Washington is investigating the deaths of US soldiers in Jordan from an Iranian attack on July 18, as confirmed by President Donald Trump, following a US Central Command report of two killed and one missing service member.
President Donald Trump vowed the U.S. will destroy an Iranian bridge or power plant, including in Tehran, for every attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran threatened regional infrastructure strikes in response. This escalates hostilities following a collapsed ceasefire and US service member deaths, while the US continues operations in the Strait and oil prices rise.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused Iran of not honoring the Strait of Hormuz deal, as U.S. Central Command continued strikes for the 11th night to degrade Iran's ability to threaten shipping. Rubio reiterated commitment to diplomacy but warned of consequences for not respecting international law.
The US conducted its first combat strike with unmanned surface vessels (USVs) on July 13, destroying an Iranian Ghadir-class midget submarine at a base. Chinese military analysts are now urging the PLA to bolster harbor defenses against similar threats.
As forças dos EUA lançaram novos ataques contra o Irã, visando degradar suas capacidades militares e retaliar pela morte de três militares americanos na Jordânia. Explosões foram ouvidas em Bandar Abbas e a defesa antiaérea de Bushehr foi ativada, enquanto o Irã suspendeu compromissos de cessar-fogo.
US military completed ninth night of strikes against Iran after three US service members died. Iran retaliated in Syria; Kuwait and Bahrain reported attacks. Rubio warned Iran's Strait of Hormuz leverage impacts global shipping and oil prices.
The U.S. military confirmed three service members killed since Friday, with two dying in Iranian missile and drone attacks in Jordan and one in Iraq from unexploded ordnance. These casualties follow U.S. retaliatory airstrikes against Iran, escalating regional tensions and raising concerns of an all-out war.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei threatens the U.S. with 'unforgettable lessons' after a seventh night of U.S. strikes. Iran suspends commitments to the recent MOU, and the conflict escalates with new fatalities, disrupted shipping, and regional attacks.
US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the first-time use of one-way attack naval drones against Iran. The scale and effectiveness of these strikes remain undisclosed. CENTCOM also reiterated its stance that Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran's IRGC attacked US military bases in Gulf states, including Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan, escalating tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. Both the US and Iran claim control of the vital waterway, while global markets reacted negatively with oil prices surging and share markets sliding.
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has concluded a new series of strikes targeting Iran, hitting numerous sites with precision munitions. The operation aimed to diminish Iran's capacity to attack international shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, striking air defense systems, radar, and vessels.
The US military launched new strikes against Iran, escalating the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran stated the strikes rendered diplomatic efforts futile, while the US aims to degrade Iran's ability to attack ships. Oil prices surged following the renewed violence.
The US has initiated a fourth round of strikes against Iran in response to attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM stated the strikes aim to degrade Iran's ability to attack mariners, while Iran's Foreign Ministry condemned them as "war crimes."
The US and Iran are engaged in a battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz, with both sides exchanging strikes. Iran claims to have closed the strait, but the US insists it remains open. A recent ceasefire agreement appears to be on the verge of collapse.
The US and Iran continue to exchange strikes, with the US military's Central Command and President Trump insisting the Strait of Hormuz remains open despite Iran's declaration of closure. Oman summoned the Iranian ambassador over drone attacks, while Qatar issued a maritime warning.
Donald Trump denied Iran's claim to have closed the Strait of Hormuz, stating US forces are keeping it open. This follows Iranian attacks on commercial vessels and US strikes on 140 Iranian targets, escalating tensions and threatening a recent ceasefire.
The US Central Command stated that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to all vessels, with US forces prepared to ensure free navigation despite Iranian actions. Iran does not control the strait, and traffic is flowing, with over 140 vessels passing in the last week.
US Central Command has lost nearly 30 MQ-9 Reaper drones to Iranian forces since the conflict began, with total aircraft losses reaching 42. These drones, vital for surveillance and strike missions in West Asia, have become vulnerable targets due to predictable flight paths against advanced air defenses. India is also procuring 23 Reapers for over $3 billion.
US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that US Navy forces have assisted over 800 commercial vessels and 380 million barrels of crude oil in passing through the Strait of Hormuz since early May. CENTCOM refuted claims by Iranian state media that Tehran controls traffic in the strait.
Residents in southern Iran, particularly in Bandar Abbas and Sirik, experienced two nights of fear due to US strikes targeting port cities. US Central Command confirmed the attacks aimed to degrade Iran's ability to threaten navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes have resulted in civilian casualties and exacerbated existing challenges like water shortages.
US Central Command forces conducted approximately 90 strikes against Iranian military targets on July 8 to degrade Iran's ability to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The targets included air defense systems, missile sites, and naval capabilities. This follows a previous US strike on 80 targets in Iran.
Following US strikes against Iran in response to attacks on cargo ships, President Trump warned Tehran that 'things will become much worse' if further aggression occurs. The US Central Command stated the strikes aimed to degrade Iran's ability to threaten navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
The US launched new strikes on Iran on Wednesday after President Trump vowed to retaliate for Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command stated the strikes aimed to degrade Iran's ability to threaten freedom of navigation in the vital waterway.
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) launched new strikes against Iran, aiming to weaken its ability to threaten freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM stated the action holds Iran accountable for recent aggression against commercial shipping.
