Foreign PolicyJuly 23, 2026
Tragic Collateral Damage in Minab Highlights Risks of IRGC Proximity
US military investigates strike on school facility located adjacent to active Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps compound.
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Wednesday, July 22
Foreign PolicyJuly 22, 2026
U.S. and Saudi Arabia Forge Strategic Nuclear Cooperation Agreement
The United States and Saudi Arabia have officially signed a nuclear cooperation agreement, marking a significant step in strengthening the energy partnership between the two nations.
Foreign PolicyJuly 22, 2026
Trump Issues Stern Warning to Iran: Attack Shipping, Lose Your Infrastructure
President Trump has vowed to strike critical Iranian infrastructure, including sites near Tehran, in direct retaliation for any further attacks on international shipping lanes.
Foreign PolicyJuly 22, 2026
Ukraine Taps Battle-Hardened General Drapatyi as New Commander-in-Chief
Ukraine has appointed Maj. Gen. Mykhailo Drapatyi as its new commander-in-chief, tasking the combat-proven officer with revitalizing the war effort and rooting out systemic corruption.
Foreign PolicyJuly 22, 2026
Ukraine strikes Russian logistics hubs fueling Putin's war machine
Ukrainian forces launched precision drone strikes against major Russian logistics hubs, directly targeting the supply chain used to arm and equip the Russian military.
Foreign PolicyJuly 22, 2026
Iran-backed Houthi terrorists choke global energy supply with illegal maritime blockade
At least seven oil tankers have been forced to change course after Iranian-linked Houthi militants declared an illegal embargo on Saudi ports, threatening to drive up energy prices for consumers worldwide.
Foreign PolicyJuly 22, 2026
Hegseth Demands Urgent Funding to Restore Military Lethality Amid Iran Conflict
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is pushing Congress for $87 billion in supplemental funding to address critical military shortfalls and project strength against Iranian aggression.
Tuesday, July 21
Foreign PolicyJuly 21, 2026
Tech Giant Meta Prioritizes Anonymity Over Global Security
WhatsApp's plan to implement username-based messaging is drawing sharp criticism from nations battling insurgency and fraud, as officials warn the move will provide a cloak of invisibility for bad actors.
Foreign PolicyJuly 21, 2026
Lebanese Army Deploys to 'Pilot Zone' as Israel Maintains Security Perimeter
The Lebanese army has begun deploying into designated pilot zones in southern Lebanon under a US-brokered framework aimed at disarming the Hezbollah terrorist organization.
Foreign PolicyJuly 21, 2026
American Might Responds: US Strikes Iran to Degrade Terror Capabilities
The U.S. military has launched a decisive series of strikes against Iranian command centers and missile launch sites following the tragic deaths of three American service members, as the regime in Tehran attempts to escalate its regional ag
Foreign PolicyJuly 21, 2026
Israel Strikes Hamas Targets in Gaza as Military Campaign Continues
The Israeli military is conducting targeted strikes against Hamas operatives in Gaza as part of its ongoing effort to neutralize the terrorist organization responsible for the October 7 massacre.
Foreign PolicyJuly 21, 2026
Cornered and Collapsing: The Iranian Regime Faces a Strategic Dead End
Iran is trapped in a self-inflicted crisis, balancing the economic ruin of its people against a desperate, failing attempt to use the Strait of Hormuz as a geopolitical weapon against the United States.