Residents of southern Iran (Hormozgan, Bushehr, Khuzestan, Sistan and Baluchestan) endure airstrikes, power/water outages, economic collapse, and extreme heat with minimal government support, feeling abandoned amidst a precarious ceasefire.
Donald Trump stated that new talks between Washington and Tehran are Iran's last chance to avoid US strikes, while Tehran denied direct talks are currently occurring.
NBC News reports US airstrikes in Yemen (April 2025) killed ~150 civilians and wounded 200 more, citing sources, despite Pentagon's non-acknowledgement of civilian deaths.
Donald Trump announced he is calling off threatened US military strikes on Iran, citing ongoing negotiations with Iran and Middle Eastern countries to finalize a deal. The proposed agreement aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and address Iran's nuclear threat, amidst domestic political challenges for Trump.
Donald Trump announced the US would delay new strikes on Iran if a deal to end the conflict is quickly reached, following calls from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urging de-escalation and amid Iranian threats of retaliation after drone attacks in Kuwait and ship incidents off Oman.
Iran threatens 'decisive and proportional response' to any US aggression after Trump hints at fresh strikes, amid escalating tensions and failed ceasefire negotiations.
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to bomb Iran's suspected underground nuclear site, Pickaxe Mountain, where satellite images show construction. Iran denies nuclear activity, calling threats a pretext for aggression. Experts analyze potential strike impact and the site's vulnerability.
Iran has warned regional states against aiding the US, which is considering new strikes, while Tehran-backed Houthis claim to have diverted eight Saudi oil tankers. Concurrently, Israel conducted strikes in Gaza and southern Lebanon, killing several and destroying infrastructure, despite existing ceasefires. US embassies urged citizens to prepare to leave the Middle East amid escalating regional tensions.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned the UK that allowing the US to use British military bases for strikes against Iran constitutes an "act of aggression," granting Tehran self-defense rights. This came after UK PM Andy Burnham approved the continued use of bases, while British counterpart Ed Miliband stressed UK's non-involvement in war and support for diplomacy.
Iran launched drone attacks on US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, and Iranian-linked forces attacked a base in Iraq, following US airstrikes on Iranian cities Ahvaz, Khorramabad, and Jask, continuing a 13-night tit-for-tat exchange.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko stated Moscow advocates for continued dialogue between Tehran and Washington to prevent negative consequences in the Middle East, following recent US strikes on Iran and subsequent Iranian retaliation across the region.
US missile strikes near the city of Ahvaz in southwestern Iran resulted in four deaths and five injuries, as reported by Khuzestan Province's governor. This incident occurred amidst a new round of escalation in the US-Iran conflict that began on July 8.
US forces conducted strikes in Iran for the 13th night, targeting command centers and naval assets in cities like Ahvaz, Khorramabad, and Jask. The attacks, which killed four and injured five in Ahvaz, escalate tensions after Iranian retaliatory strikes killed four US service members.
Iran says US strikes killed at least four people in Khuzestan, while Tehran launched drone attacks on US facilities in Bahrain and Jordan. The widening conflict has pushed Brent crude above $100 and raised fears over global shipping and energy supplies.
Multiple Iranian cities, including Bandar Abbas, Omidiyeh, and Ahvaz, reported a series of explosions shortly after the US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced new strikes on Iran. IRNA news agency also stated two US missiles landed near Khondab.
Yemen's Houthi movement attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, causing a fire on one, prompting US President Trump to warn of 'major military punishment' against the Houthis and Iran. This occurred during the 12th consecutive night of US strikes on Iran, which killed two people, while Iran's IRGC warned the UK over its bases. Oil prices surged to $100 a barrel.
US strikes in southern Iran, particularly Hormozgan province, have targeted bridges, tunnels, roads, rail, power, and desalination plants, aiming to cripple Iran's mobility and recovery capabilities, and potentially pressure oil exports via Kharg Island amid renewed conflict.
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis claimed striking two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, naming them Encelia and Layla. This occurred as the US conducted its 12th consecutive night of strikes on Iranian military targets, further escalating regional tensions.
Yemen's Houthis claim drone and missile attacks on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, including the Encelia, which Saudi Arabia confirmed was struck. This comes as the US launched its 12th night of strikes on Iran, targeting military assets, and Iran reported two deaths and a tanker fire in the Strait of Hormuz.
President Trump pledged the US would bomb Iranian civilian infrastructure, including bridges or power plants in Tehran, for every Iranian attack on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. This threat follows Iranian attacks that killed US troops and retaliatory strikes in the Gulf, raising concerns about escalating conflict.
The US conducted its 11th consecutive night of strikes on Iran, while Tehran expanded its offensive against Gulf States. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged restraint and held talks with Iran's Interior Minister to salvage a collapsed interim agreement, as US President Trump signaled no interest in immediate talks and hinted at further escalation.
A year after US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, an ongoing war has seen Iran gain leverage by controlling the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global fuel prices. US President Donald Trump now threatens new strikes on an Iranian nuclear facility known as 'Pickaxe Mountain'.
Oil prices rose 4% after the 11th consecutive night of US strikes against Iran, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio citing the Strait of Hormuz as a key point of contention. Global benchmarks Brent and WTI crude futures saw significant gains, while market focus also returned to inflation and potential Federal Reserve rate hikes.
US strikes on Iranian territory are a response to the deaths of US military personnel, with the Trump administration focused on making Iran 'pay,' according to AP. Washington lacks a long-term exit strategy, and tactical considerations drive current military actions, which are expected to continue until a new strategy is outlined. The total US death toll in the conflict has reportedly risen to 17, potentially 18.
