US military

Rezaee's statement comes amid months of US airstrikes intended to reduce Iran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and compel Tehran to return to negotiations.

Military officials described the crowdsourcing-style email as unusual, while a second source said CENTCOM was reviewing its approach and considering a wide range of alternatives.

The framework contract will remain in effect until 2035, with the Air Force placing individual orders under its terms.

The report comes as two Israeli sources told The Jerusalem Post that Israel has raised its alert and readiness for a potential resumption of large US strikes on Iran.

On July 29, CENTCOM said, “CENTCOM forces continue to strictly enforce the US blockade against Iran. As of July 29 CENTCOM has redirected 20 commercial vessels, disabled 2, and boarded 2.”

Netanyahu downplayed the risk of countries enforcing ICC arrest warrants placed on him, implying that IDF Special Forces would protect or rescue him.

The four soldiers were designated "Overseas Operations Casualties," and were listed separately from the 14 additional Epic Fury casualties that occured since February 28.

A US military official told the NYT that almost a dozen US soldiers injured by Iranian attacks across the region in July were flown to a US military hospital in Germany for treatment.

"The US will bomb and destroy one bridge or power plant, including those located next to, or in, the capital city of Tehran," Trump said.

New restrictions on access to Beirut airport’s radar systems have prompted Hezbollah and Amal figures to accuse security chief Fadi Kfoury of anti-Shi'ite prejudice.