A Rosgvardia unit is burning in Sevastopol. Satellite data shows heavy fire at the 42nd special motorized regiment facility, per Crimean Wind monitoring group.

The U.S. State Department is warning Americans in Israel, Iraq and Jordan, to exercise heightened caution due to escalating tensions across the Middle East, citing the potential for further conflict and sudden travel disruptions in several newly issued advisories. U.S. citizens currently in the region are advised to consider departing while commercial flights remain available, or be prepared to leave if the security situation deteriorates. The advisory warns of possible flight cancellations, airspace closures, and other transportation disruptions. The State Department also cautions that Iran and Iran-backed groups may target U.S. interests worldwide, including embassies, businesses, and locations associated with Americans, noting that the conflict has expanded into areas not previously targeted, including Egypt. Americans are urged to remain vigilant and reconsider non-essential travel to or through the region.

In a new region-wide warning, the State Department warns Americans in the Middle East to be prepared for “escalation” in the Iran conflict, and “should be prepared for flight cancellations, periodic airspace closures, and potential travel disruptions.”

HUR hit high-value targets in the south the night of July 29-30. Pantsir air defense system in occupied Kherson region, Sargan patrol boat in Kerch, Forpost drone control station in Yevpatoria.

Two Ukrainian sea drones sank the Rosatom-owned cargo ship Yanina in the Black Sea near Novorossiysk. Rosatom says it was carrying frozen foods and construction materials. Sure.

Ukrainian attack drones hit the Russian-occupied Zuivska Power Station in Donetsk Oblast tonight, setting it ablaze.

A series of explosions ripped through Russia’s Nizhnekamsk industrial zone this evening, starting a major fire.

Trump: "We ended a dispute between India and Pakistan. Eleven planes were shot down, and I said, 'If you're going to fight a war, I'm going to put a 250% tariff on both of you.' They screamed and accused me, and both were very angry.”

Aerial footage captured by FOX 5 San Diego shows the burned out, smoldering wreckage of a U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning ll that crashed earlier at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in Southern California.

Trump on Truth Social: "Today, the Board of Peace reached a HISTORIC agreement for the COMPLETE DISARMAMENT of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza. This is a monumental step toward lasting PEACE and SECURITY. This agreement is a critical step towards Gaza finally being governed by a new Palestinian government that will work closely with the Board of Peace to help the Palestinian people. At the same time, Israel will have the security it deserves, with Gaza no longer used as a base for terror attacks. This is a major milestone in the implementation of the Trump 20-Point Plan. The agreement will be carried out in carefully structured phases. As disarmament is completed, Israeli forces will withdraw, and the International Stabilization Force will work with a new Palestinian police force to take responsibility for Gaza being safe for its residents and its neighbors. One year ago there was a violent raging war, humanitarian crisis and hostages kept in brutal captivity. We have made historic progress and there is still much work to do. I want to thank the mediators—Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye—for their important efforts, and especially my outstanding team, whose tireless work made this historic breakthrough possible. The threat that emerged from Gaza on October 7 will NOT be allowed to rebuild! Under this agreement, Gaza will finally be in the hands of a new Palestinian government that serves its PEOPLE. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL ON THIS AMAZING DEVELOPMENT, THAT EVERYBODY SAID COULD NEVER BE ACHIEVED!"

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has released an update on the ongoing naval blockade of Iran, accompanied by video of U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon 169544, as identified by Planespotter. The aircraft is assigned to Patrol Squadron 16 (VP-16), the "War Eagles," based at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida. According to CENTCOM, U.S. forces have redirected 30 commercial vessels, boarded two to verify compliance, and disabled two that allegedly failed to comply with blockade directives. This P-8A Poseidon is equipped with the AN/APS-154 Advanced Airborne Sensor (AAS), providing wide-area maritime and ground surveillance, as well as the Mobile User Objective System (MUOS), enabling near real-time transmission of intelligence to higher headquarters and allies. The aircraft is seen operating off the coast of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), on July 20, 2026.

Several Anthropic AI models, including Opus 4.7 and Mythos 5, broke containment, reached the open internet and hacked multiple companies on their own — Politico

Ukraine is mounting another major attack drone raid into Russia tonight, with 300+ drones launched already. Ukrainian forces continue a near-nightly cadence of multi-hundred drone raids into Russia this summer.

Senator Fetterman to Netanyahu: "Mr. Prime Minister, it was a supreme honor of my time here in the Senate, proud to stand with and for the vision and what Israel is, the miracle that Israel is. I've had the privilege of visiting a couple times, and when you witness it, and you can just realize what a miracle it is. And it's been disappointing, as a Democratic politician, how our party continues to behave – and we had the culmination of that, where that worthless mayor in New York, you know, saying these kinds of ridiculous claims. Now I think, as far as I know, I was the only Democrat that was proud to push that trash back, and now here we are. I'm proud to stand with Israel through everything".

Reporter: On the drone attack on the LNG tanker off Egypt, What can you tell us about that? Is there any indication it’s Iran related? Trump: I've been briefed. It's a little more of the same, but it's going to be straightening out. In the meantime, we’ll be hitting Iran very hard.

The War Zone reports Boeing has taken another $280 million loss on the VC-25B Air Force One program, pushing the company's total losses above $3 billion under its fixed price contract with the U.S. Air Force. Boeing says the additional investment is intended to keep the program on track for the first aircraft delivery in 2028, roughly four years later than originally planned. The report also follows last week's announcement that the interim VC-25B "Bridge" aircraft, converted by L3Harris from a donated Qatari 747-8, will be removed from service for about a month to receive additional upgrades after concerns emerged about its defensive and mission capabilities. The War Zone has previously reported that the Bridge aircraft lacks some capabilities planned for the production VC-25Bs, while President Trump recently said its capabilities would be "maxed out." Separately, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) reported in June that the government's estimated acquisition cost has increased from $6.263 billion to $6.608 billion, underscoring the continued schedule delays, technical challenges, and rising costs surrounding the long-running replacement of the Air Force's aging VC-25A fleet.

UPDATED MAP: U.S. - Saudia Arabia Joint strikes on Iraq early this morning were very extensive. Reported strikes below. 1.Nineveh — Al-Hamdaniya / Bartalla (deadliest strikes, per PMF official to AFP) 2.Diyala — Camp Ashraf (also described as among the deadliest) 3.Basra — Al-Deir 4.Baghdad — Al-Madain (south of the capital) 5.Wasit — al-Suwaira 6.Karbala — Awn district 7.Kirkuk — Al-Dibs 8.Salah al-Din — Amerli A PMF official told AFP that the strikes in Nineveh and Diyala were the deadliest. The PMF said at least 20 fighters were killed and 32 others wounded, with casualty figures described as preliminary. IRGC alligned accounts report that 6 (high level?) IRGC advisors were also eliminated. Chances are higher than 50% for the Iran militia’s to retaliate.

A facility for storing liquefied natural gas in the Egyptian port of Damietta was hit by a drone attack this afternoon - Reuters This would be the first attack targeting energy infrastructure at the north end of the Red Sea.

Senator Moreno presses Anthony Fauci over the public's treatment during COVID: "Who the fuck do you think you were for doing that?!"

CENTCOM: F-16CM Block 50/52 Loadout • LAU 131 rocket launcher loaded with 7 AGR 20F APKWS II precision guided rockets • AN/AAQ 28 Litening targeting pod • AN/ASQ 213 HARM Targeting System (HTS) pod • 1 GBU 54 Laser JDAM precision guided bomb • AIM 9X Sidewinder air to air missile • AIM 120C/D AMRAAM beyond visual range air to air missile