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The Trump administration announced plans on July 13, 2026, to 'disable' the International Criminal Court (ICC), escalating tensions between the US and international justice institutions. This move threatens allies supporting ICC investigations and signals a hardline stance against the tribunal.
On July 13, 2026, the US military launched new missile strikes against Iran and resumed a naval blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz, sharply escalating tensions in the Middle East. This action followed ongoing disputes over control of the critical shipping route.
On the same date, the US Central Command published footage showing novel unmanned surface drone boats attacking an Iranian ship facility. This represented an unprecedented military tactic and an escalation in US engagement in the region.
On July 13, 2026, French President Emmanuel Macron hosted 37 countries in Paris to form an anti-ballistic missile coalition to strengthen military and air defense support for Ukraine amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky praised this new coalition.
Sudan's Rapid Support Forces chief Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo was sentenced to death in absentia on July 13, 2026, along with 15 RSF commanders and allies for war crimes, marking a significant judicial development in Sudan’s conflict accountability.
On July 13, 2026, President Donald Trump declared the US intention to 'take over' the Strait of Hormuz, accusing Iran of violating agreements. This statement underscored US ambitions to assert control over the strategic maritime passage.
The US and Iran were reported locked in a strategic power struggle over the Strait of Hormuz as of July 13, 2026. This vital waterway, essential for global oil shipments, has become a flashpoint that raised risks of broader regional conflict.
Ukraine claimed on July 13, 2026, to have attacked over 100 Russian ships in the Sea of Azov over the past eight days, including a significant night assault on fifteen vessels as part of 'Operation Blackout in Crimea,' intensifying the maritime contest in the Russo-Ukrainian war.
The UK government announced on July 13, 2026, a commitment of 250 million pounds over three years to protect Jewish communities in response to a series of antisemitic attacks. The plan includes increased policing around synagogues and schools in London.
On July 13, 2026, the UK confirmed its participation in a European loan package worth 90 billion euros for Ukraine, ensuring UK defense firms access to military contracts funded by EU money. This deal underscores deepening UK-EU cooperation over the Ukraine conflict.