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IRGC Says It Struck US Bases in Jordan, Kuwait as Bombardment Continues
Iran's Revolutionary Guard said Thursday it targeted US soldiers and communications systems in Jordan and Kuwait, as Iranian fire also hit Bahrain during a widening exchange with US forces.
Zelenskyy Moves to Oust Defense Minister as Kyiv Protesters Rally
Ukraine's president is pushing to remove his top defense official as demonstrators fill Kyiv's streets and Russian ballistic missiles kill two people in the capital.
US Strikes Expand Into Northern Iran, Hit Closer to Tehran
US strikes have expanded into northern Iran and hit closer to Tehran for the first time in the current wave, AP and Al Jazeera reported Thursday as Iran counter-fired at Gulf states.
US Sanctions Network That Armed IRGC Through Italy and Russia
Washington targeted a covert procurement network that used aviation and logistics companies in Iran, Italy, and Russia to source arms and drone components for the IRGC.
Kyiv Hit by Russian Missiles Hours After EU-Ukraine Drone Deal
Russia launched a ballistic missile attack on Kyiv on Wednesday, killing two and wounding six, hours after the EU and Ukraine signed a joint drone production deal.
US Fires Hellfires on Oil Tanker Bound for Iran's Kharg Island
The US disabled an unladen oil tanker with Hellfire missiles as it tried to reach Iran's Kharg Island terminal, the Guardian reported, as fresh strikes hit Tehran.
Ukrainian Drone Kills Chief Engineer at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant, Russia Says
Russia reported that a Ukrainian drone strike killed the chief engineer at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, Europe's largest, deepening fears about safety at the Russian-occupied facility.
Wang Huning Visits Pyongyang in Senior Chinese Diplomatic Trip
Wang Huning, a Politburo Standing Committee member, met a top North Korean official in Pyongyang, KCNA confirmed, following North Korea's premier visit to Beijing days earlier.
US Hits Iran in Fresh Evening Wave; Kuwait Intercepts Missiles
US forces struck Iranian air defense, coastal radar and missile-drone sites in a fresh Wednesday-evening wave as Kuwait intercepted Iranian missiles and drones and blasts sounded near the US consulate in Erbil.
Russia Pounds Ukraine as Kyiv Strikes 20 Russian Vessels in Black Sea
Russia launched missile and drone strikes against Ukraine on Wednesday as Kyiv hit 20 Russian naval vessels in the Black Sea, including 17 oil tankers.
China's Oil Imports Plunge 41 Percent, Tempering Fuel Price Surge
China's crude oil imports fell 41 percent in June to a near-decade low, keeping energy prices in check even as US-Iran fighting pushed oil briefly toward $79 per barrel.
Iran Says More Than 30 Civilians Killed in Recent US Strikes
Iranian government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said Wednesday that more than 30 civilians have died in recent US strikes on southern Iran, per Tehran Times.
US Launches New Wednesday Strike Wave on Iran's Hormuz Positions
CENTCOM said Wednesday it hit Iranian capabilities used to attack Strait of Hormuz shipping, with Al Jazeera reporting a strike on a marine control tower and The Hill citing an island target.
Ukraine Hits Russia's Command Network as War Reaches the Homeland
Ukraine has struck deep into Russia's command infrastructure, triggering a domestic crisis that analysts say threatens Moscow's war effort more than any battlefield reversal.
Kim Jong-un's Hand Seen in North Korea Premier's China Visit
South Korean analysts say Kim Jong-un's personal priorities are driving North Korea's premier's Beijing visit, a rare diplomatic contact amid shifting great-power competition.
Iran Says Seven Killed in US Strike on Bampur Army Base
Iran's army said at least seven personnel were killed in overnight US strikes on a military base in Bampur, according to Tasnim — the first named Iranian casualty count of the current campaign.
CENTCOM Confirms 'Dozens' of Iranian Targets Hit in New Strike Wave
US Central Command said it completed an additional round of strikes on 'dozens' of military targets near the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's coastal region at 10 p.m. EDT Tuesday.
Kyiv Claims More Than 100 Russian Vessels Hit in Azov Sea Over Nine Days
Ukraine says a nine-day naval strike campaign in the Sea of Azov has struck more than 100 Russian ships, marking one of the war's most sustained maritime attrition efforts.
China Detains U.S. Scientist Who Monitored North Korea Nuclear Tests
Chen Youlin has been held by China on espionage charges for nearly two years. His family says he is wrongfully detained and calls for his release.
IRGC Says It Struck US Forces in Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps said Tuesday it attacked US forces in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan, as reports emerged of explosions in Kuwait and drone strikes on US troops in Jordan.
US Strikes Iran for Fourth Day; Qeshm Island Reported Hit
US forces struck Iran for a fourth consecutive day Tuesday, targeting what a US official called "emerging threats," as Iranian state TV reported an American strike on Qeshm Island in the Persian Gulf.
AFRICOM Strikes Al-Shabaab Near Sablaale in Somalia Operation
U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike against Al-Shabaab militants near Sablaale, Somalia, extending the counter-terrorism campaign while Washington manages concurrent strikes in Iran.
Iran's Hormuz Gamble: Muscle Over Diplomacy as Trump Deal Unravels
Tehran chose to shut down the Strait of Hormuz and strike U.S. allies rather than hold to its MOU with Washington — analysts say the nuclear clock may now be running faster.
US Navy Confirms First-Ever Corsair Drone Boat Strike on Iranian Sub
US military footage shows Corsair unmanned surface vessels struck an Iranian submarine and ship maintenance facility at Bandar Abbas — the drone boat's combat debut.
Ukraine Downs Five Ballistic Missiles, Presses Allies for Air Defense
Ukrainian forces intercepted five Russian ballistic missiles Monday as Kyiv accelerates efforts to secure additional interceptor systems from Western partners and a new European missile-shield coalition forms.
US Strikes Iran for Third Night; Bushehr, Bandar Abbas Hit
US Central Command hit Iranian port cities Bushehr and Bandar Abbas in a third consecutive night of strikes, killing three, as Iran widened retaliation to Bahrain and Jordan.
China Detains U.S. Seismologist After North Korea Nuclear Study
Beijing has detained Chinese-American seismologist Youlin Chen after he published research on North Korean nuclear testing, adding new strain to U.S.-China relations.
Brent Surges Past $86 After Iran Strikes UAE Tankers in Hormuz
Oil prices jumped 3% to a one-month high after Iranian forces struck two UAE-flagged tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, leaving one sailor dead and eight wounded.
Russia Strikes Kyiv After Putin Vows 'Powerful' Response
Russian forces hit Ukraine's capital Monday in a fresh wave of attacks hours after Putin threatened retaliation for Ukrainian drone and missile strikes on Russian territory.
Saudi Arabia Intercepts Houthi Missile in Apparent Retaliation Strike
Saudi Arabia intercepted a Houthi missile launched in apparent retaliation for earlier strikes, the Jerusalem Post reported. No casualties or damage were reported.