Early Edition: July 24, 2026

The U.S. military conducted its 13th consecutive night of strikes on Iran, which retaliated with attacks on U.S. military targets in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan. Iran rejected a U.S. cease-fire proposal, and President Trump indicated potential for larger operations against Iran, citing readiness from Israel. U.S. and Iranian strikes also targeted Iraqi border crossings, while the UK prepared for possible attacks following Iranian warnings.