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  • Missiles, licenses and domestic production in Ukraine’s war plan

    Missiles, licenses and domestic production in Ukraine’s war plan

    Ukraine is engaged in a war with Russia that shows no signs of ending. In this context, the Ukrainian government has chosen to strengthen its defense industry by promoting domestic development of missiles and military systems. It does so through technology transfer agreements with European countries and the United States, which aim not only to assist Ukraine but also to expand global production capacity given the high demand for weaponry.

    Through initiatives such as manufacturing Flamingo 5 missiles and developing ballistic models like the FP7 and FP7-X, Ukraine has made progress toward greater military self-sufficiency. Domestic companies, such as Firepoint, lead innovation by adapting imported technologies and meeting the Ukrainian state’s needs for defense and strikes on Russian territory. The process includes producing key components, like AL25 engines, which enable local assembly and cost reductions.

    The conflict, far from being resolved, has produced a static front where both sides hold positions with few significant territorial changes. The prolonged fighting has pushed Ukraine to seek new strategies to sustain its defensive capabilities and to impact the Russian economy.

    Military technology and license transfers

    Agreements with Western countries have been essential for Ukraine’s progress. The United States and European nations have agreed to transfer production licenses for defense systems such as Patriot and SCALP missiles, as well as guided bombs and interceptor technology.

    La fabricación de los misiles Flamingo 5 y el desarrollo de los modelos balísticos FP7 y FP7-X apuntalan la autosuficiencia militar de Ucrania (AP Foto/Efrem Lukatsky, archivo)

    The war in Ukraine highlights a global shortfall in weapons production capacity. The United States produces 600 interceptor missiles per year, a figure far below the roughly three thousand that Ukraine needs for its air defense.

    The use of expensive systems like the Patriot, which can cost up to four million dollars per unit, forces the search for more affordable alternatives. The Ukrainian FP7-X promises to intercept ballistic missiles for about one million dollars, according to Andrei Serbin Pont on Infobae Al Mediodía.

    European and North American countries have an interest in Ukraine expanding its industrial capacity, not only for strategic reasons but also for economic ones. “We want to see some of the returns, and that means we are interested in these products eventually reaching our own arsenals,” Serbin Pont said regarding the European position.

    At the same time, development and technology transfer are presented as a solution to sustain international demand, which exceeds Western production capacity. Western allies seek to share the burden of production and ensure supply to their armed forces without depleting their own stocks.

    La guerra en Ucrania expone una insuficiencia mundial en la producción de armamento frente a una demanda que supera la capacidad instalada de Occidente (AP Foto/Efrem Lukatsky)

    Impact of the conflict on Ukraine and Russia

    Military operations in Ukraine have been marked by precision strikes against Russian infrastructure. Over the past year, 43% of Russia’s oil refining capacity has been affected by Ukrainian actions. Serbin Pont noted that strikes on these types of targets have exceeded two hundred, a strategy intended to harm the Russian economy and raise the domestic cost of the war.

    Despite these actions, the conflict remains without a nearby resolution. “None of the large population centers they would like to recapture are close to being retaken,” Serbin Pont said. The front remains static and the prospect of a political settlement appears distant.

    Los ataques de precisión de Ucrania sobre infraestructura rusa afectaron el 43% de la capacidad de refinamiento de petróleo en Rusia durante el último año (AP Foto/Efrem Lukatsky)

    Political outlook and existential dimension

    The conflict has an existential character for Ukraine. Serbin Pont explained that “for Ukrainians it is an existential war.” The Russian government’s position, grounded in historical and strategic arguments, denies Ukraine’s legitimacy as an independent state. President Vladimir Putin has argued, in statements before the invasion, that Ukraine should never have become independent.

    For Russia, control over Ukraine is a strategic issue related to access to Crimea, the Black Sea, and the maintenance of regional influence. The conflict reflects historical and geopolitical interests, which reduces the incentives for a cessation of hostilities.

    The prolongation of the war affects domestic politics in both countries. Ukraine has suspended electoral processes, and Russia uses the conflict as a tool for internal legitimization. International dynamics are altered by high demand for armaments and the continuous involvement of foreign powers in supplying technology and equipment.

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  • Missiles, licenses and domestic production in Ukraine’s war plan

    Missiles, licenses and domestic production in Ukraine’s war plan

    Ukraine is engaged in a war with Russia that shows no signs of ending. In this context, the Ukrainian government has decided to reinforce its defense industry by focusing on local development of missiles and military systems. This effort relies on technology transfer agreements with European countries and the United States, intended not only to assist Ukraine but also to expand global production capacity amid high demand for weaponry.

    Through initiatives such as manufacturing the Flamingo 5 missiles and developing ballistic models like the FP7 and FP7-X, Ukraine has made progress toward military self-sufficiency. Domestic companies, including Firepoint, have led innovation by adapting imported technologies and meeting the Ukrainian state’s needs for defense and operations against Russian territory. The process includes producing key components, such as AL25 engines, enabling local assembly and cost reductions.

    The conflict, far from being resolved, has produced a largely static front where both sides hold positions with few significant territorial changes. The prolonged fighting has pushed Ukraine to seek new strategies to sustain its defense capabilities and to undermine the Russian economy.

    Tecnología militar y transferencia de licencias

    Agreements with Western countries have been fundamental to Ukraine’s progress. The United States and European nations have decided to transfer production licenses for defense systems such as Patriot and SCALP missiles, as well as for guided bombs and interceptor technology.

    La fabricación de los misiles Flamingo 5 y el desarrollo de los modelos balísticos FP7 y FP7-X apuntalan la autosuficiencia militar de Ucrania (AP Foto/Efrem Lukatsky, archivo)

    The war in Ukraine has exposed a global shortfall in weapons production capacity. The United States manufactures about 600 interceptor missiles per year, a figure far below the roughly 3,000 Ukraine would need for its air defense.

    The use of expensive systems like the Patriot, which can cost up to four million dollars per unit, forces the search for more affordable alternatives. Ukraine’s FP7-X claims to be able to intercept ballistic missiles for about one million dollars, according to Andrei Serbin Pont on Infobae Al Mediodía.

    European and North American countries are interested in expanding Ukraine’s industrial capacity not only for strategic reasons but also for economic ones. “We want to see some return on the investment, and that means we are interested in these products possibly entering our own arsenals in the future,” Serbin Pont said regarding the European stance.

    At the same time, technology development and transfer are presented as a way to meet international demand that exceeds Western production capacity. Western allies aim to share the burden of production and secure supplies for their armed forces without depleting their own stocks.

    La guerra en Ucrania expone una insuficiencia mundial en la producción de armamento frente a una demanda que supera la capacidad instalada de Occidente (AP Foto/Efrem Lukatsky)

    Impact of the conflict on Ukraine and Russia

    Military operations in Ukraine have been characterized by precision strikes against Russian infrastructure. Over the past year, about 43% of Russia’s oil refining capacity was affected by Ukrainian actions. Serbin Pont noted that such strikes exceed two hundred incidents targeting this type of infrastructure, a strategy intended to damage the Russian economy and raise the domestic cost of the war.

    Despite these operations, the conflict remains without a near-term resolution. “None of the major population centers they would like to recapture are close to being recaptured,” Serbin Pont said. The front remains largely static, and a political settlement appears distant.

    Los ataques de precisión de Ucrania sobre infraestructura rusa afectaron el 43% de la capacidad de refinamiento de petróleo en Rusia durante el último año (AP Foto/Efrem Lukatsky)

    Political outlook and existential dimension

    The conflict has an existential dimension for Ukraine. Serbin Pont explained that “for Ukrainians it is an existential war.” The Russian government’s position, grounded in historical and strategic arguments, rejects the legitimacy of Ukraine as an independent state. President Vladimir Putin has argued in speeches prior to the invasion that Ukraine should never have become independent.

    For Russia, control over Ukraine is a strategic issue linked to access to Crimea, the Black Sea, and maintaining regional influence. The conflict is driven by historical and geopolitical interests, which reduces the incentives for a cessation of hostilities.

    The prolongation of the war affects domestic politics in both countries. Ukraine has suspended electoral processes, while Russia uses the conflict as a tool for internal legitimation. The international dynamic is also altered by the high demand for armaments and by the ongoing intervention of foreign powers in supplying technology and equipment.

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  • Expert recommendations to reduce wild animal attacks in parks and reserves

    Expert recommendations to reduce wild animal attacks in parks and reserves

    Los encuentros peligrosos con animales salvajes en parques y reservas naturales pueden prevenirse con información y prudencia (Imagen Ilustrativa Infobae)

    Dangerous encounters with wild animals in parks and nature reserves can occur anywhere in the world, although most visitors do not experience serious incidents. Several specialists and park officials interviewed by National Geographic agree that being informed and cautious can help prevent attacks by wildlife.

    Kathy Kupper, a spokesperson for the U.S. National Park Service, warns that injuries do not come only from large animals: small mammals can also bite or attack when disturbed or fed, and no animal should be harassed or given food by visitors.

    Between 2018 and 2023 there were 1,604 deaths related to encounters with animals, often caused by domestic or venomous species. Although these incidents are rare compared with the total number of people who visit natural areas, experts emphasize that the risk never completely disappears.

    Entre 2018 y 2023 se contabilizaron 1.604 muertes relacionadas con encuentros con animales, muchas causadas por especies domésticas o venenosas (AdobeStock)

    Maintaining an appropriate distance and observing animal behavior are key. Rolf Olson, a manager at a U.S. national reserve, recommends researching which species inhabit an area and how they typically react to people before entering a natural site.

    Experts insist that if an animal reacts to a person’s presence it means its space has been invaded and the likelihood of aggressive behavior increases, both in predators and in large herbivores.

