Iran steps up Gulf attacks after 10 nights of US strikes

Lebanese military deploys in south; Turkey's role in thwarting Kurdish offensive; and more.

Ezgi Akin
Ezgi Akin
Jul 21, 2026
In this handout photo provided by the US Navy, Two F/A-18 Super Hornets launch from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in support of Operation Epic Fury on March 3, 2026 in the Mediterranean Sea.

Welcome back to the Daily Briefing.

This is Ezgi Akin, filling in for Gabrielle. 

In today’s edition:

  • Iran steps up Gulf attacks after 10 nights of US strikes
  • Lebanese military deploys in south
  • Turkey's role in thwarting Kurdish offensive
  • Houthis declare Red Sea blockade on Saudi Arabia

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