Iran has formally withdrawn from a memorandum of understanding signed with the United States, accusing Washington of repeatedly violating the agreement. The Iranian Foreign Ministry stated that Tehran is no longer bound by any part of the deal reached last month to halt hostilities. The move follows renewed U.S. naval blockades on Iranian ports, which Tehran claims broke the agreement entirely.

According to Iranian officials, the United States reimposed the blockade early Wednesday, citing Iranian attacks on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. In response, Iran announced it would assume full control of the strategic waterway during wartime, a shift from the usual shared control with Oman. Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said Iran would establish complete sovereignty over the strait regardless of the cost and would not seek further negotiations with Washington.

The renewed tensions have cast further doubt on the interim truce aimed at ending the conflict, as new attacks on U.S. forces in various countries were reported following the blockade.

China’s ambassador to the United Nations, Sun Lei, said the United States has pushed the world toward a dangerous situation through its attack on Iran. He made the remarks on Tuesday evening during a session of the UN Security Council.

The meeting saw a heated exchange between Sun Lei and US ambassador Mike Waltz. Waltz accused China of failing to take sufficient steps to prevent certain goods from reaching Iran and Yemen’s Houthis, items that could be used for both civilian and military purposes. He also claimed that Iran and some Chinese companies had violated a UN arms embargo without facing significant consequences.

In response, Sun Lei rejected the accusations as baseless and stated that China maintains strict controls over the export of such goods.

Egypt and Turkey have significantly deepened their military cooperation amid regional tensions and shifting geopolitics. The two countries have conducted joint air and naval exercises, initiated defense production projects, and strengthened coordination in intelligence and diplomacy. Egypt has also enhanced the capacity of its new defense headquarters, ‘The Octagon,’ while joining Turkey’s Kaan stealth fighter program as a development partner. These moves signal a strategic realignment that could reshape regional alliances.

The growing partnership has drawn concern in Israel and the United States, particularly as Egypt’s advanced military capabilities expand. Washington has reportedly sought clarification about recent high-level defense communications between Cairo and Ankara. Analysts describe the relationship as an emerging defense partnership rather than a formal alliance, noting that full military integration would require binding defense commitments and joint command structures.

Observers suggest that this cooperation could reduce regional dependence on U.S. security guarantees and foster a new Arab-Islamic security framework. It may also influence power balances in the Eastern Mediterranean, the Red Sea, and the Suez Canal, while potentially limiting Israel’s regional dominance.

A special book handover ceremony was held at the Maldives National University (MNU) to strengthen Bangladesh–Maldives bilateral ties through education, research, and knowledge-based collaboration. On 14 July, the Bangladesh High Commission presented a book titled “Power of Bonding and Non-Western Soft Power Strategy,” authored by Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to the Maldives, Dr. Md. Nazmul Islam. MNU Vice-Chancellor Dr. Aishath Shehenaz Adam formally received the book at the university’s seminar hall in the presence of faculty, researchers, diplomats, and community representatives.

In his remarks, Dr. Islam emphasized that university libraries are centers for knowledge creation and intellectual growth. He explained his “Power of Bonding” theory, highlighting mutual trust, respect, and people-to-people connections as the foundation of sustainable international partnerships. He cited Bangladesh–Maldives relations as a successful example, noting cooperation in education, health, trade, tourism, climate action, and human resource development.

MNU’s vice-chancellor praised the initiative, calling the book a valuable addition to the library and expressing interest in expanding academic and research collaboration with Bangladeshi institutions in the future.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned that the Strait of Hormuz will not reopen unless the United States stops what it called aggressive actions. The warning was issued in a statement on Wednesday, in which the IRGC also cautioned that other regional oil export routes could become targets if hostilities continue.

According to the statement broadcast by Iran’s state media IRIB, the IRGC declared that either all countries in the region will be able to export energy or none will. The conflict between the United States and Iran, which began in late February, has already disrupted oil and gas transportation through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy corridors.

The IRGC’s message signals the possibility of further measures against regional maritime and energy infrastructure, raising concerns about the stability of global energy supplies if the standoff persists.

Iran has carried out coordinated attacks on US military bases in three Middle Eastern countries—Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait—in response to recent US military operations. According to reports, a drone strike targeted the Al-Azraq base in Jordan, while a cruise missile hit a US equipment storage center in Mina Abdullah, Kuwait. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that its forces attacked the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain, destroying several key facilities including the NSI Management Center, command and control center, and fuel storage areas.

The IRGC further reported that the assault on the US logistics and supply center in Kuwait caused fires, while a site identified as “KJL” was destroyed during the fourth phase of its “Nasr-2” operation. In Jordan, Iran launched a seventh wave of drone strikes on the Al-Azraq airbase, targeting F-18 aircraft positions, troop housing, and a large hangar containing military equipment.

Reports from Iranian state media and regional outlets Al Jazeera and Middle East Eye confirmed the incidents, describing widespread damage across the targeted installations.

U.S. President Donald Trump said that military attacks on Iran will continue until he personally orders them to stop. In an interview with Fox News, he warned that if Tehran does not return to the negotiating table, American forces will begin targeting Iran’s power plants and bridges starting next week. Trump stated that if Iran refuses to make a deal, nothing will be left in the country.

During the interview, Trump added that the coming week would be very difficult for Iran, as strikes on key infrastructure are planned. He said energy facilities would be targeted last, but all power plants would be disabled and bridges destroyed until Iran agrees to negotiations.

The remarks, reported by CNN, signal an escalation in U.S. pressure on Iran and suggest that Washington is preparing for broader military action if diplomatic efforts fail.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched an attack on a US military base in Mina Abdullah, Kuwait, which serves as a key supply and support hub for American forces in West Asia. The IRGC claimed that the strike, part of its ‘Nasr-2’ operation, set fire to and destroyed the ‘KJL’ facility. The incident occurred following a series of escalating military exchanges between the United States and Iran.

