The story so far
US-Iran Strikes Escalate
Tracked across 12 sources · Updated 1h ago
US launched sixth straight day of airstrikes on Iranian military sites, including near Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices rose above $85 on supply fears. Iran signaled diplomatic openness but also retaliated and set conditions for Hormuz reopening. Tanker traffic plummeted.
How it unfolded
6d ago
US launches sixth night of strikes on Iran
6d ago
Hormuz tanker traffic nearly halts
16 Jul 2026
Iran sets terms for Strait of Hormuz reopening
16 Jul 2026
US says latest strikes completed, hit Bandar Abbas
16 Jul 2026
Oil prices rise for fourth day above $85
15 Jul 2026
Iran negotiator signals diplomatic solution
15 Jul 2026
US launches fifth day of strikes on Iran
What happened earlier
Latest updates
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Full story →Trump threatens Iran infrastructure, Tehran vows 'eye for eye'
US President Donald Trump threatened to destroy an Iranian bridge or power plant for every attack on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi responded with an 'eye for an eye' warning, stating any aggression against Iran's infrastructure will compel a powerful response.
Fighting over the Strait of Hormuz collapsed a preliminary deal between the US and Iran, with Tehran reimposing its blockade.
A US missile hit Iran's Larak island in the strait, according to Iran's Tasnim news agency.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the conflict had cost the United States $37.5 billion as of Tuesday.
Earlier · 5d ago
Full story →US Hits Iranian Bridges And Port Tower, Tehran Fires Missiles At Qatar And Kuwait As Battle For Strait Of Hormuz Escalates
US Central Command struck bridges and energy facilities in southern Iran and destroyed a surveillance tower at Iran's Chabahar port.
Iran fired missiles at Qatar and Kuwait, damaging a water desalination plant in Kuwait.
US strikes targeted bridges in Hormozgan province, including Bandar Khamir, aiming to cut off Bandar Abbas from road and rail links.
At least 46 Iranians killed and over 400 wounded in recent US strikes; 13 US service members injured since Monday.
Oil prices rose and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz fell to a 3-week low as the conflict escalated.
Earlier · 5d ago
Full story →Iran's IRGC Warns US Navy of 'Zero Hour' for Possible Operations
Iran's IRGC Navy warned the US Navy of a 'zero hour' for possible operations.
IRGC claimed it is surveilling US CENTCOM units in the region.
The Iranian Army fired a cruise missile at a US vessel.
Iran launched retaliatory military strikes after the collapse of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
Earlier · 4d ago
Full story →Iran Supreme Leader's message to US: Mojtaba Khamenei calls Trump's signature worthless, issues new warning
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned the US of 'unforgettable lessons' if attacks continue.
Khamenei declared President Trump's signature 'worthless and invalid' amid escalating conflict.
Tehran suspended commitments under a recent interim agreement, citing US breaches.
Both nations exchanged strikes on military and infrastructure targets.
Regional security and global energy supplies remain a concern.
Earlier · 4d ago
Full story →US launches retaliatory strikes on Iran as Trump mourns two American troops killed in Jordan
The US launched a new wave of airstrikes on Iran after two US soldiers were killed in Jordan.
Tehran expanded its attacks across the Gulf and vowed further retaliation.
Two US service members were killed while defending against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks, according to Centcom.
Another US service member remains missing in action.