Breaking News Live: Global Updates on US-Iran Tensions, Hormuz, Gaza and Ukraine

Breaking Now – Follow our live coverage of the day’s top global and regional developments, with continuous updates on the escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, developments in the Strait of Hormuz, the war in Gaza, military operations in Ukraine, and movements in global oil markets, based on official sources, news agencies, and Profile News correspondents.

This Breaking Now live blog delivers rolling, real-time coverage of the world’s most significant political, military, and economic developments.

Breaking Now | Latest Developments

• U.S. Central Command announces the launch and execution of a broad wave of strikes against targets inside Iran.
• Iranian media outlets and officials report explosions in several provinces, including Hormozgan, Khuzestan, and Bushehr.
• Iran reports fatalities and injuries on Qeshm Island following the attacks.
• The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed as long as U.S. threats continue.
• The Jordanian military says it intercepted and shot down five Iranian missiles with no reported casualties.
• Oil prices rise as the military escalation broadens.
• Russia and Ukraine report large-scale aerial attacks against one another.

Live Updates

🔴 01:27 | Southern Lebanon:

• Israeli forces carried out detonations in the towns of Tulusa and Kounine.

Coverage: Saturday, August 1, Beirut time

🔴 23:26 | Iraqi government statement:

• A meeting chaired by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Ali Al-Zaydi, to discuss preventing any threat to neighboring countries originating from Iraq.

• The Armed Forces reaffirm their commitment to not allowing Iraq to be used as a launchpad or corridor for operations against neighboring countries.

• We affirm the readiness of the Armed Forces to thwart any attempt targeting neighboring countries within our regional environment.

🔴 23:19 | Iraqi government statement:

• A meeting chaired by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Ali Al-Zaydi, to discuss preventing any threat to neighboring countries originating from Iraq.

🔴 23:15 | Sources in the Turkish Foreign Ministry:

• Fidan affirmed in a call with Araghchi the commitment to making efforts to end conflicts and establish lasting peace.

🔴 23:06 | Iranian Foreign Ministry:

• Araghchi discussed in two phone calls with his Turkish counterpart and the Pakistani army chief the risk of escalating tensions in the region.

• Araghchi warned against any adventure that the U.S. military might undertake against Iran.

🔴 21:20 | Trump in a post on Truth Social:

• I am destroying the Iranian currency.

• Iran is facing massive inflation.

• He posts a picture of an F-22 Raptor fighter jet.

🔴 21:17 |  Trump in a post on Truth Social:

• I am destroying the Iranian currency.

🔴 20:29 | Channel 12, citing an Israeli official:

• Tensions with Iran have peaked, and the situation is on the verge of explosion.

• Trump is closer than ever to ordering a major strike on Iran, but a decision has not yet been made.

• Alert levels have been raised amid anticipation of Trump’s decision regarding the scale of the attack and the possibility of Israeli involvement.

🔴 20:27 | Israel’s Channel 12:

• Security agencies are preparing for an Iranian initiative to attack, or for Trump to allow them to participate in the attack.

🔴 19:27 | Gaza — Israeli strikes continue as casualty toll rises

Medical sources in Gaza said the death toll from Israeli strikes since Friday morning has risen to four. Later, emergency officials reported one person killed and several others injured in an Israeli airstrike on Al-Thalathini Street in Gaza City, following another strike that wounded people in the city center.

🔴 19:21 | Iraq — Two drones target area near Sulaymaniyah

A source in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region told Al Jazeera that two drones targeted the vicinity of Kijneh village in Sulaymaniyah province. No immediate information on casualties or damage was available.

🔴 19:16 | Lebanon — Army commander rejects continued Israeli presence

The Lebanese Army commander said every inch of Lebanese territory belongs to Lebanon, stressing that any continued Israeli presence on Lebanese soil is unacceptable.

🔴 19:02 | South Lebanon — Israeli military reports Hezbollah casualties and officer wounded

The Israeli military said it killed several Hezbollah members during operations in the Ali al-Taher heights in southern Lebanon and reported that one officer was moderately wounded.

🔴 18:34 | Israel / Iran — Israeli official says no decision on renewed military action

CBS, citing an Israeli official, reported that Israel is unaware of any decision to resume military operations against Iran and has not been asked to participate in any potential military action.

🔴 17:20 | United States — Washington issues new travel advisory for the Middle East

The U.S. State Department urged American citizens in the Middle East to remain vigilant and prepare for possible airspace closures and travel disruptions. It also advised Americans in the region to consider departing if tensions escalate and warned that Iran or groups supporting it could target U.S. interests worldwide.

