The story so far
US-Iran Airstrikes Hormuz
Tracked across 10 sources · Updated 3h ago
The US launched consecutive nightly airstrikes on Iranian military sites near the Strait of Hormuz, targeting coastal defenses, a port tower, and bridges. Iran retaliated with missiles towards Qatar and Kuwait, and warned of 'unforgettable lessons'. Oil prices surged above $90 on supply fears. Iran reported 38 killed and 400 injured, later 50 killed. US troop deaths in Jordan rose to 17.
How it unfolded
5d ago
Oil tops $90; Trump says 'we hit them very hard'; US death toll 17
6d ago
US completes eighth consecutive night of strikes
18 Jul 2026
US launches new strikes after Jordan attack kills 2 troops
18 Jul 2026
Khamenei calls Trump's signature worthless, warns of lessons
18 Jul 2026
IRGC warns US of 'zero hour'; Iran reports 38 killed, 400 injured
17 Jul 2026
US conducts seventh straight night of strikes
17 Jul 2026
US strikes Chabahar port tower; Iran fires missiles at Qatar, Kuwait
15 Jul 2026
US begins fifth day of strikes on Iran
What happened earlier
Latest updates
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Full story →Trump warns China, Russia against Iran war involvement, arming Tehran
President Donald Trump warned China and Russia against supplying weapons to Iran.
Trump said he believed assurances from President Xi Jinping and President Vladimir Putin that neither country is providing or selling weapons to Iran.
The warning follows reports that Washington is examining whether China and Russia provided Iran with targeting information after recent attacks on US military bases.
Trump stated on Truth Social that Xi Jinping's assurance during their meeting in Beijing covered Chinese companies as well.
The post emphasized that no weapons would be provided to Iran under any circumstances.
Earlier · 3d ago
Full story →US strikes Iranian cities; Trump warns more to come
US warplanes launched missiles targeting Iran's Bushehr and Tabriz.
Iranian state television reported air defenses activated around Tehran.
President Trump said strikes are 'not finished', suggesting further action.
Brent crude oil prices spiked to a high following the attacks.
The escalation marks a major conflict event with national significance.
Earlier · 3d ago
Full story →Trump Threatens to Bomb Iran's Fordow Nuclear Site
Earlier · 3d ago
Full story →Brent crude hits five-week high on US-Iran tensions
Brent crude touched a five-week high above $94 a barrel as US-Iran tensions intensified.
Analysts expect crude prices to remain in the $90-100 a barrel range, not a sustained climb toward $112.
Manoranjan Sharma of Infomerics Valuation and Rating Limited said current prices do not signal a major structural supply disruption.
Sharma noted that a move to $120 would require a fresh escalation, such as a prolonged Strait of Hormuz disruption.
Investors are watching crude oil inventory data, as an unexpected drop could push NYMEX prices toward $90, said Deveya Gaglani of Axis Direct.
Earlier · 3d ago
Full story →'Attack A Ship In Hormuz, Lose A Bridge Or Power Plant': Trump Issues Direct Warning to Iran
President Donald Trump issued a direct warning to Tehran via Truth Social.
Trump stated the U.S. will target Iranian critical infrastructure in response to any attack on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
The retaliation policy specifies destruction of one bridge or power plant in or near Tehran for each attack.
The warning covers attacks using missiles, rockets, drones, or any other weapon against maritime vessels.
The policy aims to deter hostile actions against commercial and naval shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
