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On July 15th, it was reported that on July 14th local time, the U.S. Central Command announced that the U.S. military launched a new round of strikes against Iran at 3:00 PM Eastern Time (10:30 PM Tehran Time). The U.S. military is also preparing to reinstate a naval blockade against Iranian ports and coastal areas, which "officially took effect at 4:00 PM Eastern Time (11:30 PM Tehran Time)." Previously, on July 13th, the U.S. military announced a "third consecutive night" of strikes against Iran and would reinstate the naval blockade on July 14th Eastern Time. According to U.S. sources on July 13th, President Trump had formally notified Congress of the renewed conflict with Iran.U.S. Defense Secretary Hergsays will testify at a hearing on July 21.July 15th - The United States is advancing negotiations on an oil pipeline that would bypass the Strait of Hormuz and transport oil from Iraq to Syria, thereby reducing Irans future influence on global energy supplies. According to sources, Thomas Barak, the US Special Representative for Syria and Iraq, has convened officials from both countries, as well as businesses including Chevron, to discuss restarting a long-dormant pipeline from Iraq to the west coast of Syria. While several new route options are being considered, the talks focused on rebuilding the Kirkuk-Banias pipeline, which has been out of service for over two decades. A State Department official confirmed that the US government is supporting Iraq and Syria in repairing the pipeline between the two countries to broaden trade routes and expects US companies to play a significant role in its construction. Earlier on Tuesday, Trump met with the Iraqi Prime Minister at the White House and indicated that a "large-scale" new oil cooperation agreement would be announced this week or next.The Kuwaiti military reported intercepting one ballistic missile, five cruise missiles, and 33 drones since tonight. The Iranian attack damaged several important and civilian facilities, with some areas affected by shrapnel. A Kuwaiti naval vessel was attacked, injuring four service members who are currently in stable condition.The updated law stipulates that countries whose imports of Russian natural gas account for less than 15% of Russias total natural gas exports and which are taking significant measures to reduce such imports may be exempted.