🔴 15:08 | Turkey / Iraq — One-year oil pipeline agreement signed

Turkey’s energy minister announced that Turkey and Iraq signed a one-year agreement to use the oil pipeline linking Iraq to Turkey’s Mediterranean port of Ceyhan.

🔴 14:49 | Russia / Ukraine — Moscow claims advances as Kyiv reports strikes

Russia’s Defense Ministry said its forces captured the settlements of Lobitske in Zaporizhzhia and Olhovka in Kharkiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukrainian forces sank a sanctioned Russian cargo vessel and struck infrastructure at three Russian oil refineries in Bashkortostan.

🔴 14:07 | Middle East — U.S. warnings and diplomatic efforts continue

The U.S. Embassy in Israel advised American citizens to prepare for possible escalation and consider leaving the region if necessary. Similar guidance was issued by the U.S. Embassy in Iraq, while the Saudi and Turkish foreign ministers discussed diplomatic efforts to reduce regional tensions.

🔴 13:30 | South Lebanon — Lebanese Army commander arrives in Tyre

Lebanese Army Commander General Rodolphe Haikal arrived in the southern city of Tyre amid ongoing security developments in the region. No further details about the purpose of the visit or scheduled meetings were immediately available.

🔴 12:19 | Gaza — Strike on Deir al-Balah follows destruction of hospital medical warehouse

Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital said one person was killed and several others were injured in an Israeli drone strike on Deir al-Balah in central Gaza. Earlier, the hospital said an Israeli strike destroyed its medical supplies and pharmaceutical warehouse. Gaza’s Health Ministry and hospital officials condemned the strike, warning it would worsen critical shortages of medicines and medical equipment.

🔴 11:37 | Ukraine — Kyiv reports strikes in Crimea as new air raid alerts sound

Ukraine’s General Staff said it struck a Russian naval drone warehouse, a Black Sea Fleet intelligence command center in Sevastopol, and railway infrastructure used by Russian forces. Russian-installed authorities in Sevastopol said one person was killed in a Ukrainian drone attack, while air raid sirens sounded again in Kyiv amid warnings of further strikes.

🔴 11:04 | Kuwait — Military reports intercepting drones and damage to facilities

The Kuwaiti military said it detected and destroyed hostile drones that entered the country’s airspace early Friday. It added that Iranian attacks targeted several strategic facilities, including a government site in northern Kuwait and civilian company equipment on Bubiyan Island, causing material damage.

🔴 10:56 | Iran — Officials warn of widening regional conflict

The commander of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters said the United States is rapidly moving toward igniting a broader regional war. Earlier, the Iranian government spokeswoman said energy security is an integral part of Iran’s national security, adding that attacks on oil refineries and gas facilities are intended to disrupt daily life and spread public anxiety.

🔴 10:08 | Ukraine — Zelensky details overnight Russian attack

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia launched 35 missiles, most of them ballistic, along with 185 attack drones overnight. He added that Ukrainian air defenses intercepted only one ballistic missile due to shortages of Patriot interceptor missiles.

🔴 10:03 | South Lebanon — UNIFIL reaffirms support for Lebanese Army deployment

UNIFIL said it remains committed to supporting the expansion of the Lebanese Army’s presence in southern Lebanon and the implementation of U.N. Security Council Resolution 1701 and the trilateral framework agreement.

🔴 09:41 | South Lebanon — Israeli artillery shelling and gunfire target Arnoun

Field reports said the Israeli military carried out artillery shelling and sweeping gunfire targeting the town of Arnoun in Lebanon’s Nabatieh district. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.

🔴 09:25 | Russia / Ukraine — Drones intercepted near Moscow, casualties reported in Zaporizhzhia

Moscow’s mayor said Russian air defenses intercepted four drones heading toward the capital early Friday. Earlier, Russian-installed authorities in Zaporizhzhia said one person was killed and 12 others were injured in a Ukrainian attack on a bus carrying workers.

🔴 09:17 | U.S. / Iran — Report says Washington preparing broader military options

CNN, citing U.S. officials, reported that Washington is preparing additional strikes against Iran as early as this weekend. The report said U.S. Central Command has finalized military options, including a possible two-week air campaign targeting Iranian missile sites and nuclear infrastructure, including the Jabal al-Faas facility, with preparations accelerating in recent days.

🔴 09:07 | Lebanon — Prime minister stresses state authority

Lebanon’s prime minister said the country cannot restore its sovereignty or achieve lasting stability without the deployment of the Lebanese Army across all national territory and the full extension of state authority.

🔴 08:58 | Oman / Strait of Hormuz — Explosion reported near oil tanker

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said it received a report of an explosion near an oil tanker about 21 nautical miles northeast of Khasab, Oman, hours after reporting damage to another tanker’s engine room following a projectile strike off Lima.

