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  1. 29 Jul 2026, 23:17·

    Axios reporter post:
    An American official tells me that the U.S. military is conducting airstrikes in Iran.
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    Update:
    Later, the same report appeared on Axios:
    Machine translation: An American official tells Axios that the U.S. military began conducting airstrikes in Iran on Wednesday.

    Why it matters: This is the first U.S. airstrikes in Iran since Donald Trump, the President of the United States, halted the bombing campaign last Friday to give negotiations another chance.

    The strikes on Wednesday were in retaliation for an Iranian missile attack the day before that targeted a U.S. base in Jordan. According to the U.S. military, all missiles were intercepted.

    News angle: Trump told reporters on Wednesday afternoon that the U.S. would target Iran "very hard" later that same day.

    Trump said, "Now it's our turn."

    Trump claimed that Iran has acknowledged that the missile launches were a mistake and has asked the U.S. not to retaliate.

    Big picture: After 13 consecutive nights of attacks on Iranian military targets, Trump had paused the strikes to create a brief opportunity for diplomacy.

    The Iranian missile attack shattered that pause and prompted Trump to resume the military campaign five days later.

    Editor’s note: This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates.
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  2. 29 Jul 2026, 22:55·

    Messages received unconfirmed since 2:19

    Hello Vahid, we heard 3 explosions in Noorabad Fars.

    3 explosions just now in Noorabad Mamassani.

    Sir, Vahid, they hit Noorabad Mamassani.
    3 windows shattered.

    Vahid, just now there was an explosion sound in Noorabad, it was exactly 3.

    Vahid, a few moments ago, we heard several loud explosions in Noorabad Fars.

    Sir Vahid, they hit Noorabad Mamassani.
    We can also hear the sound of an airplane.

    Vahid, they just hit Noorabad.

    🔄 Messages at 2:24:
    Oh, they hit one more.

    They hit one more, but it was far away.

    Vahid, they hit again.
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  3. 29 Jul 2026, 20:50·

    Received messages may be about a missile launch mistaken for the sound of a fighter jet:

    The sound of a fighter jet just came in Yazd
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    The sound of a fighter jet over Yazd

    Right now in Yazd, the sound of a fighter jet came, it was flying very low, there was no explosion sound, I don't know if it was launched outside the city.

    Hello Vahid dear
    00:07 A sound came from the gorge like an explosion
    Maybe it was a ballistic launch

    A missile took off from Yazd ten minutes ago

    Vahid dear, the sound of a fighter jet is coming in Yazd

    Update:
    Received messages after the post was published:

    A plane passed over Yazd
    There was no missile or fighter jet
    The altitude was extremely low

    Hello, Yazd, it was a friendly fighter jet

    Hello Vahid dear, the sound coming from Yazd was from a passenger plane

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  4. 29 Jul 2026, 20:48·

    ♦️Scott Basset, the U.S. Treasury Secretary, wrote in a message on the social media platform X, "The Iranian regime, facing a free-fall economy and triple-digit inflation, is in dire need of financial resources."
    He emphasized, "The United States will not allow Iran to take global trade hostage or use international shipping to finance the 'Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps,' aggressive actions, and repression."
    Previously, the U.S. Treasury Department had imposed several sanction packages against individuals, companies, oil tankers, and networks related to Iran's oil exports, stating that these actions aim to limit the financial resources of the Islamic Republic and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
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  5. 29 Jul 2026, 20:14·

    Parts of Trump's conversation with reporters at the White House, machine translation:

    Reporter: What information do you have about the drone attack on the LNG tanker off the coast of Egypt? Is there any indication that this attack is related to Iran?

    Trump: Well, I can give you a report. I have been briefed on this. It's a bit of the same story, but things are starting to clear up; the situation is becoming clearer. In the meantime, we are going to hit them very hard because it's our turn to strike. They know that this attack is coming and they want us not to do it. But last night they tried to shoot at it.

    We had five missiles moving at 8,500 miles per hour, and all five missiles were intercepted; however, they still fired. So it's our turn. We will see if we reach an agreement at some point or not, but we will hit them very hard.

    —-
    Reporter: In what scenario do you think Iran would attack U.S. facilities and personnel abroad, and you would back down?

    Trump: I don't see that happening. No, we will not back down. We will hit them hard. I can really say this because they can't do much about it. This group is different from the group we are dealing with. They have apologized before, but we need to hit them.

    Reporter: When they attack, will you always respond?

    Trump: Yes, almost.

    Reporter: Mr. President, is this in response to the ballistic missile attack last night on Jordan? When you say it's our turn to strike.

