Multiple Ukrainian attack drones struck Russia's Belgorod State Technological University tonight, per local channels, hitting a building that housed Russian drone development, testing, and operator training. The development center suffered significant damage.

An Italian led European Union naval force has boarded another tanker linked to Russia's "shadow fleet," marking the second such inspection in less than two weeks as European authorities increase enforcement of sanctions on Russian oil exports. The Toa Payoh, a European Union sanctioned tanker, was intercepted in international waters west of Sicily after recently switching to a Cameroon registry. According to Reuters, the boarding sought to verify the vessel's flag registration and documentation, but EUNAVFOR MED Irini does not have the authority to seize ships during these inspections. Officials said evidence collected could support future legal action by national authorities if violations are confirmed. The operation reflects the European Union's expanding effort to scrutinize vessels suspected of helping Russia evade oil sanctions imposed after its invasion of Ukraine, according to Reuters.

President Trump: “I was asked by Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Iran to hold off strikes. It would have been a massive attack. When the allies asked to call it off, you gotta say, ‘Well, let’s see.’ There is a deal on Hormuz, and it will be a deal on the nuclear.”

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) Center has issued an advisory after receiving a report from a tanker approximately 20 nautical miles northeast of Khasab, Oman. According to the report, the crew heard an explosion in close proximity to the vessel. The tanker and its crew are reported to be safe, while authorities continue to investigate the incident.

Trump says last nights cancelled Iran strikes would have been "the the biggest attack since WW II," and that "there's a group of people that would like me to just do it and there's another group of people that does not want me to do it."

The U.S. Air Force KC-135 "Stratotanker" that survived the fatal midair collision with another KC-135 over Iraq in March is now en route towards the United Kingdom, likely beginning its return to the United States. Based on the extensive structural damage sustained in the collision, it is likely the aircraft was repaired using a replacement tail section sourced from a retired KC-135 at the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group, aka the "Boneyard", at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona. While the U.S. Air Force has not publicly detailed the repair, such component replacements are a well established practice for returning heavily damaged aircraft to service.

Magyar reports Operation Crimean Switch saw SBS hit 13 energy nodes in 72 hours. From July 1 to August 2, SBS units struck 177 energy targets in occupied southern Ukraine, including Zuivska power plant in Zuhres and substations in Mariupol, Henichevsk, Berdyansk and other cities.

Scenes from Spokane, Washington as massive wildfire moves through the area, burning many homes.

Ukrainian attack drones hit another Russian Wildberries e-commerce distribution center in Novosemeykino this morning. The facility suffered a catastrophic fire.

Another video shows the massive wildfire burning homes in Spokane, Washington state.

Russia’s Saratov Oil Refinery is ablaze this morning after a successful Ukrainian attack drone raid.

Saudi Crown Prince MBS spoke with Trump earlier today and urged the President to de-escalate and refrain from launching strikes on Iran - Axios “The Saudis expressed concern and asked for clarity about the plan of action"

Multiple Ukrainian attack drones slammed into Russia’s Saratov Oil Refinery this morning, setting the facility ablaze.

🚨 Video shows homes on fire in northwest Spokane, Washington amid massive wildfire.

President Trump backs down, announces that he is calling off the strikes on Iran. Says that Middle Eastern countries asked him not to carry out the attack, will work towards a peace deal with Iran.

Video shows a gunman opening fire at the In-N-Out burger in Twin Falls, Idaho. No word on casualties.

🚨 Small plane carrying tourists crashes in southern Peru, killing 13 people. - local media

3 dead, 17 seriously wounded after explosion at Moscow, Russia cafe earlier this evening.

Satellite images reveal what is believed to be the clearest picture yet of the damage to the Saudi Aramco oil refinery in Jazan, caused by drone and missile attacks launched by the Houthis approximately a week ago.

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