🔴 08:47 | Iran — Parliament speaker calls for unity after war

Iran’s parliament speaker said the country had emerged victorious from the war but stressed that the next stage requires consolidating those gains, adding that unity among officials is essential to strengthening Iran.

🔴 08:16 | Lebanon — President reaffirms state’s exclusive authority over arms

Lebanon’s president said the army’s responsibilities are expanding as it prepares for further deployment along the southern border, stressing that no weapons are legitimate outside state authority and warning that undermining the military threatens national stability.

🔴 07:06 | Ukraine — Death toll rises after Kyiv missile attack

Ukraine’s emergency services said nine people were killed and 23 injured in a Russian missile attack on Kyiv early Friday.

🔴 05:58 | Oman / Strait of Hormuz — Tanker incident reported

UKMTO said it received a report of an incident 11 nautical miles northeast of Lima, Oman, before confirming that an oil tanker sustained engine room damage after being struck by a projectile.

🔴 04:21 | U.S. / Iran — Washington says it is prepared to respond

U.S. Secretary of State, speaking to Fox News, said he does not believe Iran has faced a president like Donald Trump, adding that the administration is taking concrete action. Separately, Denver International Airport announced that a potential security threat had ended and normal operations had resumed.

🔴 02:14 | Iran / United Kingdom — Araghchi discusses regional tensions with British counterpart

Iran’s Foreign Ministry said Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told his British counterpart that the United States had violated the memorandum of understanding and that current regional tensions stem from what Tehran described as U.S.-Israeli aggression. The ministry said the British foreign secretary replied that the United Kingdom is not part of the conflict and supports a political solution.

🔴 01:35 | Ukraine — Explosions and missile strikes reported in Kyiv

Al Jazeera’s correspondent reported powerful explosions in Kyiv, while the city’s mayor said ballistic missiles struck residential areas in the Ukrainian capital.

🔴 01:10 | U.S. / Iran — Military options remain under consideration

Axios and CNN, citing U.S. officials, reported that President Donald Trump is seriously considering strikes on Iran’s energy sector but has not issued final orders. Officials said the scope of any operation remains unclear and could still be canceled. Separately, Iran’s Tasnim News Agency quoted a senior security official as saying Tehran has prepared a comprehensive response plan for any potential U.S. military action.

🔴 00:54 | Iran / United States — New warnings over regional escalation

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council secretary warned that continued U.S. naval blockade measures could lead to a tighter closure of the Strait of Hormuz and other strategic waterways, saying global energy markets would bear the cost. Meanwhile, the White House, according to Fox News, said President Donald Trump remains committed to diplomacy but will continue responding to Iranian attacks.

🔴 00:33 | Washington — Pentagon says it is ready to execute presidential orders

A Pentagon spokesperson told CBS News that the U.S. Department of Defense is fully prepared to carry out any directives issued by President Donald Trump at any time.

🔴 00:07 | U.S. / Iran — Report says Washington and Israel preparing strikes on energy targets

CBS News, citing sources, reported that the United States and Israel are preparing strikes targeting facilities linked to Iran’s energy sector as regional military tensions continue to escalate.

🔴 00:05 | Strait of Hormuz — U.S. Central Command reports continued maritime blockade measures

U.S. Central Command said it has redirected 30 vessels and disabled two ships since resuming its blockade of Iranian ports. It added that around 30 vessels carrying humanitarian aid were allowed to transit despite the blockade measures imposed on Iran.

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🔴 22:33 | Gaza — 10 injured in strike on home in Nuseirat

Al-Awda Hospital said 10 people were injured in an Israeli strike targeting a home in the Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip.

🔴 22:30 | South Lebanon — Powerful blast reported in Zawtar al-Sharqiyah

A Profile News correspondent reported a powerful explosion in the southern Lebanese town of Zawtar al-Sharqiyah. The blast was heard across coastal and mountainous areas. No official information was immediately available on the cause or damage.

🔴 21:53 | Oil Markets — Brent settles above $90 a barrel

Brent crude futures settled 1.22% higher at $90.12 per barrel as markets continued to monitor geopolitical developments across the Middle East.

🔴 21:32

Oil Markets — U.S. Crude Ends Higher

U.S. crude oil futures settled up 1.29% at $84.67 per barrel as markets continued to monitor escalating geopolitical tensions across the Middle East.

🔴 20:39

Italy / Spain — Schengen Agreement Suspended

AFP, citing Italy’s foreign minister, reported that Italy has suspended the Schengen Agreement with Spain. No additional details were immediately provided regarding the scope or duration of the measure.