    Trump: Yes, I think it relates more to that. That was a smaller event, but they fired five missiles at us at 8,000 miles per hour. Fortunately, we had people using the best equipment in the world, the Patriot system.

    Just think about it; five big missiles coming directly at us at 8,600 miles per hour, and all five missiles were intercepted. How about that? That's very good. Only we could do that; no one else could.

    —-
    Reporter: Mr. President, regarding the war, do you want the House of Representatives to return before August 31 to address the Russia and Iran sanctions bill?

    Trump: If necessary, yes; although honestly, it shouldn't be necessary. Are you referring to Lindsey Graham's proposal?

    Reporter: Yes.

    Trump: I want them to add Iran to the tariffs as well, not just the sanctions. I think that's important, and that's what Lindsey wanted. I've heard they have imposed tariffs on Russia, but they haven't imposed tariffs on those five countries related to Iran.

    I would like to see tariffs against Iran. It makes this issue much stronger. Maybe you can tell them that I think they should impose tariffs on Russia, but they should also consider tariffs for Iran. That was exactly what Lindsey wanted.

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    Reporter: President Xi told you that China would not provide or sell any weapons to Iran. Now a new report has emerged stating that Iran is set to receive 400 missile launchers from China via Pakistan.

    Trump: Well, that would be surprising. Such things happen, but it would really be surprising. He told me very firmly that he would not participate in this and knows that I would be very disappointed.

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  6. 29 Jul 2026, 20:13·

    Axios: Behind the Scenes of "Bibi's" Crucial Meeting with Trump at the White House

    Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, expressed doubts during his meeting with President Trump about the possibility of reaching an agreement with Iran and discussed increasing economic pressure on Iran "through military and non-military means"; this was stated by a senior Israeli official in a meeting with reporters.
    Importance of the Topic: Tuesday's meeting was Netanyahu and Trump's first since the war began on February 28. This meeting took place while Trump continues to seek an agreement with Iran, but is also considering a return to extensive combat operations.

    ▪️ A few hours after this meeting, Iran launched a missile attack against an American base in Jordan for the first time since Trump halted U.S. attacks in Iran on Friday.

    ▪️ In an interview with Fox News on Wednesday, Trump promised a serious response. Iran's surprise attack could push the President toward escalating the conflict.

    ▪️ The Israeli official said Netanyahu is waiting for Trump's decision but has clearly told him that if Iran attacks Israel, the response will be immediate and powerful.
    What Happened in the Room: Iran was the main topic of the 90-minute discussion.

    ▪️ The Israeli official said they reviewed three options that Trump is considering for the next steps:
    1. Reaching an agreement with Iran. Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Trump's envoys, are still negotiating with the Iranians, although currently, the differences still seem wide. The Israeli official said Netanyahu has told Trump he is skeptical about the possibility of reaching an agreement with the Iranians.
    2. Continuing the maritime blockade of Iran while increasing economic pressure.
    3. Resuming and intensifying military attacks.

    ▪️ The official said: "We discussed all these options in detail and very clearly; not with the aim of preferring one option over another, but to examine what each could yield in terms of outcomes. That was the subject of the discussion."
    Close-Up: The Israeli official said Trump expressed concern about the impact of the war on energy markets and the global economy.

    ▪️ Netanyahu told Trump that the Iranian regime is primarily trying to use its only remaining leverage — the Strait of Hormuz — to force the U.S. to make concessions.

    ▪️ The Israeli official said Netanyahu did not dismiss Trump's concerns but told him there are ways to further increase pressure on Iran's economy, which is already under severe strain.

    ▪️ The Israeli official said: "We discussed increasing economic pressure through military and non-military means. We talked about the possibility of continuing the blockade to pressure Iran."

    ▪️ The Israeli official said there is a divide within the Iranian leadership between those who are deeply concerned about economic collapse and more hardline elements who believe they have no problems as long as they control weapons and can rely on their supporters.

    ▪️ The Israeli official added: "They are facing fuel supply issues, long lines at gas stations, and a shortage of diesel. Small protests have emerged because people are very dissatisfied. The regime is very worried about this situation and fears that people will revolt due to economic conditions."

    Behind the Scenes: The Israeli official said Mojtaba Khamenei, the leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, has a very negative stance on "everything," but it is unclear whether the orders attributed to him actually come from him.

    ▪️ The Israeli official claimed: "He is alive, but no one can testify that they have really seen him. He has told those around him not to do anything without his approval, and it is even said that once he got angry when something was done without his permission."

