The story so far
US Iran Strikes Escalate
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The US launched a fifth day of airstrikes on Iran, targeting military sites near the Strait of Hormuz, triggering oil price surges and diplomatic signals from Iran. Strikes continued for a sixth night, with reports of explosions in Tehran, a school attack denial, and reduced Hormuz traffic.
How it unfolded
16 Jul 2026
US launches sixth night of strikes on Iran
16 Jul 2026
Trump denies US role in Minab school attack
16 Jul 2026
Hormuz tanker traffic halved due to attacks
16 Jul 2026
Iran sets terms for Strait of Hormuz reopening
16 Jul 2026
US military completes strikes on Bandar Abbas
16 Jul 2026
Oil prices rise for fourth day above $85
15 Jul 2026
Iran signals openness to diplomatic solution
15 Jul 2026
US launches fifth day of strikes on Iran
What happened earlier
Latest updates
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Full story →'Pay a big price': Trump issues fresh warning as he receives US troops killed by Iran
President Donald Trump warned Iran it will pay a big price after receiving remains of four US service members killed in Jordan and Iraq.
Trump expressed hope for negotiations with Iran despite the warning.
Earlier · 5d ago
Full story →US launches seventh straight night of military strikes against Iran
US military conducted seventh straight night of strikes against Iran.
CENTCOM confirmed the operations aim to degrade Iranian military capabilities.
Iran launched retaliatory strikes in the Gulf region.
Escalating hostilities mark a major developing conflict.
Earlier · 5d ago
Full story →Iran says 38 killed, 400 injured in US strikes as Chabahar port tower destroyed
Iran's Health Ministry reported 38 killed and over 400 injured from US strikes across several provinces.
Civilian infrastructure hit includes bridges, power facilities, and the maritime control tower at Chabahar's Shahid Kalantari Port.
The US stated the strikes targeted Iranian military capabilities, including a surveillance facility linked to IRGC.
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 →Khamenei Calls Trump’s Signature 'Utterly Worthless' After MoU Collapse, Warns US Of 'Unforgettable Lessons' Over Gulf Strikes
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei called President Donald Trump's signature on a 14-point MoU 'utterly worthless' after the deal collapsed.
Khamenei accused the US of breaching the MoU, exposing 'dishonesty, irrationality, unreliability, and malicious nature'.
He warned that Iran and the 'Resistance Front' have 'unforgettable lessons' for the US if conflict escalates.
The statement followed US military strikes on Iranian targets and Iranian attacks on American bases in the Gulf.
Khamenei called the US the 'Great Satan' and urged unity among Iranians to defend the country's independence.