🔴 20:25

West Bank — Injuries Reported During Israeli Operations

The Palestine Red Crescent Society said a Palestinian man was injured after being assaulted by Israeli forces during his arrest in the village of Tal, southwest of Nablus. Separately, the head of al-Mughayyir village council told Al Jazeera that a child was wounded by settler gunfire west of the village near Ramallah.

🔴 20:11

Lebanon — Prime Minister Condemns Israeli Actions

Lebanon’s prime minister said Israeli actions in southern Lebanon constitute a violation of the ceasefire agreement and Lebanese sovereignty, calling for full respect of international commitments.

🔴 20:03

Qatar / Gaza — PM Welcomes Hamas Acceptance of Roadmap

Qatar’s Foreign Ministry said the prime minister and foreign minister welcomed Hamas’ acceptance of the proposed roadmap during a phone call with Khalil al-Hayya, head of the group’s political bureau. The minister expressed hope that the agreement would help end Palestinian suffering and stressed the need for international pressure on Israel, full implementation of the agreement, and an end to violations to ensure its execution.

🔴 19:54 | Trump:

• We will strike Iran very powerfully.

• Iran has suffered devastating strikes, but it still has some capabilities.

• Iran cannot possess nuclear weapons, and if it did, it would wipe out the Middle East.

• We just want to achieve victory, and we are doing a good job against Iran.

• The Gaza Peace Council is wonderful.

• Iran always wants to negotiate and wants to reach an agreement with us.

• I am losing trust in the Iranians because they lie.

• Witkoff, Kushner, Vance, and Rubio are participating in talks related to Iran.

• The Iranians could finish the matter in 10 minutes, but they spend seven hours negotiating.

• The Iranians’ way of negotiating angers me—they spend seven hours on something they could do in 10 minutes.

• We could reach an agreement with Iran, but I am losing trust in them.

• The agreement on Hamas’s disarmament is a great breakthrough; no one ever thought its disarmament was possible.

• The agreement on Hamas’s disarmament is a major step for the Middle East.

• Iran will at some point say it can no longer withstand U.S. strikes.

• We are trying to be as gentle as possible in a situation like this, and Iran is being hit with devastating strikes.

🔴 19:10 | U.S. Treasury Secretary:

• We have moved from the military operation to the economic operation to restrict the influence of the Iranian regime.

🔴 19:08 | Hegseth:

• We have the best negotiators in the world, and we have given them opportunities.

• Our commitment to preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons is firm.

🔴 18:59 | Rubio:

• The International Criminal Court is an illegitimate organization.

• We have achieved diplomatic successes in the Middle East.

• The agreement between Lebanon and Israel is an unprecedented development.

• Hamas’s agreement to disarm is an achievement.

• There is still much work to be done regarding Lebanon and Israel to maintain and build upon this peace, but it is an achievable goal.

🔴 18:49 | Trump:

• Iran no longer has naval forces, and its drone launch capabilities have been eliminated.

• I call what we are doing against Iran a military operation, not a war.

• Iran’s behavior has been characterized by dishonesty and a lack of integrity regarding the agreement, but that does not change anything—their situation is very bad.

• Our military actions against Iran have been ongoing for 5 months, and we have inflicted massive damage on their military capabilities.

• We have achieved diplomatic successes in the Middle East.

🔴 18:21 | Lebanese President:

• The massive Israeli explosions at Beaufort Castle constitute a violation of commitments and a threat to the path of the framework agreement.

• The timing of the Israeli explosions on the eve of the Rome negotiations session sends a negative message that undermines efforts to consolidate stability.

🔴 18:20 | CNN, citing a senior U.S. official:

• The resumption of negotiations with Iran does not appear imminent.

🔴 18:14 | Lebanese Army:

• The Army Commander inspected the town of Zoutar al-Gharbiya and was briefed on the difficulties hindering the residents’ return to their town.

• We emphasize the army’s continued execution of its tasks in consolidating security and providing suitable conditions for the residents’ return.

🔴 18:08 | Italian Prime Minister:

• We are ready to take exceptional measures to protect the borders, including suspending the Schengen Agreement with Spain.

🔴 18:03 | British Foreign Minister:

• We welcome Hamas’s announcement of disarmament.

🔴 17:58 | Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations:

• The option of establishing a Palestinian state is not on the table after October 7.

• What is required is the complete removal of weapons from Gaza so that Hamas has no capability to access them.

🔴 17:20 | Iranian Foreign Ministry:

• The Foreign Minister discussed regional developments and bilateral relations in a phone call with his British counterpart.

🔴 16:59 | Reuters, citing an Israeli official:

• We will not withdraw from the Yellow Line in Gaza unless Hamas genuinely disarms.

