In the early hours of Saturday, July 18, 2026, five explosions were reported in Yazd, central Iran, following the U.S. military’s seventh consecutive night of airstrikes. The U.S. Central Command stated these operations are designed to degrade Iranian military capabilities, specifically targeting surveillance sites, logistics infrastructure, and weapons storage.

US-Iran War | State Media: Five blasts heard in Yazd in central Iran 

The Jordanian Armed Forces announced that their air defense systems successfully intercepted and shot down 10 Iranian missiles that had entered Jordanian airspace. The military stated that the missiles were targeting territory within the Kingdom, but the interceptions were conducted successfully with no casualties or material damage reported.


Breaking: Jordan's army claims to shoot down 10 Iranian missiles 

The US-Iran conflict has reached a new peak of misinformation and escalation. As the seventh consecutive night of US airstrikes intensifies—targeting Iranian infrastructure, bridges, and military capabilities—the IRGC has claimed that two oil tankers exploded after hitting mines in the Strait of Hormuz.


US-Iran war: US rejects Iran's claim on ships hitting mines in Hormuz

The United States has confirmed destroying an IRGC surveillance tower at Iran's Chabahar Port, saying the strike weakens Tehran's ability to monitor and target ships in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran says the port remains operational despite wider overnight attacks.

US destroying India's gateway to Central Asia? CENTCOM confirms surveillance tower at Iran's Chabahar Port annihilated

The US-Iran conflict is intensifying as Tehran targets American allies in the Gulf, raising fears of a wider regional confrontation. The latest developments have put key Gulf nations on alert, with concerns growing over military escalation, energy security, and the impact on global trade routes. As Washington and Tehran continue their standoff, countries across the Middle East are closely monitoring the situation. 

US-Iran War: Air raid sirens sound across Bahrain 

Iran launched retaliatory strikes across the Gulf, targeting sites linked to US forces in Kuwait, Syria and Oman. The escalation follows US strikes on Iran that Tehran says killed 38 people and injured more than 400.

‘Response to the crimes of arrogant enemy’: Iran launches ‘revenge’ attacks across Gulf

Oil prices climbed after fresh US-Iran attacks heightened fears of supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea. Brent rose above $85 a barrel, extending strong weekly gains.


‘We should be worried’: Oil prices surge as renewed US-Iran attacks threaten Hormuz and Red Sea shipping routes

Donald Trump claimed that newly declassified intelligence reveals China compromised millions of U.S. voter records and exposed vulnerabilities in America's election infrastructure. The announcement comes as the U.S. launches a sixth consecutive night of strikes on Iranian military targets, while tensions continue to rise across West Asia. CENTCOM also intensified maritime operations near Iran as Ukraine reported deadly Russian missile strikes on Odesa. Meanwhile, North Korea pledged stronger ties with China, SpaceX aborted its latest Starship launch seconds before liftoff, and Japan's stock market plunged amid growing concerns over the AI sector.

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US airstrikes reportedly targeted a strategic bridge and airport in southern Iran amid escalating tensions, while an Iranian official called for retaliation against US leaders.

US strikes hit key bridge and airport in southern Iran, IRGC-linked media reports

US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering military strikes on Iran's unfinished, deeply buried Pickaxe Mountain nuclear facility to prevent Tehran from reviving its nuclear programme after last year's war.

Trump eyes Iran's buried Pickaxe Mountain nuclear facility as next potential target: Report

Iran warned it will target West Asia infrastructure if its own is attacked, declaring the US and Israel have no right in the region while defending its control of Hormuz.

‘US, Israel have no right to be in the region’: Iran warns regional infrastructure could be targeted if its own is attacked

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that Iran, severely weakened by US military strikes, seeks a diplomatic deal with Washington despite ongoing tensions and maritime conflicts.

‘Iran is still in talks with US, wants a deal’: White House

As Iran and the United States intensify military strikes and exchange threats, a proposal by an Iranian lawmaker to seize a US military base and capture American soldiers has fuelled fears of a wider regional war.

Iran's daring plan to seize US base, kidnap American soldiers could spark total war

Iran has reportedly asked Yemen's Houthis to prepare to close the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait if the US targets Iranian power infrastructure, raising fears of disruptions to global oil trade and shipping.

Could Bab-el-Mandeb be shut? Report says Iran has Houthis on standby

The United States has announced the completion of a fresh wave of military strikes against Iran, targeting missile sites, drone facilities, naval assets, and coastal defense systems near the Strait of Hormuz. According to CENTCOM, fighter jets, drones, and naval vessels carried out precision attacks during a seven-hour operation aimed at reducing Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping. Meanwhile, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claims it has retaliated by striking facilities linked to the U.S. Fifth Fleet in Bahrain, as tensions across the Gulf continue to escalate.

