Kuwaiti air defenses intercept Iranian drones, army says
The Kuwait Armed Forces’ headquarters said in a post to X on Thursday that the Gulf nation’s air defenses were again “confronting attacks by hostile drones” launched from Iran.

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The Kuwait Armed Forces’ headquarters said in a post to X on Thursday that the Gulf nation’s air defenses were again “confronting attacks by hostile drones” launched from Iran.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issued a warning Thursday, saying it will not “allow” the U.S. to destabilize the region.
“We once again stress that under no circumstances and in no way will we allow the United States, as a foreign and extra-regional country, to interfere in the Strait of Hormuz. This is Iran’s inviolable red line,” IRGC spokesperson Ebrahim Zolfqari said Thursday.
The IRGC warned that if the U.S. carries out its threat to target Iranian infrastructure, Iran would respond with “strikes that will be more severe, more extensive and more devastating than ever before.”
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that Iran still wants to talk when pressed about the current state of talks on Thursday.
“Iran very much continues to talk to the United States of America and expressed that they want to make a deal with us because they are suffering devastating blows on behalf of our United States military,” Leavitt said.
Leavitt confirmed that thousands of U.S. servicemembers are positioned in the region to continue enforcing the U.S. blockade of Iran’s ports and ships.
“More than 10,000 U.S. sailors, Marines, and airmen, along with two aircraft carriers and more than 20 warships and dozens of aircraft, are executing the blockade mission as we speak,” she said.
“US CENTCOM has redirected two compliant commercial vessels and disabled one non-compliant vessel. So, look, the strait is open for ships that are not traveling to and from Iranian ports,” she said.
The Kuwait Army issued alerts Friday morning local time for “hostile missile and drone attacks.”
“The General Staff of the Army notes that if explosion sounds are heard, they are the result of air defense systems intercepting the hostile attacks,” the Kuwait Army said.
Alerts were also issued in Bahrain.
“We urge citizens and residents to remain calm, head to the nearest safe location, and follow updates through official channels,” Bahrain Interior Ministry said in a statement.
Australian-American actor Julian McMahon has passed away at the age of 56, his wife Kelly McMahon announced Friday morning.
McMahon died peacefully on July 2, 2025, in Clearwater, Florida, following a private battle with cancer, according to a statement from Kelly shared with “Good Morning America.”
“With an open heart, I wish to share with the world that my beloved husband, Julian McMahon, died peacefully this week after a valiant effort to overcome cancer,” the statement read.

The statement added, “Julian loved life. He loved his family. He loved his friends. He loved his work, and he loved his fans. His deepest wish was to bring joy into as many lives as possible.”
She asked that their family be allowed to grieve in privacy while encouraging others to continue finding joy in life for his memory’s sake.
McMahon was best known for his roles as Cole Turner on “Charmed,” Dr. Christian Troy on “Nip/Tuck,” and Victor Von Doom in the “Fantastic Four” films.
His career spanned decades across television and film, with one of his final projects being the 2025 Netflix thriller “The Surfer.”
Celebrities who worked closely with Julian McMahon, especially during his “Charmed” and “Fantastic Four” years, shared emotional tributes following news of his death.
Charmed co-star Alyssa Milano said she is “heartbroken,” writing on Instagram, “Julian McMahon was magic. That smile. That laugh. That talent. That presence. He walked into a room and lit it up — not just with charisma, but with kindness. With mischief. With soulful understanding.” She added that McMahon was “more than my TV husband,” calling him “a dear friend… the kind who checks in… the kind who tells you the truth, even when it’s uncomfortable — but always with love. Losing him feels unreal. Too soon. Too unfair.”
Holly Marie Combs, who also starred on “Charmed,” shared an Instagram Reel featuring cast photos, writing, “Your unyielding zest for life and crazy making sense of humor will be sorely missed. The joy and laughter you were the direct cause of will always be remembered. I hope you find our lady friend and dance in those rose petals 🌹,” referring to their late co-star Shannen Doherty.
“Charmed” alum Rose McGowan called him “a force of brilliance, wild talent and humour… I pray comfort for his family.” She added in another Instagram story, “Charmed family loves you 💔🕊️.”
McMahon’s “Fantastic Four” co-star Ioan Gruffudd called the news “terribly sad,” writing on Instagram, “Even though we played each other’s nemeses, there was always so much lightness and laughter working together. Every encounter with him was a joy. It was an honor to be Dr. Richards to his Dr. Doom. My heart goes out to his wife and family. God speed Julian.”
The father of University of Idaho murder victim Kaylee Goncalves is blasting the plea deal offered to Bryan Kohberger, accusing the prosecutors of mishandling and rushing the deal.
“We were not prepared for this — we had no idea that this was going to happen,” Steve Goncalves told ABC News hours after the plea deal was announced.
Kohberger — who was charged with four counts of first-degree murder and one count of burglary in connection with the Nov. 13, 2022 killings of roommates Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen and Xana Kernodle and Kernodle’s boyfriend, Ethan Chapin — will be sentenced to four consecutive life sentences on the murder counts and the maximum penalty of 10 years on the burglary count, according to the plea agreement.