🔴 16:58 | Kallas on the Gaza roadmap:

• Israel will eventually have to withdraw from Gaza.

• The plan to disarm Hamas in the Gaza Strip is a constructive step toward peace if fully implemented.

🔴 16:56 | U.S. Treasury Secretary to Fox News:

• The military and economic blockade of Iran will not stop, and we will pursue Iran’s funds around the world.

• We will deliver Iran’s funds to its people, to U.S. claimants seeking compensation, and to those affected by Iran.

🔴 16:38 | Trump to Fox News:

• We will continue to direct strong strikes against Iran.

• Operations against Iran are going well, and all we have to do is continue to achieve victory.

• We are directing strong strikes against Iran and continuing to achieve victories.

• What we can do is continue to achieve victory, and then something will eventually happen regarding Iran.

• In the end, Iran will have no choice but to back down.

🔴 16:24 | Ben Gvir:

• The draft agreement published by the Peace Council is unacceptable to Israel.

• Assassination operations in Gaza must continue, as well as encouraging emigration, and Israel must achieve victory.

🔴 16:24 | CNN, citing an Israeli official:

• The complete disarmament of Hamas remains an essential condition for any agreement.

🔴 16:25 | Channel 12, citing an Israeli official:

• There will be no army withdrawal from the Yellow Line unless Hamas is disarmed.

🔴 16:11 | Iranian Strait of Hormuz Authority:

• Transit through the Strait of Hormuz is not possible due to U.S. measures.

• Requests for passage through Hormuz will be considered once calm and stability are restored in the region.

🔴 16:08 | Special Gaza Peace Council:

• The inventory and storage of heavy weapons will begin after the national committee and international forces enter the Gaza Strip.

• The national committee will manage the weapons inventory process according to a timeline to be prepared within 14 days.

• The weapons inventory process is linked to the phased withdrawal of the Israeli military from the areas it controls.

• The process will be monitored and verified by the International Verification Committee, with support from the Stability Force.

• Palestinian factions will participate in the process, and no weapons will be transferred to Israel or non-Palestinian parties.

• Only the national committee will store, retain, or control weapons in Gaza.

• The implementation of this roadmap will create suitable conditions for a reliable path toward the establishment of a Palestinian state.

🔴 15:11 | Special Gaza Peace Council:

• Publishes the provisions of a roadmap to complete the implementation of the agreement to end the war in the sector.

• All parties affirm their commitment to President Trump’s comprehensive plan to achieve peace in Gaza.

• The parties aim to ensure Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip and the restoration of normal life.

• The parties aim to enable Palestinian administration, reconstruction, and the enhancement of security and development.

• The parties seek to create a reliable political path that achieves self-determination and the establishment of a Palestinian state.

• Israel commits to fully completing its obligations under the Sharm El-Sheikh Protocol without delay.

• Hamas and Palestinian factions commit to ending all military operations in accordance with the Sharm El-Sheikh Protocol.

• The timeline and implementation mechanisms for the roadmap will be prepared within 14 days of the parties’ approval.

• Upon completion of the timeline, the national committee will enter the sector and begin assuming its responsibilities.

• The transition from one phase to the next will be conditional upon verification that the previous phase has been completed.

• The International Verification Committee will monitor any violations by any party through an enhanced monitoring mechanism.

• Hamas and the factions agree to hand over civil governance and security functions to the national committee.

• The National Committee for the Administration of Gaza will enjoy full independence in carrying out its responsibilities.

🔴 13:03 | Lebanese Parliament speaker condemns Israeli blasts in south

Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri condemned the Israeli explosions in southern Lebanon, saying they should not be met with silence, in his first public comments on the latest developments along the border.

🔴 12:50 | IRGC says Strait of Hormuz remains closed

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and that no vessel will be allowed to transit without prior coordination with its naval forces. The IRGC rejected U.S. Central Command’s assertions that commercial shipping continues without disruption, saying two oil tankers were targeted after allegedly ignoring Iranian warnings while four other tankers changed course following the incident. It also warned that what it described as illegal U.S. interference in regional shipping would not go unanswered.

🔴 12:11 | Gaza administration committee says it is ready to govern the territory

Gaza’s National Administration Committee welcomed progress on the proposed roadmap, saying it is fully prepared to assume responsibility for governing the territory and leading reconstruction efforts. The committee said the next phase will depend on cooperation between national institutions and civil society while focusing on restoring public institutions, basic services and public security.

🔴 11:59 | Eighteen migrants drown trying to reach Ceuta

The Associated Press reported that 18 migrants drowned while attempting to swim from Morocco to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, shortly after Reuters, citing Spain’s Interior Ministry, reported that about 49,000 migrants crossed into the enclave within 24 hours.