    Wide Angle: The Israeli official said Netanyahu showed Trump a map of Syria, indicating that the areas controlled by Turkey in Syria are "50 times larger" than the areas occupied by Israel.

    ▪️ The Israeli official claimed Turkey controls 5% of Syrian territory, while Israel holds 0.1% of it.

    ▪️ An American official said that unlike Israel's occupation in southern Syria, Turkey's military presence in northern Syria is currently with the consent and invitation of the Syrian government.

    ▪️ The Israeli official said Netanyahu told Trump that Israel will maintain its presence in the "buffer zone" in southern Syria as long as there is a threat from "jihadist groups."

    ▪️ The Israeli official said: "Netanyahu wanted to show this to Trump because he sometimes reaches specific views based on incorrect information provided by some individuals. If you don't find a way to change his opinion in the early stages, that opinion becomes entrenched. Therefore, we wanted to present the facts, if possible visually, to him."

    ▪️ The Israeli official said Netanyahu also discussed the U.S.-Saudi nuclear agreement with Trump. Trump told Netanyahu he views this agreement in the context of normalizing relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel.

    ▪️ The Israeli official said: "If we see real progress, we will have things to say about the nuclear issue."
    Overall Picture: The Israeli official said Netanyahu told Trump, Vice President Pence, and Witkoff that he is serious about reducing U.S. military aid to Israel to zero over 10 years. He emphasized that he wants to advance negotiations to draft a memorandum of understanding in this regard.

    ▪️ The Israeli official said Trump and his team indicated they have received feedback from Republicans who are concerned about being accused of being anti-Israel due to supporting the gradual elimination of aid.

    ▪️ Netanyahu told them he would personally and publicly lead this effort because he wants Israel to achieve defense independence.

    ▪️ The Israeli official said: "We are talking about a 10-year process. We welcome proposals, and perhaps this could happen more quickly."

    ▪️ This official even said Netanyahu has instructed Israel's defense sector to work on developing a modern fighter jet within a decade so that the country's air force remains powerful even if the delivery of F-35s and other advanced aircraft from the U.S. stops.

    ▪️ This official said Netanyahu does not want Israel to depend on "the goodwill of the U.S. Congress" because he believes the political direction of both parties regarding military aid is becoming more negative.

    ▪️ Netanyahu believes Israel's economic situation allows the country to gradually phase out U.S. military aid. The Israeli official said Netanyahu has proposed that the new memorandum include $16 billion in direct U.S. military aid and an additional $5 to $10 billion in support for the development of Israel's missile defense systems.

    ▪️ Additionally, Netanyahu has proposed creating a joint $16 billion fund for research and development of new weapon systems.
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  7. 29 Jul 2026, 17:05·

    Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, shared details of his conversation and discussion with Pete Hegseth, the U.S. Secretary of Defense, in a video released on Wednesday, July 29, in Washington.

    Netanyahu said, "Hegseth told me in this conversation that when we look at the state of the world, there are countries that have the will to fight alongside the United States but lack the necessary capability. Conversely, there are countries that have the capability but lack the will to fight."

    The Prime Minister of Israel further added that the U.S. Secretary of Defense emphasized: "It is only in Israel that we simultaneously witness both the will and the capability to fight."
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  8. 29 Jul 2026, 16:42·

    Media outlets reported an explosion at the liquefied natural gas terminal in Damietta Port, Egypt, during the unloading of a shipment.

    At the same time, the maritime security company Ambrey and security sources announced that a drone collided with a gas storage vessel owned by the United States; an incident that led to a fire on two ships, but no reports of casualties have been released so far.

    According to reports, the explosion occurred while unloading the shipment at the liquefied natural gas terminal in Damietta Port.

    The maritime security company Ambrey stated that a drone struck a floating gas storage vessel owned by the U.S. According to the company, this collision caused a fire that then spread to another ship.

    The Inchcape port services company also reported separately that two gas-carrying ships caught fire at Damietta Port.

    Ambrey announced that the crew of both vessels has been evacuated and the fire is under control. The company added that no group has claimed responsibility for this attack yet.
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  9. 29 Jul 2026, 15:43·

    CENTCOM post, machine translation:
    🚫 Claim: Following recent threats and attempts to attack commercial ships and innocent sailors passing through the Strait of Hormuz, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran continues to claim that international sailors must only use the routes preferred by the IRGC.

