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Iranian Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has called transport corridors a strategic priority, emphasizing their role in boosting trade, cutting logistics costs, and enhancing Iran's transit position. His comments were made at a transport symposium amid regional efforts to diversify supply chains.
Iran has issued a stark warning to the United States, stating that Washington's defense shield in the Middle East will 'burn in the fire of war' if it continues to side with Israel. The threat comes amid heightened tensions following recent airstrikes. Analysts view this as a rare direct warning to the US, signaling Tehran's readiness to expand the conflict if cornered.
Iranian Kurdish opposition parties based in Iraq's Kurdistan region are under pressure as Iran strikes their bases amid the US-Israel campaign. Most deny receiving US military support and are trying to avoid dragging the region into a wider conflict.
A Gaza disarmament deal, which requires Israel to withdraw and transfer power, has sparked political turmoil in Israel. Far-right ministers reject the plan, while PM Netanyahu faces pressure from coalition partners and the upcoming election.
A Russian missile attack on Kyiv killed at least 3 people and wounded 15, including two teenagers, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko. The predawn strike triggered over a dozen explosions, with rescue operations ongoing in affected districts.
Peru's new government under President Keiko Fujimori is set to strengthen ties with the US, viewing it as a strategic partner. Foreign Minister Carlos Espa announced plans to restore relations with Mexico and Colombia, and gradually with Venezuela, while joining a US-led anti-crime coalition.
The Persian Gulf Strait Authority confirmed that the Strait of Hormuz remains fully closed to shipping, citing maritime safety concerns amid regional instability. The closure has already pushed crude oil prices up, with analysts warning of severe global supply disruptions if it persists.
Russia has reportedly penetrated much of the eastern Ukrainian town of Kostiantynivka, according to frontline reports, as Kyiv undergoes major military leadership changes. The situation on the ground appears dire, with Ukrainian soldiers admitting the city may effectively be lost, despite some commanders claiming they still hold most of it.
Iran claimed on July 31 that it had used drones to strike US military facilities at Ahmad Al-Jaber Air Base in Kuwait, citing retaliation for American airstrikes on Iran the previous day. The US has not yet responded, and details of damage or casualties remain unconfirmed. The incident heightens fears of a broader regional conflict.
