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Nine European countries and Ukraine announced on Monday the creation of a coalition to develop “purely defensive” antiballistic capabilities across the continent, citing a growing ballistic missile threat.

“We believe that protecting Europe requires a comprehensive solution of an integrated missile defense architecture to deter and defeat future missile threats,” reads the joint statement signed by Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine and the United Kingdom.

The statement adds that by combining the signatories’ defense industrial bases, research and operational experience, the aim is “to build a shared antiballistic capability for Europe.” The countries stressed that the initiative “is not directed against any people, but in self-defense,” and pointed to Ukraine’s “unique experience,” whose air defenses have faced repeated Russian ballistic missile attacks in recent weeks.

The announcement came during a summit in Paris, where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met on Monday with Kyiv’s allies to reaffirm support and press Russia for a ceasefire and peace talks, which are currently stalled. At the meeting of the “Coalition of Volunteers” — launched by France and the United Kingdom after the 2022 Russian invasion — at least 25 heads of state attended. Some will remain in Paris to take part in the Bastille Day military parade on July 14, which this year will emphasize support for Ukraine.

The United States, which this month authorized Ukraine to build Patriot air defense systems capable of shooting down ballistic missiles, is not part of the coalition. The French presidency emphasized that the summit takes place at a moment of “transatlantic unity” and “more favorable dynamics for Ukraine on the ground.” French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot outlined three goals for the meeting: strengthen support for Ukraine “especially in air defense,” increase pressure on Moscow with a 21st package of European sanctions, and prepare “peace and define the security guarantees” needed to prevent another Russian aggression.

French President Emmanuel Macron said Europe is “on the way to becoming a power” ready to “defend itself,” and stated: “Yes, peace is our objective. Yes, we value freedom and the rule of law. And yes, we are willing to fight to defend them. Always, and with blood if necessary.” The coalition will also advance the creation of a Multinational Force for Ukraine, to be deployed once the war ends; French authorities said it already has an “operational general staff” and that joint military exercises will be planned.

The Kremlin, for its part, called the coalition “warmongering.” Spokesman Dmitry Peskov accused the group of wanting “to continue the war” and warned: “These are countries that carry out hostile actions against Russia, so we will watch them very closely.” The summit takes place amid renewed hostilities on the ground: Ukrainian drone and artillery strikes killed four people in Russia since Sunday night, while in Ukraine three sailors were killed in an attack on a Togolese-flagged ship unloading mineral fertilizers.

Nine European countries and Ukraine announced the creation of a coalition on Monday to develop strictly defensive anti-ballistic capabilities in Europe, citing a growing threat from ballistic missiles.

“We believe that protecting Europe requires a comprehensive, integrated missile defense architecture to deter and defeat future missile threats,” reads the joint declaration signed by Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine and the United Kingdom.

According to the statement, by combining the signatories’ defense industries, research, and operational experience the goal is to build a shared anti-ballistic capability for Europe. The countries emphasized the initiative is defensive, “not directed against any people,” and highlighted Ukraine’s particular experience, noting its air defenses have faced repeated Russian ballistic missile attacks in recent weeks.

The announcement was made during a summit in Paris where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with allies to reaffirm support for Ukraine and to press Russia for a ceasefire and negotiations, which remain stalled. The meeting of the “Coalition of Volunteers” — launched by France and the United Kingdom after Russia’s 2022 invasion — was attended by at least 25 heads of state. Some of those leaders will remain in Paris to take part in the July 14 national parade, which this year will emphasize support for Ukraine.

The United States, which this month authorized Ukraine to operate Patriot air defense systems capable of intercepting ballistic missiles, is not part of the coalition. The French presidency said the summit takes place at a moment of “transatlantic unity” and more favorable dynamics for Ukraine on the ground. French minister Jean-Noël Barrot outlined three objectives for the meeting: strengthen support for Ukraine, particularly in air defense; increase pressure on Moscow with a 21st package of European sanctions; and prepare for peace by defining the security guarantees needed to prevent future aggression.

French President Emmanuel Macron said Europe is “on its way to becoming a power” prepared to defend itself, and affirmed that peace is the goal while stressing the willingness to defend freedom and the rule of law. The coalition will also work to establish a Multinational Force for Ukraine to be deployed after the war; French authorities said an operational headquarters already exists and that joint military exercises are planned.

The Kremlin described the coalition as “warmongering.” Spokesman Dmitry Peskov accused the group of seeking to “prolong the war” and warned that Russia would closely monitor their actions. The summit coincided with renewed fighting: Ukrainian drone and artillery strikes killed four people in Russia since Sunday night, while three sailors were killed in Ukraine when a Togo-flagged vessel unloading mineral fertilizers was attacked.

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La detención del opositor ruso Borís Nadezhdin se produjo al inicio de la campaña para las elecciones legislativas de septiembre. En paralelo, el presidente Vladímir Putin inauguró su primer acto de campaña con un discurso centrado en la fortaleza nacional y en la guerra en Ucrania. Nadezhdin, que intentó postularse a la presidencia en 2024, fue acusado de extremismo y enfrenta el riesgo de quedar inhabilitado para aspirar a un escaño en la Duma.

El caso ha sido interpretado como una combinación de presión judicial, barreras electorales y el uso político de la narrativa bélica contra un dirigente con proyección electoral. El opositor había sido declarado recientemente “agente extranjero” y, según informes, un arresto por hasta 15 días por cargos de extremismo podría impedir su participación en las legislativas del 20 de septiembre.

