. President Zelenskyy describes these missiles as Moscow's 'final argument,' noting that Russia produces 120 per month, double the U.S. output of Patriot interceptors. Despite battlefield gains and long-range strikes deep into Russia, Ukraine struggles to counter ballistic missiles, which it intercepts at only 27%.
Iranian naval forces fired warning shots at two US destroyers in the Gulf of Oman, forcing them to change course and leave the area. The incident occurred amid heightened tensions between Tehran and Washington, with Iran viewing US naval presence as provocative.
Ireland has banned two far-right Israeli ministers, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, from entering the country for supporting policies that aim to remove Palestinians from their land. PM Micheal Martin confirmed the ban on July 18, calling for EU-level sanctions against the officials.
