The story so far
US Iran Strikes 2026
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US launched daily airstrikes on Iranian military sites near Strait of Hormuz, targeting infrastructure like bridges and ports. Iran threatened retaliation. Oil prices surged above $85/Brent, and shipping through Hormuz dwindled. The strikes continued for seven consecutive nights with reports of casualties.
How it unfolded
17 Jul 2026
Iran warns of full-scale offensive
17 Jul 2026
US confirms seventh night of strikes
17 Jul 2026
Hormuz traffic drops sharply
17 Jul 2026
Seven killed in US strikes on southern Iran
16 Jul 2026
Iran warns it may target regional infrastructure
16 Jul 2026
US hits bridges, airport, railway station
16 Jul 2026
Oil prices rise on Hormuz supply fears
15 Jul 2026
US begins fifth day of strikes on Iran
What happened earlier
Latest updates
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Full story →US House passes war powers resolution for the second time, directs Trump to end Iran conflict
US House of Representatives passed the war powers resolution for the second time, directing President Donald Trump to withdraw US military forces from Iran conflict.
The resolution was proposed by Indian-origin Democratic lawmaker Pramila Jayapal.
It passed by a 214-208 vote, largely along party lines.
Four Republicans – Tom Barrett, Warren Davidson, Thomas Massie, Brian Fitzpatrick – joined Democrats in voting in favor.
Renewed fighting has driven oil prices to highest levels in weeks and claimed four American service members.
Earlier · 3d ago
Full story →Trump Warns of Possible Strike on Iran Nuclear Site
Trump warned of a potential strike on Iran's Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site.
Pickaxe Mountain is near Natanz and believed to house an undeclared enrichment facility.
Western intelligence agencies say the facility is buried deep underground.
Earlier · 3d ago
Full story →Iran strikes Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan; US vows retaliation
Iran attacked Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan on Tuesday after 10 nights of US strikes on Iranian targets.
Kuwaiti air defenses intercepted missiles and drones targeting US-linked facilities.
US President Trump vowed retaliation and ordered the Pentagon to step up operations after 4 American service members were killed.
Iran's IRGC targeted Bahrain and Jordan, widening the conflict to US allies in the region.
Yemen's Houthis announced plans for a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia, raising fears for Strait of Hormuz shipping.
Earlier · 3d ago
Full story →Rupee opens 10 paise lower at 96.34 against dollar as Brent continues the climb
Indian rupee opened 10 paise lower at 96.34 against the US dollar.
Brent crude oil prices rose to nearly $92 per barrel, a level not seen since June.
The rupee weakened due to the continued climb in Brent crude prices.
Earlier · 2d 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.