Nadezhdin, de 63 años, fue trasladado a la comisaría de Dolgoprudni, en la región de Moscú, pocas horas antes de la aparición pública de Putin. En su canal de Telegram informó: “Vino la policía. Me llevan a la comisaría de Dolgoprudni”.

Horas después, las autoridades le imputaron un delito de extremismo por la difusión en 2023 de un enlace con una imagen de Alexéi Navalni. Nadezhdin negó haber cometido la infracción: “No he cometido el acto del que se me acusa. Nunca publiqué y no pienso publicar en ningún lugar una imagen con simbología extremista”, escribió.

El viernes anterior, el Ministerio de Justicia lo había inscrito como agente extranjero. En ese momento Nadezhdin afirmó que continuaría con la recolección de firmas para concurrir a las legislativas, argumentando que la ley no le impedía hacerlo.

Sin embargo, una enmienda aprobada en mayo de 2024 restringe la participación electoral de las personas con ese estatus, según los medios. Además, fuentes policiales señalaron que un arresto de 15 días por extremismo lo dejaría definitivamente inhabilitado para buscar un escaño en la Duma.

El dirigente acusó al Kremlin de intentar “excluir a los rivales más peligrosos” para garantizar el “resultado deseado”. En marzo de 2024 la Comisión Electoral Central ya había rechazado su candidatura presidencial por irregularidades formales en la recolección de firmas.

Antecedentes de exclusión de opositores y críticos de la guerra

Nadezhdin trabajó en su momento con el asesinado viceprimer ministro Borís Nemtsov y fue uno de los pocos dirigentes públicos que asistieron al entierro de Alexéi Navalni. Antes de su último intento electoral llegó a registrar hasta un 15% de intención de voto en la víspera de las presidenciales, cuando defendía, entre otras propuestas, la negociación de paz entre rusos y ucranianos.

Ha comparado la etiqueta de “agente extranjero” con las antiguas calificaciones de la era soviética, como “enemigo del pueblo”. En una entrevista con EFE en abril afirmó que el sistema autoritario de Putin se degradaba y sostuvo que dos tercios de los rusos deseaban el fin de la guerra.

También denunció arrestos frecuentes de autoridades locales: “No pasa un día sin que sea arrestado un vicegobernador o un alcalde. Ni un solo día”, dijo, y añadió que la situación del país empeora y que la confianza en el Gobierno disminuye. Sobre el bloqueo de internet, criticó directamente al presidente: “Lamentablemente, Putin no sabe muy bien cómo funciona el mundo moderno”. Ese clima afecta asimismo a candidaturas críticas con la campaña militar en Ucrania.

Putin arranca la campaña con el discurso de la guerra en Ucrania

Mientras Nadezhdin era conducido a la comisaría, Putin participó en el foro “Todo por la victoria”, organizado por la plataforma patriótica Frente Popular, que marcó el inicio de su campaña hacia las legislativas de septiembre.

Ante militares y familiares, el presidente apeló a la capacidad de resistencia del país y a la idea de superar dificultades como fuente de fortaleza, señalando que ese impulso permitirá continuar avanzando.

La intervención se produjo tras la aprobación por parte de la Comisión Electoral Central de las listas de 11 partidos, en un contexto de creciente desgaste interno marcado por la guerra y sus efectos económicos y sociales.

El desgaste de Rusia Unida en vísperas de las legislativas

Los sondeos muestran a Rusia Unida afrontando las legislativas con niveles de apoyo históricamente bajos. El descontento se atribuye al cansancio por la guerra, la contracción de la economía, la subida de precios, el bloqueo de internet y problemas en el suministro de combustible tras ataques contra refinerías.

Las estimaciones varían: medios independientes sitúan al partido gubernamental apenas por encima del 20% de intención de voto, mientras encuestas vinculadas al Gobierno lo sitúan por encima del 30%, una cifra que, aun así, sería insuficiente para mantener la mayoría constitucional.

En ese escenario, el espacio opositor legal tampoco parece sólido. El partido Yábloko tiene dificultades para superar el umbral del 5% necesario para entrar en el Parlamento, en un contexto en el que muchos de sus candidatos han sido encarcelados o excluidos por críticas a la campaña militar en Ucrania.

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U.S. military strikes against Iran entered a second day on Monday in a renewed wave of fighting over control of the Strait of Hormuz. The escalation threatens a fragile interim agreement and has already spread to Yemen, where an attack on Sanaa airport prompted a dispute between the Yemeni government and the Iran‐backed Houthis over responsibility for the bombing. CENTCOM said it completed another round of strikes against Iranian air‐defense systems, coastal radars, missile and drone capabilities, while Tehran held talks with mediators from Qatar, Pakistan and Oman in an effort to prevent further escalation.

U.S. attacks reportedly killed two and wounded three in Iran’s oil‐producing southwestern province of Khuzestan, according to the Fars and Tasnim agencies. Media outlets and local residents also reported explosions near Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island, the Mehr agency said. In retaliation, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed strikes against targets in Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait and Oman. Bahrain accused Iran of targeting “civilians,” and Jordan said it intercepted four Iranian missiles. Iran additionally fired warning shots at two vessels attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.

The escalation pushed oil prices higher, with Brent rising as much as 5% before easing to around $78 per barrel. President Donald Trump said the two sides had been close to “an agreement” on Saturday before a drone attack on a vessel derailed the talks. In Yemen, Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree warned that the attack on Sanaa airport “will not go unanswered or unpunished,” suggesting the regional conflict could expand beyond Iran.

