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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.
As the Strait of Hormuz remains closed amid renewed US-Iran hostilities, Gulf states and global markets are accelerating efforts to bypass the critical waterway. New pipelines, including a proposed link through Israel, and expansions of existing routes are being considered to reduce dependence on the strait, though analysts caution about the long-term viability of these alternatives.
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.
Fighting between the US and Iran has intensified, disrupting oil and gas flows through the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts say Iran retains the ability to control the strait, prompting Gulf exporters to rely on alternative pipeline routes that bypass the waterway.
Qatar, Bahrain, and Jordan reported intercepting Iranian missiles and drones targeting US-linked sites, while Iran claimed attacks on US military facilities in Bahrain and Syria. The US completed new strikes on Iranian targets, and the region braces for further escalation.
TASS reports that US Air Force strikes on facilities in Iran's Hormozgan Province killed at least eight civilians, and that US forces also struck the Darhovin Nuclear Power Plant. The reports detail the escalation of US-Iranian tensions since July 8, including the termination of the ceasefire and Iranian retaliatory strikes on US facilities in the Middle East.
Iran launched new attacks on US facilities in the Gulf on Friday following a sixth consecutive night of US strikes on Iranian infrastructure. The escalation has halted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and raised global energy prices, amid threats from both sides to target critical infrastructure.
The United States has expanded its airstrike campaign against Iran, increasingly targeting bridges, while Iran has launched missile attacks on Gulf nations including Bahrain and Kuwait. The interim ceasefire has collapsed, and the conflict over the Strait of Hormuz continues to escalate.
The US has launched a sixth consecutive night of strikes against Iran, targeting military capabilities near the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian state media reported explosions and damage in several cities, while US officials expressed openness to continued diplomacy.
The US and Iran have exchanged strikes over control of the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran announcing its closure and the US insisting it remains open. As the conflict escalates, experts describe how the waterway is monitored through a combination of military and commercial assets, while officials on both sides trade claims about leadership and control.
US President Donald Trump reversed his plan to impose a 20% fee on cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz after Gulf state leaders voiced opposition. Reports indicate that advisors warned the fee could undermine US goals, and the plan was replaced with trade and investment agreements.
The US-Iran memorandum of understanding on the Strait of Hormuz promised safe passage but left key questions unanswered. Both sides interpret the agreement differently, and its rapid unravelling has exposed the lack of implementation mechanisms.
The United States has launched new military strikes on Iran, targeting sites near Tehran and the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps claims attacks on US assets in Gulf countries. Casualties and interceptions of missiles have been reported, with President Trump threatening further strikes if negotiations stall.
The United States fired on an oil tanker attempting to reach Kharg Island, part of its naval blockade on Iran, while strikes were reported in Tehran and other cities. Iran responded with attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait, and shipping in the Strait of Hormuz has plunged amid the escalating conflict.
South Korean stocks tumbled sharply as escalating Middle East tensions and a selloff in technology shares rattled investors. The KOSPI fell more than 6 percent in a volatile session, while the Bank of Korea raised its benchmark interest rate. The U.S. launched fresh strikes on Iran, adding to worries about energy supplies.
US President Donald Trump has called for faster weapons production amid reports that the conflict with Iran has depleted key munitions stockpiles. Officials say the war cost $37.5bn, struck over 13,000 targets, and intercepted more than 1,700 Iranian drones and missiles. Trump denied any shortfall, while analysts warn replenishment could take months to years.
The United States Central Command announced a new wave of strikes against Iranian military capabilities, targeting sites linked to threats against commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Reports from Iranian media describe explosions in multiple cities, and Tehran has declared the strait closed after a recent incident.
The US has reinstated a naval blockade on Iranian ports following Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. US forces have disabled vessels attempting to breach the blockade, while Iran says its control over the waterway will not be compromised.
The United States has launched strikes against Iran, with bombings reported in Bandar Abbas, Qeshm, and Ahvaz, and Iran retaliating with attacks on Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain. The US naval blockade on Iranian ports has resumed, and President Trump has reversed a plan to charge a toll on cargo through the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict has entered its sixth day, with the International Energy Agency warning about energy security.