    Factors that increase the likelihood of dangerous wildlife encounters

    The chance of a risky encounter rises during busy seasons or in high-traffic areas, when wildlife is surprised by people or becomes accustomed to finding food near trails and campsites. Park officials say lack of prior information and not knowing the habits of local species are frequent causes of incidents.

    Acercarse para observar o fotografiar animales, alimentarlos o dejar residuos aumenta el riesgo de ataques de fauna silvestre (EFE/Brágimo)

    Human behaviors such as getting too close to observe or photograph animals, feeding them, or leaving waste increase the risk. Experts warn that many animals learn to associate people with food, which alters their natural behavior and increases the likelihood of an attack.

    Large mammals such as bison, hippos, or moose can react with extreme violence if they feel invaded or threatened. Species like alligators are especially dangerous in the water, where they move quickly and efficiently.

    Key rules and recommendations to survive a wildlife encounter

    Surviving a wildlife encounter depends largely on prevention and on responding properly when danger arises. Specialists recommend keeping a minimum distance of 100 meters from large predators such as bears, wolves, or big cats, and at least 25 meters from other species. If an animal behaves restlessly, it is best to back away slowly and avoid sudden movements or loud noises.

    Los expertos aconsejan mantener 100 metros de distancia de osos, lobos y grandes felinos, y 25 metros de otras especies (Imagen Ilustrativa Infobae)

    Never feed animals or leave food or trash in accessible areas. Experts note that an animal habituated to human presence and camp food becomes more dangerous and often must be captured or euthanized to prevent risks. It is essential to store all food and scented items in secure containers and to keep pets leashed so as not to provoke defensive reactions from local wildlife.

    For species like alligators, Rolf Olson recommends staying away from the water and avoiding activities such as splashing at the shore, since this behavior can trigger an attack. In any encounter, specialists emphasize that prevention, information, and respect for wildlife are the best tools.

    Los caimanes son especialmente peligrosos en el agua, por lo que no se debe acercarse a la orilla ni chapotear (Imagen Ilustrativa Infobae)

    Recent examples and lessons learned from incidents in natural parks

    Recent cases show the consequences of ignoring safety recommendations. Records include a bison attacking a visitor who tried to flee after getting too close, causing serious injuries. There are also numerous reports of bites from small mammals, such as squirrels, due to the habit of feeding them or attempting to interact with them.

    These incidents demonstrate that overconfidence or seeking close experiences with wild animals can have severe results. Data collected by park officials reinforce the need to keep distance and avoid any behavior that disturbs wildlife’s natural behavior.

    Los incidentes recientes en parques naturales incluyen lesiones graves por el ataque de un bisonte y mordeduras de pequeños mamíferos alimentados por visitantes (Charles J. Sharp/Wikimedia Commons)

    Impact of these encounters on park management and the wildlife involved

    When incidents occur between visitors and animals, the consequences affect more than people. Reserve managers are forced to intervene, which can involve capturing, relocating, or euthanizing animals that have lost fear of humans or become dangerous.

    This situation, in addition to affecting the animals’ lives, complicates conservation efforts and reduces opportunities for other visitors to enjoy the natural environment.

    The increase in these episodes requires strengthened monitoring and the implementation of new educational strategies for visitors. Experts stress that each problematic encounter represents a setback for both animal protection and the safe experience of those who visit these areas. Respecting the rules and taking individual precautions are therefore essential to preserve the delicate balance in protected natural areas.

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  • Expert tips to prevent wild animal attacks in parks and reserves

    Expert tips to prevent wild animal attacks in parks and reserves

    Los encuentros peligrosos con animales salvajes en parques y reservas naturales pueden prevenirse con información y prudencia (Imagen Ilustrativa Infobae)

    En parques y reservas naturales de todo el mundo existe la posibilidad de enfrentamientos peligrosos con fauna silvestre, aunque la mayoría de visitantes no vive situaciones graves. Expertos y gestores de áreas protegidas coinciden en que informarse y actuar con prudencia reduce considerablemente el riesgo de incidentes.

    Kathy Kupper, portavoz del Servicio de Parques Nacionales de Estados Unidos, recuerda que no solo los grandes animales son peligrosos: mamíferos pequeños también pueden morder o atacar si se los provoca o alimenta. Ningún animal debe ser acosado ni recibir comida de los visitantes.

    Entre 2018 y 2023 se registraron 1.604 muertes relacionadas con encuentros con animales, muchas vinculadas a especies domésticas o animales venenosos. Aunque estos sucesos son poco frecuentes en relación con la cantidad de gente que visita espacios naturales, los especialistas advierten que el peligro nunca desaparece por completo.

    Entre 2018 y 2023 se contabilizaron 1.604 muertes relacionadas con encuentros con animales, muchas causadas por especies domésticas o venenosas (AdobeStock)

    Mantener la distancia adecuada y observar el comportamiento de los animales son medidas fundamentales. Rolf Olson, responsable de una reserva nacional en EE. UU., recomienda investigar antes de visitar un área qué especies habitan allí y cómo suelen reaccionar frente a humanos.

    Si un animal muestra señales de molestia o estrés, es señal de que su espacio se ha visto invadido y crece la probabilidad de una respuesta agresiva, tanto en depredadores como en grandes herbívoros.

    Factores que aumentan la probabilidad de encuentros peligrosos con fauna silvestre

    El riesgo se incrementa en temporadas o lugares con mucha afluencia de visitantes, cuando la fauna se sorprende o cuando los animales se habitúan a buscar alimento junto a senderos y campamentos. La falta de información previa y el desconocimiento de los hábitos de las especies locales son causas comunes de incidentes.

    Acercarse para observar o fotografiar animales, alimentarlos o dejar residuos aumenta el riesgo de ataques de fauna silvestre (EFE/Brágimo)

    Comportamientos humanos como acercarse demasiado para observar o fotografiar, alimentar animales o dejar restos aumentan el peligro. Muchos animales asocian la presencia humana con comida, lo cual modifica su conducta natural y eleva la probabilidad de ataques.

    Grandes mamíferos —bisontes, hipopótamos o alces— pueden reaccionar con violencia si se sienten invadidos o amenazados. Caimanes y otros reptiles son particularmente peligrosos en el agua, donde se desplazan con rapidez y eficacia.

    Reglas y recomendaciones clave para sobrevivir a un encuentro con animales salvajes

    La prevención y una reacción adecuada determinan en gran medida la supervivencia ante un encuentro. Se recomienda mantener al menos 100 metros de distancia respecto de grandes depredadores como osos, lobos o grandes felinos, y un mínimo de 25 metros para otras especies. Si un animal muestra inquietud, conviene retroceder despacio evitando movimientos bruscos o ruidos fuertes.

    Los expertos aconsejan mantener 100 metros de distancia de osos, lobos y grandes felinos, y 25 metros de otras especies (Imagen Ilustrativa Infobae)

    Nunca se debe alimentar a la fauna ni dejar comida o basura en lugares accesibles. Un animal habituado a buscar alimento entre campamentos se vuelve más peligroso y, en muchos casos, debe ser capturado o sacrificado para evitar riesgos. Es esencial guardar alimentos y objetos con olor en contenedores seguros y mantener a las mascotas atadas para no provocar reacciones defensivas en la fauna local.

    En el caso de caimanes y reptiles similares, se recomienda no acercarse al agua ni chapotear en la orilla, ya que ese comportamiento puede desencadenar un ataque. La prevención, la información y el respeto por la vida silvestre son las mejores herramientas ante cualquier encuentro.

    Los caimanes son especialmente peligrosos en el agua, por lo que no se debe acercarse a la orilla ni chapotear (Imagen Ilustrativa Infobae)

    Ejemplos recientes y lecciones aprendidas de incidentes en parques naturales

    Casos recientes ilustran las consecuencias de ignorar las normas de seguridad. Entre ellos figura el ataque de un bisonte a un visitante que se acercó demasiado y trató de huir, con lesiones graves como resultado. También se registran múltiples mordeduras de pequeños mamíferos, como ardillas, provocadas por la costumbre de alimentarlas o intentar interactuar con ellas.

    Esos episodios muestran que la confianza excesiva y la búsqueda de encuentros cercanos con animales silvestres pueden terminar en daños serios. Los datos de los gestores de parques refuerzan la necesidad de mantener distancia y evitar conductas que alteren el comportamiento natural de la fauna.

    Los incidentes recientes en parques naturales incluyen lesiones graves por el ataque de un bisonte y mordeduras de pequeños mamíferos alimentados por visitantes (Charles J. Sharp/Wikimedia Commons)

    Impacto de estos encuentros en la gestión de parques y en la fauna involucrada

    Los incidentes entre visitantes y animales no solo afectan a las personas: obligan a los responsables de las reservas a intervenir, lo que puede implicar la captura, reubicación o sacrificio de ejemplares que han perdido el miedo a los humanos o se han vuelto peligrosos.

    Además de perjudicar a los animales, estas medidas complican las tareas de conservación y reducen la calidad de la experiencia para otros visitantes. El aumento de episodios de este tipo requiere reforzar la vigilancia y desarrollar estrategias educativas dirigidas a quienes visitan las áreas protegidas.

    Cada encuentro problemático representa un retroceso para la protección de la fauna y para la seguridad de las personas. Por eso, el cumplimiento de las normas, la información previa y la prevención individual son esenciales para preservar el equilibrio en los espacios naturales protegidos.

