The story so far
US-Iran Naval Blockade Escalation
Tracked across 12 sources · Updated 2h ago
The US resumed a naval blockade on Iranian ports and launched multiple waves of strikes against Iran. Iran retaliated with drone attacks, threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz, and declared the Islamabad MoU null. President Trump warned of expanded strikes on Iranian power plants and bridges if no deal is reached.
How it unfolded
15 Jul 2026
Trump says Iran badly wants settlement
15 Jul 2026
US launches new wave of strikes
15 Jul 2026
Oil prices surge on blockade, strikes
15 Jul 2026
Iran launches drone attacks on US bases
14 Jul 2026
Trump threatens strikes on power plants, bridges
14 Jul 2026
Iran declares Islamabad MoU dismantled
14 Jul 2026
Iran warns of disproportionate response
14 Jul 2026
US resumes naval blockade on Iranian ports
What happened earlier
Latest updates
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Full story →US will bomb bridge, power plant after every attack on ships in Strait of Hormuz: Trump
Donald Trump threatened to bomb a bridge or power plant in Iran after each attack on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
The threat escalates tensions between the US and Iran in the ongoing military confrontation.
Trump's statement targets infrastructure as a response to maritime attacks.
Earlier · 6d ago
Full story →7 Killed In Iran As US Military Targets Bridges, Airport, And Train Station
US military's CENTCOM conducted airstrikes on targets including bridges, airport, and train station in Iran, killing 7 people.
The strikes marked the sixth consecutive night of American attacks, concluding at dawn Friday.
CENTCOM said it hit dozens of targets in the latest operation.
Earlier · 5d ago
Full story →US strikes hit Iran's Chabahar port
US launched strikes against Iran for 6th consecutive night.
Pentagon's Pete Hegseth shared image of collapsing tower at Chabahar port.
US said strikes aimed to further degrade Iranian military capabilities.
Chabahar port is strategically important for trade and connectivity.
Earlier · 5d ago
Full story →Rupee rises 14 paise to close at 96.28 against US dollar
The rupee closed at 96.28 against the US dollar, up 14 paise from its previous close.
It opened at 96.35 and traded in a range of 96.27-96.41 during the session.
The 14-paise gain reflects a slight strengthening of the Indian currency against the greenback.
Earlier · 5d ago
Full story →US destroys IRGC surveillance tower at Iran's Chabahar port: CENTCOM
US Central Command destroyed an IRGC surveillance tower at Iran's Chabahar port.
The strike aims to degrade IRGC's ability to attack commercial shipping.
CENTCOM stated the operation protects freedom of navigation in the region.