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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.
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 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.
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.
Tehran-based singer Anita Papist has been sentenced to 74 lashes by an Iranian court for 'offending public decency' through her online singing videos. The sentence, announced over the weekend, has drawn criticism from rights groups and activists, who see it as part of a broader crackdown on female artists in Iran.
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.
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said repeated US violations of a memorandum of understanding prove President Donald Trump's signature is 'utterly worthless and invalid.' He warned of 'unforgettable lessons' for the US from Iran and the 'Resistance Front.' The statement follows renewed strikes between Washington and Tehran after a ceasefire collapsed.
The US has launched new strikes on Iran following the deaths of two American service members in an Iranian attack in Jordan. President Trump said the strikes were carried out 'in honour' of the fallen, while Iran's Supreme Leader criticized the US actions. The conflict has now claimed 17 US service members since the war began.
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 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.
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.