🔴 11:37 | Israeli drone strikes northern Gaza City

Al Jazeera’s correspondent reported that an Israeli drone carried out a strike in the Al-Karama area north of Gaza City. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.

🔴 11:25 | Israeli military comments on cemetery vandalism near Nablus

The Israeli military said it had received reports that Israeli civilians vandalized a cemetery in the Nablus area, adding that entry by Israelis into Area A of the occupied West Bank is prohibited, dangerous and against the law.

🔴 10:35 | Israeli forces enter Masafer Yatta area

Al Jazeera’s correspondent reported that Israeli forces entered the Khillet al-Hummus area in Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron, in the occupied West Bank. There were no immediate reports of arrests or casualties.

🔴 10:34 | China urges restraint, says citizens unharmed in Kuwait attack

China’s Foreign Ministry called on all parties in the Middle East to exercise restraint and de-escalate tensions, adding that none of its citizens were harmed in the attack on a building in Kuwait housing a Chinese company.

🔴 10:14 | Drone targets Iranian Kurdish opposition camp near Erbil

Security sources in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region said a drone targeted a camp belonging to the Iranian Kurdish opposition east of Erbil. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.

🔴 09:53 | Casualties reported as clashes resume west of Nablus

The Palestine Red Crescent Society said a Palestinian man was wounded by Israeli gunfire in the Junayd area west of Nablus after earlier reporting that 10 Palestinians, including four children, were injured during an incursion involving Israeli settlers and forces. Al Jazeera’s correspondent reported renewed clashes, while Israel’s Channel 12 said the latest settlers’ visit to the village of Tell had not been approved by the military.

🔴 08:40 | Israeli settlers enter western Nablus

Al Jazeera’s correspondent reported that dozens of Israeli settlers entered the western outskirts of Nablus under the protection of Israeli forces, hours after a similar incursion into the nearby village of Tell.

🔴 06:40 | Iranian military says it targeted U.S. base in Kuwait

The Iranian military said it had launched drone strikes against U.S. military facilities and equipment at Ahmad Al Jaber Air Base in Kuwait several hours earlier, without providing further details on the reported attack.

🔴 04:21 | U.S. official says Washington awaits Israeli approval of roadmap

The Washington Post, citing a U.S. official, reported that Washington is asking Israel to approve the 20-point roadmap it has already endorsed in principle, adding that the United States expects Israel to follow through with the plan.

🔴 04:16 | Peace Council announces Hamas approval of roadmap

The Gaza Peace Council, together with the United States, Egypt, Qatar and Turkey, announced that Hamas had approved a detailed roadmap. It said the plan calls for Hamas to relinquish its weapons, followed by an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and the transfer of governing responsibilities to the National Administration Committee with support from an international stabilization force.

🔴 03:50 | U.S. intelligence links Iran to cyberattack, report says

The Washington Post, citing U.S. officials, reported that American intelligence agencies assess Iran was likely behind a cyberattack targeting Minnesota’s water system.

🔴 03:45 | Trump says progress made on multiple international issues

U.S. President Donald Trump told the Financial Times that the United States is inflicting what he described as a decisive defeat on Iran, while also seeking to end the war in Ukraine. He said Washington is still reviewing whether to allow Ukraine to produce Patriot interceptor missiles and expressed optimism about concluding a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia.

🔴 03:20 | Peace Council chief says agreement enters implementation phase

The head of the Gaza Peace Council said the agreement marks the beginning of Gaza’s transition to civilian governance, adding that implementation should proceed alongside an Israeli withdrawal. He said the National Administration Committee would require political and practical support to govern the territory during the next phase.

🔴 02:57 | Hamas negotiator links weapons arrangements to Israeli withdrawal

Ghazi Hamad, a member of Hamas’ negotiating delegation, said the issue of weapons is tied to an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and reconstruction efforts, adding that Hamas will not begin implementing the arrangements until Israel fulfills its obligations under the agreement. He said the National Administration Committee would oversee the weapons process and thanked Egypt, Qatar and Turkey for their mediation efforts.

🔴 01:44 | Trump announces agreement on Gaza disarmament

President Donald Trump said the Peace Council had reached an agreement providing for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza. He said Israel would withdraw once the process is completed and that an international stabilization force together with a new Palestinian police force would assume responsibility for security in the territory, describing the agreement as a historic step toward peace.

🔴 01:09 | Draft roadmap links weapons process to Israeli withdrawal

Al Jazeera reported that it had obtained a draft document approved by Hamas and other Palestinian factions outlining the proposed arrangements for weapons in Gaza. According to the draft, heavy weapons, military production sites and tunnels would be inventoried and placed in storage under the supervision of the National Administration Committee and an international verification mechanism, with implementation linked to a gradual Israeli withdrawal from Gaza as part of a broader roadmap toward Palestinian statehood.

