Trump warns Iran of fresh strikes if Tehran involved in FlyDubai plane incident

Key Points:

• The UK Maritime Trade Operations Centre (UKMTO) reports an elevated threat level for commercial shipping in the Middle East, with severe risks in the Strait of Hormuz due to hostile actions, navigation interference, and potential mining activities.
• Since July 6, 31 of 48 reported projectile strikes on commercial vessels occurred on the southern Omani route of the Strait of Hormuz, indicating ongoing military targeting of shipping lanes.
• The Group of Seven nations announced a coordinated release of 100 million barrels of oil through the International Energy Agency to stabilize volatile energy markets amid rising prices linked to the U.S.-Iran conflict.
• Iranian and U.S. officials both claim control over the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran asserting full operational oversight while President Trump states the U.S. has "almost total control" of the strategic waterway.
• The U.S. is deploying the USS Theodore Roosevelt carrier strike group and additional Marines to the Middle East, with retired Gen. Jack Keane warning that President Trump retains the option to escalate to major combat operations against Iran.