According to the IRGC statement, the assault came after US forces carried out cruise missile and bombing raids on Iran’s southern coastal bases and other locations on Tuesday night. In response, Iran continued counterattacks across the Gulf region. The United States also reinstated blockades on Iranian ports, further intensifying tensions.

Observers cited in the report said the reciprocal strikes have effectively nullified a temporary peace agreement between the two nations, raising concerns about renewed instability in the Gulf region.

The United States military has confirmed launching new strikes against Iran, targeting several dozen military sites near the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s coastal regions on Tuesday night. According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), the seven-hour operation involved warplanes, drones, and naval vessels striking Iranian missile and drone bases, naval assets, and coastal defense systems.

CENTCOM stated that the objective of the latest assault was to weaken Iran’s ability to attack commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The command further noted that the action coincided with the resumption of a US naval blockade against vessels traveling to and from Iranian ports and coastal areas.

The report, citing Al Jazeera, did not mention any immediate Iranian response or details on casualties or damage resulting from the strikes.

Iraq-based armed group Kataib Hezbollah has warned that it will stand by Iran if the United States launches any military attack. In a statement, the group’s secretary-general, Abu Hussein al-Hamidawi, said that if Washington continues its war against Iran, Kataib Hezbollah will support the Iranian people and that the United States would pay a heavy price. He described the current situation as the beginning of a new conflict between the forces of truth and falsehood across the region, accusing the US of leading this confrontation.

Kataib Hezbollah, designated by the United States as a terrorist organization in 2009, is one of the most powerful Iran-aligned groups in Iraq. The US has previously accused Tehran of using Lebanese Hezbollah and Iraqi armed factions to suppress ongoing protests in Iran.

The warning underscores rising regional tensions as Iran and the US remain at odds, with the group reaffirming its commitment to defend Iran under any circumstances.

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that American attacks on Iran’s power plants and bridges will intensify next week if Tehran does not agree to a deal. He issued the threat during an interview with Fox News on Tuesday, saying that the coming week would be “really bad” for Iran if it refuses to return to negotiations. Trump stated that all of Iran’s power plants and bridges would be destroyed if no agreement is reached.

The warning came as U.S. forces continued airstrikes in Iran for a fourth consecutive day and reimposed naval blockades on the country’s seaports. The escalation follows the collapse of a fragile ceasefire reached on June 17, with the main conflict now centered on control of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.

When asked how long the attacks would continue, Trump said they would go on “as long as I say it’s enough,” signaling no immediate end to the military campaign.

Iran carried out its seventh drone attack on a United States military base in Jordan, according to Iran’s state news agency Tasnim. The strike targeted F-18 fighter jet positions, troop housing, and a large hangar at the Azraq Air Base. Iranian forces said the operation was part of an ongoing campaign against US military installations across the Middle East.

Iran’s military claimed the attacks were in response to alleged US violations of a ceasefire and strikes on Iranian territory. It stated that six previous drone attacks had been launched under the same campaign. Tehran also warned that any future assaults on its land, sea, or airspace would be met with appropriate retaliation.

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed conducting new strikes inside Iran, saying the goal was to weaken Iran’s military capabilities used for attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

U.S. President Donald Trump has withdrawn his earlier decision to impose a 20 percent tariff on maritime trade passing through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Announcing the reversal, Trump said the controversial proposal would no longer proceed, marking a shift from his previous stance.

Despite canceling the tariff plan, Trump reaffirmed that existing U.S. sanctions on Iranian ports will remain in place. In a social media message, he stated that the strait will remain open to ships from all countries except Iran. He also criticized Iran’s leadership, accusing it of deceit, violence, and hostility that have led the country into deeper crisis.

Trump indicated that instead of tariffs, the United States will pursue new trade and investment-based agreements with Gulf countries as part of a revised strategy for the region.

A Bangladeshi expatriate named Md. Jasim Mia, aged 30, from Doritazpur village in Kulaura upazila of Moulvibazar, died after falling from an under-construction multi-storey building in Bahrain. The accident occurred around 12 p.m. Bangladesh time on Tuesday while he was working at the site. Co-workers rushed him to a local hospital, where doctors declared him dead.

According to local sources, Jasim Mia had been living in Bahrain for several years, working as a mason for a construction company. On the day of the incident, he reportedly slipped and fell while performing his duties. Local union council member Md. Fatik Ali confirmed the incident and said the death resulted from an accidental fall during work.

News of Jasim Mia’s death cast a pall of grief over his home village. His parents, Abdul Gaffar and Samarun Begum, were devastated by the loss of their eldest son. Family members have appealed to authorities and the government for assistance in repatriating his body, while local representatives have promised necessary support.

US President Donald Trump has threatened to strike a suspected Iranian nuclear facility known as Pickaxe Mountain. In remarks reported by journalist Zaid Sabah, Trump said Iran should be prepared, describing the site as a potential target. The facility, locally called Kuh-e Kolong Gaz La, is located near Iran’s heavily damaged Natanz uranium enrichment center and contains two deep underground tunnel complexes.

According to US media reports citing analysts, the tunnels are believed to be built so deep that even America’s most powerful bunker-buster bombs may not reach them. Analysts have suggested that the site could be part of Tehran’s nuclear program. Trump told the Hugh Hewitt Show that the United States is closely monitoring the location and claimed that Iran’s nuclear situation is not in good condition.

Trump added that the US might strike Pickaxe Mountain soon, signaling a possible escalation in tensions over Iran’s nuclear activities.