Oil rises more than 4% as U.S.–Iran tensions grow

Oil prices climbed sharply on Monday. West Texas Intermediate traded at $74.53 per barrel, up 4.37%, while Brent rose 4.30% to $79.28. The move came amid mounting military tensions between the United States and Iran, reviving concerns about the security of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

The energy price surge also affected stock and bond markets: the volatility index VIX jumped 7.77%, and U.S. Treasury yields rose across the curve — the 10‐year yield increased 0.63% and the 5‐year yield 0.88% — reflecting investor caution about a potential prolonged disruption to global energy trade.

CENTCOM confirms first combat use of seaborne drones: struck a naval base in Bandar Abbas

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said its forces successfully attacked an Iranian submarine and ship maintenance facility using multiple expendable air attack drones. CENTCOM reported that three unmanned surface vessels of the Corsair model struck the port at the Bandar Abbas Naval Base.

CENTCOM said the strike marked the first time U.S. forces have used seaborne drones in combat. The command added that the overnight strikes “degraded Iran’s ability to continue attacking commercial maritime traffic,” in the context of the military escalation that is disrupting transit through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Trump says U.S. will charge a 20% fee to protect ships in the Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump announced that the Strait of Hormuz is and will remain “OPEN,” with or without Iran, and said the United States is reinstating what he called an “IRANIAN BLOCKADE,” which he described as restricting only the entry or exit of Iranian vessels or customers.

“All other countries will have fair and open use of the strait,” the president wrote on Truth Social.

Trump said the United States would be known as “THE GUARDIAN OF THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ” and that, “as a matter of FAIRNESS,” the U.S. would be reimbursed at a rate of 20% on all cargo transported to cover the costs of providing security for “this very volatile section of the world.” “The process and training will begin immediately,” he added.

The announcement intensified Trump’s rhetoric on the strait after he had earlier told Fox News that Washington would become the “guardian” of the waterway and should be compensated for protecting it, amid the military escalation with Iran and Tehran’s warning that any Gulf cooperation with the United States over the strait would be considered “an act of war.”

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The Revolutionary Guards accuse the U.S. of endangering global oil supplies by “interfering” in Hormuz

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps accused the United States on Monday of endangering the global supply of oil and gas by “interfering” in the Strait of Hormuz after hostilities resumed between the two countries. IRGC spokesman Hosein Mohebi said the U.S. “must be held accountable” for risking the security of global energy supplies.

In a post on X, Mohebi added that Tehran “will continue to exercise its sovereignty and manage the Strait of Hormuz,” signaling that Iran is unwilling to cede operational control of the waterway despite U.S. pressure.

The accusation followed a warning earlier from the Khatam Al‐Anbiya military command that any Gulf cooperation with Washington in managing the strait would be considered “an act of war,” after President Trump said the U.S. would become the strait’s “guardian” and should be compensated for doing so.

Wall Street opens lower amid U.S.–Iran escalation and a drop in semiconductors

Stocks on Wall Street opened mostly lower on Monday morning as markets reacted to rising oil prices and a decline in semiconductor shares, while investors awaited upcoming corporate earnings and economic data. Oil rose more than 3% as tensions between the United States and Iran renewed concerns about energy infrastructure in the Strait of Hormuz.

U.S. semiconductor stocks fell after losses in South Korea’s Kospi, driven by a sharp drop in SK hynix. About 10 minutes after the market opened, the Dow Jones was up 0.1% at 52,676.53 points, while the S&P 500 was down 0.4% at 7,547.53 and the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.9% at 26,039.50.

“Tensions with Iran, which are escalating, are pushing oil prices higher and lifting Treasury yields, while the sell‐off in SK hynix is dragging down memory‐related stocks, weighing on the Nasdaq and the S&P,” said Art Hogan of B. Riley Wealth Management. This week’s calendar includes major U.S. bank earnings, testimony from Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh before Congress, and the latest consumer‐price index data.

Iran warns Gulf states: cooperating with the U.S. in the Strait of Hormuz will be considered “an act of war”

Iran’s military warned Gulf states on Monday that any cooperation with the United States in managing the Strait of Hormuz would be considered “an act of war,” as hostilities between Tehran and Washington resumed. The spokesman for the Khatam Al‐Anbiya military command delivered the warning in a video message to regional nations.

The spokesman added that Iran “under no circumstances will allow… the United States to interfere in the management” of the strategic waterway, a statement intended to dissuade U.S. regional allies from joining any joint arrangement to administer the strait.

The warning came hours after President Trump said the United States would become the “guardian” of the Strait of Hormuz and should be paid for protecting it, amid the military escalation that threatens traffic through this key energy trade route.

Trump says the U.S. is “taking control” of the Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States was “taking control” of the Strait of Hormuz after days of reciprocal strikes with Iran in the vital waterway. “We are taking control of the strait. They have nothing. They have nothing,” Trump said in an interview with Fox News, referring to what he described as Iran’s military vulnerabilities.

He added that the U.S. would become the strait’s “guardian” and should be paid for providing protection. “We will become the guardian of the strait (…) and we should be compensated for that,” he said in the phone interview.

The president also issued a stern warning to Iran after the breakdown of the existing military arrangement, saying U.S. forces had struck Iranian military equipment overnight. “Most of their equipment no longer exists. Their anti‐aircraft guns — we hit them very hard last night,” he said. “Every time they send a drone, we hit them very hard.” Trump said Washington had reached an agreement with Tehran that was then broken: “We had a deal… and they broke it. They always break it. So we are going to hit them very hard and we will hold the strait, and we will probably manage it.”

The remarks come amid a dispute over control of the strait after Iran threatened to close it and fired warning shots at vessels attempting to transit, while the U.S. maintains that maritime traffic continues to flow normally despite the military escalation.

