US Central Command: Forces "have begun launching series of powerful strikes v. #Iran to impose heavy costs for targeting and attacking commercial shipping crewed by innocent civilians in an international waterway” Explosions have been reported in southern Iran #IranWar #StraitOfHormuz

Analysis of opening of #NATOSummit, setting out its aims and assessing if it can achieve them despite #Trump unstable ego How NATO leaders likely to handle Trump, how he has isolated himself w threats and insults, and how #Europe security and support of #Ukraine v. #Russia invasion still paramount

EA on India's Firstpost: Can #NATOSummit Succeed Despite #Trump? (Scott Lucas/David Dunn) #Meloni #NATO #TrumpChaos #Ukraine eaworldview.com/2026/07/nato...

#Trump Admin revoking sanctions waiver on sale of #Iran oil, says US official Cited "wholly unacceptable" attacks on 3 tankers in #StraitOfHormuz in past 24 hours Trump camp had issued the waivers through August 21 #IranWar #IranTalks

Zelensky to #NATO Defense Industry Forum: "In June, nearly 28K #Russian soldiers were eliminated. Overwhelming majority were struck by drones" Pitches for #Ukraine NATO membership by noting its success v. Russia aerial attacks "Ukraine has world’s largest & most advanced drone warfare capability"

#Qatar denounces #Iran targeting of Al Rekayat tanker on Monday night as it passed through #StraitOfHormuz. An “aggression against the security and safety of international navigation, and the security of global energy supplies” - “Grave and explicit violation of provisions of int'l law" #IranWar

3rd tanker struck today in #StraitOfHormuz Tanker believed to have suffered “structural damage” - No casualties or environmental impact #IranWar #IranTalks

EA's David Dunn: #Trump failed bullying of #Italy 's #Meloni could unsettle #NATOSummit, even as it tries to bolster #Europe security and #Ukraine defense v. #Russia Other threats from chaotic and bitter Trump, blaming Europe for failure of his #IranWar

EA on India's Firstpost: #Trump Attempted Bullying of #Italy 's #Meloni Threatens #NATOSummit (David Dunn) #Ukraine #NATO eaworldview.com/2026/07/melo...

Meeting proceeds despite double bombing near #Macron hotel in #Damascus, which wounded 18 people #France sends delegation of investors and company heads #Sharaa #Syria

#Syria President Sharaa Hosts France's #Macron In #Damascus eaworldview.com/2026/07/macr...

With WION on Monday AM as crowds gather for #Khamenei funeral #Iran before, during, and after the assassination and #Israel War Regime has support from some Iranians --- However, for many Iranians, the issue has become the nation under attack So #IranProtests likely after end of war

UK sanctions 2 #Russia research institutes and senior staff linked to chemical weapons program, including toxins poisoning Russian opposition activist #AlexeiNavalny In 2020, Navalny fell seriously ​ill on flight in Siberia after Novichok poisoning Killed by Epibatidine toxin in prison in 2024

Legally bypassing sanctions over #Kremlin invasion of #Ukraine, Greek shipping companies made almost $4bn carrying #Russia oil in past 3 years Greek operators profited by working just under $60 per barrel cap set on Russian maritime oil by G7 nations in December 2022 #UkraineWar

Day after #Ukraine struck #Russia largest oil refinery for the first time, "kilometer-long queues" form at gas stations in #Omsk region Residents say there is no gasoline at some stations - One chain w 53 stations only dispensing fuel to those w corporate fuel cards #UkraineWar

#Ukraine drones set large fires in the Belgorod region in western #Russia overnight, including at a gas transport infrastructure facility and the local airport #UkraineWar

#Zelensky: "When not one hundred drones but a thousand start reaching Moscow, and when #Putin feels it and sees it, he will be advised to move somewhere beyond the Urals. That will be a moment that opens a new chapter on the path toward ending the war. He fears for his life" #Ukraine #Russia

#UkraineWar, Day 1,595: #Zelensky --- #Putin "Fears For His Life" #Ukraine #Russia eaworldview.com/2026/07/ukra...

Total of 108 vessels crossed #StraitOfHormuz between Friday and Sunday Before #IranWar, traffic around 135 ships per day. "Sizeable Dark/Unknown Route share" and attacks on shipping "suggest that security, routing, and insurance risks remain elevated" #Iran #IranTalks

#Iran State TV: LNG tanker attacked off the coast of #Oman in #StraitOfHormuz after ignoring warnings US official: Iranians significantly damaged two commercial ships overnight - No casualties #IranWar #IranTalks

#Iran Foreign Minister Araghchi to #Trump camp, “Negotiations on final deal will not commence if threats continue. Honor your signature" #Trump had blustered that he would “finish the job” if an agreement is not reached to end the US war #IranWar #IranTalks

UPDATES: US- #Israel Wars, Day 131 --- Funeral Procession for #Iran Assassinated Supreme Leader #IranWars #IranTalks #Khamenei eaworldview.com/2026/07/us-i...

