US Representative Jamie Raskin has called for the immediate release of Palestinian pediatrician Dr. Husam Abu Safiya, who was reportedly abducted by Israeli forces from a Gaza hospital on December 27, 2024. In a post on X, Raskin said Abu Safiya is being held in an Israeli prison without charge, trial, or due process, and has allegedly been subjected to torture.

Raskin described the situation as shameless, horrific, and life-threatening, urging the Netanyahu government to free the doctor immediately. The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory and the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention have also demanded Abu Safiya’s release. His lawyer, Nasser Odeh, warned that the doctor’s life is in danger.

According to Physicians for Human Rights Israel, Odeh recently visited Abu Safiya in prison and found him severely injured, to the extent that he could barely recognize his client. The case has drawn international concern over the treatment of detainees in Israeli custody.

The Israeli military has claimed responsibility for airstrikes in the Gaza Strip that killed a Hamas naval commander and three other fighters. According to an official statement, the commander, identified as Osama Naim Hamdi Shamlakh, led a cell within Hamas’s special naval commando branch known as the Naval Array. The military said the strike targeting Shamlakh took place on Monday in Gaza City.

In a separate operation in northern Gaza, Israeli forces carried out another airstrike that reportedly killed three additional Hamas members. The military asserted that these fighters were attempting to attack Israeli troops stationed in the area when the airstrike was launched.

The statement did not provide further details about the timing or aftermath of the attacks, and no independent confirmation of the Israeli claims was mentioned in the report.

Two ships collided in the Strait of Hormuz, causing severe damage to both vessels. According to Al Jazeera, Iran rescued 23 sailors from the damaged ships and transferred them safely to Qeshm Island. The collision occurred north of the island when a bulk carrier struck another vessel, leading to flooding on board and prompting the captain to order an emergency evacuation.

Following the incident, US President Donald Trump announced that the United States would act as the 'guardian' of the Strait of Hormuz and begin collecting a 20 percent toll from commercial ships using the route. He stated in a Fox News interview that the US would soon take control of the strait and reiterated the claim on his social media platform, asserting that it would remain open under US oversight.

In response, Iranian leader Mojtaba Khamenei’s adviser Mohammad Mokhber declared that Iran would not retreat from controlling the strait. He emphasized that Tehran would continue defending its rights to prevent paying taxes to adversaries for future maritime navigation.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said he felt 'good' seeing the widespread destruction in Gaza, describing it as the result of a deliberate policy aimed at eliminating threats. His comments were aired on Israel’s Channel 14 on Monday, where he emphasized that the devastation was not accidental but part of a strategic shift in Israel’s military approach.

Katz explained that Israel had abandoned its previous tactic of launching temporary operations and withdrawing. Instead, Israeli forces now remain inside Gaza, while militant groups are pushed out and residential areas have been destroyed. Channel 14 reported that a key part of Katz’s visit involved proposing the permanent establishment of Jewish settlements in northern Gaza.

He announced plans to create three 'Nahal outposts'—military-linked settlements—at sites that existed before Israel’s 2005 withdrawal. Katz said the move was necessary for security and to strengthen Israeli control and defense in nearby areas. According to Palestinian sources, Israeli attacks since October 8, 2023, have killed over 73,000 people and damaged or destroyed about 91 percent of Gaza’s infrastructure.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has carried out major missile and drone attacks on US military installations in Jordan and Bahrain, escalating tensions across the Middle East. The IRGC also struck two supertankers in the Strait of Hormuz, claiming the vessels ignored Iranian warnings and followed US directives. The incidents occurred shortly after US President Donald Trump announced renewed sanctions on Iran and a 20 percent tariff on cargo passing through the strategic waterway.

Iranian state and semi-official media confirmed the attacks, describing them as retaliatory operations. The IRGC claimed that several US radar and defense systems at the Bahrain base were destroyed, though these assertions have not been independently verified. The US Department of Defense and the Bahraini government have not yet commented on the reported strikes.

