RegionalHouthi Spokesman Declares Bab el-Mandeb Strait Closed to Saudi Arabia
Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree announced that the Bab el-Mandeb Strait is now fully closed to Saudi Arabia.
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RegionalARAMCO Jizan Refinery Still Burning Days After Houthi Missile Strikes
Satellite imagery reveals a 70 km smoke trail from the ARAMCO refinery in Jizan, Saudi Arabia, more than two days after Houthi ballistic missiles struck the facility.
RegionalStrikes on Kurdish Party Positions in Koy Sanjaq, Erbil Province, Iraq
Strikes reportedly targeted Kurdish party positions in Koy Sanjaq, Erbil Province, in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
RegionalTwo UAVs shot down over Jordan
Two unmanned aerial vehicles were shot down over Jordanian airspace.
RegionalSaudi Arabia Strikes Houthi Positions in Maarib and Al Jawf
The Royal Saudi Air Force targeted Houthi positions in Maarib's Jabal al Jurrah and the Shahla Strip in Al Jawf, with no strikes reported on Sana'a or Hudaidah.
RegionalSaudi National Early Warning Platform Issues Alert in Jazan Region
At 03:04 UTC, Saudi Arabia's National Early Warning Platform issued a danger alert for the Jazan region, urging residents to follow instructions.
RegionalShin Warns of Expected Ballistic Missile Strikes from Yemen Towards Southern Saudi Arabia
Shin (@hey_itsmyturn) warns of anticipated ballistic missile strikes from Yemen targeting southern Saudi Arabia.
RegionalU.S. State Department Issues Travel Advisory for Americans in the Middle East
The U.S. State Department advises Americans in the Middle East to exercise caution and prepare for flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions.
RegionalGermany again urges citizens to leave Iran, per Foreign Ministry advisory retweeted by OSINT613 and Sh1n.org founder Dave (Sh1n). The advisory is a renewed call amid regional tensions, not a new evacuation order. The retweet amplifies the advisory without additional commentary or analysis. The post is a straightforward news relay, not satire or commentary. The category is Regional, as it involves a European government's advisory regarding Iran, a regional security matter. The tags reflect the key entities and themes: Germany, Iran, travel advisory, Foreign Ministry, OSINT613, Sh1n, retweet, regional security. The body preserves the exact advisory context and the retweet chain, attributing the original post to OSINT613 and noting the retweet by Sh1n. No operational identifiers are present, so none are added. The summary is concise and factual. The SEO title and description are optimized for search and social sharing, staying within character limits. The translations object is empty as no non-English content is present. The JSON output is strict and valid.
Retweeted by @hey_itsmyturn from @Osint613: Germany's Foreign Ministry has again urged its citizens to leave Iran.
RegionalSeveral unidentified rockets fell in the desert of Busayyah, Muthanna Province, Iraq
Several unidentified rockets fell in the desert of Busayyah, Muthanna Province, Iraq.
RegionalSeek Shelter Alert Issued in Bahrain
Bahrain's Ministry of Interior issues a seek shelter alert, sounding sirens and urging residents to move to safe locations.
RegionalRetweeted by @hey_itsmyturn from @zarGEOINT: 🇮🇷🇺🇸🔴 FIRMS data indicates US strikes…
Retweeted by @hey_itsmyturn from @zarGEOINT: 🇮🇷🇺🇸🔴 FIRMS data indicates US strikes targeted a base northwest of Ahvaz, in Iran's Khuzestan Province, overnight. Two fire…
RegionalSeek Shelter Alert Issued in Bahrain
Bahrain's Ministry of Interior issued a seek shelter alert on July 24, 2026, urging citizens and residents to find safe locations.
RegionalVideo from Ahvaz, Khuzestan Province, Iran Shared Online
A video reportedly from Ahvaz, Khuzestan Province, Iran was posted on social media.
RegionalSiren in Kuwait
A siren was reportedly heard in Kuwait, according to a social media post.
RegionalAirstrike on Mukhayyam Buraij, Central Gaza: Presumed Targeted Assassination
An airstrike on Mukhayyam Buraij in central Gaza is reported to be a targeted assassination.
RegionalIsraeli Media Reports Iran Has Missile Launchers Ready to Fire at Israel
Israeli media, citing senior IDF officials, report that Iran has prepped missile launchers for immediate launch toward Israel if escalation occurs.
RegionalTrump Conditionally Approves Saudi Civil Nuclear Deal, Demands Abraham Accords Membership
President Trump stated that the US civil nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia will be approved only if Saudi Arabia joins the Abraham Accords.
RegionalHostile UAV Attack on Abdali Border Crossing Causes Material Damage
A hostile drone strike on Kuwait's Abdali border crossing causes material damage but no casualties, according to the Kuwait Army.
RegionalC-RAM Activity Reported Over Erbil, Kurdistan Region of Iraq
Counter Rocket, Artillery, and Mortar (C-RAM) systems were activated over Erbil, Iraq, on July 22, 2026.
RegionalSeek Shelter Alert Issued in Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Saudi Civil Defense issued a seek shelter alert for Dammam via the National Early Warning Platform at 1140Z on July 22, 2026.
RegionalJordanian army shoots down five Iranian drones
The Jordanian army reports intercepting five Iranian drones over its territory.
RegionalNo Sirens or Blasts in Qatar Despite Claims by Persian and Arab Channels
Claims of sirens in Qatar, spread by Persian and Arab channels, were denied by local sources who reported no blasts or sirens were heard.
RegionalTrump Holds 'Very Good' Call with UK PM Andy Burnham
President Trump announced a productive call with new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham covering trade, military alliance, North Sea oil, and Hormuz Strait demining.