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US President Trump: All Republican Senators! End the filibuster, as Democrats will do every chance they get, and rush to pass the Save America Act, along with everything else, including the budget and the looming debt ceiling. Do it now before it's too late.
The Korea Automobile and Mobility Association (KAMA) reported that South Korea's automobile exports rose 2.1% year-on-year in the first half of this year, reaching 1.441 million units. The proportion of environmentally friendly models exported increased from 30.0% in the same period last year to 37.0%. However, affected by high inflation and interest rate hikes in major global countries, South Korean automobile exports are expected to decline by 0.3% year-on-year in the second half of the year, to 1.32 million units. Full-year exports are projected to reach 2.76 million units, representing a year-on-year increase of 0.9%.
According to the Wall Street Journal: Brazil refuses to issue visas to U.S. officials over concerns about election interference.
Canadian Foreign Minister Anand: We reiterated Canada's commitment to strengthening its relationship with the UAE. We also discussed developments in the Middle East, condemned the recent attacks on the UAE, and reaffirmed the importance of maritime security, freedom of navigation, and stability, including the security of the Strait of Hormuz.
Canadian Foreign Minister Anand: Canada and the UAE have reached a significant milestone by completing negotiations on a comprehensive economic partnership agreement. These negotiations, completed in just 47 days, are the fastest trade negotiations in Canadian history and will help reduce barriers.
The mayor of Kyiv, Ukraine, said that the city was attacked by Russia and debris from the attack caused fires in at least three districts.
U.S. Central Command: On July 24, it halted the voyage of the Mozambican-flagged oil tanker "Lavine" in the Gulf of Oman after the crew repeatedly attempted to violate the blockade and ignored repeated warnings. The ship is no longer bound for Iran.
U.S. Central Command: Earlier today, the U.S. military completed a verification boarding of the Comoros-flagged oil tanker "Charminar" in the Arabian Sea, and the tanker has now continued sailing.
U.S. Central Command: The U.S. naval blockade against Iran is still fully enforced. As of July 25, 12 merchant ships trying to break through the blockade have been forced to change course, 2 disobedient ships have been paralyzed in their route capabilities, and 2 ships have been boarded and inspected to ensure full compliance with the regulations.
The U.S. National Hurricane Center reports that Fausto continues moving westward and is expected to enter the central Pacific early Sunday morning. Genevieve is nearing hurricane strength and is expected to intensify into a severe hurricane early next week.
A spokesperson for the Iranian Revolutionary Guard stated: "We do not consider the current conflict to be a full-scale war, but rather a response to US aggression."
According to Iran's Fars News Agency: A spokesman for the Iranian Revolutionary Guards said that if the United Kingdom supports the United States in the war, it will become a clear and legal target.
According to Israel's Channel 12, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to provide US President Donald Trump with new intelligence regarding Iran's nuclear program and military rebuilding during a meeting at the White House on July 28. The report states that the intelligence to be presented to Trump indicates that, under the leadership of Supreme Leader Mojtaba, Iran is intensifying its efforts to acquire nuclear weapons, a assessment held by Israeli authorities. A senior Israeli official stated that the possibility of an agreement between the US and Iran is virtually nonexistent, and an escalation of conflict is inevitable.
A U.S. appeals court refuses to allow implementation of Trump’s executive order restricting mail-in voting.
A spokesperson for the Iranian Parliament's National Security Committee stated that the main point of contention between Iran and the United States is the Strait of Hormuz. The strait will never return to its pre-war state.
Ukrainian President Zelensky: Russian satellite monitoring shows that Moscow is assisting Tehran in its strike operations in the Middle East.
A spokesman for Iran's Revolutionary Guards said the death toll after the United States violated the agreement exceeded 200. The number of US military casualties announced by the United States is a complete lie. We carried out attacks on American targets, hitting 8 garrison centers, of which 20 warehouses were destroyed in one alone. During Operation Victory 2, the American death toll exceeded 200; the number of wounded was far higher than this number. The American people should not let their lying commanders treat them as fools. The U.S. government should invite journalists to the site of the attack to assess how many casualties there were.
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister: We will not allow US hegemony to exert influence in the Strait of Hormuz, and we will exercise our legitimate right to defense. Committed to fair negotiations and ensuring safe and peaceful passage of ships through the strait.
The spokesman of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards stated that within 15 days (July 7 to July 21), the losses suffered by the United States in the region were as follows:1. Radar and air defense: 7 command and control centers, 3 satellite communication systems, 6 Patriot air defense radars (Iran said the Patriot system was severely weakened and Iranian missiles and drones hit targets without being intercepted), 3 air and maritime surveillance radars, 8 preliminary detection and warning radars, 7 air missile defense radars, 3 EPS radars, 2 EPS 117 radars, 5 long-range radars, 2 air defense radars, 1 tactical radar system;2. Logistics and support: 6 fighter and helicopter maintenance centers, 3 logistics support centers, 12 fuel depots, 17 weapons support and aircraft parts warehouses, 6 missile depots. 3. Combat infrastructure: 6 MQ-9 drone hangars, 1 F-15 fighter preparation workshop, 1 drone shed storing 8 new drones, 2 command centers, 1 aircraft carrier refueling platform, 1 P-8 aircraft hangar, 4 Seamaster missile launch platforms, 5 fighter jets Hangar, 4 Patriot air defense system complexes, 6 missile launch platforms, 1 fuel pump station, 2 signal communication centers, 1 intelligence data center, 1 artificial intelligence center (Amazon related data processing center), 1 unmanned ship (remote control ship) storage center, 1 refueling dock, 4 fighter shelters, 6 aircraft landing and parking ramps. 4. Air combat equipment: 11 fighter jets and helicopters (on the ground), 17 reconnaissance and combat drones (8 of them new), 1 F-15 fighter jet (in the bunker), 1 P-8 aircraft, 1 C-17 transport aircraft, 8 tankers, 4 heavy helicopters, 6 stockpile missiles.
Iranian Revolutionary Guard Spokesperson: In 15 days of fighting, we destroyed 11 American fighter jets and helicopters.