July 30 U.S. Central Command Update

➡️ In the past 24 hours, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) forces successfully destroyed tree Iranian-backed Houthi uncrewed surface vessels (USV) in the Red Sea.

➡️ It was determined these weapons presented an imminent threat to U.S., coalition forces, and merchant vessels in the region. These actions were taken to protect freedom of navigation and make international waters safer and more secure.

“I believe that the PT did what it needed to do. The PT does not have to ask the government to take actions. The PT is a party with autonomy; even though it is my party, it does not need to ask for permission from me: ‘Lula, can I do this?’. No. Do what you believe is best. And the government does what it feels is best.”

We reject calls by Maduro & his inner circle for the arrests of Venezuelan opposition leaders @EdmundoGU & @MariaCorinaYA. Venezuelans have the constitutional right to express their views freely & without reprisal. Actions to detain or arrest members of the democratic opposition show that lacking any evidence to back Maduro’s electoral claims, he resorts to repression. -BAN

I echo @POTUS’ call for the immediate release of detailed polling data of the results of the Venezuelan election. Violence, harassment, and threats against peaceful protestors and political actors are unacceptable. The U.S. stands with the Venezuelan people, and the will of the people must be respected.

The martyrdom of Ismail Haniyeh, head of the political bureau of Hamas, and a member of his protection team in Tehran.