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Video: U.S. releases footage of the new wave of strikes on Iran

U.S. forces completed another wave of strikes against Iran on Sunday, hitting dozens of targets in multiple locations with precision munitions, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said. CENTCOM said the strikes targeted air‐defense systems, coastal radars, missile and drone capabilities, and small Iranian vessels, using combat aircraft, warships, and expendable aerial and surface attack drones.

Iranian media reported Sunday that missiles and explosions struck the port cities of Sirik and Bandar Abbas — locations of military facilities along the strait — and nearby Qeshm Island. Iran’s foreign ministry condemned the U.S. strikes over the weekend as “aggressive.” Reuters was unable to independently verify the location or date of the video footage and did not find any earlier online versions prior to July 12.

Houthis warn they will respond to the attack on Sanaa airport

Yemen’s Houthis, who are backed by Iran, said on Monday they would respond to the attack on Sanaa airport, which they blamed on Saudi Arabia; Riyadh‐backed Yemeni government forces, however, claimed responsibility for the strike. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree accused Saudi Arabia of “ending the period of détente and assuming full responsibility for the consequences of its aggression.”

Saree also warned that “this aggression will not go unanswered or unpunished,” indicating the group could intensify operations amid rising regional tensions linked to the U.S.–Iran confrontation.

Yemeni government claims attack on Sanaa airport; Houthis blame Saudi Arabia

The internationally recognized Yemeni government said on Monday it had struck Sanaa airport after a dispute over an Iranian plane carrying a Houthi delegation. The government said Houthi militias — “backed by the Iranian regime” — prevented Yemeni aircraft from landing at the capital’s airport and insisted on allowing an Iranian plane to enter Yemeni airspace; as a result, the government said it attacked the runway. Earlier, the Houthi channel Al Masirah reported that a Saudi attack had hit Sanaa International Airport’s runways.

The Houthis, backed by Iran, said they would respond to the attack on Sanaa airport, which they attributed to Saudi Arabia, while the Riyadh‐backed Yemeni government claimed responsibility for the operation. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree accused Saudi Arabia of ending the period of détente and warned: “We affirm that this aggression will not go unanswered or unpunished.”

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Bahrain intercepted Iranian drones and missiles amid reports of attacks in southern Iran

Bahrain’s military said on Monday that its air‐defense systems intercepted and destroyed several Iranian missiles and drones launched during the day, following the Revolutionary Guard’s claim it had struck U.S. facilities in the Gulf, including bases on Bahraini territory. Bahrain’s Defense Forces accused Iran of continuing to target the kingdom’s civilian population.

Separately, the semi‐official Iranian ISNA agency reported that a U.S. strike on a target in Isfahan province in central Iran killed one person and injured seven in the early hours of Monday, citing the province’s deputy governor for security. Iran has not released an official casualty toll since large‐scale strikes resumed last week, but state media reports and local incident statements suggest roughly 20 people have died in renewed U.S. bombardments. At the start of the conflict, thousands had died, most in Iran and Lebanon.

Bahrain’s military accuses Iran of attacking civilians

On Monday, Bahrain’s armed forces accused Iran of attacking civilians in its recent strikes against the kingdom, after Tehran said it had targeted U.S. military facilities and infrastructure there.

“Iran continues its systematic hostile behavior through its atrocious missile and drone attacks aimed at civilians in the Kingdom of Bahrain,” the Bahraini armed forces’ general command said in a statement, adding that air defenses “intercepted and destroyed several Iranian aerial attacks” on Monday morning.

Iranian media report explosions near the Strait of Hormuz

Explosions of unknown origin were heard on Monday in southern Iran near the Strait of Hormuz, media reported, after exchanges of strikes between Tehran and Washington.

“Media outlets and residents reported hearing explosions on Monday around midday near Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island,” the Mehr news agency said, adding that the blasts “appear to have originated from the western coast of Bandar Abbas.”

Iran says it continues talks with mediators to “avoid escalation” with the U.S.

Iran said on Monday it is maintaining diplomatic engagements with mediators from Qatar, Pakistan and Oman to “avoid an escalation” with the United States, as hostilities between the two countries have resumed.

“The role of the mediators is to continue their efforts to prevent an escalation of tensions,” Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmail Baqai said, adding that Tehran had been in contact “in recent days” with Qatar and Oman — two countries Iran has struck militarily — as well as with Pakistan.

Iran says it will stop complying with the agreement if the U.S. does not meet its commitments

Iran announced on Monday that it would no longer abide by the memorandum of understanding signed with the United States if Washington did not meet its commitments to end the war.

“Whenever the other party has not fulfilled its obligations, we have not fulfilled ours… We will continue to act in this manner,” foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said at a press conference in Tehran following the latest round of hostilities between the adversaries.

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Los ataques militares de Estados Unidos contra objetivos en Irán continuaron por segundo día, en una nueva fase de combates por el control del estrecho de Ormuz que pone en riesgo un acuerdo interino y ha generado repercusiones en Yemen. El Mando Central de Estados Unidos (CENTCOM) confirmó una nueva ronda de ataques contra sistemas de defensa aérea, radares costeros, capacidades de misiles y drones iraníes. Por su parte, Irán sostuvo contactos diplomáticos con mediadores de Qatar, Pakistán y Omán en esfuerzos por evitar una mayor escalada.

Fuentes locales informaron que los ataques estadounidenses causaron al menos dos muertos y tres heridos en la provincia de Juzestán, en el suroeste de Irán, y que se escucharon y reportaron explosiones cerca de Bandar Abbas y la isla de Qeshm. En respuesta, la Guardia Revolucionaria reivindicó ataques contra instalaciones en Baréin, Jordania, Kuwait y Omán. Baréin denunció que Irán apuntó contra civiles y Jordania dijo haber interceptado cuatro misiles. Además, Irán disparó tiros de advertencia contra dos buques que intentaban atravesar el estrecho de Ormuz.

