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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.
President Donald Trump used a primetime address to level unverified accusations of Chinese interference in the 2020 election, casting doubt on the integrity of the US electoral system. Democrats warned he was sowing confusion ahead of the midterms, while major television networks split on whether to air the speech live.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed a retaliatory strike on a US special operations command center at al-Tanf in Syria, citing the killing of Iranian soldiers. The US military said it had withdrawn from the base in February, denied any troop casualties, and a Syrian military source said no attack occurred.
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.
Three explosions were heard in the Iranian port city of Chabahar, according to the IRIB broadcaster. Separately, the maritime traffic management center at the port was damaged in a US strike, though operations continued. The US military also attacked a rail hub in Bandar Abbas, wounding two people.
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.
Kuwait's armed forces said their air defenses were intercepting Iranian drones and missiles, following reported Iranian drone strikes on a US base in Bahrain and new US attacks on Iran. Explosions were reported near several Iranian cities.
President Donald Trump is set to deliver a primetime address to the nation on Thursday at 9 P.M. Eastern, amid ongoing strikes against Iran and heightened speculation over election security. The speech comes as Democrats preemptively counter his claims about voter fraud, and networks weigh whether to carry the address live.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog expressed his dream of peace with Saudi Arabia and praised US strikes against Iran in an interview with Al Arabiya English, as Saudi-Israeli media contacts resurface amid heightened Gulf tensions.
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.
A new Forbidden Stories investigation alleges Moroccan intelligence used Pegasus spyware against French officials, including PM Sébastien Lecornu, while France briefly considered purchasing the same technology. Morocco denies the accusations.
Iran has instructed Yemen's Houthi movement to stand ready to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a critical Red Sea shipping route, if the US attacks Iranian power infrastructure, according to multiple sources. The threat poses a major risk to global energy supplies and shipping, with analysts warning of potential disruptions to two of the world's most vital oil arteries.
The Jerusalem Post has released new episodes of its daily news podcast, featuring coverage of top stories involving Israel, Iran, the United States, and regional military developments. The podcast, hosted by Shifra Jacobs, is available every Sunday through Thursday.
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.