🔴 00:20 | Joint statement by Benjamin Netanyahu and Katz:

• The military destroyed tunnels beneath the Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon.

Coverage: Thursday, July 30, Beirut time

🔴 23:47 | Iranian Foreign Ministry:

• We reject Western media speculation regarding Iran’s involvement in the attacks on two ships at Egypt’s Damietta port.

• Our policy is principled in respecting Egypt’s sovereignty, and we categorically deny any involvement in the Damietta attacks.

🔴 22:59 | Saudi Foreign Ministry:

• We condemn and denounce Iran’s operations against Kuwait and Jordan, including the targeting of a company’s headquarters in northern Kuwait.

• We renew our solidarity with Kuwait and Jordan regarding the measures they are taking in response to Iranian operations that violate international law.

🔴 20:22 | U.S. Senate:

• Votes against a draft resolution to halt military operations against Iran unless congressional authorization is obtained.

• Votes against a draft resolution to halt military operations against Iran.

🔴 20:20 | U.S. Department of the Treasury:

• New sanctions targeting support networks for Iran’s Mahan Air.

🔴 20:20 | U.S. Department of the Treasury:

• New sanctions targeting support networks for Iran’s Mahan Air.

🔴 19:25 | Saudi Defense Ministry:

• We hosted an international meeting to discuss the Kingdom’s initiative to establish a multinational naval defense coalition.

• We discussed a multinational naval coalition project to confront threats in Bab el-Mandeb, the Red Sea, and the Gulf of Aden.

• 14 countries have confirmed their support for the naval coalition, while others are in the process of completing their national approvals to join.

• The coalition aims to protect international maritime routes and counter threats to navigation and global trade.

🔴 18:45 | Aoun-Erdoğan Meeting in Ankara:

• Erdoğan: We are fully prepared to provide assistance in developing relations between Lebanon and Syria.

• Aoun: We appreciate Turkey’s commitment to supporting the Lebanese army and its participation in UNIFIL forces, and we count on its continuation.

🔴 18:31 | Pakistani Foreign Ministry:

• The Foreign Minister discussed with his Saudi counterpart the latest developments in the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb region.

🔴 18:31 | U.S. Central Command:

• No U.S. aircraft were destroyed or damaged in the recent Iranian attacks.

• All missiles and drones in the recent Iranian attacks were intercepted.

🔴 14:53 | Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament:

• International efforts must be made to compel Israel to halt its war on Lebanon and withdraw from the territories it controls.

🔴 14:34 | Governor of Khuzestan Province, southwestern Iran:

• The U.S. attack on the city of Ahvaz today caused damage to two student residential complexes.

🔴 14:33 | Iran’s Revolutionary Guard:

• A drone was shot down in the skies over the city of Bandar Imam Khomeini in southwestern Iran early this morning.

🔴 12:29 | Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council:

• We condemn the renewed Iranian operations against Kuwait and Jordan, and affirm the GCC member states’ solidarity with them.

🔴 13:52 | Iran’s Revolutionary Guard:

• We targeted the Al-Azraq base in Jordan today.

🔴 13:25 | Iran’s Revolutionary Guard:

• Three of our members were killed in a U.S. missile strike on Zanjan province in northern Iran today.

🔴 12:33 | U.S. Ambassador to NATO to Fox News:

• The United States is monitoring any attempts to transfer weapons from Russia or China to Iran.

🔴 11:51 | Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament:

• The army is the model of defense for Lebanon, not the experimental zones whose borders are drawn by the Israeli side with fire.

🔴 11:44 | Saudi Foreign Ministry:

• The Kingdom condemns in the strongest terms the continuation of Iranian operations against Jordan.

• We renew Saudi solidarity with Jordan regarding the measures it takes in response to Iranian operations.

🔴 10:43 | Iran’s Revolutionary Guard:

• We will not allow foreigners to interfere in the Strait of Hormuz, and those who attack will be punished today.

🔴 10:20 | Kuwait — Defense Ministry says Iranian attack hit Chinese company building, killing one worker

Kuwait’s Ministry of Defense said an attack it attributed to Iran struck a building belonging to a Chinese company in the country’s north, killing one worker and causing extensive material damage.

• The ministry said the building of a Chinese company in northern Kuwait was targeted.
• One worker was killed in the attack, according to the ministry.
• The ministry reported extensive material damage at the site.

🔴 10:16 | Egypt — Government says drone caused fire aboard two ships at Damietta Port

Egypt’s Cabinet said preliminary findings indicate that the fire which broke out aboard two ships at Damietta Port on Wednesday was caused by a drone.

