Iranian private carrier tied to IRGC; sanctioned over weapons, money transfers.
Iran-aligned Houthi forces have launched sustained missile and drone strikes on government military camps and populated areas in Marib and Hadramawt, killing dozens of government soldiers and at least two civilians and injuring many more. Saudi-led coalition officials have warned they will not accept a Houthi takeover of Marib and say cross‑border attacks have wounded civilians in Najran.
UN envoy Hans Grundberg has warned that Yemen faces a renewed large-scale conflict, jeopardising the 2022 truce and risking a broader regional confrontation. Attacks since July 13 have included a Saudi strike on Sanaa airport and Houthi assaults on Abha and Mokha, prompting talks aimed at averting a wider war.
Ukraine has warned airlines and insurers that expanding long‑range drone strikes have made Russian airspace unsafe for civilian flights. President Volodymyr Zelensky has said Ukraine is not targeting civilian aircraft but that "drone‑infested skies" require airlines to rethink routes. Moscow has condemned the warning as "state terrorism" and moved to protect airports and keep services running.
Iran's war-related actions and Western sanctions have intensified, with Iranian missiles hitting targets near Jordan and U.S. retaliatory strikes in the Gulf. The U.S. and allies have broadened sanctions on Iran's aviation sector, labeling the move as a sweeping effort to isolate Tehran’s economy.
Iranian civil aviation has suspended flights to several regional destinations amid U.S. sanctions pressure. Iraqi authorities are diverting potential flights to Najaf as Baghdad considers rerouting Tehran-bound services. Iran insists remaining international routes—including Istanbul—will operate as scheduled.
Iran has outlined a seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if its conditions are met, while negotiations with the United States face hurdles. Tehran reiterates its rights and demands a negotiated solution, even as the U.S. signals cautious engagement. The international community watches for mediators to convey concrete positions.
Protesters gathered outside Lincoln Center as the North American premiere of the documentary NAZA unfolds during the New York Film Festival. Supporters and detractors clash over claims that the Israeli military used AI for Gaza targeting, with organizers highlighting context alongside images of hostages. The Israeli-American Council leads protests, while survivors of the Nova music festival attack join rallies.