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The US has launched a ninth consecutive night of strikes on Iran after a US soldier was killed in a controlled detonation of unexploded ordnance from a downed Iranian drone in Iraq. Iran's IRGC reported oil tanker explosions in the Strait of Hormuz and claimed to have downed a US drone, while the US embassy in Bahrain warned of potential Iranian attacks.
Oil prices jumped above $90 per barrel on Monday and extended gains midweek as the US and Iran exchanged airstrikes and attacks on commercial vessels around the Strait of Hormuz, raising fresh concerns about supply security from the critical waterway.
Explosions have been reported in several Iranian cities, including Bushehr, Bandar Abbas, and Jask, according to Iranian news agencies cited by TASS. The reports have been linked to US-Israeli strikes on Iran, though specific details remain limited.
The United States has launched a new round of air strikes against Iran following the death of another American service member in Iraq. The strikes come as Iran fired missiles toward Jordan, raising concerns of a wider regional conflict.
The United States and Iran have exchanged strikes for a ninth consecutive night, with Iran attacking targets in several Gulf countries and US forces striking sites across Iran. Sirens sounded in Kuwait and Bahrain, and both sides reported casualties and damage.
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 President Abdelmadjid Tebboune's first official visit to Berlin, Algeria and Germany agreed to expand cooperation on natural gas, renewables, and a future hydrogen corridor. The visit, marked by 30 bilateral agreements, comes as Algeria's role in European energy security is strengthened by its pipeline gas reaching southern Europe without passing through Gulf shipping lanes.
Rising fuel prices, driven by the war in Iran and economic reforms, are worsening child malnutrition in northern Nigeria, where families struggle to afford food. A World Bank report says 139 million Nigerians are poor or vulnerable, and UNICEF warns that 23.4 million more children could fall into poverty if the conflict continues.
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.
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's visit to Washington highlights US efforts to reduce Iranian influence, including disarmament of Iran-backed militias and plans to revive oil pipelines through Iraq and Syria to bypass the Strait of Hormuz.
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 U.S. military has confirmed the first American troop deaths from direct Iranian fire since the war began, with two service members killed and one missing after a drone and missile attack on a base in Jordan. The attack, which also wounded four others, came amid escalating tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's suspension of commitments to an interim deal.
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.
The United States has completed its eighth consecutive night of strikes against Iran, targeting Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps facilities, according to US Central Command. The strikes are part of an ongoing campaign to degrade Iran's military capabilities and respond to attacks on US personnel.
The United States has launched a new wave of strikes against Iran, marking the eighth consecutive night of attacks, according to CENTCOM. The strikes aim to degrade Iran's military capabilities and punish forces responsible for attacks on US service members, two of whom were killed in Jordan. Iranian state media reported civilian casualties and strikes near Bushehr, while Iran claimed to have hit US Fifth Fleet facilities in Bahrain.
Following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Brigadier-General Ahmad Vahidi has risen to lead the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, directing Iran's military response from the shadows. Jerusalem Post reports the IRGC's total control over Iran's decisions, while The Hindu details Vahidi's background and the recent ceasefire agreements.
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.