    ✅ Fact: The Strait of Hormuz is an international waterway. The IRGC has no authority to determine the routes for free and unobstructed movement. Commercial ships, supported by U.S. military forces, continue to pass through this strait. Since early May, CENTCOM forces have assisted in the passage of approximately 1,000 ships and 500 million barrels of crude oil through this narrow waterway.
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  10. 29 Jul 2026, 15:19·

    According to Tasnim, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy announced on Wednesday, July 29, that it has "targeted and seized" three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz due to their disregard for warnings.

    The report does not mention the names of these vessels, their ownership, the exact location of the incident, or details of the alleged violations, but Tehran has rejected the alternative southern route along the coast of Oman.

    According to a statement published by Tasnim, the IRGC emphasized that "illegal interventions and orders" from the United States will not go "unanswered" by vessels present in the region.

    The UK Maritime Trade Operations center has not yet confirmed or reported such attacks.
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  11. 29 Jul 2026, 13:42·

    No Iranian University is Present in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2026

    In the 2026 ranking of the impact and sustainability of universities worldwide, no Iranian university is listed; this is while 34 Iranian universities were present in the 2025 list.

    This year, Times has changed the way universities can participate in this ranking, making it conditional on their membership in the sustainability network and the provision of information by the institutions themselves.

    Some Iranian media have covered this development as "the removal of Iran"; a term that implies a targeted or punitive action, while it is still unclear whether the absence of Iranian universities is due to a decision by Times or their non-participation in the new ranking mechanism.

    Times rankings are among the most recognized and consulted university evaluation systems in the world, and their results can affect international credibility, student recruitment, and scientific collaborations of universities.
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    For the first time since the launch of the "Impact Universities" ranking by Times Higher Education, no Iranian university is listed in the 2026 version of this list. This event, alongside the continuous decline in the rankings of Iranian universities in other reputable global ranking systems, has once again brought the state of higher education in the country under scrutiny.

    According to the published results, in the 2026 Times ranking, 1,646 universities from 116 countries have been evaluated based on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, unlike previous years, Iran's name has been completely removed from this list, and Times has not yet provided an explanation for this matter.

    The removal of Iran from this ranking occurs while the country's universities have always been present in the Times list since its inception in 2019. Only in 2025, 34 Iranian universities were evaluated in this ranking, and some of them were among the top universities in the world in several sustainable development indicators, including "Health and Well-being," "Quality Education," "Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure," and "Gender Equality."

    At the same time, the latest QS global ranking results also indicate a continued downward trend for Iranian universities. The QS ranking, considered one of the most reputable higher education evaluation systems in the world, assesses universities based on indicators such as academic reputation, research quality, citation rates, student-to-faculty ratio, international collaborations, and graduate employability.

    In this evaluation, the University of Tehran has fallen 45 places, dropping from rank 322 to 367 globally. Tabriz University has dropped 108 ranks, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad about 125 ranks, and universities in Shiraz, Isfahan, and Azad University have also experienced significant declines, with Azad University falling out of the top 1,400 universities in the world.

    In contrast, countries in the region have shown a reverse trend. Turkey has 25 universities in the QS ranking, with Istanbul Technical University reaching rank 279 globally. The United Arab Emirates also has three universities among the top 300 universities in the world.

    Hosseini Simayi Sarraf, the Minister of Science, has identified reduced investment in research, weak international scientific collaborations, lack of educational and research infrastructure, and limited study opportunities as factors contributing to the decline in the rankings of Iranian universities.

    Shahin Akhoundzadeh, Deputy for Research at the Ministry of Health, has also stated that extensive internet restrictions and disruptions in 2026 have held Iranian researchers back from scientific activities for about one-third of the year; a situation that, according to him, could lead to a reduction of about 10,000 scientific papers and further decline in Iran's scientific standing.

    Higher education experts also say that the decrease in connections between Iranian universities and global scientific centers, restrictions on attracting foreign faculty and students, reduced research budgets, weak educational infrastructure, and limited access to international scientific resources are among the most important factors affecting the competitiveness of Iranian universities in global rankings.

    The Times Impact Rankings have been published since 2019 with the aim of evaluating universities' performance in achieving the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and is the only global ranking system that measures the role of universities in areas such as education, health, gender equality, innovation, environment, justice, and sustainable development.
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  12. 29 Jul 2026, 13:26·

    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, promised on Wednesday that he would target Iran severely after the U.S. military announced it had intercepted several ballistic missiles fired by Iran towards American forces in the Middle East.

    In an interview with Fox News, he said, "We will destroy them completely. We will hit them very hard."

    This phone conversation was not broadcast in full, but one of the Fox News reporters shared a summary of Trump's remarks.
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    He said, "We will destroy them completely. We will hit them hard, and they will be severely punished."