• The Cabinet said the blaze affecting the two vessels was caused by a drone.
• The statement relates to the incident that occurred at Damietta Port on Wednesday.

🔴 09:57 | Pakistan — Islamabad urges Washington and Tehran to pursue dialogue and de-escalation

Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said Islamabad is continuing its diplomatic efforts to support de-escalation between the United States and Iran, adding that discussions between the two sides remain ongoing regarding developments in the Strait of Hormuz.

• A Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Pakistan is making every effort to revive negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
• The spokesperson said discussions between the United States and Iran remain underway on the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and ways to reduce tensions.
• Pakistan urged both sides to exercise restraint and remain committed to dialogue in implementing the memorandum of understanding.

🔴 09:38 | Pakistan — 10 police officers killed in attack in the country’s northwest

Police in Hangu district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, said 10 officers were killed and dozens wounded in an attack carried out by unidentified gunmen.

• Police said the attack targeted security personnel in Hangu district.
• Ten police officers were killed, according to local authorities.
• Dozens were injured, while no group has claimed responsibility for the attack.

🔴 09:31 | Ukraine — Zelenskyy says Russia launched 74 missiles and nearly 300 drones in major overnight attack

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia carried out a large-scale overnight aerial assault using dozens of missiles and hundreds of drones, hours after Kyiv reported fatalities and injuries in several regions.

• Zelenskyy said Russia launched 74 missiles, most of them ballistic, along with nearly 300 drones.
• The Ukrainian president had earlier said eight people were killed and dozens injured in the attack.
• Ukraine’s Air Force said it intercepted 55 missiles and 265 drones.
• Russia’s Defense Ministry said its forces targeted military airfields, factories, and military communications centers in Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv and Lviv.

🔴 09:17 | Iran — Reports of police officer killed in Sistan and Baluchestan

Police in Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan province said one officer was killed after gunmen opened fire on a security unit in the city of Iranshahr, according to state media.

• Police said armed assailants opened fire on security forces in Iranshahr.
• Authorities reported one police officer was killed in the attack.

🔴 09:16 | Gaza — Medical sources report fatalities and injuries in Israeli strikes

Medical sources in Gaza hospitals said six people were killed and 25 others injured in Israeli strikes since last evening.

• Medical sources reported six fatalities.
• Twenty-five people were injured, according to the same sources.

🔴 09:11 | Washington / Tel Aviv — Netanyahu outlines discussions with Trump on Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in remarks carried by ABC News, said he discussed several options for dealing with Iran with U.S. President Donald Trump, adding that he did not seek to persuade him to resume military attacks.

• Netanyahu said he did not try to convince Trump to resume attacks on Iran.
• He said the discussions included the possibility of negotiating a broader agreement.
• He said the options also included maintaining pressure on the Strait of Hormuz or taking military action.
• Netanyahu added that he had not misled anyone and that the final decision rests with the U.S. president.
• He said it had not been possible to predict the extent to which Iran could use the Strait of Hormuz as leverage.

🔴 08:56 | Lebanon — Army commander reaffirms readiness to carry out missions

Lebanon’s army commander said the military remains committed to carrying out its duties despite ongoing challenges and limited resources, adding that it is prepared to deploy in areas vacated by Israeli forces.

• He said the army continues to perform its missions despite limited capabilities.
• He said the military is ready to deploy in areas from which Israeli forces withdraw.

🔴 08:23 | Strait of Hormuz — Revolutionary Guard signals closure will continue

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed as long as what it described as U.S. threats and interference continue, citing developments affecting maritime traffic.

• The IRGC said the closure would remain in place while U.S. threats persist.
• It said recent developments would further complicate the regional situation.
• It said two oil tankers turned back from the southern shipping lane after a fire broke out aboard one of them.

🔴 07:39 | Iran / Jordan — Casualties reported in Iran as Jordan intercepts missiles

Iranian and Jordanian authorities reported simultaneous developments, including a preliminary casualty toll from the attack on Qeshm Island and the interception of missiles targeting Jordanian territory.

• Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences said three people were killed and two injured in the attack on Qeshm Island.
• The governor of Bushehr said two locations in Jaghadak were targeted with no reported casualties.
• The Jordanian military said it intercepted and shot down five Iranian missiles without reports of casualties.

🔴 06:18 | Iran — Explosions reported on islands in Hormozgan province

Iranian state television reported explosions on several islands in the southern province of Hormozgan amid escalating military tensions.

• State television reported explosions on Abu Musa and Kish islands.
• The Wall Street Journal, citing a U.S. official, reported that U.S. strikes on Iran would be broader than operations carried out in recent weeks.

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