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  • Ukraine to receive four French Rafale fighters, air-defense radar and missiles this year

    Ukraine to receive four French Rafale fighters, air-defense radar and missiles this year

    El presidente ucraniano, Volodímir Zelenski, conversa con el presidente francés, Emmanuel Macron, tras una reunión de la Coalición Integrada contra Misiles Balísticos en el Quai d'Orsay de París, antes de un encuentro con los países que integran la «Coalición de los Voluntarios» en apoyo a Ucrania, en vísperas de las celebraciones del Día de la Bastilla, Francia, 13 de julio de 2026. REUTERS/Tom Nicholson/Pool

    The first four of the 16 French Rafale fighter jets intended for Ukraine are scheduled to be delivered before the end of 2026, after Ukrainian pilots and technicians complete training in France; an air-defense radar and Aster 30 missiles will also be provided, according to the “roadmap” signed on Tuesday by French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

    The document details the political agreement Macron announced the previous day at the close of the Paris summit of the Coalition of Volunteers to assist Ukraine, and states that Kyiv will formalize an initial order for 16 Rafale aircraft, including armament, as part of a program that foresees acquiring up to one hundred of these planes.

    El presidente francés, Emmanuel Macron, conversa con el presidente ucraniano, Volodimir Zelensky, al salir tras el desfile militar anual del Día de la Bastilla en la Plaza de la Concordia en París, Francia, el 14 de julio de 2026. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/Pool

    The aim is for the first four fighters to be transferred to the Ukrainian Armed Forces before year-end to enable the operational deployment of that initial capability “as soon as possible,” according to the agreement.

    The aircraft will be delivered with air-to-air and air-to-ground weapons, including AASM guided bombs (Armament Air-to-Ground Modular), laser-guided rockets to counter drones, and MICA short- and medium-range and Meteor very long-range missiles, both produced by European manufacturer MBDA.

    Un avión de combate Dassault Rafale de Francia. (AP Foto/Lewis Joly)

    The joint declaration also authorizes licensed production in Ukraine of AASM bombs and long-range air-to-ground SCALP cruise missiles (also manufactured by MBDA) before the end of 2026.

    In the area of air defense, Ukraine will acquire four Franco-Italian SAMP/T NG systems, of which it would be the first combat user. While those systems are being manufactured, France will temporarily deploy two operational SAMP/T systems that will be returned after delivery of the new version.

    As an initial component of those systems, a GF300 radar will be deployed in Ukraine before the end of this year, and five GM400 radars will be delivered before the end of 2027.

    Caza Rafale francés

    France and Italy will also accelerate delivery of Aster 30 missiles before October 2026 and will authorize their licensed production in Ukraine before the end of the year.

    In addition, Paris will support development of the Ukrainian Freya anti-ballistic interceptor through industrial cooperation and technical assistance from the Directorate General of Armaments (DGA).

    Financing for the Rafale fighters and SAMP/T NG systems will be requested from the 2026 and 2027 tranches of the European “Ukraine Support Loan” (USL) program, intended to strengthen Ukrainian military capabilities and to integrate its defense industry with that of the European Union.

    The USL is an EU loan mechanism created to finance support for Ukraine using as collateral the extraordinary profits generated by Russian sovereign assets immobilized on EU territory following Russia’s 2022 invasion.

    (With information from EFE)

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  • Live: Tanker attacks hit markets as Iran vows Hormuz control

    Live: Tanker attacks hit markets as Iran vows Hormuz control

    El Comando Central de Estados Unidos (CENTCOM) ejecutó en la madrugada de este martes una tercera serie consecutiva de ataques contra objetivos vinculados a Irán por orden del presidente Donald Trump. La ofensiva, explicó el mando militar estadounidense, se dirigió a capacidades militares iraníes relacionadas con el estrecho de Ormuz. Trump había advertido previamente que Irán sería golpeado “muy fuerte” y afirmó que el país “no tiene nada que hacer al respecto”.

    Horas después, los Emiratos Árabes Unidos informaron que misiles de crucero iraníes impactaron a dos petroleros emiratíes que transitaban por el carril sur del estrecho de Ormuz, en aguas territoriales de Omán. El ataque causó la muerte de un tripulante y dejó a ocho personas heridas.

    Tras los bombardeos nocturnos, la Guardia Revolucionaria Islámica (IRGC) reivindicó nuevos ataques con misiles y drones en la mañana de este martes contra la base naval de Jufair, en Baréin —sede de la Quinta Flota de Estados Unidos— y afirmó haber alcanzado también una base aérea en Jordania utilizada por fuerzas estadounidenses.

    Después del fracaso de un memorando de entendimiento entre Estados Unidos e Irán y la reanudación de hostilidades la semana anterior, Trump sostuvo que el estrecho permanecerá abierto “con o sin Irán” y anunció su intención de aplicar una tasa del 20% a los buques que transiten por la vía para sufragar costes de seguridad. La cúpula militar iraní rechazó la autoridad de Washington sobre el estrecho, y el ministro de Relaciones Exteriores iraní, Abbas Araqchi, afirmó en X que “Teherán será siempre el guardián del estrecho”.

    A continuación, la cobertura minuto a minuto:

    Israel demostrará en Roma su “buena voluntad” de fortalecer el acuerdo de paz con Líbano

    El ministro de Exteriores israelí, Gideon Saar, dijo que Israel mostrará su “buena voluntad” en las negociaciones en Roma previstas entre hoy y el miércoles con representantes de Líbano y Estados Unidos, con el objetivo de consolidar el acuerdo marco alcanzado el 26 de junio en Washington para poner fin al conflicto entre Israel y Hezbollah.

    Saar afirmó en Tel Aviv que Israel está dispuesto a avanzar en la implementación de dos “zonas piloto” previstas en ese acuerdo, de las que deberían retirarse las tropas israelíes que ocupan una franja en el sur del Líbano. Indicó que espera que la ronda de conversaciones en Roma impulse ese proceso y reiteró que el pacto es “el único camino a seguir”.

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    El enviado de la ONU para Yemen busca en Omán una desescalada tras el ataque en Saná

    El enviado especial de la ONU para Yemen, Hans Grundberg, sostuvo reuniones en Mascate con autoridades omaníes y con el jefe negociador hutí para exigir una “desescalada inmediata” tras el ataque del Gobierno reconocido contra el aeropuerto de Saná. Las conversaciones se centraron en acordar una hoja de ruta que preserve la calma derivada de la tregua de 2022, hoy amenazada por los recientes enfrentamientos entre el Gobierno y los hutíes.

    Grundberg subrayó la urgencia de reanudar las negociaciones bajo el auspicio de la ONU y de activar de forma simultánea los tres pilares del proceso —político, militar y económico— para evitar un retorno a la guerra abierta. Su visita sigue al bombardeo de la pista del Aeropuerto Internacional de Saná, acción que impidió el aterrizaje de un avión de la aerolínea iraní Mahan Air que trasladaba de regreso a una delegación hutí.

    Pakistán defendió la soberanía saudita tras los ataques hutíes

    El primer ministro paquistaní, Shehbaz Sharif, condenó los ataques de los hutíes contra Arabia Saudita y pidió respeto por la soberanía e integridad territorial saudíes. Sharif describió las acciones como violaciones que pueden dañar la paz y estabilidad regional y reafirmó el “apoyo inquebrantable” de Pakistán a la seguridad del reino, en un contexto en el que Islamabad actúa como mediador en procesos diplomáticos entre Estados Unidos e Irán.

    Los hutíes, respaldados por Irán, dijeron haber atacado el aeropuerto internacional de Abha en represalia por el bombardeo de la pista del aeropuerto de Saná.

    El petróleo de Texas sube un 3,24% y alcanza los 80 dólares

    El precio del petróleo Texas (WTI) subió aproximadamente un 3,24% este martes, hasta rondar los 80,67 dólares por barril, tras la reanudación de ataques entre Estados Unidos e Irán y la escalada en el bloqueo naval sobre la región. Los contratos de futuros de agosto, referencia en Estados Unidos, ganaron alrededor de 2,53 dólares respecto al cierre del lunes.

    Las autoridades iraníes denunciaron una nueva oleada de ataques atribuidos a Estados Unidos contra ciudades del sur de Irán —entre ellas Bandar Abás, Bushehr y Abadán— mientras que Teherán atacó a dos buques emiratíes en el estrecho de Ormuz, con saldo de víctimas. Además, Irán lanzó misiles y drones contra objetivos estadounidenses en Baréin, Kuwait y Jordania en lo que constituyó la tercera noche consecutiva de ataques cruzados.

    Fuente relacionada en el sitio web: enlace de la noticia original.

    Netanyahu le advirtió a los líderes iraníes que Israel responderá si es atacado

    El primer ministro israelí, Benjamin Netanyahu, advirtió que Israel responderá con contundencia ante cualquier ataque iraní. En una conferencia, dijo a los líderes iraníes que no esperen que la situación permanezca tranquila si atacan a Israel y afirmó que esos incidentes ya no quedarán sin una respuesta decisiva.

    El primer ministro israelí, Benjamin Netanyahu (REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun)

    Israel dijo estar dispuesto a retirarse de dos zonas en el sur de Líbano

    Israel manifestó su disposición a avanzar en la retirada de tropas de dos “zonas piloto” en el sur del Líbano como parte del acuerdo marco alcanzado con mediación estadounidense el 26 de junio, que busca poner fin al conflicto con Hezbollah. El movimiento forma parte de las negociaciones en curso entre Israel y Líbano, que se desarrollan en un contexto regional tenso entre Washington y Teherán. Hezbollah, sin embargo, rechaza el acuerdo e insiste en el requisito del desarme del grupo como condición para su implementación.

