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Spoke with @trtworld offering insights on the evolving geopolitical landscape following the 12-day Iran-Israel conflict. Key takeaways: - Economic Impact: The war placed heavy strain on Iran’s economy—damaging energy infrastructure and slashing oil exports—while Israel absorbed costs with resilience, and the U.S. remained largely insulated. - Trade & Aviation: Global trade saw short-lived disruption from oil price volatility and regional airspace closures, though broader markets and supply chains quickly regained stability. - Strategic Outcome: Israel maintained a military edge, targeting Iran’s nuclear sites with precision. Yet, neither side achieved decisive strategic gains—leaving the conflict’s core issues unresolved. View Full Story trt.global/world/article/…

🚨UPDATE During the latest wave of #US airstrikes on southern #Iran, the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant appears to have been targeted. Visible damage can be seen in Sentinel-2 satellite imagery dated July 12, 2026.

🚨UPDATE The #Kuwaiti Armed Forces say three northern land border centers and an offshore Kuwait Oil Company drilling platform were attacked. One worker on the offshore drilling platform was reported injured. Authorities are assessing the situation,

🚨UPDATE US Ambassador to NATO: "The Memorandum of Understanding between the parties was always performance-based, and President Trump said, if shipping is attacked or if the Iranians want to act belligerent, then he will respond with overwhelming force."

🚨UPDATE #IRGC releases footage of Sunday strikes on #US forces, using ballistic missiles including Qadr, Emad, Kheibar Shekan, Fateh-110, and Zolfaghar, both solid- and liquid-fuel, precision-guided.

🚨UPDATE Initial reports of an #Iranian attack on #US missile launch sites in Kuwait, according to the Iranian media.

🚨UPDATE #Oman's Maritime Security Centre has rescued 23 crew members from a Cyprus-flagged commercial vessel involved in an incident 4.4 nautical miles off the coast of Musandam Governorate. Search operations remain underway for one missing crew member.

🚨UPDATE #Pakistan expresses deep concern over the recent escalation of regional tensions. Reaffirm unwavering support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all brotherly countries in the region, urge all sides to exercise restraint and de-escalate, and call for full adherence to the Islamabad MoU. Pakistan remains committed to advancing lasting peace and stability through dialogue and diplomacy.

🚨 UPDATE #AbuDhabi-listed ADNOC Logistics and Services (ADNOC L&S) has placed a $900 million order for four additional next-generation LNG carriers, expanding its newbuild program to 18 vessels. The new carriers, each with a capacity of 175,000 cubic meters, are scheduled for delivery in 2029 and will be built by Shanghai's Jiangnan Shipyard.

🚨UPDATE Iranian media release footage of their attacks on Gulf Arab countries overnight.

🚨UPDATE Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar (@MIshaqDar50) spoke with H.E. Seyyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi), Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, to discuss the evolving regional situation. DPM/FM emphasized the importance of de-escalation and restraint, in line with the Islamabad MoU of June 2026, and underscored that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only viable path to resolving disputes and achieving lasting peace and stability. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s readiness to continue playing a constructive role in promoting regional peace and stability. Both leaders agreed to remain in close contact

🚨UPDATE #Iran's IRGC has closed the Strait of Hormuz until further notice, saying it will stay shut until #US military operations in the region cease. They fired warning shots at a commercial vessel on an "unapproved route." ~20% of global oil supply at risk. Markets on edge. #StraitOfHormuz #OilCrisis

🚨UPDATE: #Iranian military forces say they have targeted #US and American-linked military facilities in Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan, and Qatar, while fresh Iranian missiles and drones triggered air-defense responses in the UAE. The extent of the damage and the success of the claimed strikes remain unverified.

🚨UPDATE The crew of the container ship that was attacked by #Iran during the night were rescued from lifeboats by local authorities - UKMTO

🚨Research and development is becoming a central pillar of economic transformation across the #MiddleEast. While Israel continues to lead the region in R&D intensity, countries such as the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Qatar and Iran are expanding investments in artificial intelligence, space technology, biotechnology, advanced manufacturing, renewable energy and digital infrastructure. The region’s next innovation cycle will depend on how effectively governments, universities, startups and private-sector industries work together to convert research capacity into commercially viable technologies.

🚨#Pakistan has launched commercial bunkering services at #Gwadar Port, successfully completing its first-ever ship refuelling operation. This marks a significant step in expanding the port's maritime capabilities and strengthening its position as a regional trade and energy gateway. The LNG carrier Enugu received 2,500 metric tonnes of Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (VLSFO) during the operation, made possible through the joint efforts of the Gwadar Port Authority (GPA), National Logistics Cell (NLC), Gwadar International Terminals Limited (GITL), Vitol Asia, Pakistan Customs, and other maritime partners. This goes beyond a single operationit opens the door to new opportunities by: • Expanding the range of services offered at Gwadar Port • Enhancing Pakistan's blue economy and maritime sector • Attracting more international shipping traffic • Generating foreign exchange and economic activity • Creating employment and supporting regional development With commercial bunkering now operational, Gwadar is taking another meaningful step toward becoming a key maritime hub connecting regional and global trade

"The Iran war has further cemented Qatar's position as one of the world's leading diplomatic intermediaries while demonstrating that Pakistan can also serve as a credible and consequential regional broker under the right strategic circumstances." @GiorgioCafiero's latest for Afkar mecouncil.org/blog_posts/pak…

🚨UPDATE The #US Department of Commerce has eased export controls on the #UAE Key changes: • UAE removed from Country Groups D:3 & D:4 and added to A:5, expanding eligibility for license exceptions, including Strategic Trade Authorization (STA). • Easier exports of certain military items, commercial satellites, spacecraft, and dual-use technologies for oil & gas, desalination, civil nuclear power, and other sectors. • Advanced computing items including AI chips and servers can now be exported license-free to the UAE government and approved companies such as G42 and Core42, as well as U.S. firms operating there, including Amazon, Apple, and Microsoft. The move aligns with the May 2025 U.S.-UAE AI cooperation framework and marks a major expansion of technology and defense ties.

🚨UPDATE Progress on #Pakistan 🇵🇰– #US🇺🇸 Reciprocal Trade Agreement Negotiations on the Pakistan–United States Agreement on Reciprocal Trade were held in Washington, D.C., on 9–10 July in a cordial and constructive atmosphere. Both sides worked closely to narrow differences, build convergence, and advance discussions toward the early conclusion of the Agreement. Secretary Commerce Jawad Paul, who led the Pakistan delegation, described the talks as positive and appreciated the significant progress achieved during the negotiations @TahirAndrabi

🚨 UPDATE Satellite imagery published by MizarVision appears to show the USS George H.W. Bush and USS Abraham Lincoln operating approximately 160 kilometers apart in the central Arabian Sea. USNI News has confirmed that both carrier strike groups are deployed in the area.

🚨 UPDATE Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran has so far honored its commitments under a memorandum of understanding, while accusing the U.S. Treasury Secretary of violating Paragraph 9 of the agreement.