“US launches fresh strikes on Iran, as Trump warns of retaliation for deaths of soldiers,” BBC, 7-21-26.

Good news.  Pilot program starts in three areas Israel backs out of in southern Lebanon, the Lebanese Army becomes the only entity authorized to carry weapons there.  We must find creative ways like this to rid Lebanon of Iran-backed Hezbollah.  “Israel and Lebanon begin US-backed security pilot to accelerate Hezbollah’s disarmament,” I24, 7-21-26.

Some persons claim that the closest ally of the U.S. is Israel.  It’s the UK, and has been for years.  “Burnham approves use of UK bases for some US strikes on Iran,” i24NEWS, i24NEWS, 7-21-26.

Implications for nuclear negotiating with Iran.  “Trump Approves Landmark Nuclear Deal With Saudi Arabia in Big Win for Kingdom,” WSJ, 7-21-26.