    Omán reafirmó su cooperación para restablecer la navegación en Ormuz tras los ataques contra buques

    El Ministerio de Exteriores de Omán reiteró que mantiene una cooperación “transparente y neutral” con todas las partes para restablecer la libertad de navegación en el estrecho de Ormuz, en cumplimiento del derecho internacional. Omán afirmó su compromiso con la Convención de las Naciones Unidas sobre el Derecho del Mar e instó a todas las partes, en una referencia velada a Irán, a respetar las normas internacionales.

    Las autoridades omaníes y iraníes han mantenido conversaciones recientes sobre la gestión del estrecho, donde Teherán propuso imponer una tasa de tránsito que Mascate rechaza.

    Imagen de arhivo de barcos en el estrecho de Ormuz, vistos desde Musandam, Omán. 18 de junio de 2026 (REUTERS/Stringer)

    Un petrolero noruego explotó frente a las costas de Omán

    El petrolero Stolt Magnesium, de bandera noruega, sufrió la madrugada de este martes la explosión de un artefacto no identificado mientras navegaba por el mar Arábigo frente a Omán. La detonación provocó un incendio en la sala de máquinas pero la tripulación resultó ilesa y se encuentra completa. La agencia UK Maritime Trade Operations indicó que el buque reportó haber sido alcanzado por un proyectil desconocido a unas 40 millas náuticas al noreste de Qalhat, Omán.

    Marineros estadounidenses realizan operaciones de vuelo a bordo del USS George H.W. Bush

    CENTCOM publicó imágenes y un breve texto en X que muestran a marineros estadounidenses realizando operaciones de vuelo a bordo del portaaviones USS George H.W. Bush, en el marco de la presencia naval en la región.

    El jefe del Consejo de Cooperación del Golfo denunció los ataques “terroristas” de Irán

    El secretario general del Consejo de Cooperación del Golfo, Jasim Mohamed al Budaiui, condenó los ataques iraníes contra los petroleros emiratíes Mombasa y Al Bahia, que causaron la muerte de un tripulante y heridas a varios más. Calificó los episodios de “ataques terroristas” y “flagrante violación” del derecho internacional y de la libertad de navegación, y expresó el apoyo del CCG a los Emiratos Árabes Unidos, pidiendo a la comunidad internacional asumir una postura firme ante estos ataques.

    Condenaron a cadena perpetua a tres bareiníes por espiar para Irán

    El Tribunal Penal Supremo de Baréin condenó a tres ciudadanos bareiníes a cadena perpetua tras hallarlos culpables de espiar para la Guardia Revolucionaria de Irán y colaborar con lo que las autoridades describen como “acciones hostiles” contra el reino. La Fiscalía de Delitos de Terrorismo indicó que las condenas, dictadas en Manama, forman parte de una serie de juicios recientes contra decenas de personas acusadas de vínculos con Irán.

    Entre los cargos se menciona el suministro de material y coordenadas a cuentas vinculadas a la Guardia Revolucionaria para facilitar ataques contra objetivos en Baréin. Uno de los condenados fue juzgado en rebeldía y el tribunal ordenó la confiscación de los bienes incautados.

    Irán informó de ataques estadounidenses en una zona fronteriza cerca de Irak y Kuwait

    Autoridades iraníes informaron que ataques estadounidenses alcanzaron el martes zonas fronterizas próximas a Irak y Kuwait, entre ellas la ciudad de Abadán y el puerto de Mahshahr, en la provincia de Juzestán. Las autoridades locales atribuyeron los impactos a acciones militares de Estados Unidos en medio de la escalada entre ambos países.

    El régimen iraní afirmó que EEUU atacó la ciudad portuaria de Bushehr

    Autoridades iraníes reportaron que proyectiles impactaron en cuatro puntos de la ciudad portuaria de Bushehr, donde se ubica la única planta nuclear civil del país. El vicegobernador provincial atribuyó los ataques a Estados Unidos y precisó que se produjeron al mediodía local, en el contexto de la intensificación de hostilidades entre Teherán y Washington.

    FOTO DE ARCHIVO. Imagen de satélite muestra la central nuclear de Bushehr, en la provincia de Bushehr, Irán (2025 Planet Labs PBC/Cedida a REUTERS)

    Fuente relacionada en el sitio web: enlace de la noticia original.

    El Ejército iraní afirmó que no cederá “ni un ápice” sobre el estrecho de Ormuz

    El Ejército iraní aseguró que las Fuerzas Armadas no cederán “ni un ápice” sobre el estrecho de Ormuz, en respuesta a la declaración del presidente Donald Trump sobre el restablecimiento de un cerco naval y su intención de asumir un rol de “guardián” del paso. El portavoz militar sostuvo que el estrecho no será reabierto mediante guerra o agresión y que el respeto a los derechos del pueblo iraní es la vía para la normalización de la navegación.

    La Guardia Revolucionaria había anunciado previamente el cierre del estrecho “hasta el fin de la interferencia de Estados Unidos en la región” y advirtió que cualquier intento de reabrirlo recibirá una respuesta militar. En los últimos días, Irán atacó varios buques próximos a la ruta estratégica; el incidente más reciente afectó a dos petroleros emiratíes y provocó víctimas.

    El Ejército iraní aseguró que las Fuerzas Armadas no cederán “ni un ápice” sobre el estrecho de Ormuz (Europa Press/Contacto/Iranian Army Office)

    Fuente relacionada en el sitio web: enlace de la noticia original.

    La India convocó a un diplomático iraní por un ataque en Ormuz con un marinero muerto

    La India citó al subjefe de la Embajada de Irán en Nueva Delhi, Mustafa Goharifar, tras el ataque en el estrecho de Ormuz que dejó un marinero indio muerto y varios heridos entre la tripulación de dos petroleros. El Ministerio de Exteriores indio presentó una “enérgica protesta” y condenó los ataques contra marineros y la navegación segura en vías internacionales.

    Según Nueva Delhi, los dos buques transportaban en conjunto a 30 marineros indios. En uno de los barcos murió un ciudadano indio y otro resultó herido; en el otro buque, varios tripulantes indios sufrieron heridas, algunas de gravedad.

    Enlaces relacionados en el sitio web: noticias sobre el incidente y declaraciones oficiales.

    Irán presentó un proyecto de ley para gestionar el estrecho de Ormuz y advierte que defenderá sus “líneas rojas”

    Un barco en el estrecho de Ormuz, visto desde Musandam (Omán), el 13 de julio de 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

    En el Parlamento iraní se presentó un proyecto de ley denominado “Acción Estratégica para la Seguridad y el Progreso Sostenible del Estrecho de Ormuz y el Golfo Pérsico”, informó Ebrahim Azizi, presidente de la Comisión de Seguridad Nacional de la Asamblea. Azizi señaló en X que el proyecto se presentó al mismo tiempo que se registraron derribos de drones estadounidenses y afirmó que Irán defenderá sus “líneas rojas” en relación con la gestión del estrecho, anunciando además que se estudiarán medidas adicionales en el futuro.

    Enlaces relacionados en el sitio web: noticias sobre el proyecto de ley y su contexto.

    Las misiones diplomáticas estadounidenses en los Emiratos Árabes Unidos cancelan citas

    La embajada de Estados Unidos en Abu Dhabi y el consulado general en Dubái suspendieron las citas consulares hasta el miércoles debido a la situación de seguridad regional, informó la embajada en una alerta. La decisión se produjo tras los informes de ataques con misiles contra dos petroleros emiratíes en el estrecho de Ormuz que causaron la muerte de un marinero.

    Jordania derribó cuatro misiles procedentes de Irán

    Jordania informó haber interceptado y derribado cuatro misiles que penetraron en su espacio aéreo provenientes de territorio iraní, según la agencia estatal de noticias. Las autoridades no ofrecieron de inmediato más detalles sobre daños o víctimas.

    Irán afirmó haber lanzado ataques contra la Quinta Flota de EEUU en Baréin

    La Guardia Revolucionaria Islámica (IRGC) declaró haber lanzado misiles y drones contra la base de la Quinta Flota de Estados Unidos en Baréin. El comunicado atribuye a la operación incendios en depósitos de combustible y daños en sistemas de radar y en equipos de defensa, y señala que “la operación de represalia continúa”.

    Fuente relacionada en el sitio web: cobertura de los ataques y respuesta internacional.

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  • Live: Tanker attacks unsettle markets as Iran vows to hold Hormuz Strait

    Live: Tanker attacks unsettle markets as Iran vows to hold Hormuz Strait

    The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) carried out a third consecutive wave of strikes against Iran in the early hours of Tuesday at the order of President Donald Trump, after the president warned Iran would be struck “very hard” and said, “There is nothing they can do about it. They have nothing.” Hours later, the U.S. military said the offensive targeted Iranian military capabilities linked to the Strait of Hormuz.

    Soon after the bombings, the United Arab Emirates reported that Iranian cruise missiles struck two Emirati oil tankers traveling in the southern lane of the Strait of Hormuz, in Omani territorial waters. The attack left one crew member dead and eight people injured.

    Following the nocturnal strikes, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed early Tuesday that it launched additional missile and drone strikes against the Juffair naval base in Bahrain, home to the U.S. Fifth Fleet, and asserted it also struck an air base in Jordan used by U.S. forces.

    After the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran collapsed and hostilities resumed last week, Trump said the strait would remain open “with or without Iran” and announced that the United States would impose a 20% fee on ships transiting the waterway to cover security costs. Iran’s senior military leadership responded that Washington has no authority over the strait, while Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi wrote on X: “Tehran will always be the guardian of the strait.”

    Below is minute-by-minute coverage:

    Israel will show “goodwill” in Rome to strengthen peace deal with Lebanon

    Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said Israel will demonstrate “goodwill” during talks in Rome between today and Wednesday with representatives from Lebanon and the United States, aiming to “strengthen” the framework agreement reached on June 26 in Washington to end the conflict between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group.

