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A US service member was killed in northern Iraq during a controlled detonation of ordnance from a downed Iranian drone, bringing the total US military deaths in the Iran war to 17. The announcement came as the US and Iran continued trading strikes, with reports of civilian casualties in Iran and threats of a widening regional conflict.
During a month-long suspension of the US blockade, Iran exported roughly 70 million barrels of oil worth $5-6 billion, according to estimates cited by The Wall Street Journal and advocacy group United Against Nuclear Iran. The exports, which included about 20 tankers that arrived off Malaysia's coast, were destined for China. The temporary agreement, signed June 17, was terminated by the US Treasury on July 7, and the blockade was restored on July 14.
The United States has launched fresh strikes on Iran following the deaths of three American soldiers in an Iranian attack on a US military site in Jordan. The strikes targeted Iranian military facilities, as analysts say Iran's military capabilities remain formidable despite sustained bombardment.
The US military has launched new airstrikes against Iran, described as a 'swift punishment' for an attack on a base in Jordan that killed two American service members. Iran's supreme leader warned of 'unforgettable lessons' if the US continues attacks, as the conflict escalates with strikes reported across the region.
The US military has conducted a series of strikes against Iran following the deaths of two American service members in Jordan, with Iran retaliating against US bases in Kuwait. The escalation threatens global oil shipping routes, particularly the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran launched coordinated attacks on U.S. military targets in Kuwait, Jordan, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia in retaliation for American airstrikes on Iranian infrastructure, as the conflict entered its second week. The U.S. military denied a claim from Iranian Revolutionary Guards regarding oil tanker explosions in the Strait of Hormuz, while casualties and infrastructure damage continue to mount.
Iran's Health Ministry reports that at least 50 people have been killed and over 500 injured in US airstrikes over recent weeks, with casualties including women and children. The ministry also provided earlier figures of 14 dead and 78 injured from strikes on July 8-9, which it says occurred during a ceasefire.
Overnight clashes in the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz have escalated the U.S.-Iran conflict, with the U.S. launching strikes on Iranian targets and revoking Tehran's oil sales waiver. Iran has retaliated with strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait, raising fears that the preliminary ceasefire agreement will collapse.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed responsibility for attacks on US military targets in Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain, prompting interceptions and damage reports. Jordan confirmed shooting down missiles, while Kuwait reported injuries and facility damage.
The United States and Iran traded strikes on military and infrastructure targets over the weekend, with Iran announcing it had suspended its commitments under the interim deal. The conflict, focused on the Strait of Hormuz, saw significant damage in Kuwait, including a desalination plant and oil facility.
The United States carried out a seventh consecutive night of airstrikes on Iran, damaging bridges and energy infrastructure, while Iranian officials reported water outages in several towns. Iran responded with attacks on US military sites in the Gulf, and Kuwait asked residents to conserve power.
Iran launched fresh attacks on US Gulf allies on Saturday after a seventh consecutive night of US strikes on Iranian military sites, while both sides targeted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The escalation has driven oil prices higher and raised fears of a return to all-out war.
Pakistan recorded a current account deficit of $139 million in FY26, reversing the previous year's surplus, according to State Bank data reported by Dawn. Record remittances of about $41.6 billion limited the gap amid a large trade deficit and falling foreign direct investment. Early FY27 saw Gulf-related investment outflows, including a Bahrain withdrawal and a UAE deposit shift later offset by Saudi Arabia.
Pakistan is reportedly negotiating an expanded defence pact with Kuwait, which seeks a show of force similar to Islamabad's agreement with Saudi Arabia. The talks are at an early stage and could be complicated by US-Iran tensions, according to Reuters, as reported by Dawn and the Jerusalem Post. Pakistan also endorsed Saudi Arabia's recent air strikes in Iraq, reaffirming its defence commitments to Gulf partners.
The US military has conducted a seventh night of strikes on Iran, aiming to degrade Iranian military capabilities, while Iran's Revolutionary Guards claim to have hit US facilities across the Gulf. The conflict has disrupted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, with both sides exchanging accusations and denials.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has reported carrying out multiple waves of drone and missile strikes against US military facilities in Kuwait and Jordan, according to Iranian state media and statements cited by TASS. Targets included air bases, fuel storage tanks, and HIMARS systems. Kuwaiti air defenses were reportedly activated to intercept Iranian drones.
The United States and Iran have expanded their conflict by striking infrastructure targets, with US forces hitting bridges in Iran and Tehran responding by attacking a power and desalination plant in Kuwait. At sea, US Marines boarded a tanker near the Strait of Hormuz, two oil tankers exploded after passing through a mined route, and armed men seized a vessel off Yemen. Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned that no oil or gas could be exported from the region until US aggression ends.
US forces have carried out a seventh consecutive night of strikes on Iran, targeting infrastructure and military sites, while Iran retaliates with drones and missiles against US-allied Gulf states. The conflict, triggered by US President Donald Trump's declaration that the peace deal is over, has caused a humanitarian crisis, with a desalination plant hit leaving 10,000 people without water.
Iran has attacked a Thai-flagged vessel attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz without permission, according to Iranian news agencies cited by TASS. The incident is part of a broader escalation between the US and Iran following US airstrikes on July 8.
Iran has accused the United States of bombing civilian infrastructure in its latest wave of airstrikes, with bridges, a train station, and an airport among the reported targets. The strikes follow President Trump's threat to hit infrastructure to pressure Tehran over the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran has responded with missile attacks on US-allied nations.