Iran’s health ministry said on July 22 that US airstrikes on Iran between June 27 and 08:30 local time on July 22 killed 53 people and injured 592.

At a State Council Information Office briefing on the morning of the 22nd, officials said China is now a major trading partner for over 160 countries and regions and that import sources, product categories and quality have broadened and improved. As part of implementing the 15th Five-Year Plan and accelerating customs modernization to support services-trade development, customs will simplify tax-refund procedures for foreign visitors departing China: from July 1 refund claims under 10,000 yuan will move to a spot-check sampling regime and refunds will be processed fully paperlessly. Authorities said further supervisory optimizations will follow to enhance inbound consumption and promote the "Shop in China" brand.

Fars News reports explosions in Iraq's Erbil region have continued for about 30 minutes as multiple missile strikes reportedly hit sites described as bases for 'anti-Iran armed groups'.