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U.S. National Hurricane Center: Tropical Depression Six is ​​about 1,290 kilometers away from the southern tip of the California Peninsula; the maximum sustained wind speed is 55 kilometers per hour. It is expected to intensify steadily to rapidly intensify in the next few days.

European Mediterranean Seismological Center: A 5.6-magnitude earthquake occurred in central Peru.

Iran's Tasnim news agency quoted local officials as saying that the U.S. military was targeting a site near Shadgan (in the southwestern Khuzestan province).

National Hurricane Center: The sixth tropical depression of the Eastern Pacific season has formed south of the southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula and is expected to intensify rapidly.

National Hurricane Center: Tropical storm Elida weakens slightly

Market news: Samsung Electronics America is laying off 739 employees in New Jersey, the United States.

Government of Iran: Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi and Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein discussed the latest regional developments following the US military attack on Iran, Washington's repeated violations of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, and Iran's response to related actions.

According to NewsNation: Trump responded for the first time after learning that two U.S. service members were killed in an Iranian attack. "It's a very sad thing. We don't want to see this happen. They are serving our country," he said.

According to the Lebanese National News Agency: Lebanese President Aoun has arrived in Washington and will meet with US Secretary of State Rubio starting tomorrow, and will meet with US President Trump next Tuesday.

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Lutnick: The United States has reached a very good agreement on the Gordie Howe International Bridge (U.S.-Canada Transnational Bridge). The United States will receive 50% of the net revenue share through 2041 and have a say in setting tolls.

According to the Wall Street Journal: U.S. officials familiar with the attacks said that Iran has adapted to the U.S. defense system, launching missiles at extremely high speeds and able to maneuver and change trajectory while flying to the ground.

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.

According to Saudi state television: In a joint statement on the Strait of Hormuz and freedom of navigation, the EU and Gulf states rejected any claims of "illegal sovereignty or control" over the strait.

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.