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Kremlin Rejects Trump Claim That Refinery Strikes Speed Ukraine Peace
Moscow pushed back Thursday against President Trump's assertion that Ukraine's drone campaign on Russian oil refineries could accelerate an end to the war, as the Saratov refinery remained offline.
Kremlin: U.S. Wrong to Think Ukrainian Strike Escalation Can End War
Russia rejected Washington's assumption that expanding Ukrainian long-range strikes can pressure Moscow toward peace, as Kyiv pressed drone attacks on Russian oil depots and tankers near Crimea.
Iran Fires 10 Missiles at Jordan; Tehran Accuses U.S. of Hitting Bushehr Perimeter
Iran launched 10 missiles at Jordan and additional drones and missiles at Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar, Times of Israel reported, as Tehran accused U.S. forces of striking the perimeter of the Bushehr nuclear power plant.
U.S. Strikes Northern Iran Rail Bridge on China-Russia Corridor
Iran's semi-official Fars News Agency reported Thursday that U.S. forces struck a strategic railway bridge in northern Iran on the transit line linking the country to China and Russia.
Ukrainian Drones Hit Russian Oil Depots, Azov Tankers Ablaze
Ukrainian drones struck several Russian oil storage facilities and set at least two tankers ablaze in the Sea of Azov, targeting Moscow's energy export capacity.
Typhoon Bavi Bears Down on Taiwan as China Military Pressure Persists
Typhoon Bavi bears down on Taiwan as Beijing maintains coast guard patrols near the island, compounding the demands on Taiwan's emergency and defense planners.
Air-Raid Sirens Sound Across Bahrain as Iran Retaliates Against Gulf States
Air-raid alerts sounded across Bahrain and other Gulf states early Thursday as Iran fired back at Gulf Arab hosts of U.S. forces, hours after overnight U.S. strikes on five Iranian provinces.
CENTCOM Confirms ~90 Targets Struck; Iran Says 14 Killed Across Five Provinces
U.S. Central Command says it hit around 90 Iranian military targets in the latest wave as Iran's Health Ministry reports at least 14 killed and 78 wounded across five provinces.
Oil Tops Two-Week High After U.S. Launches Fresh Strikes on Iran
Crude prices jumped more than a dollar per barrel after the U.S. launched fresh strikes against Iran, exposing market complacency about the conflict's supply risks.
Trump Permits Kyiv to Make Patriot Missiles as Moscow Fumes at NATO
Trump authorized Ukraine to produce Patriot air defense missiles domestically, drawing sharp condemnation from Moscow as NATO allies met in Ankara.
U.S. Strikes Hit Iranshahr Airport, Chabahar Port; Firefighter Killed
Iranian state media report a firefighter killed at Iranshahr airport and strikes on Chabahar's maritime traffic control as U.S. operations extend into Thursday.
Russia Denounces NATO Summit Decisions on Ukraine Aid and Defense
Moscow condemned commitments made at NATO's Ankara summit to arm Ukraine and expand allied defense spending, as Trump complicated the alliance's message on multiple fronts.
US Rebukes China Over Hours' Notice Before Submarine Missile Test
Washington criticized Beijing for providing only hours of advance warning before a submarine-launched missile test, flagging China's 'rapid and opaque nuclear weapons buildup.'
Kostyuk Advances at Wimbledon as Kyiv Burns, Blasts IOC on Russia
Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk extended her Wimbledon run Wednesday as attacks hit Kyiv and renewed her public condemnation of IOC policy permitting Russian athletes to compete internationally.
U.S. Launches Fresh Wave of Strikes on Iran; Eight Reported Killed
Iranian state media report new U.S. strikes across southern Iran; IRNA says eight armed forces members killed hours after Trump warned at NATO summit.
Trump Says Putin and Zelensky Will Meet to Discuss Ending Ukraine War
President Trump announced that Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky would meet for direct talks, as Kyiv pushes for advanced missile defenses to close Russia's battlefield edge.
Trump Says NATO Allies Will Send Minesweepers to Hormuz
Trump said NATO allies agreed to deploy minesweepers to the Strait of Hormuz following summit talks in Ankara, though allied governments have not independently confirmed the commitment.
Trump and Zelenskyy Hold Ukraine War Talks at NATO Summit
Trump met with Zelenskyy at the NATO summit and declared a peace deal 'within reach,' as Russia launched a second consecutive overnight missile barrage against Kyiv.
Macron: Iranian Strikes Violated MoU, But Ceasefire Talks Will Continue
Macron said at the NATO Ankara summit that Iran's Gulf strikes breached the Islamabad MoU and Tehran was wrong to carry them out, but that ceasefire talks would proceed despite Trump calling the deal 'over.'
Trump Warns U.S. Will 'Probably' Strike Iran Again Wednesday Night
Speaking at NATO's Ankara summit, Trump said the U.S. will likely hit Iran again Wednesday night, days after strikes on Bandar Abbas and Iranian attacks on Gulf bases and tankers.
Trump Authorizes Patriot Missile License for Ukraine at NATO Summit
President Trump announced at the NATO summit that the US will grant Ukraine a Patriot missile license as Russian strikes on Kyiv entered a second straight night.
Brent Crude Spikes to $76 After US Revokes Iran Oil Export Waiver
Oil prices jumped more than 5% after the US revoked Iran's oil export waiver and IRGC drones struck two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, deepening the ceasefire collapse.
Trump Declares Iran Ceasefire Over After Hormuz Tanker Attacks
Trump declared the US-Iran ceasefire 'over' at NATO's Ankara summit after Iranian forces struck a Qatari LNG tanker and a Saudi crude ship in the Strait of Hormuz on July 7.
Iran Nuclear Deal Faces Collapse as Strikes Consume the 60-Day Window
With 39 days left in the Islamabad MoU's 60-day nuclear window, fresh strikes and reimposed sanctions are threatening to collapse Iran-U.S. talks before a final deal can take shape.
Iran Strikes U.S. Bases in Bahrain and Kuwait, Threatens to Halt Ceasefire Talks
Iran's IRGC struck 85 U.S. military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait on July 8 and threatened to suspend MOU negotiations, putting the 60-day Islamabad ceasefire under its gravest stress.
Allied Rift Over Iran War Shadows NATO Summit in Ankara
Trump arrived at the Ankara NATO summit facing allied resistance over Iran, while new tanker attacks and retaliatory strikes put the Islamabad Memorandum's talks in jeopardy.
U.S. Confirms Strikes on Iranian Missile Sites After Hormuz Attacks
CENTCOM confirmed retaliatory strikes on Iranian anti-ship missile sites and port facilities after Tehran attacked three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran Strikes Three Tankers Near Hormuz; U.S. Revokes Oil Export License
Iran struck a Qatari LNG tanker and a Saudi supertanker near Hormuz on Tuesday. The U.S. Treasury revoked Iran's oil export license, sending Brent crude up more than 5%.
Iran Refuses IAEA Access to Nuclear Sites With Deal Deadline Six Weeks Away
Tehran insists inspectors may not enter bombed enrichment facilities until a final deal is signed, even as the 60-day ceasefire clock runs toward an August expiration.
Iran Insists on Hormuz Transit Fees, Offering China Special Terms
Iran's ambassador to China told the World Peace Forum on July 5 that Hormuz service fees are inevitable, directly challenging the six-week-old ceasefire accord with Washington.