U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the completion of its third consecutive night of strikes last night against Iranian military targets, continuing operations aimed at degrading Tehran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
During the approximately five-hour operation, U.S. forces struck military targets in Bushehr, Chabahar, Jask, Konarak, Abu Musa Island, and Bandar Abbas, focusing on coastal defense systems, missile and drone infrastructure, naval assets, and maritime support capabilities.
The latest strikes come amid continued Iranian attacks on commercial shipping, Tehran’s declaration that the Strait of Hormuz is closed, and ahead of the reinstatement of the U.S. naval blockade of Iran, which is scheduled to begin at 4:00 p.m. ET on July 14. The campaign reflects an increasingly sustained U.S. effort to reduce Iran’s ability to disrupt one of the world’s most strategically important maritime chokepoints.
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— @sentdefender Jul 14, 2026
Japan opens its first Centralized Intelligence Agency since World War II this December.
33,000 personnel. Backed by US, Australia and Germany.
Mission: counter China and Russia’s espionage and cyberattacks.80 years of patience. One new agency. #Japan #Intelligence #Geopolitics
— @1TheDailyBrief Jul 14, 2026
UPDATE :🇨🇳🛢️📉
China quietly slashed oil purchases by nearly a third — and somehow that’s the only thing stopping crude from hitting $150 a barrel right now.
The world’s biggest importer isn’t buying. The market is waiting. Which way does China move next? 🌍
— @RealWestern2003 Jul 14, 2026
France will license Ukraine to manufacture Aster missiles and deliver Rafale jets from 2028.
The Aster license is the key announcement: it allows Ukraine to produce interceptors for the SAMP/T system it already operates
euromaidanpress.com/2026/07/…— @EuromaidanPress Jul 14, 2026
🇺🇦🇷🇺 Zelensky warns; Russia Building Powerful Ballistic Missiles Capable of Striking 5,000 km Away
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia already has very powerful ballistic missiles and will soon be able to launch them up to 5,000 kilometers away.
He described it as “only a matter of time” and warned this could allow future attacks on more countries.
— @Globalsurv Jul 14, 2026
JUST IN🇪🇺🇺🇦🔥Nine EU countries agreed anti-ballistic missile coaliation to counter Russia Aerial Threats across the NATO airspaces.
🚨under new €90 billion Ukraine support loan backed by the Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
— @rkmtimes Jul 14, 2026
EU approves €659 million in German aid for four chip plants reut.rs/4w3EbCE reut.rs/4w3EbCE
— @Reuters Jul 14, 2026
❗️Russia has withdrawn a significant portion of its air defense systems that protected the shipyards building nuclear submarines in Severodvinsk.
According to Barents Observer, citing analysis of satellite imagery from 2024–2026, at least two dozen S-300 and S-400 air defense systems have left two key defensive positions in the north of the country due to a shortage of missiles and the need to strengthen air defenses in other regions.
— @front_ukrainian Jul 14, 2026
“Trump’s sons Donald Jr & Eric Trump have amassed a portfolio of defense technology start-ups that are benefiting from new Pentagon priorities and spending” and giving them a direct interest in US security policy
new reporting from @washingtonpost
wapo.st/3R5InT7— @anneapplebaum Jul 14, 2026
🇺🇦🇷🇺 Zelensky’s pissed after Russia’s massive air assault overnight:
“Last night, the Russians launched 135 drones and 10 missiles of various types, most of them ballistic, against our cities and communities.
There must be greater pressure on Russia. We cannot mark time, and the EU’s 21st sanctions package should be adopted this week. Every day of delay in sanctions decisions gives Russia more time to prepare for them.
Every component: chips, microchips, dual-use goods, everything Russia uses to prolong the war and attack people must be stopped.
And our agreements with partners on European anti-ballistic capabilities are something that can truly enhance the security of our people.
We must move forward together. Every company and every country must be a true defender of life.
Our combined capabilities are sufficient, and together we can build reliable protection for Ukraine and all of Europe. Thank you to everyone who is helping.”
Source: @ZelenskyyUa / Writer: Michael
— @MarioNawfal Jul 14, 2026