Trump promises $5,000 dividend in convention speech, but only if Republicans win

 "If the Republicans win, you win with us and you get $5,000," he said. "It will be called the Trump dividend, congratulations."

Saudi authorities issue and lift warnings for southwestern areas

 Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defence has issued warnings alerting the public to potential danger in Khamis Mushait and the city of Abha.

Several US warplanes damaged after Iranian strikes on Jordan — TV

 Several US warplanes were damaged in Iranian strikes on an airbase in Jordan overnight to Wednesday, CBS reported.

Brent crude continues to climb, now trading above $101 per barrel

 Brent has pushed to around $101.09 and is still rising, extending today’s surge.

The EU seeks to strengthen ties with Israel in air and space defense - Politico

 The European Union is seeking Israel's support to boost its air defense and state-of-the-art space technology, the newspaper  Politico reported on Tuesday.

Iran imposes a maritime exclusion zone east of the Strait of Hormuz

 "The maritime exclusion zone extends from the port of Chabahar to certain areas of the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea," stated Hossein Mohebi, spokesman for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).