La escalada militar impulsó el precio del petróleo, que llegó a registrar subas pronunciadas, y tensó aún más la situación regional. El portavoz hutí en Yemen advirtió que el ataque al aeropuerto de Saná “no quedará sin respuesta”, lo que indica posibilidad de ampliación del conflicto fuera del enfrentamiento entre Teherán y Washington.

Petróleo sube más de 4% por tensiones entre EEUU e Irán

Los precios del crudo subieron con fuerza: el West Texas Intermediate cotizó alrededor de 74,53 dólares por barril, con un alza cercana al 4,4%, y el Brent alcanzó aproximadamente 79,28 dólares, alza de cerca del 4,3%. El repunte se produjo ante la creciente incertidumbre sobre la seguridad del tránsito por el estrecho de Ormuz.

El aumento del precio del petróleo también afectó a los mercados financieros: el índice de volatilidad VIX subió casi un 8%, mientras que los rendimientos de los bonos del Tesoro estadounidense repuntaron a lo largo de la curva —con movimientos destacados en los plazos a 10 y 5 años—, reflejando la cautela de los inversores frente al riesgo de interrupciones en el comercio energético.

CENTCOM confirma el primer uso de drones marinos en combate: atacó una base naval iraní en Bandar Abbas

CENTCOM informó que sus fuerzas utilizaron múltiples drones de ataque aéreos desechables y embarcaciones no tripuladas de superficie en ataques contra una instalación de mantenimiento de submarinos y buques en la base naval de Bandar Abbas. Según el mando, tres unidades de superficie modelo Corsair impactaron en el puerto de la base.

El organismo señaló que esta operación representa la primera vez que fuerzas estadounidenses emplean drones marinos en combate, y aseguró que los bombardeos redujeron la capacidad iraní para atacar el transporte marítimo comercial en la zona del estrecho de Ormuz.

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Trump dice que EEUU cobrará un tasa del 20% para proteger los barcos en el estrecho de Ormuz

El presidente Donald Trump declaró que el estrecho de Ormuz permanecerá abierto “con o sin Irán” y anunció la reinstauración de lo que denominó un “bloqueo iraní” orientado a impedir el paso de buques iraníes, mientras permitiría el tránsito de otras naciones. Según el mandatario, Estados Unidos asumirá el papel de “guardián del estrecho” y cobrará una tasa del 20% sobre la carga transportada para cubrir los costos de seguridad.

Trump afirmó que se dará inicio inmediato a los procesos y entrenamientos necesarios para ese propósito y explicó la medida como una forma “justa” de compensación por la protección de una zona que describió como altamente volátil. Anteriormente había adelantado a la cadena Fox News su intención de que Washington actuara como custodio del paso marítimo en medio de la escalada con Irán.

Más detalles y contexto se pueden consultar en la nota completa.

Los Guardianes de la Revolución acusan a EEUU de poner en peligro el suministro global de petróleo por “interferir” en Ormuz

La Guardia Revolucionaria de Irán acusó a Estados Unidos de poner en riesgo el suministro global de petróleo y gas al “interferir” en el estrecho de Ormuz tras la reanudación de los enfrentamientos. El portavoz Hosein Mohebi expresó que Washington debe asumir responsabilidad por cualquier amenaza a la seguridad energética mundial, y reiteró que Teherán seguirá ejerciendo su soberanía sobre la vía marítima.

El pronunciamiento se sumó a la advertencia del comando militar Khatam Al-Anbiya, que calificó de “acto de guerra” cualquier colaboración de los países del Golfo con Estados Unidos en la gestión del estrecho, tras las declaraciones del presidente estadounidense sobre convertir a Washington en guardián de la ruta.

Wall Street abre en baja por la escalada entre EEUU e Irán y una caída en semiconductores

Las bolsas de Nueva York abrieron mayormente a la baja ante la subida de los precios del petróleo y retrocesos en el sector de semiconductores. El incremento del crudo renovó preocupaciones sobre la infraestructura energética en torno al estrecho de Ormuz, mientras un fuerte castigo en valores vinculados a memorias arrastró a la baja a índices sensibles a la tecnología.

En los primeros minutos de la sesión el Dow Jones mostró ligeras variaciones al alza, mientras que el S&P 500 y el Nasdaq registraron caídas, impulsadas por el mal desempeño de empresas del sector de semiconductores tras pérdidas en mercados asiáticos. Analistas señalaron que las tensiones geopolíticas elevan los rendimientos de los bonos y pesan sobre la renta variable, en una semana con informes trimestrales bancarios, comparecencias ante el Congreso y datos de inflación en agenda.

Irán advierte a los países del Golfo: cooperar con EEUU en el estrecho de Ormuz será considerado “un acto de guerra”

El ejército iraní advirtió a las naciones del Golfo que cualquier cooperación con Estados Unidos en la gestión del estrecho de Ormuz sería considerada “un acto de guerra”. El mensaje, difundido por el vocero del comando Khatam Al-Anbiya en un video, busca disuadir a los aliados regionales de sumarse a esquemas conjuntos de administración del paso marítimo.

El portavoz subrayó que Irán no permitirá, en ningún caso, que Estados Unidos interfiera en el manejo operativo del estrecho, y la advertencia se produjo después de que el presidente Trump afirmara que Estados Unidos se convertiría en el guardián de la vía.

