President Trump announced Iran released an American woman detained since December 2024 under the prior administration.
US Central Command launched a second wave of strikes against Iranian military targets at 3 p.m. ET on 15 July 2026.
US forces conducted daytime air strikes on Iranian targets on 15 July 2026
Houthi ballistic missiles and drones targeted Saudi Arabia's Abha International Airport on 13 July 2026 but were intercepted with no casualties reported.
President Trump announced a naval blockade of Iranian ports starting 14 July 2026 and a 20 percent charge on cargo through the Strait of Hormuz.
