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According to Irans Tasnim News Agency, Iran claims that a US-launched cruise missile was successfully intercepted and hit by an air defense system in western Iran several hours ago, and the missile has been destroyed.On July 20, the Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement saying that it summoned the Iranian Chargé dAffaires in Amman to deliver a protest note regarding Irans continued attacks on Jordanian territory and the inflammatory and provocative statements made by Iranian official institutions concerning Jordan. A spokesperson for the Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the Ministry demanded that the Iranian Chargé dAffaires convey a clear message to the Iranian government: an immediate cessation of attacks against Jordan, and an end to unacceptable inflammatory rhetoric.Israel Defense Forces: The Israeli Air Force recently intercepted a drone in the border region between Israel and Syria. The origin of the drone is still under investigation. No air defense sirens were activated.Market news: Aircraft leasing company AerCap is in talks with Boeing (BA.N) to purchase Boeing 787 Dreamliners during the Farnborough Airshow in the UK.July 20th - According to the Financial Times, UK Prime Minister-designate Burnham will stick to the Labour Partys controversial ban on new North Sea exploration licenses, dashing the oil and gas industrys hopes for a significant shift in the governments fossil fuel policy. As the new government faces pressure to reduce household energy bills, Labour Deputy Leader Lucy Powell stated on Sunday that Burnham would not retract the Labour Partys election manifesto promise to halt the issuance of new North Sea exploration licenses. An industry insider stated, "If they dont lift the new exploration ban, the entire industry will be extremely dissatisfied." Recent reports have suggested that Burnham may be shifting to a "drill baby drill" strategy for North Sea development. Trump responded to these reports on Sunday, tweeting: "People in Aberdeen, Scotland are cheering in the streets as new Prime Minister Burnham says he will fully open up the extremely valuable North Sea oil resources!"
