The story so far
Trump China Election Fraud Claims
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President Trump gave a primetime address alleging China stole 220 million voter files from 2020 election, declassifying intelligence documents. China denied the accusations. The event sparked fact-checks and political debate ahead of midterms, while Iran-US conflict escalated simultaneously.
How it unfolded
17 Jul 2026
US enforces naval blockade against Iran in Gulf
17 Jul 2026
Iran launches fresh attacks after US airstrikes
17 Jul 2026
Fact-checks find many of Trump's claims lack evidence
17 Jul 2026
China denies interference, calls US polls internal matter
17 Jul 2026
Trump accuses China of bribing US journalists
17 Jul 2026
WhiteHouse.gov crashes after Trump's announcement
17 Jul 2026
Trump announces declassification of election intelligence documents
16 Jul 2026
DGMA advises against deploying sailors in Strait of Hormuz
What happened earlier
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Full story →US Enters 12th Night Of Strikes On Iran; Jordan, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia On Alert As Strait Of Hormuz Crisis Escalates
The US conducted a 12th night of airstrikes on Iran, targeting civilian infrastructure to degrade Iran's ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
President Trump threatened to bomb an Iranian bridge or power plant for each attack on ships in the strait.
Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi vowed an 'eye for an eye' response to any aggression against Iranian infrastructure.
Iran responded by launching a missile attack on a Jordanian city and targeting energy infrastructure and desalination plants in Gulf countries, including Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.
The Strait of Hormuz crisis has driven oil prices above $93 a barrel and raised gasoline prices, with the US having spent $37.5 billion on the war according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Earlier · 6d ago
Full story →How water has emerged as the newest battlefield in US-Iran conflict
Desalination plants and water infrastructure have become strategic targets in the US-Iran conflict.
Gulf nations rely heavily on desalinated water for drinking, making water access a security issue.
Targeting water facilities could have severe humanitarian consequences.
Water has emerged as a new battlefield alongside military bases and oil facilities.
Earlier · 6d ago
Full story →Two US service members in Jordan killed in Iranian attack, US says
Two U.S. service members were killed in Jordan while defending against an attack.
The attack involved Iranian missiles and drones, according to U.S. Central Command.
The incident occurred on Friday, with the statement released on Saturday.
Earlier · 6d ago
Full story →Two US troops killed, another missing in Jordan attack as Iran warns Washington of 'heavier costs'
Two US service members were killed and one is missing after an attack in Jordan.
Iran warned Washington of 'heavier costs' in connection with the incident.
The attack occurred near the border with Syria, with Iranian-backed groups suspected.
This is a significant escalation in regional tensions involving US forces.
The US has vowed to respond appropriately to the attack.
Earlier · 6d ago
Full story →Iran pulls out of 14-point MoU with US, cites American violations
Iran withdraws from 14-point MoU with the US.
Iran cites US violations through escalated military strikes.
Withdrawal follows retaliatory attacks and renewed conflict.
Tehran says it is no longer committed to the pact.