US Central Command conducted its eighth consecutive night of strikes on 18 July 2026, targeting Iranian coastal surveillance, air defences, maritime assets, missile sites and Revolutionary Guard forces.
Two US service members were killed and one remains missing after Iranian missiles and drones struck a base in Jordan on 17 July 2026.
US strikes destroyed at least six bridges in Hormozgan province along with a railway station and airport facilities
Vahid Aberi, 39, from Liverpool, charged under the National Security Act 2023 with assisting a foreign intelligence service linked to Iran.
US forces struck Iranian command centres, air defences, ballistic missile sites and IRGC facilities including in Semnan Province on or around 16 July.
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 a new wave of strikes on Iranian coastal defences, missile sites and an IRGC base, including daylight operations.
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.
Trump announced the US will act as guardian of the Strait of Hormuz and charge a 20 percent fee on cargo to fund security.
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.