The plea comes just weeks before Kohberger’s trial was set to begin. Opening arguments were scheduled for Aug 18.
In advance of Kohberger’s acceptance of the proposed deal, prosecutors met late last week with some of the victims’ relatives and got their input on whether such a plea deal should be proposed to the defense team, sources told ABC News.
Steve Goncalves told ABC News the subject of a possible plea deal was first broached at the end of their Friday meeting.
“Up until that point, we had never even considered it,” he said. “It was described to me as, like, due diligence. We’re going to, like, look at this option, see if it could fit.”
“At the least, justice starts with an interview of the families to ask them what justice is. And we didn’t get that,” he said.
Over the weekend, Latah County prosecutors said in a letter to the families that they were planning to make an offer that would take the death penalty off the table in exchange for guilty pleas to all four murders and an agreement to serve life in prison without the possibility of parole, according to the letter reviewed by ABC News. Idaho law requires the state to afford violent crime victims or their families an opportunity to communicate with prosecutors and to be advised of any proposed plea offer before entering into an agreement, but the ultimate decision lies solely with the prosecution.
In explaining their decision to make the offer, the prosecutors cited the risks of going to trial even in a case where the state was confident in the strength of its evidence. Among those concerns were a mistrial, a hung jury or the potential for an acquittal. The state also referenced the heavy toll a monthslong trial could impose on the families as well as the possibility of lengthy appeals even if Kohberger were to be convicted and sentenced to death, according to the letter reviewed by ABC News.

But Steve Goncalves slammed the prosecutors for being willing to negotiate with Kohberger.
“We can’t just let people come from other states and come in here and kill our kids while they’re sleeping, getting an education, and then just negotiate with those types of people,” he said. “It’s sad, it’s disgusting, and I can’t pretend like I feel like this is justice.”
The prosecutors acknowledged that some of the family members may disagree with resolving the case via a plea deal, but contended that the most realistic path to closure is through the entry of guilty pleas.
On Monday, prosecutors sent another letter to the families informing them that Kohberger had accepted the proposed terms of the deal and would enter guilty pleas at a change of plea hearing on Wednesday.
“All of a sudden,” Steve Goncalves said, “the trial’s over. Two-and-a-half years of your life is over.”

“It’s the opposite of what we wanted and it’s the opposite of the majority of what the families wanted,” he said.
The Goncalves family is also frustrated with how little time they were afforded to mentally prepare — and make travel arrangements — for Kohberger’s Wednesday hearing.
“A miracle has to happen in 24 hours for me to get justice,” Steve Goncalves said.
In Monday’s letter to the families, prosecutors called the deal a “sincere attempt to seek justice for your family.”
“Your viewpoints weighed heavily in our decision-making process, and we hope that you may come to appreciate why we believe this resolution is in the best interest of justice,” prosecutors wrote.
Prosecutors anticipate sentencing to take place in late July, as long as Kohberger enters the guilty plea as expected on Wednesday, according to the letter.
As a part of the deal, Kohberger — a Pennsylvania native who was a criminology Ph.D. student at Washington State University at the time of the crimes — will waive all right to appeal, the agreement said. The state also will seek restitution for the victims and their families for funeral expenses and crime victims compensation reimbursement, according to the agreement.
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