Trump afirma que EEUU está “tomando el control” del estrecho de Ormuz

En una entrevista con Fox News, Donald Trump aseguró que Estados Unidos está “tomando el control” del estrecho de Ormuz y expresó que el país se convertirá en su “guardián”, reiterando que debería recibir compensación por brindar seguridad en la zona. El presidente afirmó además que las fuerzas estadounidenses habían atacado equipo militar iraní durante la noche y que gran parte de ese material había sido destruido.

Las declaraciones se producen en medio de una escalada de hostilidades y tras amenazar Irán con cerrar el estrecho, al tiempo que ambos bandos relatan acciones y contraataques en la región mientras autoridades aseguran que el tráfico marítimo continúa, aunque bajo tensión.

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Video: EEUU difunde imágenes de la nueva ola de ataques contra Irán

CENTCOM difundió imágenes y reportes sobre una nueva oleada de ataques contra objetivos iraníes, indicando que fueron atacados sistemas de defensa aérea, radares costeros, capacidades de misiles y drones, así como embarcaciones menores, empleando aviones de combate, buques de guerra y drones aéreos y marítimos desechables.

Medios iraníes informaron de impactos y explosiones en torno a las localidades portuarias de Sirik, Bandar Abbas y la cercana isla de Qeshm. El ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Irán calificó los ataques de agresivos. Agencias internacionales advirtieron que no pudieron verificar de forma independiente la fecha y ubicación exacta del material audiovisual difundido.

Los hutíes advierten que responderán al ataque contra el aeropuerto de Saná

Los hutíes en Yemen, apoyados por Irán, anunciaron que responderán al ataque contra el aeropuerto internacional de Saná, que el grupo atribuyó inicialmente a Arabia Saudita. El vocero militar hutí, Yahya Saree, afirmó que la agresión pone fin a una fase de distensión y que Riyadh asumirá la responsabilidad por las consecuencias.

El gobierno yemení reivindica un ataque al aeropuerto de Saná; los hutíes responsabilizan a Arabia Saudita

El gobierno yemení reconocido internacionalmente afirmó haber atacado la pista del aeropuerto de Saná tras un incidente vinculado a un avión iraní que trasladaba a una delegación hutí y que, según las autoridades de Yemen, impidió el aterrizaje de aeronaves nacionales. El ministerio de Defensa explicó que la operación buscó responder a la situación creada por las milicias hutíes, que a su vez habían acusado a Arabia Saudita del ataque.

Los hutíes, por su parte, reiteraron que responderán al bombardeo y responsabilizaron a Arabia Saudita, advirtiendo que la agresión “no quedará sin respuesta ni sin castigo”, en medio de la tensión regional vinculada a los enfrentamientos entre Irán y Estados Unidos.

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Bahrein interceptó drones y misiles iraníes en medio de reportes de ataques en el sur de Irán

Las fuerzas de defensa de Baréin informaron que sus sistemas antiaéreos interceptaron y destruyeron varios misiles y drones lanzados durante la jornada, tras reivindicaciones de la Guardia Revolucionaria sobre ataques a instalaciones estadounidenses en la región. El comando de defensa acusó a Irán de dirigir sus ataques contra la población civil del reino.

En paralelo, la agencia ISNA reportó que un ataque estadounidense en la provincia de Isfahán dejó al menos un muerto y siete heridos según autoridades locales. Irán no ha publicado un balance oficial de víctimas desde la reanudación de los ataques, pero fuentes estatales y reportes puntuales sugieren que decenas de personas podrían haber fallecido en los recientes bombardeos.

El ejército de Bahrein acusa a Irán de atacar a civiles

El comando general de las fuerzas armadas de Baréin declaró que Irán continúa con ataques “hostiles y atroces” dirigidos contra civiles en el reino y aseguró que las defensas aéreas interceptaron y destruyeron varias amenazas aéreas durante la mañana.

Los medios iraníes informan de explosiones cerca del Estrecho de Ormuz

Medios locales reportaron explosiones de origen no confirmado en el sur de Irán, cerca del estrecho de Ormuz. Testimonios de residentes y agencias señalaron que las detonaciones se escucharon alrededor del mediodía en áreas próximas a Bandar Abbas y la isla de Qeshm, con signos de actividad militar en la costa occidental de Bandar Abbas.

Irán dice que sigue hablando con los mediadores para “evitar una escalada” con EEUU

Teherán declaró que mantiene gestiones diplomáticas con Qatar, Omán y Pakistán para intentar evitar una escalada con Estados Unidos. El portavoz de la cancillería, Esmail Baqai, dijo que el papel de los mediadores es continuar sus esfuerzos para reducir las tensiones y que las conversaciones se han intensificado en los últimos días.

Irán afirma que dejará de cumplir con el acuerdo si Estados Unidos no respeta sus compromisos

El gobierno iraní anunció que dejará de respetar el memorando de entendimiento firmado con Estados Unidos si Washington no cumple con sus compromisos para poner fin a la confrontación. El portavoz del ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, Esmaeil Baqaei, señaló que Teherán actuará de forma recíproca cuando considere que la otra parte no ha cumplido sus obligaciones.

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The sight of hundreds of swimmers moving through the Seine in front of the Eiffel Tower marked the return of competitive swimming to Parisian waters after nearly 80 years of prohibition. The Open Swim Harmonie Mutuelle, held on Sunday, July 12, 2026, brought together amateur and professional athletes in an event that reshaped the usual landscape of central Paris.

According to the local newspaper Le Monde, competitors from several countries participated, passing many of the city’s most emblematic sites.

