Situation report, Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Trump Plans Hormuz Toll as US-Iran Truce Collapses
Iran
Iran’s power grid lost 4,200 MW after recent strikes, according to IranWire. India summoned Iran’s envoy after a seafarer died in ship attacks, Bloomberg reports. The U.S. plans to impose a toll on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz as the US-Iran truce collapses, Bloomberg adds.
Ukraine
The Kremlin stated that security guarantees for Ukraine cannot be shaped without Russia’s participation, APA reports. Russia’s Battlegroup West eliminated 107 Ukrainian heavy quadcopters over the past day, according to TASS. European Commission President is set to visit Kyiv on Tuesday, APA notes.
Russia
The Kremlin thanked security services for foiling terror attacks, TASS reports. The FSB accused rapper Kyivstoner of organizing drone smuggling for an attack on the Moscow region and selling cocaine, Meduza reports.
Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. is set to reinstate a blockade over the Strait of Hormuz, NPR reports. Trump’s plan to charge a toll in the Strait of Hormuz is outlined by The New York Times.
China
A former Beijing official stated that Hong Kong national security laws must be constantly improved, South China Morning Post reports.
Yemen
Yemen’s Houthis launched missiles at Saudi Arabia following strikes on Sanaa airport, BBC reports.
Elsewhere
Debris is being cleared in Pionersky after a drone attack, RBC reports. Indian refiners have benefited from fuel export windfalls amid shortages driven by war, Financial Post reports.
Compiled from 78 reports on the morning wire, grouped by region, and published under the responsibility of Kian Jamasbi, J.D., Editor. Section summaries are drafted with AI strictly from the day’s sourced reporting; outlet names in each summary link to the original articles. Read the full AI & automation policy.