    Saar told reporters in Tel Aviv that Israel is “ready to move forward” with implementing the two “pilot zones” established in the agreement, from which Israeli forces are expected to withdraw an area in southern Lebanon currently occupied by Israeli troops.

    “I hope and believe this round of talks in Rome will advance that. We have full willingness to strengthen what was agreed in Washington on June 26,” he added.

    Saar described the agreement as “historic” and “the only way forward.” “We will show our goodwill in Rome,” he concluded.

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    UN envoy to Yemen seeks de-escalation in Oman after Sanaa attack

    UN special envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg held a series of meetings in Muscat on Tuesday with senior Omani officials and the chief negotiator of the Houthi rebels to press for an “immediate de-escalation” following an attack by the internationally recognized Yemeni government on Sanaa’s airport.

    The talks focused on the need to agree a roadmap to preserve the relative calm established by the 2022 truce, which is now threatened by recent clashes between the recognized government and the Houthi insurgents, the envoy’s office said in a statement.

    During the meetings in Oman’s capital, Grundberg urged both sides to resume negotiations under UN auspices to address “both short- and long-term priorities” for Yemen.

    He stressed that talks should be reactivated simultaneously across the three tracks of the mediation process — political, military and economic — to prevent the country from sliding back into open war.

    Grundberg’s urgent visit to Muscat follows an incident in which Yemeni government forces struck the runway at Sanaa International Airport — controlled by the Houthi rebels — to prevent a Mahan Air aircraft from landing. The plane was returning a Houthi delegation from Tehran, where they had attended the funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

    Pakistan defends Saudi sovereignty after Houthi attacks

    Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif defended Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty following recent Houthi attacks on the kingdom, reaffirming Islamabad’s support for its partner while Pakistan acts as a key mediator between the United States and Iran.

    “These reprehensible actions constitute a violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and have the potential to further undermine regional peace and stability,” Sharif said in a post on X.

    The Pakistani leader condemned the “brazen attacks” on Saudi Arabia late Monday and reiterated Pakistan’s “steadfast support” for the kingdom’s security.

    Islamabad’s statement came after the Iran-backed Houthi rebels said they targeted Abha International Airport in southwest Saudi Arabia with drones and ballistic missiles. The Houthis framed the attack as retaliation for the earlier strike on Sanaa’s airport, where the runway was damaged to prevent a civilian Iranian plane from landing.

    West Texas crude rises 3.24% to $80

    West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose 3.24% on Tuesday to $80.67 per barrel after the United States launched further strikes against Iran and resumed a naval blockade against the country.

    At 09:00 local time (13:00 GMT), the August WTI futures contract, the U.S. benchmark, was up $2.53 from Monday’s close.

    Iranian authorities reported another wave of attacks attributed to the United States on southern cities, including Bandar Abbas, Bushehr and Abadan, following the early-morning U.S. strikes and amid an escalation in hostilities. Reports also said U.S. projectiles struck Abadan in the southwest.

    Iran asserted it attacked two Emirati vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, causing one death and eight injuries among crew members.

    Tehran also said it responded to U.S. strikes by launching missiles and drones at U.S. targets in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan during a third consecutive night of cross-strikes between Washington and Tehran.

    The confrontation intensified after Trump declared the June 17 framework ceasefire with Iran void last week, citing continued Iranian attacks on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

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    Netanyahu warns Iranian leaders Israel will respond if attacked

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged a strong response to Iran if Tehran launches an attack on Israel.

    “To Iran’s leaders I say: do not expect the situation to remain calm if you attack us,” Netanyahu said at a conference. “The days when someone attacked us and we did not respond decisively are over.”

    El primer ministro israelí, Benjamin Netanyahu (REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun)

    Israel says it is willing to withdraw from two zones in southern Lebanon

    Israel said it expects talks in Rome with Beirut to help implement an agreement on two “pilot zones” in southern Lebanon, from which Israeli forces should withdraw.

    The two countries — technically at war for decades — are negotiating under U.S. auspices amid a wider regional escalation between Washington and Tehran.

    On June 26 they reached a framework agreement aimed at ending the conflict between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah and opening a path to peace.

    Hezbollah rejects the agreement because it requires the group’s disarmament and calls for the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the two pilot zones as a first step.

    The Lebanese presidency warned it will demand that withdrawal as a condition for further negotiations. Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said his country is “willing to move forward with implementing those two pilot zones.”

    “I hope and want to believe that this round of talks in Rome will make that happen,” Saar told journalists in Jerusalem.

    Oman reaffirms cooperation to restore navigation in Hormuz after attacks on ships

    Oman’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated that Muscat maintains transparent and neutral cooperation with all parties to restore navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, following strikes that heavily damaged two Emirati tankers.

    “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman reaffirms that Oman maintains its transparent and neutral cooperation with all parties to restore freedom of navigation in the strait, in full compliance with international law,” the ministry said in a brief statement.

    It also confirmed Oman’s “firm commitment to its obligations as a State party to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea” and called on “all parties,” in an apparent reference to Iran, to “respect and adhere to international law.”

    The Strait of Hormuz lies between Iran and Oman; the two countries have held talks in recent months about managing the waterway, which Tehran has proposed to levy a transit fee on — a plan opposed by Muscat.

    Imagen de arhivo de barcos en el estrecho de Ormuz, vistos desde Musandam, Omán. 18 de junio de 2026 (REUTERS/Stringer)

    Norwegian tanker exploded off Oman’s coast

    A Norwegian tanker was struck by an explosion from an unidentified device off the coast of Oman early Tuesday, with no reported casualties, MTI Network — a crisis management firm — said, citing the shipowner.

    Around 00:40 local time, the Stolt Magnesium, sailing in the Arabian Sea off Oman, “was hit by the explosion of an external unidentified device,” MTI Network said in a statement quoting Stolt Tankers.

    The blast sparked a fire in the engine room, but the shipowner reported the crew is “fortunately safe and all accounted for.”

    UK Maritime Trade Operations said a tanker reported being “struck by an unknown projectile in the engine room” about 40 nautical miles northeast of Qalhat, Oman.

    U.S. sailors conduct flight operations aboard USS George H.W. Bush

    CENTCOM posted images on its X account showing U.S. sailors conducting flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush.

    “U.S. Sailors conduct flight operations aboard USS George H.W. Bush,” CENTCOM said in a short caption accompanying a video.

    Gulf Cooperation Council chief condemns Iranian “terrorist” attacks

    Jassim Mohammed Al Budaiwi, secretary general of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), condemned what he called “terrorist” Iranian attacks on Emirati tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, saying they represent a “blatant violation” and “serious breach” of international law and navigation rules.

    “He expressed his strongest condemnation of the Iranian attack on the Mombasa and Al Bahia, owned by the UAE, which caused the death of a crew member and injuries to others,” Al Budaiwi said in a statement.

    He said the “terrorist attack” constituted a serious violation of international law and of the principles governing freedom of navigation at sea, and contravened UN Security Council resolutions.

    “The GCC stands with the United Arab Emirates and supports any measures it takes to protect its security, sovereignty, facilities and vital interests,” the statement said, calling on the international community to “assume its legal and moral responsibilities and adopt a firm and deterrent stance against these repeated Iranian attacks.”

    Three Bahrainis sentenced to life for spying for Iran

    Bahrain’s High Criminal Court sentenced three Bahrainis to life imprisonment on Tuesday after finding them guilty of spying for Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and collaborating with that “terrorist group” to carry out “hostile actions” against the kingdom.

    The Terrorism Crimes Prosecution said the sentences were handed down in two separate cases in a session held in Manama, one of several recent trials of dozens of Bahrainis accused of spying for or sympathizing with Iran.

    The three convicted individuals, one tried in absentia, were accused of “spying for the Iranian Revolutionary Guard and its collaborators to help it in its hostile and terrorist acts against the Kingdom of Bahrain and harm its interests.” The court sentenced them to life imprisonment and ordered the confiscation of seized items, the prosecution said.

    Charges included supplying an electronic account run by the Revolutionary Guard with videos of missile attacks against Bahrain and providing locations and coordinates of vital sites inside the country so they could be targeted, the statement said.

    Iran reports U.S. strikes in border area near Iraq and Kuwait

    Local authorities reported U.S. strikes Tuesday in an Iranian border area near Iraq and Kuwait amid intense fighting between the two countries.

    Valiollah Hayati, deputy governor of Khuzestan province, told state news agency IRNA that the city of Abadan — home to the Middle East’s oldest oil refinery — and the port city of Mahshahr were targeted.

    Iran says the port city of Bushehr was struck by U.S. attacks

    Local authorities said U.S. strikes hit the port city of Bushehr, which hosts Iran’s only civilian nuclear power plant, amid escalating violence between Tehran and Washington.

    “Four locations in the city of Bushehr were struck by enemy projectiles at midday (08:30 GMT),” Deputy Governor Ehsan Jahanian told state news agency IRNA, attributing the strikes to the United States.

    FOTO DE ARCHIVO. Imagen de satélite muestra la central nuclear de Bushehr, en la provincia de Bushehr, Irán (2025 Planet Labs PBC/Cedida a REUTERS)

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    Iranian military says it will not yield “one iota” over the Strait of Hormuz

    Iran’s army said its armed forces will not yield “one iota” regarding the Strait of Hormuz after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a naval blockade against Iran and said the U.S. would act as the “guardian” of the waterway.

    “The Armed Forces will not yield one iota over the Strait of Hormuz,” army spokesman Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia told Tasnim news agency.

