Saudi Arabia has issued a strict warning to individuals residing illegally in the country after their visas expire. According to a Gulf News report published on Monday, those who overstay their visas could face fines of up to 50,000 Saudi riyals, imprisonment for up to six months, deportation, and a future entry ban. The Ministry of Interior stated that the move aims to enforce residency and labor laws more rigorously and to prevent misuse of entry visas.

The ministry urged citizens and residents to report any suspected violations of residency, labor, or border security laws. A 24-hour hotline has been established for this purpose, with residents of Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province instructed to call 911, while those in other regions should dial 999. Authorities said the measures are part of broader efforts to strengthen security, protect the labor market, and reduce legal violations.

The report added that Saudi authorities are currently conducting a nationwide campaign targeting violators of residency, labor, and border laws, under which the new directive has been implemented.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) reported that two of its oil tankers were damaged by Iranian missile strikes in the southern part of the Strait of Hormuz. According to the UAE Ministry of Defense, the tankers, named Al Bahiyah and Mombasa, were in Omani territorial waters when they were attacked. One Indian crew member aboard the Mombasa was killed, while six other Indian nationals and two Ukrainians were injured. Both vessels caught fire but the flames were later brought under control.

The UAE Defense Ministry stated that its armed forces are on high alert and that all necessary measures are being taken to counter any attempts to undermine the country’s security and stability. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the attack and expressed condolences to India over the death of the Indian sailor. It described the targeting of commercial shipping and the use of the Hormuz Strait for coercion or economic blackmail as acts of piracy that threaten regional stability and global energy security.

Iran has claimed responsibility for drone strikes on US military installations in Kuwait and a cruise missile attack targeting a US naval vessel on Monday, according to Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB. The Iranian military stated that the strikes targeted communication systems, fuel tanks, a Patriot air defense system, a surveillance tower, and an ammunition depot at a site identified as a US base in Kuwait.

The Iranian military described the attacks as a response to what it called the United States’ continued aggression against Iran. It also claimed that the missile strike on the US naval vessel was carried out in retaliation for alleged US missile attacks on Iranian military facilities.

The report noted that the United States has not yet commented on the Iranian claims, and the authenticity of the reported attacks could not be independently verified, according to CNN.

A Russian military aircraft, identified as a Tupolev Tu-214PU with registration RA-64531, landed in Tehran on Monday, July 13, amid ongoing retaliatory attacks between Iran and the United States. The plane, which took off from Moscow using the callsign RSD420, is part of Russia’s Special Flight Squadron and is equipped with advanced communication systems for senior government officials. Although often referred to as a 'doomsday plane,' it is not a nuclear command platform but rather a secure communication aircraft.

The purpose of the aircraft’s visit has not been officially disclosed, but similar flights in the past have coincided with high-level Russian delegations. The same aircraft previously visited Tashkent in June during Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin’s meeting with Uzbek leaders, and Tehran in February ahead of visits by Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Russian state media reported that Iran’s Foreign Ministry has confirmed Lavrov’s possible upcoming visit to Tehran.

Analysts suggest the current flight may be linked to preparations for another high-level Russian diplomatic mission to Iran.

The United States announced that it will reimpose a naval blockade on Iran on Tuesday, coinciding with the 11th anniversary of the signing of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). The agreement, reached on July 14, 2015, in Vienna between Iran and six world powers, aimed to limit Iran’s uranium enrichment program and prevent it from developing nuclear weapons. In return, most international sanctions on Iran were lifted, allowing the country to resume oil and gas exports to global markets.

Despite the initial success of the deal, the United States maintained some secondary sanctions. In 2018, then-President Donald Trump unilaterally withdrew the U.S. from the JCPOA, calling it flawed, and reinstated the sanctions that had been lifted under the agreement.

The renewed naval blockade marks a significant escalation in U.S. pressure on Iran, though the source does not specify the operational details or international response to the move.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) stated on Monday that imposing any tolls or charges on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz would contravene international law. The statement came shortly after US President Donald Trump announced the reinstatement of a blockade on Iranian ships and a 20 percent charge on goods carried by other vessels passing through the strait.

The 40-member IMO Council, which includes the United States, emphasized that the right to free and uninterrupted passage through international straits must not be threatened, obstructed, denied, or suspended. The organization reaffirmed its commitment to maritime safety, freedom of navigation, adherence to international law, and the protection of seafarers.

Addressing the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, the IMO condemned attacks on civilian commercial ships in and around the area and called for de-escalation of tensions in the Middle East. It further noted that any coastal state measures to regulate navigation in key waterways must comply with IMO regulations under the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that a blockade on Iranian ships in the Strait of Hormuz will be reinstated. The measure will restrict only Iranian vessels or those carrying goods for Iran, while ships from other countries will be allowed to pass. However, Trump stated that these vessels must pay a charge equal to 20 percent of the value of their cargo to cover security costs. The announcement was made on Monday through a post on his social media platform, Truth Social.

Trump declared that the United States will act as the 'guardian' of the Strait of Hormuz, ensuring its openness regardless of Iran’s position. He emphasized that the new policy aims to maintain fairness while securing the strategic waterway. The statement was reported by CNN and comes amid ongoing regional tensions involving Iran and neighboring states.

The decision signals a renewed U.S. role in controlling maritime security in the Gulf region, potentially affecting global shipping and energy trade routes through the strait.

Yemeni government forces launched an attack on the runway of Sanaa International Airport on Monday, July 13, 2026, according to reports from Anadolu Agency and Iranian media. The strike prevented an Iranian aircraft from landing in the Houthi-controlled capital, forcing it to divert and land instead at Hudaydah Airport on Yemen’s western coast. The incident has further complicated the country’s ongoing conflict.

