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.
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.
An Iranian army spokesperson warned Iran would bomb its own territory rather than allow US occupation, as US strikes continue and ground operation prospects are discussed. Iranian officials also threatened regional attacks and capturing US soldiers, raising fears of a broader Persian Gulf war.
US forces conducted new strikes against Iran, targeting military sites, as Iran attacked a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. Simultaneously, Yemen's Houthis threatened a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, while mediators proposed a 10-day US-Iran ceasefire.
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.
Iran's president declared "full-scale war" as US expanded aerial campaigns and Tehran struck Gulf allies. Attacks hit Iran's Tabriz and Bushehr, while Iran targeted Bahrain and Kuwait. Houthis blockaded Saudi ports, impacting oil prices, despite ongoing de-escalation talks.
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.
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stated that recent US strikes on Iran, including civilian infrastructure in Chabahar, resemble tactics used by the Islamic State terrorist organization, following a new round of escalation between the two nations.
The US announced another service member's death in Iraq and launched new airstrikes against Iran, targeting Revolutionary Guard facilities. Iran reported 50 killed and 517 injured. Tensions escalate with Iran's supreme leader warning of "unforgettable lessons" and the Strait of Hormuz remaining a flashpoint.
The US launched strikes on Iran for the 8th consecutive night after 2 US soldiers were killed in an Iranian attack on a US base in Jordan. Kuwait and Bahrain also reported fresh Iranian attacks.
Gulf nations are on the front lines of the renewed US-Iran conflict, facing direct strikes and economic disruption. Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and Oman are all impacted by their proximity to US bases and Iran's retaliatory actions.
Oil prices soared and Asian stocks plummeted after the US launched new strikes against Iran, escalating tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude rose 4.7%, while markets like South Korea's Kospi dropped 8%. Chip companies were severely hit.