    Trump also commented on the U.S. and Saudi airstrikes against Iranian-backed militants in Iraq, stating that these attacks were coordinated with the Iraqi government.

    The U.S. President described these militants as "a cancer for the world" and mentioned that he is considering issuing further warnings against the Iranian regime's proxy forces and their connections to the Iranian government.

    Trump also stated that he now understands Benjamin Netanyahu's position regarding the Iranian regime.

    In response to a question about the possibility of continuing negotiations with the Iranian regime, he said, "We will let them continue their discussions."
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  13. 29 Jul 2026, 13:22·

    Last night, American and Saudi forces targeted the positions of armed groups aligned with the Islamic Republic in eastern Iraq in a joint operation.
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    According to reports, Hashd al-Shaabi bases in the provinces of Diyala, Kirkuk, Karbala, and Nineveh were attacked.
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  14. 29 Jul 2026, 13:21·

    The U.S. Senate sent a bill to the next stage with 86 votes in favor and 12 against, which, alongside increasing economic pressure on Russia, extends sanctions related to Iran until 2031.

    This bill, named after the late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, still needs to be approved in a final Senate vote and then reviewed in the House of Representatives.
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    And in other news:
    The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced the addition of 10 companies and eight oil tankers to its sanctions list.

    These sanctions have been imposed under Executive Order 13902 and are related to the Islamic Republic.

    Among the sanctioned entities are the "Hormoz Saf Marine Services" and the "Persian Gulf Marine Insurance Company" in Iran.

    The U.S. Treasury Department also stated that these two entities are subject to secondary sanctions.

    The sanctioned companies are registered in Hong Kong, the Marshall Islands, and China, and the sanctioned oil tankers operate under the flags of various countries. These tankers have been linked to the newly sanctioned companies.
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  15. 29 Jul 2026, 13:17·

    Reuters reported, citing regional sources, that the Houthis in Yemen are considering a plan to impose fees on commercial ships passing through the Bab al-Mandab Strait; a move that, according to these sources, has emerged following the announcement of a maritime blockade by Saudi Arabia and could increase pressure on the United States.

    According to these sources, the Houthis are examining the possibility of charging fees from most ships that transit through Bab al-Mandab, the strategic passage between the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, but no specific timeline for implementing this plan has been set. The Houthi media office did not respond to Reuters' request for comment.

    Two regional officials informed by the Islamic Republic told Reuters that Houthi officials discussed the imposition of fees on ships passing through Bab al-Mandab during their visit to Iran in June for the funeral of Ali Khamenei. According to sources, the aim of this plan is to normalize the collection of fees from international waterways and to increase pressure on the United States.
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  16. 29 Jul 2026, 13:16·

    The state television of the Islamic Republic reported that an area in the border strip of Piranshahr in West Azerbaijan Province was targeted by a U.S. airstrike. The report stated: "An area in the border strip of Piranshahr was attacked by the American enemy's airstrike."

    Earlier, the Fars news agency quoted an official from West Azerbaijan Province reporting that a missile had hit an uninhabited area, causing no casualties.

    The U.S. Central Command has not yet confirmed this attack and has not commented on it. There is also no independent verification of this report.

    Piranshahr is located in the west of West Azerbaijan Province, near the border with Iraq. Five days ago, based on a report from the Provincial Crisis Management Organization to the IRNA news agency, this city was also targeted by an airstrike.
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  17. 29 Jul 2026, 13:15·

    Muqtada al-Sadr, the leader of the Sadrist movement in Iraq and one of the leaders of the Shia in Iraq, issued a statement calling on the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps not to target Iraqi territory and simultaneously urged Iraqi armed groups not to give regional countries a pretext for attack with their actions.

    In this statement, released on Wednesday, July 28, al-Sadr wrote that Iraq should not become a place for targeting the Islamic Republic and urged "brothers in the Revolutionary Guard" to refrain from attacking the "sacred and independent land of Iraq."

    He also called on what he referred to as "rogue militias" not to create grounds for attacks by Gulf Arab countries on Iraq with their actions.

    The leader of the Sadrist movement condemned the targeting of Iraqi territory by any country or party and urged the Baghdad government to assert its sovereignty, establish security, and prevent the country from being dragged into war and sectarian conflicts. He emphasized that Iraq and its people need peace more than anything, as years of war have exhausted the country's strength and capacities.

