The story so far
US Iran Conflict Escalates
Tracked across 9 sources · Updated 1h ago
The US launched consecutive airstrikes against Iran, escalating into a broader conflict. Oil prices surged past $100 amid threats to shipping routes like the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea. Houthi attacks and Trump's harsh rhetoric heightened tensions, while US House attempted to limit military action. Iran threatened infrastructure and claims drone strikes on US bases.
How it unfolded
24 Jul 2026
US strikes 13th night; Iran drone strikes on US bases
23 Jul 2026
Trump says frozen Iranian assets to pay for damages
23 Jul 2026
Houthis attack Saudi tankers; oil hits six-week high
22 Jul 2026
Iran threatens energy network and Hormuz closure
21 Jul 2026
Trump threatens strikes on nuclear sites
17 Jul 2026
US strikes continue for sixth night
16 Jul 2026
Oil prices rise above $85 on supply fears
15 Jul 2026
US strikes Iran for fifth day targeting Hormuz military sites
What happened earlier
Latest updates
Latest
Full story →14 nations back Saudi Arabia to form Red Sea defence coalition in a bid to counter Houthi blockade
Saudi Arabia is forming an international coalition to counter Houthi naval blockades threatening its oil exports.
Nearly 50 countries met in Riyadh to discuss securing shipping routes in the Bab al-Mandab Strait, Red Sea, and Gulf of Aden.
countries have so far joined the coalition, according to Saudi Arabia's Defence Ministry.
Earlier · 5d ago
Full story →US halts attacks on Iran, opens diplomatic path
US President Donald Trump did not authorize US military strikes on Iran on July 26, 2026, after 13 days of daily attacks.
The halt followed Iran's effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which prompted the US offensive two weeks earlier.
Trump indicated that the US and Iran are engaged in talks, saying Iranians are getting “more and more serious”.
An Omani delegation is visiting Iran to work on an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, potentially over the weekend.
Israel has stayed out of the renewed US attacks and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to meet Trump in Washington next week.
Earlier · 5d ago
Full story →Trump Put Major Op Against Iran Due To Low Supply Of Munitions: Report
A report claims Trump halted a major operation against Iran due to low munitions supply.
Trump had earlier predicted a conflict with Iran would last four to five weeks.
The conflict is now approaching its fifth month.
The report suggests military readiness influenced Trump's decision.
Earlier · 5d ago
Full story →Houthis strike Saudi oil facilities, shoot down drone in escalating tensions: VIDEO
Houthis struck Saudi oil facilities and shot down a drone.
These attacks follow the first Saudi-led airstrikes on Houthis since the 2022 ceasefire.
The escalation raises fears the Iran conflict may reignite the Saudi-Houthi confrontation in Yemen.
Earlier · 5d ago
Full story →Trump is giving Iran talks 'a little bit of room,' US ambassador to UN says
President Donald Trump has paused attacks on Iran for diplomacy, according to U.S. ambassador to the UN.