From early hours, anticipation built along the riverbanks. Spectators gathered to cheer the swimmers, who started near the Eiffel Tower and finished at Quai de Grenelle. The main race covered 8.5 kilometers, while additional events included one- and two-kilometer distances.

A historic event in the city center

The Open Swim Harmonie Mutuelle was not only a sporting competition but also a milestone for Paris. Le Monde noted it was the first race held on the river since the 1940s. The event was organized by Stéphane Caron, an Olympic medalist and one of the founders, who stated that the Seine’s water quality now meets exceptionally high standards. Authorities and organizers confirmed water analyses and assured the safety of participants throughout the day.

The main route began at the Bibliothèque nationale de France and ended at Quai de Grenelle, crossing iconic areas such as Île de la Cité and Île Saint-Louis. Media images showed swimmers passing historic monuments and well-known bridges. Many competitors raised their arms as they crossed the finish line before receiving medals.

Organization and a precedent in French swimming

The event was created in 2012 by a group of former French swimmers, including Stéphane Caron, who has played a central role in its growth. For 11 years the race has been supported by the insurer Harmonie Mutuelle, which assists with logistics and promotion. Previous editions were held on the Canal de l’Ourcq near Paris, where this same weekend shorter races of 500 meters and five kilometers also took place.

On Saturday, the Canal de l’Ourcq hosted swimmers of different ages and levels in the shorter events, as part of a weekend program. Organizers said that including the Seine as the main venue in 2026 was the result of coordinated efforts by municipal authorities and sports organizations to restore the river for recreational and competitive use.

Safety, quality standards and international outlook

This year’s edition featured strict water-quality controls and safety protocols to protect participants. Stéphane Caron told Le Monde that “the Seine’s water quality now meets exceptionally high standards.”

These environmental and sanitary improvements enabled the organizers to obtain authorization to move the race to the city center, a long-held objective for the event’s promoters.

The Open Swim Harmonie Mutuelle aims to become an international benchmark on the open-water swimming calendar. The visibility of Paris as a setting and the recovery of the Seine for sport were noted by international media. Organizers hope the French capital will become an example of coexistence between sport, heritage and the environment.

The 2026 edition concludes a phase of adaptation and preparation for the organizers, who said they intend to keep the race on the Seine in coming years. The strong turnout and positive outcomes in safety and participation marked a new chapter for swimming in Paris.

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The sight of hundreds of swimmers gliding through the River Seine in front of the Eiffel Tower marked the return of competitive swimming to Parisian waters after nearly 80 years of prohibition. The Open Swim Harmonie Mutuelle, held on Sunday, July 12, 2026, brought together amateur and professional athletes in an event that transformed the usual landscape of central Paris.

According to the local newspaper Le Monde, the race featured competitors from various countries who passed several of the city’s most emblematic sites.

From early hours there was a sense of anticipation along the Seine. Spectators gathered on the banks to cheer the swimmers, who started near the Eiffel Tower and proceeded toward the finish at the Quai de Grenelle. Published information indicated the main race covered 8.5 kilometers, while other events included one- and two-kilometer distances.

A historic event in the heart of the city

The Open Swim Harmonie Mutuelle was not only a sporting competition but also a milestone for the city of Paris. Le Monde reported that it was the first race on the river since the 1940s. The event was organized by Stéphane Caron, an Olympic medalist and one of the founders, who said the Seine’s water quality now reaches exceptionally high standards. Authorities and organizers confirmed this after tests, assuring the swimmers’ safety throughout the day.

The main course began at the Bibliothèque nationale de France and finished at the Quai de Grenelle, crossing iconic areas such as the Île de la Cité and the Île Saint-Louis. Media footage showed participants moving past historic monuments and world-renowned bridges. Many swimmers celebrated by raising their arms as they crossed the finish line before receiving their medals.

Organization and a precedent in French swimming

The event was created in 2012 by a group of former French swimmers, including Stéphane Caron, who has played a central role in its development and growth. For 11 years the race has been supported by the insurer Harmonie Mutuelle, which helps with logistics and promotion. Previous editions were traditionally held on the Canal de l’Ourcq near Paris, where this same weekend shorter 500-meter and five-kilometer races took place.

On Saturday, the Canal de l’Ourcq hosted swimmers of different ages and levels in the shorter events, as part of a program that ran through the weekend. Organizers said including the Seine as the main venue in 2026 was the result of joint efforts by municipal authorities and sporting bodies to reclaim the river for recreational and competitive activities.

Safety, quality standards, and international outlook

This year’s edition was marked by strict water-quality checks and safety protocols to ensure participants’ well-being. Stéphane Caron told Le Monde, “the Seine’s water quality now meets exceptionally high standards.”

This improvement in environmental and sanitary conditions made it possible for organizers to obtain authorization to move the race into the city center, a long-standing goal for the event’s promoters.

The Open Swim Harmonie Mutuelle aims to establish itself as an international reference on the open-water swimming calendar. The visibility offered by a setting like Paris and the recovery of the Seine for sporting use were highlighted by international media. The objective is for the French capital to become an example of how sport, heritage, and the environment can coexist.

The 2026 edition closes a phase of adaptation and preparation for the organizers, who said they intend to keep the race in the Seine in coming years. The strong turnout and positive outcomes in terms of safety and participation marked a new era for swimming in Paris.

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The image of hundreds of swimmers gliding through the Seine in front of the Eiffel Tower marked the return of competitive swimming to Parisian waters after nearly 80 years of prohibition. The Open Swim Harmonie Mutuelle, held on Sunday, July 12, 2026, brought together amateur and professional athletes in a day that transformed the usual landscape of central Paris.

