Early Edition: July 22, 2026

The U.S. military conducted its 11th consecutive night of strikes on Iran, while Iran targeted U.S. facilities in Jordan and Bahrain with drones. President Trump threatened to strike Pickaxe Mountain in Iran and warned against Houthi actions in the Red Sea. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated the U.S. is open to negotiations but criticized Iran's lack of seriousness. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth requested $70 billion in emergency funding for the Iran war, citing a $37.5 billion cost estimate.