With WION on Monday AM as crowds gather for #Khamenei funeral #Iran before, during, and after the assassination and #Israel War.</p> Regime has support from some Iranians --- However, for many Iranians, the issue has become the nation under attack So #IranProtests likely after end of war

Female school principal, her mother, a foreign female domestic worker, and a male Syrian worker slain when an Israeli drone targeted their car as they returned from inspecting their family home in southern #Lebanon #Israel: They "posed a threat to IDF soldiers" so were targeted by Israeli Air Force

Toll rises to 22+ civilians murdered and 116+ injured by #Russia attacks on and near #Kyiv overnight In city, 15+ killed and 87 injured, including 6 children 7 slain and 29 wounded in the town of Vyshneve, around 2 km SW of Kyiv #Ukraine #UkraineWar #RussiaWarCrimes

For 1st time, #Ukraine has struck #Russia largest oil refinery. Omsk refinery, 2,500 km (1,550 miles) from Ukraine's border, hit and set afire overnight Preliminary info indicates ELOU-AVT-11 primary oil refining unit was hit #UkraineWar

Toll in #Lebanon is now 4,319 killed and more than 12,203 people wounded from #Israel attacks since March 2 #IranWar

4 people, including 3 women, killed by #Israel strike in southern #Lebanon School principal, her mother, a foreign female domestic worker, and a male Syrian worker were slain when an Israeli drone targeted their car as they returned from inspecting their family home in Nabatieh al-Fawqa

10 #Japan- linked vessels leave #StraitOfHormuz after being stranded for months by US- #Israel War.</p> 6 oil tankers carrying a total 12 million barrels of crude oil; two chemical tankers; a vehicle carrier; and a container ship #IranWar

#Israel Defense Minister Katz, amid funeral procession for #Iran assassinated Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, says he was killed for leading “plan to destroy” Israel Katz, who has said Khamenei's son and successor Mojtaba should be targeted, again threatened to “eliminate” any Iranian leader #IranWar

EA on India News 9: Will #Israel Targeted Assassinations Block US- #Iran Deal? (Scott Lucas/Bhaswati Mukherjee) #IranWar #IranTalks eaworldview.com/2026/07/will...

#Lebanon Christians reject #Netanyahu claims that they have asked to join #Israel or obtain Israeli citizenship Netanyahu’s remarks “false” & aimed at stirring up tensions tween Christians & Shia Muslims - Israel trying to weaken Lebanese internal unity after failing to achieve military objectives

EA on International Media: Celebration? America at 250 #America250 #July4 eaworldview.com/2026/07/ea-b...

Toll rises to 11 civilians murdered by #Russia strikes as one of injured dies in hospital Air defenses intercept 37 of 68 missiles and 326 of 351 drones fired by Russia overnight, but 29 missiles and 18 UAVs hit 34 locations #Ukraine #Kyiv #RussiaWarCrimes

Why, only six months after #IranProtests against regime, millions of Iranians have turned out to mourn #Khamenei and to call for retribution v. #Trump Admin & #Israel While many Iranians — some of them whom I know — want reform or even removal of the regime, they cannot pursue this during #IranWar

EA on WION: Analyzing The Funeral of #Iran ’s #SupremeLeader #Khamenei #IranWar eaworldview.com/2026/07/fune...

Latest #Russia strikes to break civilian resistance in and near #Kyiv Multi-storey apartment blocks damaged or destroyed #Zelensky: "This is typical of #Putin - right after America’s Independence Day and before #NATO Summit in Ankara. Russia wants to bring more evil and kill people" #Ukraine

#UkraineWar, Day 1,594: 10+ Civilians Killed and 56+ Injured by #Russia Strikes on #Kyiv #Ukraine #RussiaWarCrimes eaworldview.com/2026/07/ukra...

Amid week-long ceremonies, funeral procession for late #SupremeLeader begins in #Tehran On Sunday, crowds for #Khamenei coffin in prayer hall at Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla. Calls for killing of #Trump #Trump: "I thought they hated him. Perhaps they are fake tears" #Iran #IranWar #IranTalks

US- #Israel Wars, Day 130: Funeral Procession for #Iran Assassinated Supreme Leader #IranWars #IranTalks #Khamenei eaworldview.com/2026/07/us-i...

Bandar Abbas International Airport in southern #Iran resumes commercial flights after 4-month suspension 1st passenger flight from Mashhad in northeast Iran landed on Saturday afternoon Authorities expect a gradual return of flights to Tehran, Shiraz and Yazd in coming days #IranWar #IranTalks

17-min heart-to-heart with DW News: Contrasting celebrations of #America250 w #Trump bitter, divisive speech The possibility of gatherings across US w unity rather than division But Trump hijacks celebration to assail "enemies" and make up a threat by “Communists” “Have you no decency, Donald?”

EA on International Media: Celebration? America at 250 #America250 #July4 eaworldview.com/2026/07/ea-b...

Cargo vessel under attack by unknown armed assailants off #Yemen ’s Red Sea coast In #StraitOfHormuz, 6 ships changed course from #Oman corridor as boats of #Iran Revolutionary Guards patrolled area 2 sailed towards Iran and four others returned to Persian Gulf #IranWar #IranTalks

EA on India News 9: Will #Israel Targeted Assassinations Block US- #Iran Deal? (Scott Lucas/Bhaswati Mukherjee) #IranWar #IranTalks eaworldview.com/2026/07/will...

UPDATES: US-Israel Wars, Day 129 --- #Iran Indirect "Technical Talks" With #Trump Camp #IranTalks #IranWar #StraitOfHormuz eaworldview.com/2026/07/us-i...

29-minute analysis Assessing effects of #Ukraine counter-attacks v. #Kremlin invasion, including on fuel supplies inside #Russia and Russian-occupied territory Considering most comprehensive statistics on invasion’s casualties Beginning w Russian mass missile and drone strikes #UkraineWar

EA- #Ukraine VideoCast: How Serious is #Russia ’s Fuel Situation? (Scott Lucas with Sofia Nazarenko and Daniel Tkiie) #UkraineWar #Crimea eaworldview.com/2026/07/ukra...

EA on Byline Times and Times Radio: Celebration? America at 250 #America250 #July4 eaworldview.com/2026/07/ea-b...

#Kremlin claims #Trump offered to help resolve #Russia invasion of #Ukraine in 90-minute call with #Putin on Saturday Maintains that Trump said his envoys #Witkoff and #Kushner are prepared to make another visit to Moscow #UkraineWar #TrumpRussia