Early Edition: July 22, 2026 – Iran War Escalation, Lebanon Tensions, and Ukraine Command Change
The U.S. military conducted its 11th consecutive night of strikes on Iran, lasting 75 minutes, while Iran retaliated with drone attacks on U.S. facilities in Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain. President Trump threatened to accelerate the war by striking a suspected nuclear site in Iran and also warned Houthis against blocking Saudi shipping. Secretary of State Rubio stated U.S. willingness to negotiate but accused Tehran of not being serious. In Lebanon, Israeli forces fired warning shots near Lebanese troops deploying in a southern village after a planned Israeli withdrawal. Defense Secretary Hegseth estimated the Iran war cost at $37.5 billion and requested $70 billion in emergency funding. Houthi rebels began enforcing a Red Sea blockade against Saudi Arabia, causing six vessels to reverse course. In Ukraine, President Zelenskyy dismissed top general Oleksandr Syrskyi amid public protests.
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