U.S.-Saudi strikes kill 20 Iraqi fighters; Israeli settler attacks in West Bank “hitting an all-time high”; Cholera outbreak in SudanSecurity forces and emergency personnel at the site of U.S.-Saudi…

U.S.-Saudi strikes kill 20 Iraqi fighters; Israeli settler attacks in West Bank “hitting an all-time high”; Cholera outbreak in Sudan (substackcdn.com)Security forces and emergency personnel at the site of U.S.-Saudi strikes that targeted a base belonging to Iraq's Hashed al-Shaabi Forces in Iraq's Diyala province on July 29, 2026. Photo by Younis Al-Bayati / AFP via Getty Images.Wednesday, July 29, 2026 – Iran launches missiles toward U.S. base in Jordan. U.S.-Saudi Strikes across Iraq kill at least 20 Popular Mobilization Forces fighters. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits U.S. President Donald Trump. Iranian Foreign Ministry official outlines Iran’s goals, commitments. Traffic still impacted through Strait of Hormuz, though no new attacks reported. Iran demands restitution over Ukrainian strike on ship. Ansarallah reports successful downing of Saudi reconnaissance drone. China holds direct talks with Ansarallah for Bab Al-Mandab access. Israeli attacks on Gaza kill one, wound 29. Israeli settlers, forces continue to ravage the occupied West Bank. UNHCR: Attacks by Israeli settlers “hitting an all-time high.” Palestinian man accused of carrying out “shooting attack” was shot while unarmed, video shows. Israeli ceasefire violations continue in southern Lebanon. Israel accuses Hezbollah of ceasefire breach. Senate advances bipartisan Russia sanctions bill. ICE document confirms forced feeding of hunger striker in detention. Senate confirms Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence. Anthony Fauci takes the Fifth. U.S. delegation walks out of UN meeting after France criticizes rights record. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear calls out Sen. Mitch McConnell for concealing health status. Cholera outbreak in Sudan. Ukrainian drones strike refineries and logistics sites across Russia. Russia charges Telegram founder with aiding terrorism. UN report: Boeing 727s linked to U.S. contractor supplied RSF in Sudan. Five Kenyan security officers killed in clash with al-Shabaab. Thousands protest against third presidential term in Congo. Turkey, Iraq discuss energy deal that could bring 1 million barrels of oil daily.This is Drop Site Daily, our free news recap We send it Monday – FridayIranIran launches missiles toward U.S. base in Jordan: Iran launched (x.com) ballistic missiles toward a U.S. base in Jordan on Tuesday evening and Wednesday, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps confirmed, with U.S. and Jordanian military officials claiming (x.com) that the missiles were intercepted.After an initial announcement by the U.S. that it had shot down a series of missile attacks on Tuesday evening, the Jordanian military said it had intercepted 5 missiles on Wednesday morning.In a statement confirming the attacks, the IRGC said that the attacks targeted Muwaffaq Salti Air Base and the headquarters of the U.S. military’s Central Command in Jordan and warned (x.com) that they would continue as long as U.S. threats and actions against Iranian interests persist.In remarks (x.com) to Fox News, Trump said, “We’re going to beat the fuc*ing sh*t out of them. We’ll be hitting them hard,” adding that Iran was “going to get a beating,” in response to the attack. He said U.S. troops had only minutes to respond before intercepting the missiles. Trump also said that Washington would “let them keep talking” regarding the possibility of future negotiations with Tehran.Iranian state television reported Wednesday that U.S. warplanes carried out airstrikes on an area near the Iraqi border in northwestern Iran, saying a location in the border region of Piranshahr ca