Tornado damage in Menasha, Wisconsin.

Speaking to Israel’s Channel 12 News, President Donald Trump said the United States is engaged in “very deep talks” with Iran, but warned that negotiations have only a limited window to succeed. “If they don’t succeed, we’ll return to very powerful military action,” Trump said. Asked how much time he is willing to give diplomacy, Trump replied: “Not much. Either this moves quickly, or it won’t happen at all.” Trump added that mediators had urged him to give negotiations a chance, saying, “Everyone involved in the talks with Iran has asked me, ‘Don’t shoot,’” and expressed his belief that Tehran wants to reach an agreement.

Despite the nominal ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, Iranian-backed non-state actors in the region remain active, as according to the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Defense, Iranian-backed groups in Iraq launched a number of drones at oil facilities in Eastern Saudi Arabia and the capital city of Riyadh. Per the release, Saudi Arabia maintains “its retention of the right to respond at the appropriate time and place.”

Yemen's Houthis say they carried out an attack targeting "a number of sensitive targets and points related to the supply and transport of crude oil from eastern Saudi Arabia" Explosions were reported near Abqaiq as the Saudi government said it intercepted drones from Iraq.

Reuters reports that Iran says it remains in control of the Strait of Hormuz and has not requested renewed negotiations with the United States, rejecting U.S. claims that Tehran is seeking a deal after President Trump paused the recent bombing campaign. According to Reuters, a U.S. official said military commanders advised Trump that the operation had reached the limit of its effectiveness, citing a dwindling target set and concerns from Joint Chiefs Chairman General Dan Caine over declining air defense interceptor stockpiles. Reuters also reports Iran has pledged to suspend attacks as long as the U.S. pause continues, while denying it is returning to the negotiating table. Iranian state media also claimed that six commercial vessels were turned back after attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz without Iranian permission, underscoring Tehran's insistence that it still controls traffic through the waterway.

The Wall Street Journal reports that concerns over dwindling U.S. air defense interceptor stockpiles have become a key factor in the administration's decision to pause a major escalation against Iran. According to the Journal, Joint Chiefs Chairman General Dan Caine warned the White House that declining inventories of Patriot and other interceptors would increase the risk to U.S. forces if large scale operations resumed. The report also says the White House sought to prevent publication of updated government figures on Patriot and Terminal High Altitude Air Defense (THAAD) interceptor expenditures, arguing their release could harm national security. President Donald J. Trump disputed reports of a munitions shortfall, telling the Journal the U.S. has "far more munitions than we need." Outside analysts, however, have warned that the high rate of interceptor use in the conflict could strain U.S. air defense capacity and affect readiness for other potential contingencies.

Ukrainian attack drones appear to have struck the Russian S-3/400 long-range SAM battery guarding the northern approach to the Kerch Strait overnight Multiple large fires were detected by FIRMS at the site around 3 AM.

Russian losses per 27/07/26 reported by the Ukrainian general staff. +1590 men +8 tanks +13 ACVs +37 artillery +1 AD system +1269 UAVs +7 GRCs +6 cruise missiles

According to TankerTrackers, the merchant vessel identified by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) as the Mozambique-flagged M/T Lavine is the same ship operating under the name M/T Disha (IMO 8818219). CENTCOM says the vessel repeatedly attempted to breach the U.S. naval blockade of Iran, ignored multiple warnings, and was ultimately disabled after U.S. forces fired into its engine room on July 24th. TankerTrackers reports it first observed the vessel entering the U.S. blockade perimeter on July 23. The organization notes the tanker has been under U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions for the past two years and alleges it previously transported Iranian liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to the Houthis in Yemen. The Forward Seamen's Union of India (FSUI) says the vessel was carrying 28 Indian seafarers, all of whom survived the incident. The union alleges the strike targeted the vessel's accommodation area. However, video shared by the organization appears to show flames emanating from a hatch at the base of the smokestack, directly above the engine room, which is broadly consistent with CENTCOM's statement that U.S. forces disabled the vessel by firing into its engine room. The footage alone does not conclusively establish the exact point of impact.

Video: Shots heard, people fleeing at Seattle Center in Washington state. Reports of multiple victims.

Unreleased documentary footage captures Lindsey Graham reacting to the U.S. strikes on Iran. "Look what we've done here. I almost cried… How long have we been pushing this?" Per Graham, Trump called the operation the "best thing I have ever done," adding that he "loves blowing stuff up."

Ahead of a planned March trip to Florida, Graham wanted Trump to join Israel in fighting Hezbollah. Netanyahu warned it could trigger a broader regional war. "We're concentrating right now on Iran," Netanyahu told him. Graham replied, "That's actually good counsel."

Southern Ukraine, a burning Russian train dumps flaming fuel from its tank cars after a Ukrainian drone strike.

Wildfires in Spain’s La Vall d’Uixó burn thousands of hectares and force evacuations.

Axios reports that U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) commander Adm. Brad Cooper recommended ending the recent bombing campaign around the Strait of Hormuz after concluding it had largely achieved its objectives and reached the limit of its effectiveness. According to Axios, Cooper told senior defense officials that two weeks of strikes had significantly degraded Iran's ability to attack shipping and that most planned targets had already been hit. He reportedly said the remaining roughly 20% of designated Operation Epic Fury targets would require a return to major combat operations, and that absent such a decision, there was little military value in continuing the limited bombing campaign. Axios says Cooper's assessment, along with warnings from Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine about dwindling air defense interceptor stocks, helped influence President Trump's decision to pause U.S. strikes on Friday. The report adds that U.S.-Iran talks are continuing while both sides appear to be observing an informal "quiet for quiet" pause.

Aerial footage shows wildfire burning near Bordeaux as tens of thousands evacuate in France’s Gironde region.

President Trump has posted multiple AI-generated images of U.S. forces bombing Iran's Kharg Island and seizing Iranian tankers. The posts this afternoon come as U.S. and Iranian forces reportedly entered a tentative ceasefire, with no attacks reported over the past 48 hours.

President Trump to the media: “When I’m gone, you’re all going to be broke. Your business model is going to be finished. It’s true—when I’m not around, you’re going to be broke because there won’t be anybody left to report on.”

Trump says Ilhan Omar should "get the hell out of our country, she shouldn't be here."

Trump to the media: "When I'm gone, you're all gonna be broke, your business model is gonna be finished—no it's true! When I'm not around you're gonna be broke, there's not gonna be anybody to report on."