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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.

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.