WANA – Our team is closely monitoring the latest developments regarding the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran.

 

This report is being updated…

 


Strait of Hormuz Closed to Transit Due to U.S. Actions

 

WANA (Jul 31) – In response to repeated inquiries from applicants, the Persian Gulf Waterway Management Authority reissued a statement confirming that transit through the Strait of Hormuz remains impossible due to ongoing aggressive actions by U.S. military forces in the region.

 

The agency added that as soon as stability and calm are restored, all transit requests will be reviewed in order of submission, and permits will be issued progressively over time.

 


U.S. No Longer Main Regional Player, Says Tehran Friday Prayer Leader

 

WANA (Jul 31) – Tehran’s temporary Friday Prayer leader, Hojjatoleslam Seyed Mohammad-Hassan Abou Torabi-Fard, declared that the United States is no longer the primary player in the region, asserting that the Islamic Republic of Iran and its allies now hold the strategic initiative.

 

Addressing the people during the Friday prayer in Tehran, Abou Torabi-Fard emphasized that Washington’s regional influence has collapsed due to Iran’s deterrence capabilities, regional military operations, and the unified actions of the Axis of Resistance.

 


IRGC Navy Intercepts Tankers in Strait of Hormuz, Hits Two Vessels

 

WANA (Jul 31) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Public Relations Department announced that its naval forces struck and halted two non-compliant oil tankers attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz early today under U.S. military escort, while four other tankers reversed course.

 

According to the official statement, the vessels ignored repeated warnings and attempted to navigate through an unauthorized route, allegedly acting under instructions from U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)

 


U.S. Strategic Centers in Kuwait Targeted by Iranian Army Drones

 

WANA (Jul 31) – The Iranian Army’s Public Relations Department announced that its suicide drones targeted U.S. strategic facilities at the Ahmed Al-Jaber Air Base in Kuwait during the 27th phase of Operation Sa’egheh.

 

According to the official statement, the strike targeted fighter jets’ hangars, satellite communication systems, and equipment depots in response to recent U.S. military strikes, including an attack on a residential building on Qeshm Island.

 


Araghchi Warns Against Israeli ‘False-Flag Operations’

 

WANA (Jul 31) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to regional security, calling Egypt an “important friend and partner” while warning against potential intelligence operations aimed at disrupting stability in the Middle East.

 

In a statement posted on social media, Araghchi highlighted the strategic importance of Egyptian stability to Iran, stressing that regional nations must remain alert to alleged covert actions by Israel.

 


Iranian Officials Condemn U.S. Strike in Qeshm, Vow Response

 

WANA (Jul 31) – Senior Iranian officials have strongly condemned what they described as a “criminal” U.S. attack on residential homes in Qeshm Island, claiming the strike killed several civilians, including a taxi driver, his wife, and their two-year-old son.

 

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said the overnight attack destroyed multiple homes and resulted in the deaths of Qaisar Jafari, his wife Zahra Jafari, and their young child, Sina. He described the incident as a crime that “breaks the heart of every conscientious human being.”

 

 

This is a developing story and will be updated as new information becomes available.