According to the local newspaper Le Monde, the event featured competitors from several countries who passed by some of the city’s most emblematic sites.

From early morning, the atmosphere along the Seine was one of anticipation. Spectators gathered on the banks to cheer the swimmers, who began their crossing near the Eiffel Tower and headed toward the finish at the Quai de Grenelle. Published reports indicate the main race covered 8.5 kilometers, while other events included one- and two-kilometer distances.

A historic event in the city center

The Open Swim Harmonie Mutuelle was not only a sporting competition but also a milestone for the city of Paris. Le Monde reported that this was the first race held on the river since the 1940s. The event was organized by Stéphane Caron, an Olympic medalist and one of the founders, who said the Seine’s water quality now reaches exceptionally high standards. Analyses carried out by local authorities and the organizers confirmed this assessment and ensured the swimmers’ safety throughout the day.

The main route started at the Bibliothèque nationale de France and finished at the Quai de Grenelle, crossing iconic areas such as the Île de la Cité and the Île Saint-Louis. Media footage showed participants moving past historic monuments and world-famous bridges. Many swimmers celebrated by raising their arms as they crossed the finish line before receiving their medals.

Organization and a precedent in French swimming

The event was created in 2012 by a group of former French swimmers, including Stéphane Caron, who has played a central role in its development and growth. For 11 years the race has been supported by the insurer Harmonie Mutuelle, which helps with both logistics and promotion. Previous editions were traditionally held on the Canal de l’Ourcq, near Paris, where this same weekend races of 500 meters and five kilometers took place.

On Saturday, the Canal de l’Ourcq hosted swimmers of different ages and levels for the shorter events as part of a program that extended through the weekend. According to the organizers, including the Seine as the main venue in 2026 was the result of a joint effort by municipal authorities and sports organizations to reclaim the river for recreational and competitive use.

Safety, quality standards and international projection

This year’s edition was marked by strict water-quality controls and safety protocols to ensure participants’ wellbeing. As Stéphane Caron told Le Monde, “the quality of the Seine’s water now meets exceptionally high standards.”

Improvements in environmental and sanitary conditions enabled the organizers to obtain authorization to move the race to the city center, a long-held objective of the event’s promoters.

The Open Swim Harmonie Mutuelle aims to establish itself as an international reference on the open-water swimming calendar. International media highlighted the visibility offered by a setting like Paris and the Seine’s recovery for sporting activities. The goal is for the French capital to become an example of coexistence among sport, heritage and the environment.

The 2026 edition concludes a phase of adaptation and preparation for the organizers, who said they intend to keep the race on the Seine in the coming years. The strong turnout and positive results in safety and participation marked a new era for swimming in Paris.

(more…)

The image of hundreds of swimmers gliding through the waters of the Seine in front of the Eiffel Tower marked the return of competitive swimming to Parisian waters after nearly 80 years of prohibition. The Open Swim Harmonie Mutuelle, held on Sunday, July 12, 2026, brought together amateur and professional athletes in an event that transformed the usual landscape of central Paris.

According to the local newspaper Le Monde, the race featured competitors from several countries who passed by many of the city’s most emblematic locations.

From early hours, the atmosphere around the Seine was full of anticipation. Spectators gathered on the banks to cheer the swimmers, who began the route near the Eiffel Tower and proceeded toward the finish at the Quai de Grenelle. Published information indicates the main race covered 8.5 kilometers, while other events included one- and two-kilometer distances.

A historic event in the city center

The Open Swim Harmonie Mutuelle was not only a sporting competition but also a milestone for the city of Paris. Le Monde reported that this was the first race held on the river since the 1940s. The event was organized by Stéphane Caron, an Olympic medalist and one of the founders, who stated that the Seine’s water quality now reaches exceptionally high standards. This claim was confirmed by analyses carried out by local authorities and the organizers, who ensured the swimmers’ safety throughout the day.

The main course started at the Bibliothèque nationale de France and finished at the Quai de Grenelle, crossing iconic areas such as the Île de la Cité and the Île Saint-Louis. Media images showed participants moving past historic monuments and famous bridges. Many swimmers celebrated at the finish line by raising their arms before receiving their medals.

Organization and a precedent in French swimming

The event was created in 2012 by a group of former French swimmers, including Stéphane Caron, who has played a central role in its development and growth. For 11 years, the race has been supported by the insurer Harmonie Mutuelle, which assists with logistics and promotion. Previous editions were traditionally held on the Canal de l’Ourcq, near Paris, where this same weekend races of 500 meters and five kilometers took place.

On Saturday, the Canal de l’Ourcq welcomed swimmers of different ages and levels for the shorter events, as part of a program that ran throughout the weekend. According to the organizers, including the Seine as the main venue in 2026 was the result of a joint effort by municipal authorities and sports organizations to reclaim the river for recreational and competitive activities.

Safety, quality standards and international projection

This year’s edition was marked by strict water quality checks and safety protocols to ensure participants’ well-being. As Stéphane Caron explained to Le Monde, “the Seine’s water quality now meets exceptionally high standards.”

This improvement in environmental and sanitary conditions allowed the organizers to obtain authorization to move the race to the city center, a long-sought goal for the event’s promoters.

The Open Swim Harmonie Mutuelle aims to establish itself as an international reference on the open-water swimming calendar. The visibility provided by a setting like Paris and the recovery of the Seine for sporting use were highlighted by international media. The goal is for the French capital to become an example of coexistence between sport, heritage and the environment.

The 2026 edition concludes a period of adaptation and preparation for the organizers, who expressed their intention to keep the race on the Seine in coming years. The strong turnout and positive results in safety and participation marked a new era for Parisian swimming.

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