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- Published: Thu Jul 30, 2026, 7:09 AM
Saudi Arabia plans maritime defence alliance; UAE condemns attack on Egyptian port
By:Yasmin HusseinMeher DhanjalBahni Bandyopadhyay- Share:
Key Events
11:28 PM,Jul 30, 2026
Saudi Arabia unveils plans for multinational maritime defence coalition
9:25 PM,Jul 30, 2026
Qatar Airways extends suspension of flights to Kuwait, Bahrain and Iraq's Erbil
4:55 PM,Jul 30, 2026
IRGC announces explosions on 2 oil tankers attempting to cross through Strait
3:13 PM,Jul 30, 2026
Iran's Guards say three members killed in US attack on northwest
2:51 PM,Jul 30, 2026
Iran says Hormuz talks with Oman continue
2:49 PM,Jul 30, 2026
Iran claims attacked Azraq base in Jordan
12:47 PM,Jul 30, 2026
Damietta Port operating: Authority confirms
11:24 AM,Jul 30, 2026
One worker killed after Iranian attack on building: Kuwait
11:16 AM,Jul 30, 2026
Fire at Damietta port was caused by drone: Egypt Cabinet
10:56 AM,Jul 30, 2026
US-Iran negotiations are 'ongoing': Pakistan
9:27 AM,Jul 30, 2026
UAE condemns renewed drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities
8:37 AM,Jul 30, 2026
Jordan thwarts attack
7:09 AM,Jul 30, 2026
New 'heavy' wave of US strikes
Summary
- US forces complete a 'heavy wave' of strikes against Iran on July 29
- UAE strongly condemns renewed drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities launched from Iraqi territory
- Iranian state media reports three people killed in US strikes on Qeshm Island
- Mediator Pakistan says US-Iran negotiations are 'ongoing' on de-escalation and Hormuz
- Worker killed in Iranian attack on a Chinese company building in northern Kuwait
- Egypt says fire that broke out on two ships in Damietta Port resulted from a drone
- Iran's Guards say three members killed in US attack on northwest
- Iran claims attacked Azraq base in Jordan
- Saudi Arabia unveils plans for multinational maritime defence coalition
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11:56 PM, Jul 30, 2026 Egypt's security is of utmost importance to us: Iran FM
11:54 PM, Jul 30, 2026 Saudi Arabia condemns attacks on Kuwait and Jordan
11:38 PM, Jul 30, 2026 Iraq says it neither approved nor had prior knowledge of US-Saudi strikes
11:28 PM, Jul 30, 2026 Saudi Arabia unveils plans for multinational maritime defence coalition
9:55 PM, Jul 30, 2026 Egypt secures alternatives to cover energy demands after attack on gas vessel
9:48 PM, Jul 30, 2026 GCC Secretary-General condemns renewed Iranian attacks on Kuwait, Jordan
9:42 PM, Jul 30, 2026 Egypt president warns of regional 'escalation' after drone strike on port
9:39 PM, Jul 30, 2026 Iran's army says it launched attack on US assets in Bahrain's Sheikh Issa base: State media
9:25 PM, Jul 30, 2026 Qatar Airways extends suspension of flights to Kuwait, Bahrain and Iraq's Erbil
9:11 PM, Jul 30, 2026 US issues new Iran-related sanctions targeting support networks for Mahan Air
8:34 PM, Jul 30, 2026 UAE FM speaks to Jordanian counterpart
7:33 PM, Jul 30, 2026 US Centcom dismisses IRGC claims reported by Iranian media
7:24 PM, Jul 30, 2026 UAE strongly condemns renewed Iranian hostile attacks on Kuwait, Jordan
6:56 PM, Jul 30, 2026 Modi discusses Middle East conflict in CCS meeting
6:47 PM, Jul 30, 2026 Kuwait's chief of staff meets in Saudi Arabia with defence coalition
6:33 PM, Jul 30, 2026 Iran's Araghchi presses European counterparts over use of bases in US operations
6:18 PM, Jul 30, 2026 Egypt drone attack message that US interests 'vulnerable' anywhere: Analysts
5:38 PM, Jul 30, 2026 Kuwait condemns attack on Egypt
5:31 PM, Jul 30, 2026 Houthis say they were not behind drone strike on Egypt port: Affiliated media
5:06 PM, Jul 30, 2026 Analysts say attack on Egypt may be to drag nation into conflict
4:55 PM, Jul 30, 2026 IRGC announces explosions on 2 oil tankers attempting to cross through Strait
3:54 PM, Jul 30, 2026 China seeks new ceasefire
3:13 PM, Jul 30, 2026 Iran's Guards say three members killed in US attack on northwest
2:51 PM, Jul 30, 2026 Iran says Hormuz talks with Oman continue
2:49 PM, Jul 30, 2026 Iran claims attacked Azraq base in Jordan
2:23 PM, Jul 30, 2026 'Negotiations ongoing'
1:51 PM, Jul 30, 2026 Jordan condemns attacks on Kuwait
1:12 PM, Jul 30, 2026 Saudi Arabia condemns atttacks on Jordan
12:47 PM, Jul 30, 2026 Damietta Port operating: Authority confirms
12:44 PM, Jul 30, 2026 No evidence on launching attacks from Iraq's soil: Iraqi official
The government will not tolerate any unilateral actions originating from within Iraq, while at the same time it will not accept any violation coming from outside its borders Spokesperson for the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces in Iraq, Sabah Al-Numan
12:35 PM, Jul 30, 2026 Look: Aftermath of US strikes on Iran
11:32 AM, Jul 30, 2026 Iran vows punishment
11:24 AM, Jul 30, 2026 One worker killed after Iranian attack on building: Kuwait
11:16 AM, Jul 30, 2026 Fire at Damietta port was caused by drone: Egypt Cabinet
10:56 AM, Jul 30, 2026 US-Iran negotiations are 'ongoing': Pakistan
10:33 AM, Jul 30, 2026 Fatalities in Iran
10:08 AM, Jul 30, 2026 Air France-KLM profits drop
9:58 AM, Jul 30, 2026 In pictures: Crowds mourn members of Iran-back group in Iraq
9:27 AM, Jul 30, 2026 UAE condemns renewed drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities
8:37 AM, Jul 30, 2026 Jordan thwarts attack
8:28 AM, Jul 30, 2026 Dip in oil prices
While overall volumes are reduced, oil continues to leak out of the region through multiple channels, and additional workarounds are being explored. The longer this situation persists, the more these alternative routes and methods will erode Iran's leverage over the Strait of Hormuz IG market analyst Tony Sycamore
7:40 AM, Jul 30, 2026 QatarEnergy-controlled LNG tanker exits Hormuz
7:35 AM, Jul 30, 2026 Watch: US strikes Iranian targets
7:31 AM, Jul 30, 2026 US attacks in Iran
7:17 AM, Jul 30, 2026 Iranian targets struck in latest wave
On July 28, IRGC forces launched multiple ballistic missiles from Iran in an attempted surprise attack on US forces based in the Middle East. All Iranian missiles were successfully intercepted US Central Command
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