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According to Saudi state television: The European Union and Gulf countries call on Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz unconditionally, free of charge and permanently.
According to Saudi state television: The European Union and Gulf states oppose licensing requirements or fees for international navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. Central Command: The U.S. military continues to strictly enforce the ongoing naval blockade against Iran. As of July 18, U.S. Central Command has rerouted five commercial ships and disabled one ship.
U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth posted a message after two U.S. service members were killed in Jordan: Their sacrifices will only strengthen our resolve.
According to the Associated Press: Since the war with Iran broke out in February last year, 16 U.S. soldiers have been killed and more than 430 injured.
Iran's Tasnim News Agency announced the moment an Iranian missile hit the Muwafak al-Salti Air Force Base in Jordan. The attack left two U.S. service members dead and another missing.
According to Israeli Channel 13: The United States is preparing to expand the scope of its operations against Iran by sending about 100 tanker aircraft to the Middle East. The Israeli defense establishment is preparing for the possibility of a major escalation in the region.
U.S. Senator Sanders: There was a time when the United States inspired the world with its unwavering commitment to democracy and justice. Sadly, under Trump, this is no longer the case.
According to the British Financial Times: Trump will provide financial support for European projects that support the "MAGA" concept as he recalibrates U.S. foreign aid policy.
The U.S. National Hurricane Center: There is a 30% chance that storms near the Gulf of Mexico and Florida in the northern United States will develop into cyclones in the next 48 hours.
U.S. Central Command: Two U.S. service members were killed in Jordan on July 17, and another U.S. service member is missing.
British Maritime Trade Operations Office: Military authorities have informed that the vessel involved has been maneuvered into Somali territorial waters. The UK Maritime Trade Action Office has reclassified the incident as a "ship hijacking".
The UK Maritime Trade Operations Office: received a report of an incident involving a merchant ship and military forces approximately 100 nautical miles east of Duqm, Oman. Reports indicate that the tanker was affected by ongoing military activity in the area.
Iranian Supreme Leader Mujtaba Khamenei: Since the United States insists on provoking war and is prepared to bear a heavier price and greater humiliation, it should know that the Iranian people and the resistance front have prepared lessons for it that will never be forgotten.
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei: The United States has repeatedly violated relevant agreements and once again proved to everyone how worthless and credibilityless the signature of the US president is. Bullying, hegemonism and barbaric behavior are an integral part of the US philosophy and way of doing things.
Adviser to Ukraine’s Interior Minister: Attacks in Ukraine reduce Russia’s oil refining capacity.
Adviser to Ukraine’s Interior Minister: Russian President Vladimir Putin’s approval rating has dropped significantly.
According to the statement, Hungarian President Šuyuk has signed a constitutional amendment to end his term as head of state.
Iranian Revolutionary Guard Navy Commander: The United States has no choice but to stay away from the Gulf.
Market news: Zoox, owned by Amazon (AMZN.O), voluntarily recalled 105 self-driving taxis to solve a software problem that caused the vehicles to fail to detect thick smoke and drive directly into it.