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Trump notifies Congress of resumed war on Iran as US strikes continue for third night

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Trump notifies Congress of resumed war on Iran as US strikes continue for third night

President Donald Trump has formally notified Congress of resuming military operations against Iran effective July 7, as the US conducted a third night of airstrikes and Iran retaliated against US assets in the region.

Trump announced in a July 10 letter that he ordered the resumption of military operations against Iran effective July 7, citing Iran's violation of a June 17 memorandum by attacking commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
US Central Command confirmed strikes for the third consecutive night against Iranian coastal guard stations and military infrastructure linked to controlling the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran's army said it attacked a US vessel and US military sites in Kuwait, including communication centers and fuel depots, and shot down an MQ-1 drone over the Strait of Hormuz.
The United Arab Emirates reported that two of its tankers were hit by Iranian cruise missiles, killing one crew member and wounding several others.

Latest developments

US Central Command announced that over 50,000 American military personnel are currently deployed across the Middle East.
Oil prices hit a one-month high, with Brent crude nearing $85 a barrel, extending a 9.6 percent gain.
President Trump reimposed a blockade on Iranian ports and proposed a 20 percent toll to protect the Strait of Hormuz.

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July 15, 2026 at 10:54 PM
US attacks on Iran void peace deal, Iran strikes Gulf neighbours
The United States has launched a new wave of air strikes on Iran, as Iran's army reported seven troops killed and Iran declared the June peace deal voided, striking US targets in Bahrain and Kuwait.
- US announced new air strikes on Iran Wednesday night, targeting military sites near the Strait of Hormuz and on Greater Tunb island, with explosions reported in Bandar Abbas, Chabahar, and Ahvaz.
- Iran's top negotiator Ghalibaf said the attacks voided the June 17 memorandum of understanding and that Iran is now in an "existential war" with the US.
- Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps said it targeted the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain and a military logistics hub in Mina Abdullah, Kuwait, as part of a "crushing response."
- US President Trump warned that US attacks would intensify if Iran does not return to negotiations, threatening to "knock out" Iran's power plants and bridges.
July 15, 2026 at 08:43 PM
US officials signal both expanded strikes on Iran and openness to talks
Trump and Vance issued conflicting statements on Iran, threatening wider military action while indicating potential negotiations.
- Trump said Iran expressed willingness to hold a meeting and seek a settlement, and that the US will study opportunities to achieve a settlement.
- Trump threatened to expand US strikes to Iranian power plants and bridges next week if Iran does not agree to a deal.
- Trump stated that US military strikes on Iran will continue until he decides they are sufficient.
- Vance said the US could bomb Iran and destroy some of its capabilities, but must also prepare for dialogue.
July 15, 2026 at 01:57 PM
Trump Threatens Ground Campaign and Infrastructure Strikes as US-Iran Conflict Escalates
The United States has resumed large-scale attacks on Iran, with President Donald Trump threatening to target civilian infrastructure and hinting at ground operations via proxies.
- Trump hinted at launching a ground campaign against Iran through proxy forces.
- The US Central Command launched heavy waves of attacks on Iranian military sites since last Wednesday.
- Iran's Revolutionary Guards retaliated with strikes on US military assets in Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, and Kuwait.
- Trump threatened to knock out all of Iran's power plants and bridges unless Iran negotiates, in a Fox News interview.
July 15, 2026 at 09:30 AM
US and Iran trade strikes as conflict escalates across the Gulf
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.

TopicsUnited States Donald Trump Ceasefire Talks United Nations military-conflict UAE Iran-US Conflict Iran Oil Tankers Strait of Hormuz US Central Command Airstrike Kuwait

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