    This statement comes at a time when, since the beginning of the 40-day war, the Revolutionary Guard has repeatedly targeted the positions of Kurdish parties in the Kurdistan region of Iraq. At the same time, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced early Wednesday, July 28, that American and Saudi forces had targeted the positions of armed groups aligned with the Islamic Republic in Iraq in a joint operation.
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    In his statement, Muqtada al-Sadr used a different term instead of the Persian Gulf: Mu_AlSadr

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  18. 29 Jul 2026, 13:14·

    The New York Times, citing several unnamed Iranian and Western officials, reported that the Iranian government intended to respond to Ukraine's attack on an Iranian ship by attacking a port in Ukraine, but refrained from taking this action following diplomatic efforts.

    The newspaper quoted these officials as saying that Iran was expected to launch a small warhead ballistic missile towards Ukraine in this attack to cause relatively minor damage and symbolically respond to Ukraine's attack. The officials stated that the target of the attack was likely one of the ports in Ukraine on the Black Sea.

    According to this report published early Wednesday, August 7, officials of the Islamic Republic hoped that this conflict would end with their retaliatory strike, but Western officials warned that predicting how Ukraine would react was difficult.
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  19. 29 Jul 2026, 13:07·

    Some Iranian media and channels linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reported that four members of the IRGC were killed in attacks attributed to the United States and Saudi Arabia in Iraq. According to these reports, the individuals died in an attack in Karbala.

    The reports identified the deceased as Ali Asghar Astaneh, Abolfazl Motaghi, Morteza Akbari, and Amir Abbas Darhamforush.
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    The Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) announced on Wednesday morning, August 7, that the number of fatalities from the joint airstrikes by the U.S. and Saudi Arabia on the bases of these Iran-backed forces has reached 20.

    In its statement, the PMF referred to this casualty figure as "preliminary" and stated that at least 32 others were injured in these attacks.

    The joint U.S. and Saudi attacks targeted PMF positions in Baghdad, Wasit, Nineveh, Basra, Kirkuk, Karbala, and Diyala, causing material damage to the facilities and military equipment of the PMF. The U.S. Central Command stated in its announcement that these militias had carried out more than 24 drone attacks in recent days. According to CENTCOM, the aim of these attacks was to target "Iran-aligned terrorists" that the IRGC had directed to attack U.S. forces and Saudi energy infrastructure.
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  20. 29 Jul 2026, 13:06·

    Forwarded from channel 1004153323

    🔴 The Abdorrahman Boroumand Foundation has documented at least 886 executions in Iran since the beginning of 2026, with 56 of those occurring in July alone.

    🔸 Ghezal Hesar Prison has one of the highest rates of execution in the country. A significant portion of the executions carried out in Iran is related to drug-related offenses; according to data collected by the Abdorrahman Boroumand Foundation, nearly 45% (2,946 cases) of all recorded executions in the 10-year period from 2016 to 2025 were related to drugs.

    🔸 Since July 13, following the transfer of six death row inmates in drug-related cases to solitary confinement in Ghezal Hesar Prison, a group of prisoners in Unit 2 of this prison has gone on hunger strike, with some even sewing their lips shut.

    🔸 More than two weeks into this strike, officials have not only failed to respond to the strikers' demands but have also taken actions such as transferring prisoners and imposing stricter restrictions to prevent messages and videos from being sent out of the prison, attempting to silence their voices.
    #NoToExecution
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  21. 29 Jul 2026, 04:37·

    Reuters: Sources say Iran will receive Chinese shoulder-launched missile systems within weeks

    ▪️Sources say the contract includes 300 to 400 QW-12 and FN-16 shoulder-launched air defense systems
    ▪️Sources say the value of this deal is estimated at $60 to $70 million
    ▪️China has dismissed this report as baseless, and Pakistan has denied involvement in the transfers

    Machine Translation:
    July 29 (Reuters) — Three sources familiar with the deal told Reuters that Iran is set to receive the first shipment of up to 400 Chinese-made shoulder-launched air defense missile launchers within weeks; a move that coincides with the country's efforts to rebuild its defense capabilities amid the ongoing war with the United States.

    This purchase, valued at $60 to $70 million, is one of Tehran's largest known efforts to bolster its short-range air defense since the onset of the war with the U.S. and Israel; a conflict that has exposed weaknesses in Iran's ability to protect military facilities and strategic infrastructure.

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    According to sources, the purchase contract includes between 300 and 400 man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS), comprising Chinese missiles QW-12 and FN-16.

    The contract has been signed with Zhongqing Baoshang International Investment, based in Hong Kong; a company that, according to sources, acted as an intermediary between the Iranian side and the Chinese supplier.

