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Morning Briefing: July 20, 2026

Anadolu’s recap of top stories from around the globe20 July 2026

Turkish defense minister meets Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus president in Lefkosa

Yasar Guler visits island to attend ceremonies marking 52nd anniversary of Turkish Peace Operation 19 July 2026

Turkish Cypriot foreign minister defends Türkiye's guarantor role in Cyprus

1974 Cyprus Peace Operation was 'not beginning of the problem' but 'part of solution,' while reaffirming support for Ankara's intervention rights, Ertugruloglu tells Anadolu19 July 2026

Iran says US attack targeted nuclear power plant under construction

Tehran did not give details about possible damage from attack on Darkhovin plant19 July 2026

Iran says 2 ships involved in ‘accident’ after attempting to transit Hormuz via US ‘unsafe route’

Revolutionary Guards say 2 other ships deterred from continuing their journey19 July 2026

Jordan denies US report of Aqaba airport, seaport evacuation

Both facilities operating with interruption, Jordan’s state TV says, citing unnamed sources19 July 2026

Yemeni government prevents Iranian plane from landing at Sanaa airport

‘No flights will be allowed to operate without obtaining required authorizations from Yemen's internationally recognized government,’ transport minister says19 July 2026

Air raid alerts sound in Bahrain amid ongoing Iranian attacks

Bahraini Interior Ministry calls on residents, citizens to 'head to the nearest safe place'19 July 2026

Kuwait says armed forces responding to 'hostile missile, drone threats'

'Any explosions that may be heard are result of air defense systems intercepting hostile targets,' says Kuwaiti army amid ongoing Iranian attacks19 July 2026

Iran's army claims drone attacks on US bases in Kuwait

Army says it hit ammunition depot at Camp Al Adiri, air defense radars at Ali Al Salem Air Base19 July 2026

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