U.S.–Iran Conflict & Oil Market News

Mehr: Martyrdom of 4 Iranian guards in last night's US attack in Karbala 🔹In recent joint airstrikes by the US and Saudi Arabia in Diyala, Iraq, 4 members of the Quds Force of the Revolutionary Guard who were responsible for securing the Arbaeen ceremony were martyred. 👇👇👇

CENTCOM warns U.S. forces about using mobile phones in the area 🔹A video released online shows a member of the U.S. Army capturing footage of soldiers seeking shelter during Iran's attacks on the U.S. airbase "Muwaffaq Salti" in Jordan on 17 July.

The United States has imposed new sanctions against Iran. 🔹Sanctions have been imposed by the U.S. Treasury Department against 8 ships and 10 entities on the grounds of activities related to Iran. 👇👇👇

The United States has imposed new sanctions against Iran 🔹The U.S. Treasury Department announced that new sanctions have been applied against companies related to Iran.

Oil prices rise by 4% amid concerns over new tensions in the Middle East 🔹On Wednesday, oil prices increased by nearly 4% as traders reacted to news of Saudi Arabia joining the United States in attacks on Iraq. 🔹The price of Brent crude futures, which is the global oil price benchmark, rose by 3.9% to $87.30 per barrel as of 4:30 AM Eastern Time. Also, the price of West Texas Intermediate crude, which is the U.S. oil benchmark, increased by 3.8% to $82.30 per barrel. 🔹U.S. and Saudi forces carried out attacks against Iraq late Tuesday night.

Rear Admiral Siari: No movement can take place in the Strait of Hormuz without Iran's permission. Chief of Staff and Deputy Coordinator of the Army: 🔹The Navy of the Army has complete control over the eastern Strait of Hormuz, the northern Indian Ocean, and the Sea of Oman. 🔹The sons of the Iranian nation in the Army and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard are firmly standing, and without their permission, no movement takes place in the Strait of Hormuz.

Warning from CENTCOM commander to American soldiers: Do not publish videos of Iran's attacks Brad Cooper, the CENTCOM commander, has warned American soldiers that videos and photos shared from their phones help Iran assess the effectiveness of its attacks and plan future operations.

Reuters: Iran's air defense systems are being strengthened by China. 🔹️ The Pakistan Army Public Relations (ISPR) said: "Speculations that Pakistan plays a role in supplying air defense weapons to Iran from China are completely fabricated and incorrect."

New York Times: 🔹Iran intended to launch a missile attack on Ukraine. 🔹Iran planned to conduct a missile attack on one of Ukraine's ports in the Black Sea in response to Ukraine's attack on its ship in the Caspian Sea, but diplomatic actions led to a de-escalation of tensions/Asr Iran

Joint attack by Saudi Arabia and the United States on Hashd al-Shaabi in Iraq 🔹 Hashd al-Shaabi: So far, 20 members of this organization have been martyred in the aggression by Saudi Arabia and the United States.

Netanyahu to Fox News: I have doubts about the agreement with Iran and I say this openly. 🔹️ Every time the agreement is close, hardliners come and attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz. 🔹️ Trump's position is very clear and we have a common commitment. We do not want Iran to have nuclear weapons. 🔹️ The meeting with Trump was extraordinary and one of the best meetings we have ever had./Khabaronline

Prime Minister of Iraq's order for an emergency meeting 🔹Following the joint attacks by Saudi Arabia and the United States against the Popular Mobilization Forces, the Prime Minister of Iraq ordered an emergency meeting to review the security developments in the country.