Following the attacks, the IRGC urged Jordanians to dismantle US military bases in their country, emphasizing that Iran holds no hostility toward Jordan’s people. The group framed its actions as part of a broader resistance against US presence in the region.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for an attack targeting a United States airbase located in Jordan, according to Iranian news agency Fars News. The report was published on July 14, 2026, citing a statement from the IRGC following the incident.

In its statement, the IRGC addressed the people of Jordan, urging them to dismantle or remove American military bases from their country. The group emphasized that Iran holds no hostility toward the Jordanian nation, describing Jordanians as a respected people who deeply understand the suffering and oppression of Palestinians. The message sought to frame the attack as part of a broader regional stance rather than a confrontation with Jordan itself.

The report did not include details about the scale of the attack, possible casualties, or the response from Jordanian or US authorities.

A new Reuters-Ipsos poll has found that a majority of Americans believe the ongoing U.S. military operations in Iran could continue for a long time. According to the survey, about 79 percent of respondents—roughly eight out of every ten Americans—expect the conflict to be prolonged. This marks a significant increase from a similar poll conducted at the end of March, when 65 percent expressed the same concern, showing a 14 percent rise in just a few months.

The poll also revealed that public sentiment remains largely against the war. About 58 percent of respondents said they oppose the military campaign, while only 37 percent expressed support for U.S. air and ground strikes. When asked whether the military action has benefited the United States, 51 percent said it has not been worthwhile, compared to 24 percent who viewed it as successful. The remaining 23 percent were uncertain.

Overall, the findings indicate widespread dissatisfaction and uncertainty among Americans regarding the ongoing conflict with Iran.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for a missile and drone attack targeting the United States Fifth Fleet base in Bahrain. The group described the operation as a retaliatory mission. According to an IRGC statement, the strike caused a fire at a fuel storage facility within the base.

The statement further alleged that the attack destroyed a US Patriot missile defense radar, the fleet’s air control radar, a C-RAM early warning system, and a control and monitoring center for unmanned surface vessels. The IRGC declared that its retaliatory military operations would continue in the future.

The authenticity of Iran’s claims has not yet been independently verified. Neither the US Department of Defense (Pentagon) nor the Bahraini government has issued any official comment on the incident so far.

The United States military has carried out airstrikes on Iran’s coastal defense systems and missile and drone bases, according to the US Central Command (CENTCOM). The operation lasted nearly five hours and targeted military sites in Bushehr, Chabahar, Jask, Konarak, Abu Musa, and Bandar Abbas. CENTCOM stated that precision-guided weapons were used to strike Iran’s coastal defense, missile, drone, and naval capabilities.

The US military said the strikes aimed to weaken Iran’s ability to attack commercial vessels. CENTCOM also reported that more than 50,000 American troops are currently deployed across the Middle East. The statement did not mention any casualties or immediate Iranian response.

The attacks mark the latest escalation in US-Iran tensions, with Washington emphasizing the protection of maritime routes and regional stability. Further developments or retaliatory actions were not detailed in the report.

Iran launched missile attacks on two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, killing one sailor and injuring eight others, according to a statement from the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday. Among the injured were six Indian and two Ukrainian crew members. The incident adds to a series of deadly maritime attacks in the region since the Iran–US-Israel conflict began on February 28.

The United Nations reported last month that at least 14 sailors have been killed in attacks around the Strait of Hormuz since the conflict began, with most of the victims being Indian nationals. Previous incidents include a March 1 strike on the Marshall Islands-flagged tanker MKD Byom, which killed one Indian sailor, and another attack the same day on the Palau-flagged Skylight tanker that killed two more Indians. Additional attacks in May and June also claimed Indian lives, including a U.S. strike on June 9 that killed three Indian sailors near Oman.

The repeated attacks underscore escalating maritime risks in the Hormuz region amid ongoing hostilities between Iran and U.S.-aligned forces.

US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran has been pushed 'largely back to the Stone Age' following American military strikes. In an interview with US media outlet Newsmax, Trump said Iran’s military capabilities had been severely diminished, asserting that the country’s power had been largely stripped away.

