The story so far
US-Iran Conflict 2026
Tracked across 10 sources · Updated 3h ago
Escalating US-Iran conflict involving airstrikes, Strait of Hormuz disruptions, and regional attacks. US launches multiple nights of strikes after troop deaths; Iran strikes allies (Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar) and declares 'full-scale war'. Oil prices rise, shipping stalls, and diplomatic efforts fail.
How it unfolded
5d ago
US launches 11th consecutive night of strikes
6d ago
Strait of Hormuz shipping stalls; oil breaches $90
20 Jul 2026
Trump warns Iran will 'pay many times over'
20 Jul 2026
Iran declares 'full-scale war' with US
18 Jul 2026
US renews strikes after two soldiers killed in Jordan
17 Jul 2026
Iran attacks Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain
16 Jul 2026
India advises against deploying sailors in Strait of Hormuz
What happened earlier
Latest updates
Latest
Full story →Nasdaq, S&P 500, Dow Futures Rise As Iran Pause Eases Oil Fears Ahead Of Big Tech Earnings, Fed Meeting: ORCL, NVDA, VG, DEL In Focus
Nasdaq, S&P 500, and Dow futures rose as a pause in Iran tensions eased oil fears.
Big tech earnings from Amazon, Apple, Meta, and Microsoft are in focus this week.
Oracle (ORCL), Nvidia (NVDA), Verizon (VG), and Dell (DEL) are also highlighted.
The Fed meeting is another key event for markets this week.
Earlier · 20 Jul 2026
Full story →Iran vows to take 'appropriate action' as US unleashes strikes for ninth consecutive night
Earlier · 20 Jul 2026
Full story →US identifies its 2 soldiers killed in attack as Iran says it's ‘full-scale war’ now
The US identified two soldiers killed in the attack amid rising US-Iran tensions.
Bahrain said Iranian drones targeted its air navigation systems on Monday.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declared that Iran is in a 'full-scale war' with the US.
A vessel was struck by an unknown projectile off Oman's coast near the Strait of Hormuz, briefly pushing oil prices above $90 per barrel.
US CENTCOM completed its ninth consecutive evening of strikes against Iran, targeting military command centers, air defense, and missile sites.
Earlier · 6d ago
Full story →Trump Warns Iran Over US Soldier Deaths
The US announced three new military deaths and one missing service member in the Middle East over the weekend.
President Trump threatened Iran with severe retaliation for any future killing of American soldiers.
The statement escalates tensions between the US and Iran following recent hostilities.
The exact location and circumstances of the deaths were not detailed in the report.
Earlier · 6d ago
Full story →US Carries Out 10th Night Of Strikes On Iran As Strait Of Hormuz Shipping Stalls
The US carried out a 10th consecutive night of strikes on Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after Iranian attacks on US allies Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain.
The strikes target Iranian military command centers, air defense, coastal surveillance sites, maritime capabilities, missile and drone launch sites, and communications networks.
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has largely stalled, with oil prices surging above $88 a barrel and US gasoline averaging $4 a gallon.
Iran-backed rebels in Yemen threatened to prevent Saudi Arabia from shipping in the Red Sea, an alternate oil route.
Iran's interior minister traveled to Pakistan for diplomatic talks as an interim deal to end the fighting crumbled.