    The spokesman said “the Strait of Hormuz will never be reopened through war, aggression or U.S. attacks,” and added that respecting the rights of the Iranian people is the only way to reopen one of the world’s most important energy trade routes.

    The IRGC declared a new closure of the strait “until the end of U.S. interference in the region” and warned that any attempt to reopen the waterway would receive a military response.

    In recent days Iran has struck several vessels near the strategic passage. The latest such attack occurred in the early hours of Tuesday against two Emirati tankers, leaving one dead and eight wounded.

    El Ejército iraní aseguró que las Fuerzas Armadas no cederán “ni un ápice” sobre el estrecho de Ormuz (Europa Press/Contacto/Iranian Army Office)

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    India summons Iranian diplomat after tanker attack killed an Indian sailor

    India summoned the deputy head of the Iranian Embassy in New Delhi, Mustafa Goharifar, after an attack on two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz killed an Indian sailor and injured ten others, a diplomat at the Iranian mission confirmed to EFE.

    India’s Ministry of External Affairs later said it lodged a “strong protest” with the Iranian diplomat over attacks on the MT Al Bahiyah and MT Mombasa, which were transiting the strategic waterway.

    “We strongly condemn these attacks and acts of violence directed at seafarers and which obstruct free and safe navigation through international waterways such as the Strait of Hormuz,” the ministry said.

    India said the two vessels carried a total of 30 Indian seafarers among 46 crew members.

    Of the 12 Indians aboard the MT Al Bahiyah, one died and another was injured. On the MT Mombasa there were 18 Indians, nine of whom were wounded, two seriously, the foreign ministry said.

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    Iran submits bill to manage the Strait of Hormuz and vows to defend its “red lines”

    Un barco en el estrecho de Ormuz, visto desde Musandam (Omán), el 13 de julio de 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

    Iran introduced a bill in Parliament to manage the Strait of Hormuz and warned it will defend its “red lines,” Ebrahim Azizi, head of Parliament’s National Security Committee, said.

    Azizi posted on X that “last night, coinciding with the downing of U.S. drones, the bill ‘Strategic Action for the Security and Sustainable Progress of the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf’ was formally presented in Iran’s Parliament.”

    The lawmaker said, “We remain firm in defending our red lines, particularly regarding the management of the Strait of Hormuz,” and added that “this is the first step; further measures will follow.”

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    U.S. diplomatic missions in the UAE cancel appointments

    The U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the U.S. Consulate General in Dubai have canceled consular appointments through Wednesday due to the regional security situation, the embassy said in a security alert.

    The notice followed the UAE report that two Emirati-flagged tankers were struck by Iranian missiles in the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in the death of a seafarer.

    Jordan shoots down four missiles launched from Iran

    Jordan said it intercepted and shot down four missiles that entered Jordanian airspace after being launched from Iranian territory, state news agency reports said.

    Iran says it struck the U.S. Fifth Fleet in Bahrain

    The IRGC said it launched missile and drone strikes against the U.S. Fifth Fleet in Bahrain.

    The IRGC claimed the attacks caused a fire in fuel storage facilities at the base and destroyed a Patriot radar, the fleet’s air control radar, a C-RAM early-warning radar system, and the control center for unmanned surface vessels (USVs).

    “The retaliatory operation continues,” the statement added.

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  • Trump withdraws planned 20% Strait of Hormuz fee and replaces it with trade agreements

    Trump withdraws planned 20% Strait of Hormuz fee and replaces it with trade agreements

    El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump (REUTERS/Kylie Cooper)

    President of the United States Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he will remove the 20% fee for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

    “After very productive talks with Middle East leaders, I have decided to replace the United States’ 20% reimbursement fee with trade and investment agreements that the various Gulf states will sign with the United States. Those investments will be ENORMOUS, but at the same time extraordinarily beneficial for them and their future,” the president wrote on his Truth Social account.

    El mensaje de Donald Trump

    “Oil is flowing like never before, thanks to the impressive military might of the United States. A special salute to the Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, Dan Caine, and the Commander of U.S. Central Command, Admiral Brad Cooper. Thanks to them, and to all members of the most powerful military in the world, the Strait of Hormuz is open to all maritime traffic except Iran, because of its lying, violent and malicious leadership that is leading them toward total destruction. Therefore, we will impose a total blockade, but only on vessels that enter or leave Iranian ports or that carry anything related to Iranian cargo,” he said.

    He added: “As everyone knows, we have the largest dollar-based investment in U.S. history, but these new investments will make that number even greater, and we will see factories, plants and equipment arrive in the United States at historic levels, creating millions of well-paid American jobs.”

    “The United States is WINNING again, winning like never before. The days when Iran killed hundreds of thousands of people, including 52,000 protesters, are OVER and, most importantly, IRAN WILL NEVER HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON!” he concluded.

    The president’s comments came after U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) completed a third consecutive wave of strikes against Iran in the early hours of Tuesday. The strikes followed the president’s warning that Iran would be struck “very hard” and his assertion that “there is nothing they can do about it. They have nothing.” CENTCOM later said the operation targeted Iranian military capabilities connected to the Strait of Hormuz.

    Soon after the bombings, the United Arab Emirates reported that Iranian cruise missiles struck two Emirati oil tankers sailing in the southern lane of the Strait of Hormuz, in Omani territorial waters. The attack killed one crew member and wounded eight others.

    Following the nighttime strikes, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed new missile and drone attacks on the Jufair naval base in Bahrain, which hosts the U.S. Fifth Fleet, and said it also struck an airbase in Jordan used by U.S. forces.

    After a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran collapsed and hostilities resumed last week, Trump said the strait would remain open “with or without Iran.” In response, Iran’s senior military leadership asserted that Washington has no authority over the strait’s future, and Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi wrote on X: “Tehran will always be the guardian of the Strait.”

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  • Middle East live: tanker attacks rattle markets as Iran vows to hold Hormuz Strait

    Middle East live: tanker attacks rattle markets as Iran vows to hold Hormuz Strait

    El Comando Central de Estados Unidos (CENTCOM) llevó a cabo en la madrugada de este martes una tercera tanda consecutiva de ataques contra posiciones iraníes por orden del presidente Donald Trump, que había advertido de un golpe “muy fuerte”. El mando estadounidense informó que los ataques se dirigieron a capacidades militares iraníes vinculadas al estrecho de Ormuz.

    Poco después, los Emiratos Árabes Unidos comunicaron que misiles de crucero iraníes alcanzaron a dos petroleros emiratíes que navegaban por el carril sur del estrecho, en aguas territoriales de Omán; el ataque causó la muerte de un miembro de la tripulación y dejó a ocho personas heridas.

    En la mañana, la Guardia Revolucionaria Islámica (IRGC) reivindicó nuevos lanzamientos de misiles y drones contra la base naval de Juffair, en Baréin —sede de la Quinta Flota de EEUU— y aseguró haber alcanzado también una base aérea utilizada por fuerzas estadounidenses en Jordania.

    Tras fracasar el memorando de entendimiento entre Washington y Teherán y reanudarse las hostilidades, el presidente Trump afirmó que el estrecho de Ormuz permanecerá abierto “con o sin Irán” y anunció que Estados Unidos aplicará una tasa del 20% a los buques que transiten por esa vía para costear seguridad. Las autoridades iraníes rechazaron la pretensión estadounidense de controlar el paso; el ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Irán afirmó en X que “Teherán será siempre el guardián del estrecho”.

    A continuación, la cobertura minuto a minuto:

    El petróleo de Texas sube un 3,24% y alcanza los 80 dólares

    El crudo WTI subió un 3,24% este martes hasta 80,67 dólares por barril tras la reanudación de ataques entre Estados Unidos e Irán y el reinicio del bloqueo naval en la región.

    A las 09:00 hora local (13:00 GMT), los futuros de agosto del WTI cotizaban 2,53 dólares al alza respecto al cierre del lunes.

    Autoridades iraníes reportaron una nueva oleada de bombardeos atribuidos a Estados Unidos contra ciudades del sur de Irán —incluidas Bandar Abás, Bushehr y Abadán— y la presencia de impactos en Abadán. En paralelo, Irán atacó dos buques emiratíes en el estrecho de Ormuz, con víctimas y heridos.

    La República Islámica también reivindicó lanzamientos de misiles y drones contra objetivos estadounidenses en Baréin, Kuwait y Jordania, en lo que representa la tercera noche seguida de ataques recíprocos entre Washington y Teherán.

    El conflicto escaló tras la ruptura del acuerdo marco de alto el fuego del 17 de junio y la continuidad de incidentes contra embarcaciones en Ormuz.

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    Netanyahu le advirtió a los líderes iraníes que Israel responderá si es atacado

    El primer ministro israelí, Benjamin Netanyahu, advirtió a los dirigentes iraníes que Israel responderá con fuerza ante cualquier ataque. Afirmó que ya no tolerará agresiones sin una respuesta decisiva.

    El primer ministro israelí, Benjamin Netanyahu (REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun)

    Israel dijo estar dispuesto a retirarse de dos zonas en el sur de Líbano

    Israel indicó que espera que las conversaciones en Roma con Líbano faciliten la implementación de un acuerdo para retirar tropas de dos “zonas piloto” en el sur libanés. Las negociaciones, auspiciadas por Estados Unidos, buscan avanzar hacia el cese del conflicto con Hezbollah, que rechaza el acuerdo que exige el desarme del grupo.

    La presidencia libanesa condicionó posteriores negociaciones a la retirada israelí de esas zonas. El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Israel dijo que el país está dispuesto a avanzar en su implementación.