    Iran needs to renew its armaments after months of conflict

    Sources spoke on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the matter. The Iranian Foreign Ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

    The Chinese Foreign Ministry stated: "The relevant reports are completely baseless. China has always played a role in promoting peace and ending conflicts."

    The Beijing-based Zhong Qing Bao Shang group, the parent company of Zhongqing Baoshang International Investment, had not responded to an emailed request for comment by Tuesday.

    After months of conflict, during which the U.S. and Israel have targeted facilities related to Iran's missile, drone, and air defense programs, and Tehran has responded with mass launches of ballistic missiles and drones, Iran is in need of a weapons renewal.

    This conflict has highlighted the difficulty of defending fixed military and strategic sites against advanced aircraft and precision-guided munitions.

    Washington abruptly halted its two-week bombing campaign on Saturday, but U.S. President Donald Trump stated that if negotiations to end the five-month conflict fail, attacks will resume; a conflict that has ostensibly been in a ceasefire since April.

    The delivery of hundreds of shoulder-launched air defense systems will significantly increase Iran's short-range air defense inventory and indicates that the military relationship between the country and China is deepening.

    Sources warned that although the agreement has been signed, the delivery timeline, number of systems, and other operational details may still change.

    According to a plan agreed upon by the parties, deliveries will initially be made by air from Ürümqi in western China and will then reach Iran via Pakistan. Sources did not specify whether the transfer from Pakistan to Iran would be by air or land.

    The Pakistan Army's public relations, ISPR, stated: "Speculation about Pakistan's involvement in the transfer of air defense weapons from China to Iran is completely fabricated and incorrect." A spokesperson for the Pakistani Foreign Ministry did not respond to requests for comment.

    Sources say China and Iran are exploring land routes for delivery

    Military experts say that while Iran has made extensive investments in missiles, drones, and radars over the past two decades, portable air defense systems are important because they can be quickly dispersed, operated by small teams, and frequently relocated; features that make them less vulnerable compared to fixed air defense artillery.

    One European security source said that officials in his country are aware of several contracts under negotiation regarding the potential sale of QW series shoulder-launched air defense systems to Iran, including QW-12, QW-18, and QW-19 systems.

    A second security source in the Middle East said Iran has been seeking to purchase QW-12 and QW-18 missiles, but he was unaware of the finalization of the contract.

    The QW-12 and FN-16 are shoulder-launched, infrared-guided surface-to-air missile systems designed to engage low-flying aircraft, helicopters, and drones. Their mobility allows for rapid deployment around military facilities, energy infrastructure, and other sensitive sites.

    Defense analysts consider the QW-12 to be weaker than newer models in the QW family, including the QW-18 and QW-19, but say these systems can still provide an effective layer of short-range protection against drones and low-flying targets.

    Two Western intelligence sources and one Iranian official said Tehran is also considering using land routes for a more discreet transfer of military equipment and dual-use Chinese components, reducing the risk of disruption during the transfer.

    This purchase reflects the continued reliance of the Islamic Republic on a combination of domestic weapons production and foreign suppliers, despite years of sanctions and restrictions on defense-related imports.

    Reuters previously reported, citing sources familiar with the negotiations, that Iran is nearing the signing of a separate agreement with China for the purchase of anti-ship cruise missiles. Reuters could not determine whether that agreement has been finalized or not.
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  22. 29 Jul 2026, 03:33·

    The public relations of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army announced the identity of the deceased pilot Majid Kazemi after several months.

    They wrote that he was one of the 4 pilots of two Su-24 fighter jets that were targeted during an attack on American forces at the Al Udeid base in Qatar. They mentioned that efforts to determine the status of the other 3 individuals are still ongoing, and Majid Kazemi's identity has been confirmed through specialized tests and DNA analysis.

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  23. 29 Jul 2026, 02:25·

    The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced on Wednesday morning through two statements that it had launched missile attacks on a U.S. airbase and command center in Jordan, as well as targeting three oil tankers.

    The Aerospace Force of the IRGC stated that it targeted the U.S. forces' base in Jordan with several ballistic missiles, while the Navy of the IRGC also mentioned: "Three violating oil tankers that ignored warnings were hit and stopped."

    This comes as the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) previously released a statement declaring that all missiles fired by the IRGC from Iran were completely intercepted and destroyed, and no harm was done to U.S. forces.
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  24. 29 Jul 2026, 02:24·

    Volodymyr Zelensky, the President of Ukraine, says that Donald Trump, the President of the United States, has agreed to grant the necessary licenses for the production of Patriot missile systems to Ukraine.