Iran’s state-run Press TV reported that the attack on the runway prompted a change in the flight plan, leading the aircraft to Hudaydah. Earlier, Yemen’s Ministry of Defense accused Houthi rebels of blocking domestic flights from landing at Sanaa while allowing an Iranian plane to enter the country’s airspace, allegedly violating national sovereignty. The government claimed the runway strike was a response to that incident.

Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sari condemned the attack, warning that those responsible would face accountability and that the matter would not end without consequences.

Human rights activists have voiced renewed alarm over reports of torture, inhumane treatment, and deaths of Palestinian detainees in Israeli prisons, describing such incidents as a normalized reality. Evidence including photos, testimonies, and rights group reports has surfaced, showing that these abuses are no longer hidden. One case drawing attention is that of Dr. Husam Abu Safiya, director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, who has been held without charge for about 18 months and reportedly subjected to severe beatings and deprivation.

According to the report, Abu Safiya was recently moved to the underground Rakefet prison, previously closed for its harsh conditions but reopened in late 2023. Rights groups allege that detainees there are denied daylight, violating the Geneva Conventions. Around 3,500 Palestinians, including about 200 children, are currently held under administrative detention, which allows indefinite renewal without trial. Released journalist Ali al-Samoudi described the prisons as “hell,” citing extreme weight loss and abuse.

Human rights organizations claim these are not isolated incidents but part of a long-standing policy aimed at breaking Palestinian social structures. The UN has expressed concern, but activists fear impartial investigations and accountability remain uncertain.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for a series of attacks on United States military bases across several Middle Eastern countries, including Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan. In a statement released on July 13, 2026, the IRGC said the operations targeted multiple facilities, asserting that the United States had failed to learn from its recent defeats by Iranian forces.

According to the statement, fuel storage tanks and a Patriot air defense system were destroyed at Kuwait’s Ali Al-Salem Air Base, while a radar system at Ahmad Al-Jaber Air Base was also reportedly demolished. The IRGC further claimed that missile launchers and ammunition depots were hit at another US site in Kuwait. In Jordan, the group said it struck the Prince Hassan Air Base, igniting fuel and ammunition depots. In Bahrain, the IRGC alleged that US drone fleets and maintenance centers at Sheikh Isa Air Base were destroyed.

The statement framed the attacks as retaliatory operations against longstanding US military actions in the region.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrault stated that sanctions on Iran will not be lifted as long as Tehran continues its nuclear program. He emphasized that France will review the terms of any potential agreement between Iran and the United States before supporting the removal of United Nations sanctions. France, as a permanent member of the UN Security Council, holds veto power over such decisions.

Barrault had earlier expressed France’s interest in playing a role in discussions related to Iran’s nuclear activities. Western nations, including the United States, have been pressuring Iran to abandon its nuclear ambitions, while Iran maintains that its program is entirely peaceful and insists it will not give up nuclear capabilities.

The statement underscores France’s firm stance within the broader international effort to restrict Iran’s nuclear development and signals potential diplomatic friction if the upcoming US-Iran deal fails to meet French expectations.

Iran carried out an attack on the United States’ Prince Hassan Air Base in Jordan, according to a statement from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The strike, described as a retaliatory operation, reportedly set fire to several fuel and ammunition depots within the base. The IRGC’s public relations department announced the attack on Monday morning, claiming that the base serves as a key operational hub for US forces in the region.

In its statement, the IRGC said its air force targeted multiple key facilities at the base, causing fires that disrupted US military supply and readiness. The group asserted that the operation was conducted in response to a US strike on an Iranian coastal military installation.

The report, sourced from Press TV, did not include details on casualties or the extent of the damage, leaving the full impact of the attack unclear.

Iran has claimed responsibility for shooting down a US-made drone near the southern port city of Bandar Abbas. According to the Tasnim news agency, the drone, identified as a US-manufactured 'Lukas' suicide drone, was precisely targeted and destroyed. The Mehr news agency, citing a military statement, reported that Iran’s southeastern air defense forces detected, intercepted, and destroyed the drone near Hajiabad in Bandar Abbas County.

The incident occurred as the United States launched attacks across Iran, targeting military and infrastructure sites in provinces including Bushehr, Khuzestan, and Hormozgan. In response, Tehran has reportedly carried out missile and drone strikes on US military installations located in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar.

The exchange marks a sharp escalation in hostilities between Iran and the United States, with both sides engaging in direct military actions across the Gulf region.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has carried out a fifth round of attacks on US military installations in Oman and Bahrain. According to an IRGC statement, the strikes targeted an FPS long-range air radar and a ship detection radar in Oman, both of which were destroyed. The attacks involved missiles and drones and also hit US military facilities and infrastructure in Juffair, Bahrain.

The IRGC described the operation as a retaliatory action and warned that the only way to keep the Strait of Hormuz open to navigation is to end what it called aggressive US military interference in the region. The statement emphasized respect for the sovereignty of coastal nations over their territorial waters.

Iran further cautioned that continued US involvement in the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a larger crisis in the global oil and gas sector, underscoring the potential for escalating regional tensions.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for destroying US military missile launchers in Kuwait. According to a statement issued by the IRGC, the attack took place on Monday morning as part of the fourth phase of a retaliatory operation. The strike reportedly targeted a US ground-to-ground missile base located in Kuwait.

The IRGC stated that two HIMARS missile launchers and a missile storage facility caught fire and were completely destroyed in the attack. The statement also alleged that the launchers were being prepared for missile strikes against Iran. The report was carried by Al Jazeera, citing the IRGC’s official communication.

No independent confirmation of the attack or details of potential casualties were mentioned in the source report.