Iran war updates: Saudi Arabia, Houthis trade attacks as conflict spreads
These were the updates from US and Israel’s war on Iran from Saturday, July 25, 2026.

These were the updates from US and Israel’s war on Iran from Saturday, July 25, 2026.


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Aoun is expected to meet Donald Trump on Tuesday, as Beirut seeks US backing to end Israel-Hezbollah fighting.
The Lebanese and US presidents are expected to discuss the ceasefire, southern Lebanon, and Israel’s withdrawal.
Berlin warns against a ‘security vacuum’ in Lebanon’s south once UNIFIL mandate expires at year’s end.
Syrian authorities say they intercepted a shipment of missiles and drones allegedly destined for Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Hezbollah denies activity in Syria after interception of arms shipment including missiles, rockets and drones via Iraq.
Israel continues to strike targets in southern Lebanon despite US-brokered ceasefire agreement.
And the agreement has ensured that Lebanon will be blamed for it.
Has Iran’s regional deterrence been permanently degraded, or is its proxy network mutating into a resilient force?