Iran War latest news- July 30
- Middle East conflict widens: The war has spread beyond the Gulf as fresh attacks hit Iraq, Jordan and Egypt, ending a brief pause in direct US-Iran hostilities.
- Shipping routes remain disrupted: Commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb remains far below normal as security concerns continue to disrupt key global trade corridors.
- US-Saudi strikes in Iraq: American and Saudi fighter jets targeted Iran-backed militias in Iraq, with Washington accusing Tehran of directing attacks on US troops and Saudi energy sites.
- Iran launches missiles at Jordan: Iran fired missiles at bases in Jordan used by US forces, but the Jordanian military said it intercepted and shot down five of them.
- First attack reported in Egypt: An explosion at an Egyptian shipping hub set two vessels on fire, including a US-owned gas storage tanker.
- Saudi Arabia takes direct role: Riyadh joined the military action despite largely avoiding open involvement since the US-Israel war on Iran began in late February.
- Oil prices climb: Brent crude and US benchmark WTI rose sharply after the latest escalation raised concerns over regional energy supplies.
- Trump vows strong retaliation: Trump said it was now “our turn” to strike after US forces intercepted overnight Iranian missile launches targeting American positions.
- Reports of Chinese missile shipment: Reuters reported Iran could receive 300-400 Chinese-made shoulder-fired air-defense missile launchers worth an estimated $60-70 million within weeks.


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