OSINT report hourly 14.07.2026 00:10

1. Region: Middle East. The United States military announced a comprehensive naval blockade of all Iranian ports and oil terminals, effective July 14 at 20:00 GMT, to counter attacks on commercial shipping. Source: CENTCOM.

2. Region: Ukraine. President Emmanuel Macron announced that Ukraine will acquire 16 French Rafale fighter jets in 2028-2029 and receive production licenses for Aster-30 missiles and SCALP cruise missiles. Source: UkraineNow.

3. Region: Middle East. Houthi forces launched ballistic missiles and drones at Abha International Airport in Saudi Arabia, claiming the attack was retaliation for Saudi airstrikes on Sanaa airport. Source: Al Jazeera.

4. Region: Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed an agreement with the U.S. to produce Patriot air defense systems and munitions domestically. Source: WarMonitor3.

5. Region: Iran. State electricity company Tavanir announced nationwide rolling blackouts as war damage and extreme temperatures push the national grid to its limits. Source: Osint613.

6. Region: United States. President Donald Trump formally notified Congress that U.S. forces resumed defensive strikes against military targets within Iran on July 7. Source: New York Times.

7. Region: Ukraine. Ukraine and nine European countries have formed an Anti-Ballistic Coalition to develop the FREYJA air defense shield. Source: UNIAN.

8. Region: United States. President Trump announced he will deliver a televised address to the nation on Thursday at 9:00 p.m. ET to discuss newly declassified intelligence regarding foreign election interference. Source: FaytuksNetwork.

9. Region: Iran. Explosions were reported in the vicinity of Chabahar and Bandar Abbas, with local sources indicating U.S. military strikes in the region. Source: Conflict_Radar.

10. Region: United Kingdom. The UK government announced plans to designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization. Source: Al Jazeera.

11. Region: United States. The Trump administration is investigating over 1,500 current or former UNRWA employees for alleged ties to terrorist groups in Gaza. Source: Fox News.

12. Region: United States. President Trump has decided to support a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill, spearheaded by the late Senator Lindsey Graham, allowing heavy tariffs on countries purchasing Russian energy. Source: CNN.

13. Region: United Arab Emirates. The U.S. Embassy and Consulate in the UAE suspended all consular appointments and visa services from July 13 to July 15, citing regional security concerns. Source: Osint613.

14. Region: Russia. Reports indicate that oil refining volumes in Russia have fallen to their lowest levels in over 20 years due to ongoing Ukrainian drone strikes on energy infrastructure. Source: UNIAN.

15. Region: United States. Federal agents and Capitol Police conducted an investigation at the residence of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, though officials stated there is no evidence of foul play. Source: NBC News.