Iran-backed Houthi rebels have threatened to target Saudi airports and other critical infrastructure, warning of retaliation if they say Saudi Arabia continues violating Yemeni airspace. The warning came after the Houthis claimed Saudi fighter jets attempted to prevent an Iranian passenger plane from landing in Sanaa.
Ukrainian drone strikes targeted Russian energy infrastructure and port facilities in Saint Petersburg and the surrounding Leningrad region overnight, local authorities said. The governor of Saint Petersburg said the city was hit in a large-scale drone attack, with an oil terminal also targeted, though no casualties were reported. In the Leningrad region, officials said the port of Vysotsk—used for oil, grain, coal, and LNG exports—was also struck, while 72 drones were shot down. Ukraine has ste
National mourning ceremonies continue in Tehran for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and members of his family killed in an airstrike during the early phase of the U.S. and Israeli war on Iran. Large crowds gathered at the Grand Mosalla Mosque, where the coffins are being displayed for public viewing and the ceremony is being broadcast live on state television. Iranian media say Mojtaba Khamenei will not attend the funeral amid reports citing security concerns.
Satellite imagery released by Planet Labs shows extensive damage across multiple military installations in Iran, including facilities in Bushehr and Isfahan, with analysts reporting severe destruction of several strategic sites such as ammunition depots, hangars, and missile-related infrastructure.
Iran’s military warned that any U.S. interference in the Strait of Hormuz would receive a “decisive and immediate response,” saying vessels must follow designated Iranian navigation routes or risk facing a swift and severe reaction.
Russia launched a major overnight wave of missile and drone strikes on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv, killing at least 20 people and injuring around 100, Ukrainian officials said. The attacks, involving ballistic and cruise missiles alongside combat drones, caused widespread damage to residential buildings and civilian infrastructure, while rescue operations continued in several districts of the city.
Iran’s Acting Defense Minister Majid Ibn al-Ridha has said that the country’s missile and drone programs are a “red line” of national security and will not be open to any negotiations. He added that Iran will continue to strengthen its defense capabilities using domestic resources and technology.
Israeli Energy and Infrastructure Minister Eli Cohen has said that Israel’s control over Gaza will continue to expand until it reaches full control of the territory. He stated that military operations are being intensified and claimed that Israel already controls around 70% of Gaza, with plans to extend this further.
Pakistan’s military (ISPR) has confirmed that four drones sent from Afghanistan into Balochistan on 30 June were detected and shot down by its air defence systems. The statement warned that any further cross-border aggression would be met with a strong and decisive response.