    Omán reafirmó su cooperación para restablecer la navegación en Ormuz tras los ataques contra buques

    El Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores de Omán declaró que Mantiene una cooperación “transparente y neutral” con todas las partes para restaurar la libertad de navegación en el estrecho de Ormuz, en conformidad con el derecho internacional, y reiteró su compromiso con la Convención de la ONU sobre el Derecho del Mar.

    Omán instó a todas las partes a respetar y acatar el derecho internacional. El estrecho, situado entre Irán y Omán, ha sido objeto de conversaciones recientes sobre su gestión y de propuestas de Teherán para imponer una tasa de tránsito, idea que Mascate rechaza.

    Imagen de arhivo de barcos en el estrecho de Ormuz, vistos desde Musandam, Omán. 18 de junio de 2026 (REUTERS/Stringer)

    Un petrolero noruego explotó frente a las costas de Omán

    El petrolero noruego Stolt Magnesium sufrió la madrugada de este martes una explosión causada por un artefacto no identificado frente a las costas de Omán. La compañía y la firma de gestión de crisis MTI Network informaron que no hubo víctimas y que la tripulación está a salvo.

    El estallido provocó un incendio en la sala de máquinas; el incidente ocurrió alrededor de las 00:40 hora local, a unas 40 millas náuticas al noreste de Qalhat, según UK Maritime Trade Operations.

    Marineros estadounidenses realizan operaciones de vuelo a bordo del USS George H.W. Bush

    El CENTCOM publicó en X imágenes y un video que muestran a marineros estadounidenses efectuando operaciones de vuelo a bordo del portaaviones USS George H.W. Bush.

    El jefe del Consejo de Cooperación del Golfo denunció los ataques “terroristas” de Irán

    El secretario general del Consejo de Cooperación del Golfo (CCG), Jasim Mohamed al Budaiui, condenó enérgicamente los ataques iraníes contra los petroleros Mombasa y Al Bahia, los calificó de “actos de piratería” y pidió a la comunidad internacional adoptar una postura firme y disuasoria.

    Al Budaiui subrayó que los ataques constituyen una violación del Derecho Internacional y de la libertad de navegación, expresó solidaridad con los Emiratos Árabes Unidos y respaldó las medidas que el país adopte para proteger su seguridad y soberanía.

    Condenaron a cadena perpetua a tres bareiníes por espiar para Irán

    El Tribunal Penal Supremo de Baréin impuso penas de cadena perpetua a tres ciudadanos bareiníes por espionaje a favor de la Guardia Revolucionaria de Irán y por ayudar en acciones hostiles contra el reino, según la Fiscalía de Delitos de Terrorismo.

    Las autoridades señalaron que los condenados suministraron material e información, incluidos videos de ataques y coordenadas de lugares sensibles, y ordenaron la confiscación de los objetos incautados. Uno de los acusados fue juzgado en rebeldía.

    Irán informó de ataques estadounidenses en una zona fronteriza cerca de Irak y Kuwait

    Autoridades iraníes informaron que ataques estadounidenses impactaron en una zona fronteriza cercana a Irak y Kuwait, afectando localidades del suroeste como Abadán y Mahshahr, en medio de combates intensos entre ambos países.

    El régimen iraní afirmó que EEUU atacó la ciudad portuaria de Bushehr

    Las autoridades provinciales iraníes denunciaron que proyectiles estadounidenses alcanzaron cuatro puntos de la ciudad portuaria de Bushehr, donde se ubica la central nuclear civil de la provincia, y atribuyeron los impactos a fuerzas estadounidenses.

    FOTO DE ARCHIVO. Imagen de satélite muestra la central nuclear de Bushehr, en la provincia de Bushehr, Irán (2025 Planet Labs PBC/Cedida a REUTERS)

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    El Ejército iraní afirmó que no cederá “ni un ápice” sobre el estrecho de Ormuz

    El Ejército iraní declaró que no cederá “ni un ápice” respecto al control del estrecho de Ormuz, tras el anuncio del presidente Trump sobre el restablecimiento del cerco naval. Un portavoz militar afirmó que la vía no se reabrirá mediante guerra o agresión y que solo el respeto a los derechos del pueblo iraní permitirá restituir la navegación.

    La Guardia Revolucionaria había anunciado un nuevo cierre del estrecho “hasta el fin de la interferencia de Estados Unidos en la región” y advirtió que cualquier intento de reabrirlo será respondido militarmente. En los últimos días Irán atacó varios buques cercanos al paso; el ataque a dos petroleros emiratíes causó un muerto y ocho heridos.

    El Ejército iraní aseguró que las Fuerzas Armadas no cederán “ni un ápice” sobre el estrecho de Ormuz (Europa Press/Contacto/Iranian Army Office)

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    La India convocó a un diplomático iraní por un ataque en Ormuz con un marinero muerto

    El Gobierno de la India convocó al subjefe de la Embajada de Irán en Nueva Delhi tras el ataque contra dos petroleros en Ormuz que dejó un marinero indio muerto y varios heridos. La Cancillería india presentó una “enérgica protesta” y condenó los ataques contra marineros y la navegación segura.

    Según Nueva Delhi, los dos buques transportaban en conjunto 30 marineros indios. En el MT Al Bahiyah viajaban 12 indios —uno fallecido y otro herido— y en el MT Mombasa había 18 indios, con nueve heridos, dos de ellos de gravedad.

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    Irán presentó un proyecto de ley para gestionar el estrecho de Ormuz y advierte que defenderá sus “líneas rojas”

    Un barco en el estrecho de Ormuz, visto desde Musandam (Omán), el 13 de julio de 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

    Irán presentó en el Parlamento un proyecto de ley titulado “Acción Estratégica para la Seguridad y el Progreso Sostenible del Estrecho de Ormuz y el Golfo Pérsico”, según el presidente de la Comisión de Seguridad Nacional del Legislativo. El texto, presentado tras el derribo de drones estadounidenses, busca formalizar la gestión del estrecho y reforzar las “líneas rojas” iraníes; las autoridades anticiparon nuevas medidas legislativas.

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    Las misiones diplomáticas estadounidenses en los Emiratos Árabes Unidos cancelan citas

    La embajada de Estados Unidos en Abu Dabi y el consulado general en Dubái suspendieron las citas consulares hasta el miércoles por motivos de seguridad regional, tras el ataque a dos petroleros emiratíes en el estrecho de Ormuz que provocó la muerte de un marinero.

    Jordania derribó cuatro misiles procedentes de Irán

    Jordania informó que interceptó y derribó cuatro misiles que ingresaron en su espacio aéreo procedentes de territorio iraní, según su agencia estatal de noticias.

    Irán afirmó haber lanzado ataques contra la Quinta Flota de EEUU en Baréin

    La Guardia Revolucionaria (IRGC) aseguró haber lanzado misiles y drones contra la base de la Quinta Flota en Baréin, provocando un incendio en depósitos de combustible y destruyendo equipos de defensa, incluidos sistemas de radar y puntos de control de embarcaciones no tripuladas. El comunicado indicó que la operación de represalia continúa.

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  • Live Middle East: tanker attacks jolt markets as Iran vows control

    Live Middle East: tanker attacks jolt markets as Iran vows control

    The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) carried out a third consecutive wave of strikes against Iran in the early hours of Tuesday on orders from President Donald Trump. The president had warned that Iran would be hit “very hard” and stated: “There is nothing they can do about it. They have nothing.” Hours later, the U.S. military command said the operation targeted Iranian military capabilities linked to the Strait of Hormuz.

    Soon after the strikes, the United Arab Emirates reported that Iranian cruise missiles struck two Emirati tankers transiting the southern lane of the Strait of Hormuz, in Omani territorial waters. The attack left one crew member dead and eight people injured.

    Following the nighttime strikes, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed on Tuesday morning further missile and drone attacks on the Juffair naval base in Bahrain, where the U.S. Fifth Fleet is stationed, and said it also struck an air base in Jordan used by U.S. forces.

    After the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran failed and hostilities resumed last week, Trump said the strait would remain open “with or without Iran” and announced that the U.S. would charge a 20% fee to ships transiting the route to cover security costs. Iran’s senior military leadership responded that Washington has no authority over the strait’s future, while Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi wrote on X: “Tehran will always be the guardian of the strait.”

    Below is minute-by-minute coverage:

    Texas crude rises 3.24% to $80

    West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose 3.24% on Tuesday to $80.67 per barrel after the United States struck Iran again and effectively resumed a naval blockade of the country.

    At 09:00 local time (13:00 GMT), WTI futures for August, the U.S. benchmark contracts, were up $2.53 from Monday’s close.

    Iranian authorities reported a new wave of strikes attributed to the United States against several southern cities, including Bandar Abbas, Bushehr and Abadan, hours after the early-morning U.S. strikes amid an escalation in hostilities. Projectile impacts were also reported in Abadan in the country’s southwest.

    Iran, for its part, struck two Emirati vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, causing one crew death and eight injuries.

    The Islamic Republic also responded to the U.S. bombings by launching missiles and drones at U.S. targets in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan in a third consecutive night of cross‐strikes between Washington and Tehran.

    The conflict intensified last week after Trump declared the ceasefire framework with Iran, signed on June 17, over due to continued Iranian attacks on vessels in the Hormuz corridor.

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    Netanyahu warned Iranian leaders that Israel will respond if attacked

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised a forceful response against Iran if Tehran launches another attack on Israel.

    “I tell the Iranian leaders: do not expect the situation to remain calm if you attack us,” Netanyahu said at a conference. He added: “The days when someone attacked us and we did not respond decisively are over.”

