🚨 LIVE: July 18, 2025 – Russia Strikes Ukraine, US Gulf Carrier, Iran Protests, Israel Air Raid, Oil Spike
Today’s global landscape is volatile: renewed Russian missile strikes in Ukraine, a US carrier group moved into the Gulf, civil unrest in Iran linked to Iraq protests, an Israeli airstrike near Damascus, and oil prices reaching new highs. Detailed updates below:
🇷🇺 Russia Intensifies Strikes on Ukrainian Targets
On July 18, Russian military forces launched several hypersonic missiles toward Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions. Ukraine’s defense ministry confirmed significant infrastructure damage and reported casualties, including three civilians.
The strikes hit transport hubs and energy facilities, prompting emergency measures by local authorities. NATO has urged allies to increase air defense support, citing this as a major escalation.
🔍 View strike map & casualty report
🇺🇸 US Dispatches Carrier Strike Group to Gulf
The USS Abraham Lincoln strike group has been deployed to the Arabian Gulf amid concerns over escalating tensions with Iran. Pentagon spokeswoman confirmed this is a “preventive deterrence” action following recent Iranian naval provocations.
The movement triggered oil futures to spike, reflecting heightened risk premiums in the region.
⚓ Track the carrier route & mission brief
🇮🇷 Iran Iraq Tensions Fuel Protests
Ongoing protests in Iraq over economic hardship have spilled across the border into Iran, fuelling demonstrations against the Iranian government. Security forces have arrested over 200 protesters in Tehran.
Western embassies issued travel warnings, citing risks of violent crackdowns.
📰 Read protest chronicle & visuals
🇮🇱 Israel Conducts Airstrike Near Damascus
Israeli jets carried out precision strikes targeting Iranian-backed militia arms depots near Damascus. Syrian state media reported at least five killed, including two civilians.
Tehran condemned the raid as “an act of aggression” and warned of possible retaliation.
📹 See satellite imagery & analysis
🛢️ Oil Prices Surge Beyond $92/Barrel
Global Brent crude prices surged past $92 per barrel amid supply concerns from the Russia-Ukraine war and Gulf tension. Market analysts warn of further spikes if the US-Iran situation worsens.
Energy security is now a top concern for OPEC and global policymakers.
📈 Oil price tracker & forecast
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