Benjamin Netanyahu will meet Donald Trump at the White House next Tuesday, coinciding with Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral. The visit occurs amid escalating US-Israeli conflict with Iran, Israel's war in Gaza, and calls for Netanyahu's arrest by the ICC.
US missiles struck targets in Iran, including the Caspian coast and Ahvaz, killing four. This followed Iran's attacks on US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, and Jordan intercepting Iranian missiles. The escalation comes after Trump vowed "major military punishment" for Iran and its Houthi allies over a Red Sea blockade.
The U.S. continues airstrikes on Iran, which retaliates against U.S. targets in the Gulf, escalating regional tensions. President Trump considers a "massive attack" as the UN warns of an unimaginable crisis. Oil prices fluctuate, and Houthi rebels attack Saudi tankers, drawing further threats.
Donald Trump stated he is close to deciding on a "massive attack" against Iran, larger than previous strikes, as oil prices surge and regional tensions escalate. This follows US strikes on Iran and Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers, prompting diplomatic withdrawals and UN warnings of a region on the "edge of the unimaginable."
Iran warns of 'eye for an eye' retaliation against US threats to target infrastructure, as MAGA support for Trump's Iran war drops to 37%. Regional tensions escalate with Houthi threats in the Red Sea and Israeli spy chief's visit to Washington.
US Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth requested additional funding for the Iran war, which has cost $37.5 billion, as the US military conducted its 11th consecutive night of strikes on Iran. This comes amid reports of explosions in Tehran, a controversial US-backed deal for Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah, and a new US nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia.
Jordan's air defense intercepted Iranian missiles targeting its territory, with no injuries reported. This comes amidst heightened regional tensions, recent US casualties in Jordan from Iranian strikes, and Jordan's diplomatic efforts to end attacks while balancing its US alliance and strained relations with Israel.
Houthi rebels threaten to blockade Yemen's Bab Al-Mandeb Strait, jeopardizing Saudi oil exports and escalating regional tensions with the US and Iran. Meanwhile, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces Congress over US military funding for Iran operations and rising casualties, as the FDA continues its Cyclospora investigation linked to Mexican lettuce.
Iran has received a 10-day ceasefire proposal from mediators to salvage an interim deal aimed at ending the war that began on Feb 28. This comes as Pakistan was asked to resume its mediation role, and US strikes on Iranian cities and IRGC attacks on US assets continue, alongside maritime incidents involving oil tankers and a vessel off Oman.
Houthi militants in Yemen declared an immediate maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia, threatening to worsen oil supply disruptions already caused by Iran's attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. The move escalates regional tensions amidst the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict and previous Houthi accusations against Riyadh.
President Trump states US strikes hit Iran "very hard" in honor of three US soldiers killed in Jordan and Iraq. US Central Command launched a "new wave" of strikes targeting military sites, while Iran claimed a "surprise attack" in Syria and intercepted drones in Kuwait, escalating regional tensions.
The US launched its ninth consecutive attack on Iran, targeting military sites, after a US soldier died in Iraq from an Iranian drone's unexploded ordnance. Iran claimed to have struck US assets in Jordan and shot down a US drone, while also warning about unsafe transit in the Strait of Hormuz.
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.
US forces conducted strikes on Iran for a seventh consecutive night, targeting surveillance sites, logistics, and weapons infrastructure. Iran's state news agency reported retaliatory attacks on US allies and bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, while Jordan intercepted missiles. Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz remains reduced.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's coffin was flown back to Iran from Iraq, escorted by a fighter jet, for burial in Mashhad. His death in a US-Israel operation has escalated regional tensions, with ongoing missile and drone exchanges across the Middle East.
Iran is entering a new political era following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. His son, Mojtaba Khamenei, is the presumed successor but remains out of public view after being injured. The transition marks a shift towards security institutions and away from clerical influence, with the IRGC gaining prominence.
India is negotiating with Iran to ensure the safe passage of nine tankers carrying crude oil and LPG through the Persian Gulf, due to escalating regional tensions and threats to maritime security.
Kuwait accused Iran of new attacks, condemning "repeated heinous Iranian aggressions" after the U.S. completed strikes against Iran in retaliation for Tehran's attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The escalating conflict threatens to reignite regional tensions and impact global oil prices.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will visit Israel for talks with PM Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz. Discussions will cover regional tensions and potential F-35 jet sales to Turkey. The visit follows recent US strikes on Iran.
China has publicly demonstrated its submarine-launched missile capability for the first time. Analysts suggest the test was for strategic signaling, potentially increasing calls for defense investment and security coordination among US allies amid rising regional tensions. Questions remain about the specific missile and flight path.
A US Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter made an emergency water landing in the Arabian Sea on Tuesday, July 1. Three of the four crew members were rescued, but one remains missing as search operations continue. NAVCENT stated there is no indication of hostile action, and the cause is under investigation.
A US Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter made an emergency water landing in the Arabian Sea on July 1. Three of the four crew members were rescued, but one remains missing. NAVCENT stated there is no indication of hostile action, and the cause is under investigation.
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized dialogue over confrontation in addressing regional tensions, urging adherence to the US-Iran memorandum and continued negotiations for a comprehensive agreement. Beijing is ready to cooperate with Saudi Arabia to promote regional peace and stability.
The US and Iran have agreed to de-escalate hostilities, but offer conflicting accounts on direct talks in Doha, where US envoys are meeting mediators. Separately, a US citizen is accused of spying for Iran in Israel, and two IRGC members were killed in Iran.