    El primer ministro israelí, Benjamin Netanyahu (REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun)

    Israel says it is willing to withdraw from two areas in southern Lebanon

    Israel said it hopes talks in Rome with Beirut will help implement an agreement on two “pilot zones” in southern Lebanon from which Israeli forces would withdraw.

    The two countries, formally at war for decades, are negotiating under U.S. auspices amid a regional escalation between Washington and Tehran.

    On June 26 they reached a framework agreement aimed at ending the war with the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah and paving the way for peace.

    Hezbollah rejects the deal because it requires the group’s disarmament; implementation would start with an Israeli withdrawal from the two pilot zones in southern Lebanon.

    The Lebanese presidency warned on Monday that it will demand that withdrawal as a condition for further negotiations. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said his country is “willing to move forward with implementing those two pilot zones.”

    “I hope and want to believe that this round of talks in Rome will facilitate that,” Saar told reporters in Jerusalem.

    Oman reaffirmed its cooperation to restore navigation in Hormuz after attacks on vessels

    Oman’s Foreign Ministry reiterated that Muscat maintains “transparent and neutral cooperation with all parties” to restore navigation in the Strait of Hormuz after a strike that caused significant damage to two Emirati tankers.

    “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman reaffirms that Oman maintains its transparent and neutral cooperation with all parties to restore freedom of navigation in the strait, in full compliance with international law,” the ministry said in a brief statement.

    It also confirmed its “firm commitment to its obligations as a signatory state to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea” and urged “all parties,” in a veiled reference to Iran, to “respect and adhere to international law.”

    The Strait of Hormuz lies between Iran and Oman, countries that have held talks in recent months on managing the shipping lane. Tehran wants to impose a transit fee while Muscat opposes that move.

    Imagen de arhivo de barcos en el estrecho de Ormuz, vistos desde Musandam, Omán. 18 de junio de 2026 (REUTERS/Stringer)

    Norwegian tanker exploded off Omani coast

    A Norwegian tanker was hit by an explosion caused by an unidentified device off the coast of Oman in the early hours of Tuesday; there were no casualties, the crisis management firm MTI Network reported, citing the shipping company.

    Around 00:40 local time, the Stolt Magnesium, sailing in the Arabian Sea off Oman, “was struck by the explosion of an unidentified external device,” MTI Network said in a statement, quoting shipping company Stolt Tankers.

    The blast started a fire in the ship’s engine room but, according to the same source, the crew is “fortunately safe and accounted for.”

    British agency UK Maritime Trade Operations reported that a tanker indicated it had been “hit by an unknown projectile in the engine room” about 40 nautical miles northeast of Qalhat, Oman.

    U.S. sailors conduct flight operations aboard USS George H.W. Bush

    U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) posted images on its X account showing U.S. sailors conducting flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush.

    “U.S. sailors conduct flight operations aboard USS George H.W. Bush,” CENTCOM wrote in a brief caption accompanying a video.

    Gulf Cooperation Council chief denounced Iran’s “terrorist” attacks

    Jasim Mohamed al Budaiwi, Secretary General of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC), condemned Iran’s “terrorist” attacks on Emirati tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, calling them a “blatant violation” and a “serious breach” of international law and maritime navigation norms.

    “He expressed his strongest condemnation and denunciation of the Iranian attack on the tankers ‘Mombasa’ and ‘Al Bahia,’ owned by the United Arab Emirates, which resulted in the death of a crew member and injuries to several others,” Al Budaiwi said in a statement.

    He emphasized that the “terrorist attack” on the Emirati vessels “constitutes a blatant violation and a serious breach of the principles of international law and the rules on freedom of maritime navigation,” and also contravenes UN Security Council resolutions.

    “The GCC stands united with the United Arab Emirates and supports all measures it takes to protect its security, sovereignty, installations and vital interests,” the regional bloc’s secretary general said, urging the international community to “assume its legal and moral responsibilities and take a firm and deterrent stance against these serious and repeated Iranian attacks.”

    Three Bahrainis sentenced to life for spying for Iran

    Bahrain’s Supreme Criminal Court on Tuesday sentenced three Bahrainis to life imprisonment after finding them guilty of spying for Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and collaborating with what the court called that “terrorist group” in hostile actions against the small Gulf kingdom.

    The Terrorism Crimes Prosecutor’s Office said in a statement that the cases were separate, but the sentences were handed down in a single session in Manama. The rulings are the latest in a series of trials in recent weeks of dozens of Bahrainis accused of spying for or sympathizing with Iran.

    The three convicted individuals, one tried in absentia, were charged “with espionage for the Iranian Revolutionary Guard and its collaborators, with the aim of aiding its hostile and terrorist acts against the Kingdom of Bahrain and harming its interests. The court sentenced them to life imprisonment and ordered the confiscation of seized items,” the statement said.

    It detailed that accusations included “providing videos of Iranian missile attacks against Bahrain to an electronic account managed by the terrorist group Islamic Revolutionary Guard,” as well as “locations and coordinates of vital sites within the country for potential enemy attacks.”

    Iran reported U.S. strikes in a border area near Iraq and Kuwait

    U.S. strikes hit a border area in Iran near Iraq and Kuwait on Tuesday, local authorities reported, amid intense fighting between the two countries.

    The cities of Abadan, home to the oldest oil refinery in the Middle East, and the port city of Mahshahr were targeted, Valiollah Hayati, vice governor of Khuzestan province, told state news agency IRNA.

    Iran said the U.S. struck the port city of Bushehr

    U.S. strikes hit the port city of Bushehr on Tuesday, where Iran’s only civilian nuclear power plant is located, local authorities said amid the escalation between Tehran and Washington.

    “Four points in the city of Bushehr were hit by enemy projectiles at midday (08:30 GMT),” said Ehsan Jahanian, the provincial vice governor, to state news agency IRNA, attributing the strikes to the United States.

    FOTO DE ARCHIVO. Imagen de satélite muestra la central nuclear de Bushehr, en la provincia de Bushehr, Irán (2025 Planet Labs PBC/Cedida a REUTERS)

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    Iranian military says it will not yield “an iota” over the Strait of Hormuz

    The Iranian military said its armed forces will not yield “an iota” over the Strait of Hormuz after U.S. President Donald Trump announced the reinstatement of a naval cordon against Iran and said the United States would act as the “guardian” of the strait.

    “The armed forces will not yield an iota over the Strait of Hormuz,” said Army spokesperson Brigadier General Mohamad Akraminia, according to Tasnim news agency.

    The military spokesman added that “the Strait of Hormuz will never be reopened by war, aggression or U.S. attacks” and that respect for the rights of the Iranian people is the only way to reopen one of the world’s most important energy trade routes.

    The Islamic Revolutionary Guard declared a new closure of the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday “until the end of U.S. interference in the region” and warned that any attempt to reopen the waterway would receive a military response.

    In recent days, Iran has attacked several vessels near the strategic passage. The most recent was an early‐morning strike on two United Arab Emirates tankers that left one dead and eight wounded.

    El Ejército iraní aseguró que las Fuerzas Armadas no cederán “ni un ápice” sobre el estrecho de Ormuz (Europa Press/Contacto/Iranian Army Office)

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    India summoned an Iranian diplomat over an Ormuz attack that killed a sailor

    India summoned the deputy head of Iran’s embassy in New Delhi, Mustafa Goharifar, after an attack on two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz left one Indian sailor dead and ten others injured, a diplomat from the Iranian mission told news agency EFE.

    India’s Ministry of External Affairs later said it lodged a “strong protest” with the Iranian diplomat over the attacks on the MT Al Bahiyah and MT Mombasa, which were transiting the strategic waterway.

    “We strongly condemn these attacks and acts of violence directed at seafarers that obstruct free and safe navigation through international waterways such as the Strait of Hormuz,” the Indian Foreign Ministry said.

    According to New Delhi, the two vessels carried a total of 30 Indian seafarers out of 46 crew members.

    Of the 12 Indian nationals aboard the MT Al Bahiyah, one was killed and another injured. The MT Mombasa carried another 18 Indians, nine of whom were injured, two seriously, the Foreign Ministry said.

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    Iran submitted a bill to manage the Strait of Hormuz and warns it will defend its “red lines”

    Un barco en el estrecho de Ormuz, visto desde Musandam (Omán), el 13 de julio de 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

    Iran presented a bill to parliament to manage the Strait of Hormuz and warned it will defend its “red lines,” Ebrahim Azizi, chair of the parliamentary National Security Committee, said.

    In a message on X, Azizi said, “Last night, coinciding with the downing of U.S. drones, the bill ‘Strategic Action for the Security and Sustainable Progress of the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf’ was formally submitted to Iran’s parliament.”

    The lawmaker said, “We remain firm in defending our red lines, particularly regarding management of the Strait of Hormuz.” He also added: “This is the first step; further measures will follow.”

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    U.S. diplomatic missions in the UAE cancel appointments

    The U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the U.S. Consulate General in Dubai have canceled consular appointments through Wednesday due to the regional security situation, the embassy said in a security alert.

    The notice came after the United Arab Emirates reported that two Emirati-flagged tankers were struck by Iranian missiles in the Strait of Hormuz, causing the death of a seafarer.

    Jordan shot down four missiles from Iran

    Jordan said it intercepted and shot down four missiles that entered Jordanian airspace originating from Iranian territory, state media reported.

    Iran said it struck the U.S. Fifth Fleet in Bahrain

    The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it launched missile and drone attacks on the U.S. Fifth Fleet in Bahrain.

    According to the IRGC, the strikes caused a fire in fuel storage tanks at the base and struck and destroyed a Patriot radar, an air control radar for the fleet, a C-RAM early-warning radar system, and the control and monitoring center for surface unmanned vessels (USV).

    “The retaliation operation continues,” the statement added.

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