Conflict & Security
US and Iran trade strikes as conflict escalates across the Gulf
July 15, 2026 at 09:30 AM · Updated 94d ago
Coverage
27 reports · 24 in Arabic, 3 in English · over 14 hours
The United States and Iran have exchanged waves of military strikes, with Washington planning to expand operations and Tehran threatening regional energy exports.
- The Iranian army announced that seven soldiers were killed in US strikes on a camp in Bamour, southeastern Iran.
- The US Central Command said it concluded a wave of strikes targeting dozens of military sites near the Strait of Hormuz, including air defense and missile positions.
- Iran's IRGC announced it struck US military infrastructure in Kuwait, including a satellite communications center and a Patriot battery, and threatened to target all regional energy exports if the US blockade continues.
- President Trump, in a Fox News interview and a White House meeting with senior officials, said he intends to expand attacks to power plants and bridges in Iran if Tehran refuses to agree to a deal.
Latest developments
- Jul 15 — The US Central Command announced a new wave of airstrikes on Wednesday targeting Iranian military capabilities used against commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Jul 15 — The United States reimposed a naval blockade on all Iranian ports on Tuesday, escalating economic pressure on Tehran.
- Jul 15 — Iran's Revolutionary Guards threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz and other regional trade routes unless the United States ends its military actions.




















