Monday, July 20, 2026 – The Regional War

1. Events:

‣ The Americans are attacking for the ninth consecutive day:

◦ Airstrikes on Chabahar and Khormoj (damage to electrical infrastructure); reports of explosions in Isfahan and Shiraz.

◦ The United States continues sending military equipment to the region.

‣ Iran attacks in response:

◦ 2 oil tankers struck in the Strait of Hormuz.

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◦ Sirens in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan. Missile and drone fire, most intercepted, apart from hits on a civilian navigation center in Bahrain.

‣ The Houthis announce a "naval blockade" on Saudi Arabia.

1. Events:

‣ Israel announces the beginning of the handover of territory it occupied to the Lebanese army in Froun, Srifa, and Zawtar El Gharbiyeh. In practice, no withdrawal movement took place.

◦ Intensified detonations, demolitions, and arson of homes and structures in Bint Jbeil, Tebnit, Taybeh, Aainata, Tayri, Kounine, and Beit Yahoun.

◦ Artillery fire on Al Mansouri and Tebnit.

◦ Stun grenades in Baraachit and Al Mansouri.

◦ Machine gun fire on Saaideh.

2. Casualties:

‣ Since March 2, 2026:

◦ 4,328 killed and 12,230 wounded.

1. Gunfire in the village of Jamlah: 2 children wounded.

2. Incursion into the village of Set Zaynab in Quneitra District.