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U.S. Central Command: As of July 19, U.S. Central Command has guided six commercial ships to change course and disabled one merchant ship from navigation to ensure that relevant parties fully comply with the blockade regulations.

According to "Israel Today" citing officials, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trip to the United States next week to attend the funeral of U.S. Senator Graham is at risk of being canceled due to regional security tensions. Israel is concerned that Iran may expand its targets to senior Israeli officials other than Netanyahu, saying that "the number of people who are threatened is very large."

U.S. Central Command: A U.S. service member stationed in northern Iraq died on July 18 while performing a combat mission. At that time, the soldier was conducting a controlled detonation of unexploded bombs left behind by a downed Iranian unidirectional attack drone. Another US military service member was injured in the incident.

According to the Syrian National News Agency: Syria has become a regional hub for Iraqi fuel oil exports, and more than a quarter of the Middle East’s fuel oil exports are being shipped through Syria’s Mediterranean ports. At the same time, the United States is supporting the development of alternative shipping routes to bypass the Strait of Hormuz.

According to Fox News: The White House confirmed that Trump will present the championship trophy to the winner of today’s World Cup final between Argentina and Spain.

According to Saudi media Alhadath: Jordan's Aqaba Airport is currently operating normally, and flight takeoffs and landings and airport operations remain normal. (The U.S. Embassy in Jordan stated on the 19th that Jordan evacuated the international airport and port area of ​​the southern Jordanian city of Aqaba based on a "specific and credible security threat." This statement was subsequently denied by Jordanian officials)

National Hurricane Center: A tropical depression is currently lingering off the west coast of Florida, United States.

[Israeli media: Israeli officials said there are three circumstances under which Israel may intervene in operations against Iraq] According to the Jerusalem Post, Israel currently assesses that as long as the United States does not significantly escalate military operations against Tehran, Iran will temporarily avoid launching attacks on Israel. Regarding whether Israel will join the military strike against Iran, two Israeli officials told the newspaper that Israel may intervene in the following three situations: 1. Iran launches attack on Israel; 2. Israeli intelligence discovered that Iran was preparing to launch missiles or drones towards Israel; 3. U.S. President Trump officially asked Israel to participate in the military operation.

According to Iran's Tasnim News Agency: Iran said that a cruise missile launched by the United States a few hours ago was successfully intercepted and hit by an air defense system in western Iran, and the missile was destroyed.

According to Saudi media outlet Alhadath, citing Lebanese official sources, Lebanese President Aoun and US Secretary of State Rubio have reached an agreement on Israel’s full withdrawal from southern Lebanon.

According to Saudi media Alhadath: Lebanese President Aoun told U.S. Secretary of State Rubio that it is necessary to strengthen U.S. support for the Lebanese army and military institutions. Rubio said that Lebanon cannot become a subsidiary issue of any other negotiation process and that Lebanon's sovereignty can only be decided and maintained by its constitutional institutions.

Market news: Aircraft leasing company AerCap is negotiating with Boeing (BA.N) to purchase Boeing 787 Dreamliners during the Farnborough Air Show in the UK.

According to the British Financial Times: British Prime Minister-elect Burnham will insist on Labour’s controversial ban on new exploration licenses in the North Sea, dashing the oil and gas industry’s hopes that the government may significantly adjust its fossil fuel policy.

According to Iran's Tasnim News Agency: Iran stated that the explosion in Abadan was related to the actions of the Iranian military and was not an attack launched by the United States.

[Former US Admiral: This Shipping Route, Besides the Strait of Hormuz, Should Also Be Closely Monitored] Retired US Navy Admiral James Stavridis warned on Sunday that the US should closely monitor Iran's activities in the Suez Canal. He stated, "The shipping traffic through the Suez Canal is greater than through the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran has begun sending signals attempting to use the Houthi rebels to close this waterway." He also indicated that Iran is closely monitoring Ukraine's actions. "They are watching everything that is happening in Ukraine very closely, or rather, they are, to some extent, playing the role of the Ukrainians, using innovation, drones, and mobile tactics to try and make us pay a price."

U.S. Department of State: U.S. Secretary of State Rubio reiterated the United States’ commitment to support the successful implementation of the Framework.

U.S. State Department: U.S. Secretary of State Rubio discussed implementation of the tripartite framework with Lebanese President Aoun.

U.S. State Department: U.S. Secretary of State Rubio met with Lebanese President Aoun on Sunday.

US President Trump: Britain has so much potential, but it all starts with developing North Sea oil.

US President Trump: In addition, there is news that the UK will dismantle the old and ugly wind turbines that have been looming over the city of Aberdeen and ruining the urban landscape.