Trump detailed the extent of the reported damage, saying Iran’s 159 naval vessels were now underwater and that all 200 of its aircraft had been destroyed. He added that Iran’s radar systems, air defense networks, and weapons production capacity were mostly wiped out, estimating an 84 percent loss in manufacturing capability. According to him, Iran is now a completely different country from what it was four months ago.

The president further stated that the US had taken Iran back to a different era within four months, though he acknowledged that Iran still retained some missiles and limited capabilities. He described Iran as the 'bully of the Middle East' that could not intimidate him.

Yemen’s Houthi rebel group launched a missile attack on Saudi Arabia, claiming it was in retaliation for an alleged Saudi airstrike on Sanaa airport. The attack, which targeted Abha International Airport in Saudi Arabia’s southern highlands, marked the end of a four-year informal truce between the Iran-backed group and Saudi Arabia. The Saudi-led coalition said on social media that its forces intercepted and destroyed the missiles midair.

The Houthis described the strike as a response to what they called “naked aggression” by Saudi Arabia, saying it ended a period of de-escalation. The group had previously accused Riyadh of bombing Sanaa airport. The last major Houthi attack on Saudi energy infrastructure occurred in March 2022, after which the informal ceasefire took effect. The renewed hostilities now raise the risk of conflict along Saudi Arabia’s southern border.

Analysts noted that a major confrontation with the Houthis could threaten Saudi oil exports through the Red Sea, as the group has previously targeted shipping routes there. Saudi authorities have not yet commented on the incident.

Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels have accused each other of launching attacks, putting their four-year truce at serious risk. On Monday, the Houthis alleged that Saudi forces bombed Sanaa’s main international airport to prevent an Iranian aircraft from landing. The Saudi-led coalition did not comment on the claim but said Houthi forces later fired ballistic missiles toward Saudi territory, which were intercepted by air defenses. The Houthis confirmed striking Abha airport in Saudi Arabia and warned airlines to avoid Saudi airspace. UN envoy Hans Grundberg expressed deep concern and said he was in contact with both sides to prevent escalation.

The renewed hostilities follow rising tensions since an Iranian plane landed in Sanaa on July 3, sparking disputes between Yemen’s Saudi-backed government and the Houthis. The government admitted responsibility for Monday’s strike, saying it aimed to block another Iranian flight. The Houthis blamed Saudi Arabia directly, declaring the end of the de-escalation phase. The UN warned that any escalation could worsen Yemen’s humanitarian crisis.

Fighting has also resumed in Hodeidah province, raising fears that Yemen’s fragile peace could collapse entirely.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attacked two supertankers in the Strait of Hormuz after the vessels allegedly ignored repeated warnings. The semi-official Tasnim News reported the incident on Tuesday, citing an IRGC statement. The United Arab Emirates earlier claimed that Iran targeted two of its oil tankers in Omani waters, resulting in the death of at least one Indian sailor. Hours later, the IRGC confirmed responsibility for the attack.

According to Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB, the IRGC said the tankers had turned off their navigation systems and were attempting to move south of Oman’s waters under U.S. direction. The statement added that both ships became disabled following the strikes.

The attack came shortly after the United States reinstated a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Washington would charge ships a 20 percent fee to ensure safe passage through the strategic waterway, declaring the U.S. would act as the “guardian” of the strait.

The United States launched new attacks on Iran and imposed a naval blockade on the country’s ports, President Donald Trump confirmed on Monday. Despite the escalation, Trump said a peace agreement with Tehran remained possible. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, he stated that a deal had been close two days earlier but was delayed when Iran requested further discussions.

The renewed confrontation followed a series of missile and drone exchanges between the two nations. Trump announced that the U.S. would take responsibility for securing the Strait of Hormuz and suggested that ships using the route should pay for safe passage. In a phone interview with Fox News, he added that wealthy nations benefiting from the waterway should contribute financially, arguing that the United States should not provide this service for free.

The remarks and actions mark a new phase in U.S.-Iran tensions, with Washington asserting control over a key global shipping route while leaving open the possibility of future negotiations.