US-Iran War: Explosions rock Bandar Abbas, Rask after US Strikes

A viral video shows deer fleeing Iran’s Kharg Island amid US strikes and explosions. Officials say at least 25 deer have died, while experts warn the conflict is causing severe stress, injuries, and habitat loss for wildlife.

WATCH | Terrified deer flee in panic on Iran’s Kharg Island amid US strikes

Iran has unveiled a new military strategy by deploying coordinated drone and ballistic missile swarm attacks designed to overwhelm advanced US-allied air defense systems across the Gulf. As the US-Iran conflict intensifies, Tehran has launched fresh retaliatory strikes targeting American military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, while the IRGC claims its precision attacks damaged key US military infrastructure. Meanwhile, the United States has expanded its air campaign, striking Iranian coastal defense systems, missile launch sites, and military facilities near the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump has warned that Washington is prepared to intensify attacks, including targeting Iran's power plants and bridges, unless Tehran returns to the negotiating table. With both sides escalating military operations, concerns are growing that the conflict could widen into a broader regional war. Watch the full report for the latest updates, expert analysis, and key developments from the rapidly evolving US-Iran crisis.

Iran vs US escalation: Iran's new drone strategy overwhelms air defenses 

Children undergoing cancer treatment were among patients evacuated from a hospital in Iran after US missiles struck nearby, according to Iranian state media. The incident came as Washington launched a second wave of strikes within 24 hours, further escalating tensions with Tehran. 

US missiles strike near Iran children's cancer hospital; mass evacuations underway

Senator Tom Cotton backed President Trump’s use of force against Iran, arguing Tehran only understands strength, while the IRGC vowed “severest blows” and promised to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed.

'Iran only understands force': US senator backs Trump as IRGC vows 'severest blows'

US President Donald Trump warned Iran would be ‘defeated very soon,’ asserting Tehran eagerly wants a diplomatic settlement with Washington while demanding they behave and defending recent American military strikes. 

Trump warns Iran ‘will be defeated very soon,’ asks Tehran to ‘better behave’

Donald Trump claimed Iran wants a settlement with the US, warning them to "behave" while defending recent military strikes and predicting a swift defeat for Tehran amid heightened regional tensions.

'They better behave': Trump says Iran 'badly' wants to settle with US

The Strait of Hormuz is once again at the centre of a global energy crisis, but not every oil producer is losing. While Saudi Arabia, the US and Russia are reaping billions, others are seeing exports fall despite soaring crude prices. Scroll down to see who the biggest winners and losers are.

Hormuz crisis has clear winners and losers: Here's who's cashing in from the oil crisis

The US-Iran conflict escalates as President Donald Trump warns that Iran’s power plants and bridges could be targeted if Tehran does not return to negotiations. The warning comes as the United States reimposes a naval blockade of Iranian ports, according to a US military statement, adding further pressure on Iran amid rising regional tensions. The latest developments have intensified concerns over the Strait of Hormuz, global shipping security, and the wider impact of the ongoing confrontation in the Middle East. 

US-Iran war: 'Strikes will go on until I say it's enough,' says Trump

The family of an Indian national who went missing after a ship attack in the Strait of Hormuz has confirmed his death, amid escalating tensions in the ongoing US-Iran conflict. The incident has renewed concerns over the safety of commercial shipping and seafarers navigating one of the world's most critical maritime trade routes. As hostilities continue in the Gulf region, governments and shipping companies remain on high alert over the security of vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

US-Iran war: Indian missing in Hormuz attack confirmed killed

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US-Iran War | State Media: Five blasts heard in Yazd in central Iran

Breaking: Jordan's army claims to shoot down 10 Iranian missiles

US-Iran war: US rejects Iran's claim on ships hitting mines in Hormuz

US CENTCOM confirms surveillance tower at Iran's Chabahar Port destroyed

US-Iran War: Air raid sirens sound across Bahrain

‘Response to crimes of arrogant enemy’: Iran launches attacks across Gulf

Oil prices surge as renewed US-Iran attacks threaten key shipping routes

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US strikes hit key bridge and airport in southern Iran

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Iran warns regional infrastructure could be targeted if its own is attacked

‘Iran is still in talks with US, wants a deal’: White House

Iran's daring plan to seize US base, kidnap soldiers could spark total war