UNCOVERED: 32 - The Untold Story

Donald Trump Warns China That Arming Iran With Air Defences Will Be 'Very Bad' for Them

US President Trump warns China against supplying air defence systems to Iran, citing potential international friction. Despite assurances from Xi Jinping, Trump remains wary of Beijing's military intentions.

International Business Times UK · Jul 30

Iran vows to 'punish the aggressor today' after US strikes IRGC targets, says state media

Iran's Revolutionary Guards have issued a stern warning, promising retribution for what they term aggressive actions following intense US military strikes on IRGC bases. These strikes were executed in retaliation for an attempted ballistic missile attack from Iran. US Central Command confirmed that the operations were directed at significant military…

The Economic Times · Jul 30

Scott Bessent Hits Iran-Backed Maritime Network With Sanctions, Says US Won’t Let Tehran 'Hold Global Commerce Hostage'

The Treasury Department announced sanctions against two Iran-linked companies accused of supporting an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-backed maritime scheme, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warning that Tehran is exploiting global shipping networks to generate revenue.

Benzinga · Jul 30

Funerals for Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces fighters, in photos

Funerals are held for fighters from Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces after U.S. and Saudi strikes targeted Tehran-backed militias. Six Iranian advisers were also killed in the attacks, which heightened tensions across the region.

The Independent UK · Jul 29

US-Saudi strikes in Iraq kill 20, including Iranians

The United States and Saudi Arabia said they had struck Iran-backed armed militants in Iraq in response to attacks on US forces and Saudi oil facilities. Washington and Tehran are Iraq's main allies, but their enmity has long turned the country into a proxy battleground and left successive governments struggling…

The Economic Times · Jul 29

US-Saudi strikes in Iraq push region into ‘uncharted territory’, analysts warn

Riyadh’s decision to join US in strikes on Iran-backed militia further complicates widening and ‘unpredictable’ war

The Guardian - UK · Jul 29

Houthis to copy Iran's Hormuz playbook with Red Sea toll plan

Yemen's information minister said intelligence confirmed IRGC advisers were directly involved in designing a Houthi-enforced toll system for the Bab el-Mandeb, mirroring Iran's contested claim to charge fees in the Strait of Hormuz.

Euronews · Jul 29

Iran resumes missile attacks as US and Saudis strike Tehran-backed militias in Iraq

The flare-up on multiple fronts, after several days of relative calm, raised the risk of a return to all-out war. It also underscored the difficulty of winding down a five-month conflict that has jolted the world economy and is unpopular among Americans.

The Economic Times · Jul 29

Iran rejects Hormuz deal and launches surprise strike on US forces in Jordan

Tehran rejected an Omani proposal to divide the strait equally and declared Hormuz would "never return to its prewar situation," hours before the IRGC launched multiple ballistic missiles at US forces in Jordan in what CENTCOM called an attempted surprise attack.

Euronews · Jul 29

Iran And The U.S. Continue Fighting. Tehran Is Now Reportedly Set To Get More Weapons From China

Iran is set to receive hundreds of Chinese-made shoulder fired missile launchers as hostilities with the U.S. continue, according to a new report.

International Business Times · Jul 29