    Mr. Zelensky stated in an interview with Fox News on Tuesday evening that after meeting with Mr. Trump, he also spoke with representatives from several major U.S. defense companies and hopes to establish a framework for the joint production of these missiles.

    The Ukrainian President, who met with Donald Trump in Washington on Tuesday, emphasized that Kyiv's most critical military need remains ballistic missile defense systems and missiles.

    At the same time, the U.S. Senate advanced a comprehensive plan to intensify economic pressure on Russia and Iran with a vote of 86 in favor and 12 against. This plan, named after the late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, allows the U.S. President to impose tariffs of up to 200% on the largest buyers of Russian oil and gas and to expand sanctions against financial institutions, officials, oligarchs, and the so-called "shadow" fleet of Russia.
    This plan still needs to be approved in a final Senate vote and then go to the House of Representatives for review; the House will not convene until the end of the August recess.
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  25. 29 Jul 2026, 01:35·

    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, shared images on "Truth Social" from his separate meetings with the leaders of Israel and Ukraine, writing about his meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu:
    "Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu from Israel, along with me and representatives, had a very good meeting. Obviously, several important topics were discussed."

    Trump also expressed his pleasure at meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky, adding: "Meeting with Zelensky from Ukraine was a great honor. Many issues were discussed, and the meeting went very well."
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  26. 29 Jul 2026, 00:45·

    Image posted on the CENTCOM account

    Post text, machine translation:
    U.S. and Saudi forces targeted Iranian-backed terrorist positions in Iraq

    Tampa, Florida — The United States Central Command and the armed forces of Saudi Arabia conducted precise strikes in Iraq on July 28 against Iranian-aligned terrorists; elements that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps had directed to attack American forces and Saudi energy infrastructure.

    American and Saudi fighter jets targeted several logistical centers and weapons depots of the terrorists across eastern Iraq in a decisive response to over 30 drone attacks that had been ordered by the Revolutionary Guard in the past 72 hours.

    Unjustified attacks against American forces were unsuccessful.

    From February to April 2026, Iranian-aligned terrorist militants in Iraq attempted to attack American citizens and facilities more than 600 times.

    The Revolutionary Guard and its terrorist proxy forces must stop these attacks to prevent further military retaliation from the United States.
    CENTCOM

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  27. 29 Jul 2026, 00:37·

    The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced that the country's air defense intercepted and destroyed several drones targeting oil facilities in the Eastern Province of the country.

    Turki Al-Maliki, the spokesperson for the Saudi Ministry of Defense, said on the social media platform X on Tuesday that these drones were launched from Iraqi territory by groups he referred to as "Iran-backed terrorist militias."

    He added that Saudi Arabia reserves the legitimate right to defend itself and its vital facilities and will respond to these attacks "at the appropriate time and place."
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    The Islamic Republic News Agency reports that a "military official" in Iran, in response to the statements of the Saudi Minister of Defense, has "strongly" denied any connection between the Islamic Republic and the projectiles fired from the territory of other countries towards targets in Saudi Arabia.

    This unnamed official told the news agency that attributing any actions against U.S. interests in the region to the Islamic Republic of Iran is a "major miscalculation" and stems from "ignorance of the regional situation."
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  28. 28 Jul 2026, 22:13·

    CENTCOM post, machine translation:
    Today at 5:45 PM Eastern Time [1:15 AM Wednesday Tehran time], the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps fired several ballistic missiles from Iran in an attempt to carry out a surprise attack on American forces stationed in the Middle East.

    All of Iran's missiles were successfully intercepted.
    American forces remain vigilant and at the highest level of readiness.
    CENTCOM

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  29. 28 Jul 2026, 21:53·

    'Several rockets launched from #Khomein'

    Images received from citizens with the above caption
    Wednesday, August 7, around 1:10 AM
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  30. 28 Jul 2026, 21:40·

    Received messages:
    A missile was launched from Khomein
    Three explosion sounds

    Right now, six missiles were fired from Khomein
    Three of them had no sound, just a red light

    Hello, just now a missile went from Khomein.

    Bro
    Khomein fired a missile
    At 1:10

    Vahid, bro, four missiles were fired from Khomein just now

    Missiles were fired from Khomein

    Hello, in Aligudarz, I heard three missile launches; the sound was distant, probably from Khomein

    Launch of three missiles from Khomein

    Hello dear Vahid
    Three missiles were seen in the sky of Lorestan from the direction of Arak
    Explosion sounds are coming from the sky of Lorestan

    I saw three missiles between Nahavand and Borujerd; it wasn't Khomein, I think I couldn't take a picture

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