U.S. Forces Launch New Strikes on Iran
U.S. forces are conducting a new wave of strikes against Iran to further degrade Iranian military capabilities.
Iranian authorities threatened to strike American businesses in the region if the U.S. targets civilian infrastructure in Iran.
U.S. State Dept. issues “worldwide caution” over Middle East tensions.
On July 17, two U.S. service members in Jordan were killed in action as U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and partner forces defended against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks. Additionally, one service member is currently missing.
Kuwaiti air defenses are currently confronting hostile missile and drone attacks.
U.S. forces ended the seventh consecutive night of strikes against Iran. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) hit surveillance sites, military logistics infrastructure, underground weapons storage, and maritime capabilities.
Explosions heard near Kharg Island, Iran.
Maritime traffic control tower in Larak island has reportedly been targeted in the Hormozgan Province, southern Iran.
Multiple explosion's reported in Jordan
Saudi Arabia Civil Defense says the danger has passed in Al-Kharj and Yanbu Governorates. Residents are urged to follow instructions, avoid gathering and filming.
Axios reports Iran launched a ballistic missile at a U.S. base in Saudi Arabia.
Several large explosions reported in southern Iran.
CENTCOM launched another round of strikes against Iran today for the seventh consecutive night.
Kuwaiti authorities announced one of its power and water desalinization plants "was attacked as a result of the Iranian aggression,leading to a fire and damage to the plant's facilities and several electricity generating units." The fire is now under control.
UKMTO has received a report of an incident 19NM east of Khasab, Oman. A tanker has reported being hit by an unknown projectile causing minor structural damage to the port side.
Qatar's Ministry of Defense announced its armed forces are intercepting "a number of air attacks targeting the state of Qatar."
U.S. forces, including fighter jets, aerial drones, and warships, launched precision munitions that hit dozens of Iranian military targets such as coastal surveillance and air defense sites, military logistics infrastructure, and maritime capabilities.
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) have completed its latest major wave of strikes against Iran.
Interceptions reported over Bahrain.
The General Staff of the Kuwaiti Army notes that if explosion sounds are heard, they are the result of air defense systems intercepting the hostile attacks.
Sirens have sounded in Bahrain and Kuwait. Iran has launched a new wave of attacks.
Damage to power lines in Bandar Abbas and surrounding villages in southern Iran reported.
U.S airstrikes reportedly targeted an air base and naval base in Bushehr, southern Iran.
Iranian state media says that U.S. forces struck two road bridges outside of Bandar Abbas tonight, cutting off the city from coastal routes to the west.
CENTCOM: American forces have redirected 3 commercial vessels trying to run the blockade, disabled 1 that didn’t comply, and boarded 1 to ensure full compliance with the ongoing U.S. naval blockade against Iran.
A bridge was reportedly destroyed by U.S. strikes in Southern Iran.
Initial reports of explosions near Parchin nuclear site, located 18.6 miles (30 kilometers) southeast of Tehran, Iran.
Several large explosions reported in southern Iran.
Iranian media claim that a key bridge connecting Bandar Abbas to Shiraz, known as the Bandar Abbas–Kahurestan–Lar bridge was struck.
U.S. airstrikes reported near Iranshahr airport, Sistan and Baluchestan province, Iran.
We began following this story on July 16, 2026. Updates above are most recent first.
