The story so far
US Strikes on Iran
Tracked across 12 sources · Updated 2h ago
The US launched multiple days of airstrikes on Iranian military sites near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions. Iran signaled diplomatic openness while the US continued strikes. Oil prices rose due to supply fears. Both sides accused each other of attacks on civilian areas.
How it unfolded
16 Jul 2026
US launches sixth night of strikes on Iran
16 Jul 2026
Hormuz traffic halved, tanker movement near stop
16 Jul 2026
Iran sets terms for Hormuz reopening
16 Jul 2026
US completes strikes, targets Bandar Abbas
15 Jul 2026
Iranian negotiator signals diplomatic readiness
15 Jul 2026
US launches fifth day of strikes on Iran
What happened earlier
Latest updates
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Full story →Iran claims strikes destroyed Patriot systems, THAAD radar at US bases in Jordan, Kuwait
Iran's IRGC claimed it destroyed Patriot air defence systems, a THAAD radar, an MQ-9 Reaper drone depot, and other infrastructure at US bases in Jordan and Kuwait.
The IRGC said the strikes retaliated against US attacks on Iranian territory and targeted facilities including fuel tanks, helicopter equipment warehouses, and communication infrastructure.
Iran's Army separately announced drone strikes on three US bases in Kuwait as part of Operation Lightning, targeting ammunition depots and fuel tanks at Doha base, Ali al-Salem base, and Arifjan camp.
The claims follow two US service members killed in an Iranian attack on a US base in Jordan; the US military has not confirmed the reported damage.
Over 50,000 US service members are deployed in the Middle East, and US forces remain highly vigilant, according to the US military's regional command.
Earlier · 5d 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.
Earlier · 4d ago
Full story →US Launches New Strikes To "Swiftly Punish" Iran After 2 Troops Killed In War

US launched new strikes targeting Iran.
Strikes are the eighth consecutive night of US military action.
Two American soldiers were killed in an attack in Jordan.
US says strikes are meant to 'swiftly punish' Iran for the soldiers' deaths.
Earlier · 4d ago
Full story →CENTCOM hits Iranian assets for eighth consecutive night in retaliation

US CENTCOM conducted eighth consecutive night of strikes on Iranian assets.
Strikes are retaliation for attack that killed two American service members in Jordan.
Operation aims to degrade Iran's military capabilities.
Earlier · 4d ago
Full story →US airstrikes on Iran escalate Gulf War

US launched more airstrikes on Iran to retaliate for US troop deaths in Jordan.
Tehran fired missiles toward Jordan and hit Gulf infrastructure.
The interim deal has collapsed.
Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz is largely stalled.