美国总统特朗普表示正接近做出是否对伊朗发动军事行动的决定。他声称："我正在考虑一次大规模攻击。比以前更大。我接近做出决定。我们已经做好准备。"[1]
美国军方已连续进行13个夜间空袭行动，历时超过两小时。[1]与此同时，伊朗支持的也门胡塞武装对沙特油轮Encelia和Layla发动了攻击。[1]伊朗在7月13日向也门转移了伊斯兰革命卫队人员和军事装备。[1]
中东局势升温引发了国际关注。联合国秘书长古特雷斯警告该地区被推向"难以想象的边缘"。[1]英国周三宣布临时撤回驻伊朗外交人员，德国军方宣布从红海撤回两艘舰艇。[1]美国众议院周四狭窄通过了一项决议，试图阻止美国对伊朗军事行动。[1]
油价随着局势恶化而飙升，布伦特原油价格再次突破100美元/桶。[1]
President Donald Trump indicated that a decision on launching what he described as a "massive attack" against Iran larger than any previous operation is approaching. [1] "I'm considering a massive attack. Bigger than before. I'm close to making a decision. We are ready," Trump stated. [1]
The United States has conducted 13 consecutive nights of airstrikes lasting over two hours. [1] Meanwhile, Houthi forces backed by Iran attacked two Saudi oil tankers, Encelia and Layla, contributing to a sharp rise in international oil prices, with Brent crude climbing past $100 per barrel. [1] Iran transferred Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps personnel and military equipment to Yemen on July 13. [1]
The escalating tensions have prompted international concern and response. UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that the Middle East is being pushed toward an "unimaginable brink." [1] Britain announced a temporary withdrawal of diplomatic staff from Iran on Wednesday, and Germany's military announced a pullback of two naval vessels from the Red Sea. [1] Meanwhile, the US House of Representatives narrowly passed a resolution Thursday to prevent American military action against Iran. [1]